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¿Por qué Costa Rica?

Founders structuring around territorial taxation

Costa Rica taxes only Costa Rican source income; passive and active foreign source income earned by a S.A. or S.R.L. is outside the CIT base. Combined with USD as a widely accepted currency, the country fits regional holding and IP licensing structures targeting Central America and the Caribbean.

Territorial CITForeign source exemptUSD accepted

Exporters and BPO operating from a Zona Franca

The Régimen de Zona Franca grants 100% exemption on corporate income tax (8 years, then 50% for 4 years for service companies), 100% import duty exemption, and 100% capital tax exemption for qualifying export and strategic services companies. PROCOMER administers the regime.

100% CIT exemptionImport duty 0%PROCOMER administered

Nearshore tech teams selling to the United States

Costa Rica sits in the US Central time zone, has the highest English proficiency in Central America, a strong university talent pool (UCR, TEC, ULACIT), CAFTA DR free trade access to the US, and a stable democratic track record. S.A. requires 2 shareholders and a resident agent; S.R.L. fits solo operators.

Central time zoneCAFTA DR accessStable democracy

Puntos a considerar

If you sell only to Costa Rican customers

Domestic source income is taxed at the standard CIT (30% headline, graduated 5/10/15/20% for smaller companies) plus 13% VAT (IVA). Without export or Zona Franca status, the effective rate is materially higher than offshore peers. Consider:

CIT 30% on local incomeVAT 13%Caja social charges
→ Panamá Similar LATAM territorial regime with bigger banking sector→ Uruguay Stable LATAM base with Free Zone tax holidays→ Florida (EE. UU.) US peer with strong LATAM ties

If you need fast and ultra light setup

Incorporation runs through a Costa Rican notary public, with Registro Nacional filings and legal book registration. Timelines stretch to 3 to 4 weeks. Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) registration and tax authority enrolment add complexity. For lighter setups:

Notary requiredCCSS registrationSpanish language filings
→ Mexico USMCA access and larger LATAM market→ Panamá Faster offshore alternative with USD→ Uruguay Stable LATAM with predictable timelines
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