Professionals Preventing and Solving Problems for Expats
Exclusive to A.M. Costa Rica "Round and round it goes, where it stops, nobody knows." Does that quote refer to a roulette table or to Costa Rica's tax Law 9635? Apparently, to the latter. The country's decision-makers cannot make up their minds … [Continue reading]
Exclusive to A.M. Costa Rica Most expats now should know everyone with a Costa Rican company of any type will be required to file an income tax return this year. What many do not know is that they will have to submit two within three months of … [Continue reading]
Exclusive to A.M. Costa Rica One has to wonder if the powers that make the tax laws in Costa Rica think about the logistics of enforcing them. Another interesting question is whether or not the government cares anymore about all the people who … [Continue reading]
Exclusive to A.M. Costa Rica The tax news coming out of the government for the last several months is complicated and confusing. Most people do not understand what is going on. Ticos do not comprehend the technical verbiage of the laws. Most … [Continue reading]
Exclusive to A.M. Costa Rica Nov. 1 was the deadline for everyone doing business in Costa Rica to give and accept electronic invoices. Much to the chagrin of Ticos and expats alike, this includes the renting of rooms, homes, villas, and any other … [Continue reading]
Exclusive to A.M. Costa Rica People who were caught off-guard and missed the special provision to revive companies that the Registro Nacional killed last year may have a second chance to do so. For those using companies in Costa Rica to do … [Continue reading]
Exclusive to A.M. Costa Rica Costa Rica along with other Central and South American countries now requires the use of electronic invoices. These are called facturas electronicas in Spanish, the buzzword everyone is talking about. The … [Continue reading]