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What Is the Inversionista Visa?
Costa Rica’s Inversionista Visa is a residency program designed for individuals who wish to invest in the country. It provides a legal pathway to live in Costa Rica while making a qualifying financial commitment, often through real estate.
To be eligible, the applicant must invest at least $150,000 USD in...
Introduction: A Biodiversity Hotspot Under Pressure
Costa Rica is world-renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity. Despite occupying just 0.03% of the planet’s surface, it is home to nearly 5% of all known species. This small Central American nation has become a global leader in conservation, setting aside more than a quarter of its...
Costa Rica's Capital Gains Tax and its Affect on Real Estate Assets
The capital gains tax in Spanish is called “Ganancias de Capital.” It was bound to happen! Capital gains tax is now a reality in Costa Rica and has been in effect since July 2019. What’s the rate? Well, the capital gains rate is fifteen percent (15%) of the gain. Being a...