North Americans living in Costa Rica do not like Fatca
Many of our US expats living in Costa Rica might not know that the United States Congress quietly slipped Fatca into a jobs bill last year.
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6 Steps for Proper Pet Travel Preparation before Flying
Angela Passman, a long-time supporter of the American European real estate network wrote an interesting article about proper pet travel on her Linkedin account. Thank you for allowing to use your article, Angela! Flying with your dog can be stressful and proper pet travel is important. Here is a 6-step checklist to prepare for property…
8 Reasons why buying a hotel with no money down is not an option
Quite often, we receive requests for buying a hotel with no money down. This is usually a small or boutique hotel or a B & B in one of the beach areas of Costa Rica. That’s because we have a very nice inventory of Costa Rica hotels for sale. Others are asking if they can…
12 Tips for not screwing up your new business in Costa Rica
Starting a new business requires a lot of hard work, determination, and a learning curve. Starting a new and doing business in Costa Rica, as a foreigner, can be complicated, and often frustrating. But most of all, especially if the new business is your own, it takes balls. Big balls. I know, I started my…
The solution to your Costa Rican corporation problems
You might not even know you have Costa Rican corporation problems, especially if your corporation owns property in Costa Rica. Or if you own a corporation and are not a citizen or resident. Above all, you don’t want to lose your assets in CostaRica because you are not up to date with your legal obligations, don’t…
How to look for fire sale property in Costa Rica
Why not look for a fire sale property when you’re buying! If you don’t look for that fire sale property, you’ll be missing out on a good deal. How to go at it? Learn all about it here. Every buyer of property in Costa Rica wants to have a bargain. Since a fire sale property…
Current Considerations for Incorporating a Company When Buying Property in 2019
I started practicing law in Costa Rica in 2003. At the time, incorporating, or not incorporating a company in Costa Rica to hold real property and other assets, was a straight forward decision. Property buyers were Incorporating a Company for basically 3 reasons: 1. Limited liability aspect afforded by the corporate structure. 2. Anonymity afforded…
Why is Caribe Sur real estate so attractive?
Caribe Sur real estate is not for everyone. Some people just hate surfing, snorkeling or just lying on the beach and sip piña coladas. It’s all about a lifestyle! Do you know what the Caribe Sur in Costa Rica is? The Caribe Sur is Costa Rica’s Southern Caribbean region. It starts around Cahuita and runs…
Real Estate FAQ | What is a real estate purchase option in Costa Rica?
What is a real estate purchase option and when is it needed? Who writes up this purchase agreement? What should be in this contract? Is it legally binding? A real estate purchase option is a contract where the seller gives the buyer the exclusive right to purchase a specific piece of property. The contract stipulates…
Is renting a house as a tourist possible in Costa Rica?
Do you want to try renting a house as a tourist in Costa Rica? It’s often hard to figure out what’s legal and what not when renting a house as a tourist. There are so many wrong ideas about it. Nathan wasn’t sure about a lot of things, so he decided to email me: Hello,…