Estimated Reading Time: 11 Minutes Do you want to know everything about taxes in Costa Rica? We’re now in 2024, and the information below is updated. In this article, I will cover what type of taxes the local government charges and when they must be paid. You must pay taxes when you work, own a…
Estimated Reading Time: 9 Minutes Probably you have decided that buying a car in Costa Rica is much easier than bringing your old one. Bringing your own car only makes sense when you ship your household anyway or if your car has low mileage. But the hassle of bringing your own vehicle is often not…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes Is shipping a vehicle to Costa Rica a hurdle or not? When moving here, you might doubt shipping a vehicle. Should you shop for a car once you arrive here? We pay high import taxes on cars. So, when you bring a car, you’ll have to pay the tax. When…
It’s amazing how many expats find out too late that they bring too much household. When you move to Costa Rica, deciding what to ship and what not to ship is a big decision. Almost as big as the move itself. Before you ship your household, I recommend you get rid of what you don’t…
Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Before moving to Costa Rica, you better first decide if shipping your household to Costa Rica is what you really want to do. Then. the next decision is to buy or rent a property. Before you move, get rid of all that old stuff and clutter. You don’t want to…