Short term rental operators in Costa Rica must navigate a complex web of tax filings and tourism registrations to remain..
Category: Costa Rica
Costa Rica Migration Simplifies DIMEX Process to Clear Backlog
Costa Rica’s General Directorate of Migration and Foreigners (DGME) has temporarily simplified requirements for issuing, renewing, and replacing foreign residency..
Costa Rica Luxury Property Tax Deadline January 15
Property owners in Costa Rica must declare and pay the 2026 Luxury Home Tax by Wednesday, January 15. The Ministry..
Costa Rica Slashes Costly Migration Hotline Fees Next Year
The General Directorate of Migration in Costa Rica will stop charging premium rates for its main information hotline starting in..
Costa Rica Mandates All Tax Payments Through New Tribu-CR Platform
The Costa Rican Ministry of Finance has officially transitioned all national tax collection to its new digital system. As of..
New Airbnb Tax Coming (2026) in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is set to introduce a significant change for property owners and hosts who rent out their properties on..
Costa Rica Legalizes Email as Official Channel for Legal Notifications – Corporate Implications
Costa Rica has taken a significant step forward in digital communication by enacting Law No. 10597, published in La Gaceta,..
Airbnb Hosts: Tax Authorities to Access Personal Details (plus other platforms)
The Costa Rican government has made a big change. Starting January 1, 2025, digital platforms like Airbnb will have to..
Immigration in Costa Rica hacked -again-
Costa Rica’s immigration office, the DGME, has faced a cyberattack for the second time. This attack started on November 19th…
Low-Cost Flight Bill Gains Momentum in Costa Rica – Industry Opposed
The Legislative Assembly in Costa Rica has passed a bill to boost low-cost flights. This bill is supported by the..