Month: March 2020

Costa Rica Corporation Shareholder Registration Delayed Until September 2020

Below is a note from BLP lawyers regarding delays to deadlines for corporation obligations here in Costa Rica.  Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic certain legal obligations have been delayed.  Please read carefully. The General Tax Office and …

CRGAR – Costa Rica Global Association of REALTORS

  CRGAR UPDATE: In the World’s Current Crisis, Our Members, Board, Sponsors, and Followers, Urge You to Prioritize Everyone’s Health and Safety by Adhering to All Health Advisories and Behavioral Guidance in Your Local City, County, State, Province, and Country. Costa Rica Has Taken Very Strong Measures to Protect …

ATTENTION US CLIENTS – Diversification for your IRA and 401K – Property in Costa Rica

The Stock Market pundits have declared that we are officially in a “bear market”, with many Market indexes having lost more than 30% of their value in record time. We feel it is a good time to take …

Costa Ricas Plan for Labour during the Corona Virus Pandemic March 2020

With regards to labour issues and protecting workers and clients the following will be adhered to as of March 16, 2020.  Note in the Municipalidad of Carrillo the sale of liquor will be suspended.  This includes Playas del …

Costa Rica Declares State of National Emergency – March 17, 2020

THE FOLLOWING IS FROM PACIFICO IN PLAYAS DEL COCO • Compulsory isolation measures to those entering the country will be implemented by health order, these will be implemented today. • Suspension of schools across the country will not affect food …

Costa Rica Residency Update March 17, 2020 – Coronavirus Issue

Thank you to Outlier Legal Services for this update.  We will do our best to keep our blog updated with latest on the coronavirus issue here in Costa Rica.   The Immigration Department issued this evening, Monday, March 16, …

Penalties And Fines 2020 for Overstaying your Visit in Costa Rica

As usual, every year the Department of Immigration tries to figure out a way to impose fines and penalties on those who have overstayed their visa permission in the country. These attempts have been going in since March …

Drake Bay Adventure!

We just returned from a 5-day trip to Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula on the south Pacific coast of Costa Rica . On the first day, we drove from Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste in the NW Pacific corner …

IMPORTANT 2020 DEADLINES FOR EXPATS IN COSTA RICA

Important 2020 Deadlines for Expats By Garland M. Baker Exclusive to A.M. Costa Rica There have been more new tax rules in the last four years than there have been in the past 10. Many expats are lost …