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Guides to buying, selling and living in Costa Rica, written by the people who do it every day.
Decoding Taxation in Costa Rica: A Comprehensive Overview
The common taxes property owners and residents meet in Costa Rica: import, sales, income, capital gains, property, luxury home, road and corporate taxes, and FBAR for U.S…
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Costa Rican Residency: The Path for Property Owners
How property owners can seek residency through the Investor route: the investment requirement, temporary then permanent status, work and family rules, and what to confirm first.
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Bank Financing in Costa Rica: 2026 Home Buyer Guide
How a Costa Rican bank mortgage works for citizens and legal residents: down payment, payment limits, income documents, appraisal and legal checks.
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Owning Beachfront: The Oceanfront Concession in Costa Rica
The land closest to the water is leased, not sold. What a concession is, the 5-to-20-year term the law actually sets, who may legally hold one, and what to check first.
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U.S. and Canadian Financing for Costa Rica Real Estate
USD mortgages for U.S. and Canadian buyers, serviced in the States: the three rate options, 75% LTV, what the fees come to on a real purchase, and what to ask first.
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Escrow Services in Costa Rica: A 2026 Real Estate Guide
How escrow protects your money on a Costa Rican purchase: the documents you will need, how to check your provider is registered with SUGEF, and the warning signs.
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