Costa Rica: Company Formation & Registration
Average Engagement Cost: €6,624
30% TaxNearshoring HubStable Democracy
Establish your business in Costa Rica, a stable Central American democracy and growing nearshoring hub for US companies with a highly educated English-speaking workforce.
Advantages
- ✓ Stable democracy with strong rule of law
- ✓ Growing nearshoring and BPO hub for US market
- ✓ Highly educated English-speaking workforce
- ✓ 30% corporate tax with Free Trade Zone incentives (0-15%)
- ✓ No military expenditure — budget focused on education and healthcare
Important Considerations
- ! High corporate tax rate at 30%
- ! Small domestic market of 5 million
- ! Infrastructure in some regions needs improvement
Key Facts
30% (0-15% Free Zone)
Corporate Tax
4-6 weeks
Setup Timeline
No minimum
Min. Capital
1 minimum
Directors
Popular Business Entities
S.A. (Sociedad Anónima)
Setup Time4-6 weeks
Min. CapitalNo minimum
Tax Rate30%
LiabilityLimited
S.R.L. (LLC)
Setup Time4-6 weeks
Min. CapitalNo minimum
Tax Rate30%
LiabilityLimited
Company Formation Process
1
Name Reservation
Reserve your company name with the relevant authority
1-2 days2
Document Preparation
Prepare incorporation documents and Articles of Association
2-3 days3
Company Registration
Submit incorporation application and obtain Certificate
1-2 weeks4
Bank Account
Open corporate bank account with major banks
2-6 weeks5
Compliance Setup
Set up accounting, tax registration and compliance framework
1-2 weeksConfigure Your Package
Customize your company formation with add-on services and choose your payment method.
6 Steps
Jurisdiction, entity, add-ons, urgency, payment & review
Instant Quote
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3 Payment Options
Quote, card payment, or bank transfer
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