Costa Rica jurisdiction

Costa Rica’s Free Trade Zone Regime Offers extensive tax benefits, including reduced VAT (as low as 1-4% for certain sectors) and exemptions from customs duties on equipment and materials for companies making new investments.

Companies in Costa Rica’s free zones receive a 12-year exemption from income tax on profits, customs duties, VAT, and selective consumption tax, followed by a 50% reduction for the next 6 years. Payments to non-residents are also exempt from withholding taxes.

Information about shareholders is private and not disclosed in public records.

No restrictions apply to the reinvestment or repatriation of profits, royalties, or capital in Costa Rica, allowing investors to freely move funds in and out of the country and providing flexibility in financial transactions.