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What Does a Costa Rica Corporations Forgiveness of Dissolution mean?

The dissolution of a corporation is an act that must be approved by the Assembly of Shareholders and must be registered in the Public...

Costa Rica Real Estate: The Closing Process and Costs

When buying or selling a property in Costa Rica it is important for both parties to be aware of the normal obligations and expenses...

Moving or Investing in Costa Rica? Here is what you need to know

Natural beauties, tropical climate, beautiful beaches, jungles full of exotic flora and fauna, volcanoes, social peace, stable democracy, country without an army, 6% of...

Video: Where Costa Rica corporation tax law currently stands

In this video, attorney Roger Petersen discusses confusion surrounding the Costa Rican corporation tax in light of a court ruling and a pending new law.

Would you trust a taxi driver to sell you real estate in Costa Rica?

Looking to buy your dream home in Costa Rica? Why not ask your taxi driver? After all, he has the same legal authority to bring buyers and sellers together as a career real estate agent — i.e., none — and he is entitled to the same fat commission.

Video: An attorney’s advice on buying property in Costa Rica

Roger Petersen, a Costa Rica attorney specializing in real estate law, shares his advice on buying real estate in Costa Rica in this, the first of a series of videos for The Tico Times.

Rent hikes capped, indexed to inflation under bill approved by lawmakers

The Legislative Assembly approved a bill that limits annual increases in rent to the inflation rate, and sets a cap of 10 percent, with possible exceptions.
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Hurricane Season Starts as Costa Rica Watches Both Coasts

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season began Monday, June 1, and while the forecast is calmer than in many recent years, Costa Rica still has...

Panama Prison Riot Leaves Two Dead as Over 80 Inmates Recaptured

A riot broke out at the La Joyita penitentiary in Pacora on the evening of June 1 when authorities attempted to transfer or redistribute...

Facebook Still Leads in Costa Rica, but TikTok Is Growing Fastest

Facebook remains the most widely used social network in Costa Rica, with eight in 10 adults who own a cell phone using the platform...

Brazil’s Fonseca Falls to Mensik in Roland Garros Quarterfinals

João Fonseca's electric debut run at Roland Garros ended Tuesday, as Czech 26th seed Jakub Mensik beat the 19-year-old Brazilian 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(3) to...