Insider Secrets

The sun had just started climbing over the palms in Santa Cruz, the kind of sunrise that doesn’t rush you—just shows up, beautiful and calm, whether you’re ready or not. Skip sat at a small wooden table outside a soda near the beach. He held a cup of coffee firmly with both hands, staring into it like it might offer life advice. Once upon a time in Florida, mornings meant traffic reports, emails before breakfast, and arguing with red lights that clearly had it out for him. No

Living the Pura Vida lifestyle in Costa Rica comes with many perks, but it's important for expats to understand their tax obligations. Costa Rica's tax system is quite unique. It follows a territorial tax principle, meaning only income earned within Costa Rica is subject to taxation. Below we break down the key aspects of Costa Rican taxes for individuals and businesses, annual filing duties, and tips to stay compliant while enjoying paradise. Costa Rica's Territorial Tax Sys