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Costa Rica Company Formations<\/h1>\n<\/td>\n

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We specialise in Costa Rica company formations, managing the entire incorporation process with the Registro P\u00fablico to ensure your business is legally registered and fully compliant with local regulations. From verifying the availability of your chosen company name to submitting notarized incorporation documents and obtaining your corporate identification number (c\u00e9dula jur\u00eddica), we handle every step efficiently.<\/p>\n

Costa Rica Incorporation \u2013 Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.R.L.)<\/h2>\n

A Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.R.L.) is a popular alternative to a Sociedad An\u00f3nima (S.A.) in Costa Rica. While an S.A. requires three directors (President, Secretary, and Treasurer) and two shareholders, an S.R.L. is simpler to manage with only one director and one shareholder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Costa Rica Incorporation fees<\/strong><\/th>\nCosta Rica Annual fees<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Company Formation: <\/strong>\u00a31960<\/td>\nRegistered Office: <\/strong>\u00a3950<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Registered Office: <\/strong>\u00a3950<\/td>\nShareholder & Directors Register <\/strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>\u00a3180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Government fee: <\/strong>US$200<\/td>\nAnnual Compliance fee: <\/strong>\u00a3200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Corporate Tax:<\/strong> US$130<\/td>\nCorporate Tax Declaration :<\/strong>US$545<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Company Secretary recommended: <\/strong>\u00a3400<\/td>\nCompany Secretary:<\/strong> \u00a3400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nAnnual Government fee: <\/strong>\u00a3750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Srl Company Registration<\/h2>\n

We offer a complete incorporation package in Costa Rica that includes:<\/p>\n

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  • We check the availability of your new company name and then reserve it with the Registro Publico<\/li>\n
  • Appoint the Directors<\/li>\n
  • The Articles of Incorporation (certificacion literal) are notarised by a Costa Rican notary public<\/li>\n
  • Issue your notarised “certificado de personar\u00eda jur\u00eddica”\u00a0which confirms the existence of your company and lists who has signature authority<\/li>\n
  • Legalisation of the company books which takes place at time of incorporation<\/li>\n
  • Payment of Government fees<\/li>\n
  • Publication in Costa Rica\u2019s legal newspaper, La Gaceta<\/li>\n
  • Register the incorporation with the Registro Publico<\/li>\n
  • Registration for the company tax number<\/li>\n
  • Registered Office and Registered Agent service<\/li>\n
  • Issue of Share Certificates<\/li>\n
  • Receive from the Registro Publico your “c\u00e9dula\u00a0de persona\u00a0jur\u00eddica”\u00a0\u2013 similar to a company registration number, this will allow your company to start trading<\/li>\n
  • All documents and certificates supplied<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Company Formation Requirements<\/h2>\n

    In order to register a new company, the notary will publish the details in Costa Rica’s legal newspaper, La Gaceta and will appear for eight days.<\/p>\n

    Company Names<\/h2>\n

    A Costa Rican company name must be unique and approved by the registry prior to incorporation. We will check the availability of your proposed company name and reserve it with the Registro Publico. The company name may be in English, provided it is accompanied with the corresponding Spanish translation.<\/p>\n

    Costa Rica Company Directors<\/h2>\n

    Only one director is required to incorporate your Costa Rica Company with no restriction placed upon nationality.<\/p>\n

    Costa Rica Company Shareholders<\/h2>\n

    Only one Shareholder is required for your company. There are no restrictions placed on nationality or residence.<\/p>\n

    Ultimate Beneficial Owners<\/h2>\n

    All companies are required to disclose the details of the Ultimate Beneficial Owner to the Transparency and Final Beneficiaries Registry (Registro de Transparencia y Beneficiarios Finales).<\/p>\n

    Authorised and Issued Share Capital<\/h2>\n

    There is no minimum Share Capital for a Costa Rican company, we incorporate with an authorised capital of CRC10,000 (\u00a314).<\/p>\n

    Articles of Incorporation<\/h2>\n

    The Articles of Incorporation are notarised by a Costa Rican Notary Public, submitted to the Registry who will issue an official entity registration card number (c\u00e9dula jur\u00eddica) and assign registration entry numbers (citas de inscripci\u00f3n).<\/p>\n

    Company Books<\/h2>\n

    Company minute books are required for Costa Rican S.R.L.\u00a0 The legalisation process of the books takes place at the same time as incorporation. The books are registered with the Registro Nacional de Republica de Costa Rica.<\/p>\n

    Registered Agent & Registered Office<\/h2>\n

    A Costa Rican S.R.L. must have a Registered Agent and Registered Office which we will arrange.<\/p>\n

    An S.R.L. that does not carry out business activities in Costa Rica, is not subject to taxation.<\/p>\n

    Costa Rica Gambling – Data Processing License<\/h2>\n

    The following is required in order to obtain a Data Processing License:<\/p>\n

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    • Incorporation of a Costa Rican S.R.L.<\/li>\n
    • Registered Office confirmation<\/li>\n
    • Employee risk insurance policy<\/li>\n
    • Inspection from the Municipality<\/li>\n
    • Ministry of Health Permit<\/li>\n
    • Registration of employees with the Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social<\/li>\n
    • Grant Power of Attorney to the Agent in order for the license to be processed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      All of which will all be handled by our agent.<\/p>\n

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      • Cost of Data Processing License for the first year start from US$6750<\/li>\n
      • Time to obtain a Data Processing License is approximately 6 weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Get Started with Costa Rica Company Formation<\/h2>\n

        We provide a fast, hassle-free incorporation process in Costa Rica. Contact us today for expert assistance with your Costa Rica company formation needs. Please complete the form to begin the process.<\/p>\n