To file for residency under investor status in the tourism industry an investment of $50,000 is required. The hitch to this is that any other family members that you think would be covered under this type of investment is not. This would only give the primary investor residency and spouses and dependant children would not [...]
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Filed under: Business in Costa Rica, Residency in Costa Rica
The Costa Rican Investment and Development Board has been officially commissioned by the government of Costa Rica to be the main promoter and advisor to foreign investors. CINDE is a private, non-profit organization that provides complete and updated information on the economy and business environment in Costa Rica, and helps in the initial contact with [...]
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Filed under: Business in Costa Rica
Please be aware that many business and investmemt opportunities in Costa Rica are neither regulated nor approved by any financial regulatory agency. Also, remember that the regulations governing investments in Costa Rica are not as strict as they are in other countries. While legitimate opportunties exist, so do scams and extremely risky ventures. Investing in [...]
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Filed under: Business in Costa Rica, The Dark Side
As an American I have a rather brash straightforwardness about me when it comes to business. This is not taken kindly in Costa Rica. If you question someones ability to do their job they get very, very offended. If you raise your voice at someone forget it, you might as well have slapped them in [...]
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Filed under: Business in Costa Rica, Living in Costa Rica
