• The mandatory annual obligations of your company0

    When we talk about compliance with the obligations of your company, it means being in good standing with the established guidelines provided by the government. The business compliance requirements are acquired when you create a company, where you also obtain responsibilities. That’s why we summarize the mandatory annual obligations of your company to have everything

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  • An Expat Guide on How to Buy Property0

    So you’ve pulled up stakes, and you have packed your wagon and are headed to the tropics, as in Costa Rica?  You’ve had every family member question your judgement and promise to visit.  You are ready to buy your dream home in Paradise.   With the help of a qualified lawyer, your dream will become a reality:

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  • Moving to Costa Rica from the United States1

    It’s often been said that moving is one of the more stressful events in a person’s life. There are so many details to keep track of, deposits to be paid at new apartments (or loans to obtain if buying a house), and people to coordinate; it can feel overwhelming. Moving to another country can add

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  • Due Diligence: Verification that Taxes are Up to Date

    Due Diligence: Verification that Taxes are Up to Date0

    A fundamental step in due diligence is to verify that the property is up-to-date with the Municipality Taxes (known as property taxes). This information will assure the future owner of the property that the property does not have any overdue taxes with the Municipality.   Part of the many faculties that the municipalities have, is

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  • Real Estate Markets During the Pandemic1

    If you’ve driven down 34 through Dominical over the past year, you may have noticed something. It seems this sleepy town has woken up. Many large new homes have cropped up, while others are in the process of being built, all vying for their view of Bahia Ballena. It seems the pandemic has created aREAD MORE
  • Due Diligence: Evaluation of Outstanding Debts and Liabilities0

    An important part of buying real estate is checking the status of outstanding debts on properties or businesses.   Let’s start with the property.   When checking a property title, you will find certain annotations that could raise a flag when it comes to debs, specifically when the property has been used as collateral or

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