North Americans living in Costa Rica do not like Fatca
Many of our US expats living in Costa Rica might not know that the United States Congress quietly slipped Fatca into a jobs bill last year.
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Day: September 13, 2019
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- Business and EconomyFind the most interesting blogs about Costa Rica business and economy in this category. If you are planning on moving to Costa Rica and get into business, you need to read articles on how to start a business in Costa Rica, what to be aware of when buying a business in Costa Rica, and all about commercial loans. Also, learn more about Free Trade Zones, hotels, Bed & breakfast, and other leisure business here.
- Costa Rica NewsThe Costa Rica news section of our blogs is where we post those news articles that are an important change on the economy, politics or social life in Costa Rica. Here, you will find blogs about gay pride, info on new airports, healthcare, and others.
- Moving to Costa RicaFor those moving to Costa Rica, these blogs will be of great assistance. Here you can learn everything you need to know from what to pack and what to sell before you move, if you can bring your car, your pets and your furniture and how to do it. Also, all kinds of guidelines on health issues, internet, mortgages, utilities, where to move to and microclimates. Enjoy!
- Costa Rica LivingCosta Rica living is not only about sunshine and piña coladas. There is good and bad, which is what we tell you about in the blogs in this section. Learn all you can about Costa Rica before moving here, it saves a lot of headaches later on. We have created this section for those who appreciate the experience we have in relocating thousands of expats before you. We cover topics such as the advantages and disadvantages of living in Costa Rica, can you work here, drinking quality coffee, where to live and how to get started on your due diligence, whata to do when in a car accident, security, and free apps.
- Escazu LivingTrying to find out why Escazu living is so different than elsewhere. Stay up to date with our blogs that inform you constantly what is new in Escazu and why living in Escazu is so interesting.
- CommunitiesThere are so many Costa Rica communities that you can move to, so we created this category so you can do your research so much better. Find out all the details about the different communities. We offer blogs about retirement communities, gated communities, golf communities, beach communities, and resort communities so you can make an easier decision on buying or renting in a certain location (or not).
- Health & MedicalBefore buying or renting a house and moving to Costa Rica, you should learn all you can about Costa Rica Health & Medical first. Well, you have arrived at the right place. Our blogs explain everything about the different public and private hospitals, health insurance, shiatsu, continuing care, assisted living and La Caja.
- Costa Rica WeatherThe Costa Rica weather is one of those important topics that you should read as much as you can about. You can enjoy 6 months of sunshine but there is also a lot of rain here. Follow our blogs about what to do before the rains starts, home maintenance before the rainy season, how to find the perfect microclimate for you and your family, and the perfect winter home. Are you a beach person or like cooler weather? Then make sure you read these blogs.
- Travel & Leisure
- Beach InformationFind the most incredible blogs about Costa Rica beach information. This section will show you blogs about the 24 Best beach towns in Costa Rica, the reasons why resident love certain beach towns, about maritime zoning and if you can build a beach dock on waterfront property. If you plan to buy or rent in a beach town in Costa Rica, make sure you don’t miss these blogs, then contact us.
- EntertainmentBefore you move, you’d like to learn all you can about Costa Rica entertainment, don’t you? Here you will find blogs about wining and dining, horseback riding, yoga, the movies, country clubs, golf and other ways of entertainment.
- Costa Rica GolfIf you are a Costa Rica golf lover, our blogs are the best way to know all about golf communities, golf in the Central Valley and golf in the coastal areas. Learn all about the different golf courses from coast to coast and what your options for buying golf property are.
- Costa Rica ShoppingHere you can learn all about Costa Rica shopping. When you come from another country, you have a preference for food that you have had all your life. Or your preference is sustainable shopping for example? Learn more about shopping malls in Costa Rica, how to ship your household and what to ship so you can buy the rest in Costa Rica. We also tell you all about grocery shopping and convenience stores.
- Things to do in Costa RicaDon’t ever get bored when living here, find things to do in Costa Rica. These blogs will give you some great ideas, such as the 33 experiences you need to have before you die, the Atenas Heritage festival, more about Yoga, and things to do for active retirees.
- Travel and LeisureCosta Rica travel and leisure is the perfect idea to spend your time when on vacation or retired. Learn here what do with your spare time. In these blogs, we will tell you all about the stunning beaches, the sunset, beachscapes, geckos, where not to stay, movies in the jungle, photography, horseback riding, and golf.
- Real Estate
- Commercial real estateIn this blog category, you will find interesting blogs about commercial real estate in Costa Rica. This includes topics such as Free Trade Zone Warehouses, How to rent commercial property, Commercial loans and financing, How to buy a hotel in Costa Rica and other interesting articles.
- Construction and Home InspectionLearn all you need to know about Costa Rica construction and home inspection in this category. Earthquakes oblige us to have a different building code than you are used to. You might not find it important to hire a home inspector before closing, but here you’ll find plenty of proof that you must. Also learn about construction permits, if you are allowed to start a construction company as an expat and how to maintain your vacation home in great shape.
- Costa Rica InvestmentLearn all you can before you make a Costa Rica investment. Our blogs in this section cover a wide range of investment topics like everything about income producing properties, what to watch out for when you invest in Costa Rica, all about mortgages, the vacation rental business and how to handle your investment income as a non-resident.
- Home Ideas and MaintenanceIn the Home Ideas category, you will find blogs that will give you fresh and clever ideas about how to remodel, touch up or organize your home. We also would like to invite local stores, interior decorators, and professional gardeners to contribute fresh home ideas for our clients.
- On the gridOn the grid is a Costa Rica real estate column in the ARCR (Costa Rica Resident Association) magazine El Residente. You can follow our blogs published in El Residente here.
- Real Estate FAQ’sThese Frequently Asked Real Estate Questions or Costa Rica real estate FAQ will give readers all the answers and solutions to a wide range of real estate related doubts and questions our readers have. We cover a wide variety of topics, such as construction, building permits, legal residency issues, renting, insurance, mortgages. We also tell you all you need to know about property tax, how to buy from a real estate developer and many others.
- Real Estate TopicsIn this blog section, you will find hundreds of Costa Rica real estate topics blogs that will explain everything you need to know, as a buyer or as a seller, about real estate. Buying and selling real estate in Costa Rica doesn’t function the same as it does in other countries. Learn all about measurements, surveys, zoning plans, how to buy, public notaries, deeds, how to do a title search and hundreds of other topics.
- Real estate auctionsFor updated information about Costa Rica real estate auctions, check our blogs on the #1 MLS. When we have an auction, it will be posted here. So come back often, find and bid on Costa Rica property in an auction.
- Renting in Costa RicaThis topic is loved by those interested in renting in Costa Rica. We offer blogs that cover anything that involves renting, such as security deposits, utility payments, the term of a lease agreement, rent invoices, stories about bad landlords and bad tenants, and inventories included in the rent. You will also find titles such as rent to own, check on damages before you rent and if appliances are included in the rent.
- Legal Information
- Costa Rica BankingFind important Costa Rica banking blogs about financing, home mortgages, commercial mortgages, refinancing, how to open a bank account, how to send money to Costa Rica, escrow, and many other interesting banking topics.
- Costa Rica EmployeesThis category will show you everything that is important if you have Costa Rica employees, like a housekeeper, a gardener, caretaker, or employees in your business. Learn all about aguinaldo or Christmas bonus, mandatory holidays, vacation and other important issues.
- Retirement FundsWould you like to know how to use your retirement funds to purchase Costa Rica real estate? Then you have found the right place. Learn all you need to know about how to invest with your self-directed IRA, your 401(k), what you are allowed to do, what not and what your limitations are.
- Costa Rica LegalYou will need Costa Rica legal assistance, no matter if you become a resident, purchase a property, start a business or get married. Stay up to date with everything that happens on new laws, new regulations, and updates on changes on legal issues. We also cover taxes, corporations, zoning, passport issues, and other important topics. In Costa Rica, the government will not send you a notice about changes in the mail. You have the obligations to stay up to date on these regulations, even if you live out of the country.
- Costa Rica MortgageLooking to buy a property and trying to find information on Costa Rica mortgage? Then you have arrived at the right place. Our blogs will tell you all about residential and commercial mortgages, ROI, balloon payments, why banks don’t lend to non-residents and what your other options for finding a mortgage in Costa Rica. We will tell you about owner financing, refinancing your hard money loan, financing a business and what you can expect from a bank appraisal.
- Costa Rica ResidencyTo be able to work and live in Costa Rica legally, you will need Costa Rica residency. Allow us to keep you up to date with everything that involves residency. We offer blogs with the different options for you to apply for legal residency, border runs, perpetual tourists, all about the Caja and how to get a carnet. We also answer questions like can I work, can I start a construction company, how to purchase a property and therefore get residency, and many others.
- Costa Rica RetirementPlanning for Costa Rica retirement? Then you have arrived at the right place. Our website offers hundreds of blogs and the retirement category is much visited. Here you can read about retirement homes and communities, how to build a retirement home, health services and how to find the right retirement location. Also, there are blogs about how to manage your retirement finances, how to use your retirement funds like 401(k) to purchase real estate in Costa Rica and many others.
- Costa Rica TaxesLearn all you need to know about Costa Rica taxes when you live here. These blogs tell you all about property tax, luxury home tax, income tax, capital gains tax, corporation tax, digital signature, form D140 etc.
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- Life in Costa Rica
- Business and EconomyFind the most interesting blogs about Costa Rica business and economy in this category. If you are planning on moving to Costa Rica and get into business, you need to read articles on how to start a business in Costa Rica, what to be aware of when buying a business in Costa Rica, and all about commercial loans. Also, learn more about Free Trade Zones, hotels, Bed & breakfast, and other leisure business here.
- Costa Rica NewsThe Costa Rica news section of our blogs is where we post those news articles that are an important change on the economy, politics or social life in Costa Rica. Here, you will find blogs about gay pride, info on new airports, healthcare, and others.
- Moving to Costa RicaFor those moving to Costa Rica, these blogs will be of great assistance. Here you can learn everything you need to know from what to pack and what to sell before you move, if you can bring your car, your pets and your furniture and how to do it. Also, all kinds of guidelines on health issues, internet, mortgages, utilities, where to move to and microclimates. Enjoy!
- Costa Rica LivingCosta Rica living is not only about sunshine and piña coladas. There is good and bad, which is what we tell you about in the blogs in this section. Learn all you can about Costa Rica before moving here, it saves a lot of headaches later on. We have created this section for those who appreciate the experience we have in relocating thousands of expats before you. We cover topics such as the advantages and disadvantages of living in Costa Rica, can you work here, drinking quality coffee, where to live and how to get started on your due diligence, whata to do when in a car accident, security, and free apps.
- Escazu LivingTrying to find out why Escazu living is so different than elsewhere. Stay up to date with our blogs that inform you constantly what is new in Escazu and why living in Escazu is so interesting.
- CommunitiesThere are so many Costa Rica communities that you can move to, so we created this category so you can do your research so much better. Find out all the details about the different communities. We offer blogs about retirement communities, gated communities, golf communities, beach communities, and resort communities so you can make an easier decision on buying or renting in a certain location (or not).
- Health & MedicalBefore buying or renting a house and moving to Costa Rica, you should learn all you can about Costa Rica Health & Medical first. Well, you have arrived at the right place. Our blogs explain everything about the different public and private hospitals, health insurance, shiatsu, continuing care, assisted living and La Caja.
- Costa Rica WeatherThe Costa Rica weather is one of those important topics that you should read as much as you can about. You can enjoy 6 months of sunshine but there is also a lot of rain here. Follow our blogs about what to do before the rains starts, home maintenance before the rainy season, how to find the perfect microclimate for you and your family, and the perfect winter home. Are you a beach person or like cooler weather? Then make sure you read these blogs.
- Travel & Leisure
- Beach InformationFind the most incredible blogs about Costa Rica beach information. This section will show you blogs about the 24 Best beach towns in Costa Rica, the reasons why resident love certain beach towns, about maritime zoning and if you can build a beach dock on waterfront property. If you plan to buy or rent in a beach town in Costa Rica, make sure you don’t miss these blogs, then contact us.
- EntertainmentBefore you move, you’d like to learn all you can about Costa Rica entertainment, don’t you? Here you will find blogs about wining and dining, horseback riding, yoga, the movies, country clubs, golf and other ways of entertainment.
- Costa Rica GolfIf you are a Costa Rica golf lover, our blogs are the best way to know all about golf communities, golf in the Central Valley and golf in the coastal areas. Learn all about the different golf courses from coast to coast and what your options for buying golf property are.
- Costa Rica ShoppingHere you can learn all about Costa Rica shopping. When you come from another country, you have a preference for food that you have had all your life. Or your preference is sustainable shopping for example? Learn more about shopping malls in Costa Rica, how to ship your household and what to ship so you can buy the rest in Costa Rica. We also tell you all about grocery shopping and convenience stores.
- Things to do in Costa RicaDon’t ever get bored when living here, find things to do in Costa Rica. These blogs will give you some great ideas, such as the 33 experiences you need to have before you die, the Atenas Heritage festival, more about Yoga, and things to do for active retirees.
- Travel and LeisureCosta Rica travel and leisure is the perfect idea to spend your time when on vacation or retired. Learn here what do with your spare time. In these blogs, we will tell you all about the stunning beaches, the sunset, beachscapes, geckos, where not to stay, movies in the jungle, photography, horseback riding, and golf.
- Real Estate
- Commercial real estateIn this blog category, you will find interesting blogs about commercial real estate in Costa Rica. This includes topics such as Free Trade Zone Warehouses, How to rent commercial property, Commercial loans and financing, How to buy a hotel in Costa Rica and other interesting articles.
- Construction and Home InspectionLearn all you need to know about Costa Rica construction and home inspection in this category. Earthquakes oblige us to have a different building code than you are used to. You might not find it important to hire a home inspector before closing, but here you’ll find plenty of proof that you must. Also learn about construction permits, if you are allowed to start a construction company as an expat and how to maintain your vacation home in great shape.
- Costa Rica InvestmentLearn all you can before you make a Costa Rica investment. Our blogs in this section cover a wide range of investment topics like everything about income producing properties, what to watch out for when you invest in Costa Rica, all about mortgages, the vacation rental business and how to handle your investment income as a non-resident.
- Home Ideas and MaintenanceIn the Home Ideas category, you will find blogs that will give you fresh and clever ideas about how to remodel, touch up or organize your home. We also would like to invite local stores, interior decorators, and professional gardeners to contribute fresh home ideas for our clients.
- On the gridOn the grid is a Costa Rica real estate column in the ARCR (Costa Rica Resident Association) magazine El Residente. You can follow our blogs published in El Residente here.
- Real Estate FAQ’sThese Frequently Asked Real Estate Questions or Costa Rica real estate FAQ will give readers all the answers and solutions to a wide range of real estate related doubts and questions our readers have. We cover a wide variety of topics, such as construction, building permits, legal residency issues, renting, insurance, mortgages. We also tell you all you need to know about property tax, how to buy from a real estate developer and many others.
- Real Estate TopicsIn this blog section, you will find hundreds of Costa Rica real estate topics blogs that will explain everything you need to know, as a buyer or as a seller, about real estate. Buying and selling real estate in Costa Rica doesn’t function the same as it does in other countries. Learn all about measurements, surveys, zoning plans, how to buy, public notaries, deeds, how to do a title search and hundreds of other topics.
- Real estate auctionsFor updated information about Costa Rica real estate auctions, check our blogs on the #1 MLS. When we have an auction, it will be posted here. So come back often, find and bid on Costa Rica property in an auction.
- Renting in Costa RicaThis topic is loved by those interested in renting in Costa Rica. We offer blogs that cover anything that involves renting, such as security deposits, utility payments, the term of a lease agreement, rent invoices, stories about bad landlords and bad tenants, and inventories included in the rent. You will also find titles such as rent to own, check on damages before you rent and if appliances are included in the rent.
- Legal Information
- Costa Rica BankingFind important Costa Rica banking blogs about financing, home mortgages, commercial mortgages, refinancing, how to open a bank account, how to send money to Costa Rica, escrow, and many other interesting banking topics.
- Costa Rica EmployeesThis category will show you everything that is important if you have Costa Rica employees, like a housekeeper, a gardener, caretaker, or employees in your business. Learn all about aguinaldo or Christmas bonus, mandatory holidays, vacation and other important issues.
- Retirement FundsWould you like to know how to use your retirement funds to purchase Costa Rica real estate? Then you have found the right place. Learn all you need to know about how to invest with your self-directed IRA, your 401(k), what you are allowed to do, what not and what your limitations are.
- Costa Rica LegalYou will need Costa Rica legal assistance, no matter if you become a resident, purchase a property, start a business or get married. Stay up to date with everything that happens on new laws, new regulations, and updates on changes on legal issues. We also cover taxes, corporations, zoning, passport issues, and other important topics. In Costa Rica, the government will not send you a notice about changes in the mail. You have the obligations to stay up to date on these regulations, even if you live out of the country.
- Costa Rica MortgageLooking to buy a property and trying to find information on Costa Rica mortgage? Then you have arrived at the right place. Our blogs will tell you all about residential and commercial mortgages, ROI, balloon payments, why banks don’t lend to non-residents and what your other options for finding a mortgage in Costa Rica. We will tell you about owner financing, refinancing your hard money loan, financing a business and what you can expect from a bank appraisal.
- Costa Rica ResidencyTo be able to work and live in Costa Rica legally, you will need Costa Rica residency. Allow us to keep you up to date with everything that involves residency. We offer blogs with the different options for you to apply for legal residency, border runs, perpetual tourists, all about the Caja and how to get a carnet. We also answer questions like can I work, can I start a construction company, how to purchase a property and therefore get residency, and many others.
- Costa Rica RetirementPlanning for Costa Rica retirement? Then you have arrived at the right place. Our website offers hundreds of blogs and the retirement category is much visited. Here you can read about retirement homes and communities, how to build a retirement home, health services and how to find the right retirement location. Also, there are blogs about how to manage your retirement finances, how to use your retirement funds like 401(k) to purchase real estate in Costa Rica and many others.
- Costa Rica TaxesLearn all you need to know about Costa Rica taxes when you live here. These blogs tell you all about property tax, luxury home tax, income tax, capital gains tax, corporation tax, digital signature, form D140 etc.
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