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We specialise in Costa Rica company formations, managing the entire incorporation process with the Registro Público to ensure your business is legally registered and fully compliant with local regulations. Pursuant to Law No. 10.729, newly formed companies will no longer be identified by a corporate name, but exclusively by their corporate ID number, assigned automatically by the National Registry.
Costa Rica Incorporation – Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.R.L.)
A Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.R.L.) is a popular alternative to a Sociedad Anónima (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.
| Costa Rica Incorporation fees | Costa Rica Annual fees |
|---|---|
| Company Formation: £1960 | Registered Office: £950 |
| Registered Office: £950 | Shareholder & Directors Register Maintenance: £180 |
| Government fee: US$200 | Annual Compliance fee: £200 |
| Corporate Tax: US$130 | Corporate Tax Declaration :US$545 |
| Company Secretary recommended: £400 | Company Secretary: £400 |
| Annual Government fee: £750 |
Srl Company Registration
We offer a complete incorporation package in Costa Rica that includes:
- Appointment of the Directors
- Payment of Government fees
- Register the incorporation with the Registro Publico
- Registration for the company tax number
- Registered Office and Registered Agent service
- Issue of Share Certificates
- Receive from the Registro Publico your “cédula de persona jurídica” – similar to a company registration number, this will allow your company to start trading
- All documents and certificates supplied
Costa Rica Company Directors
Only one director is required to incorporate your Costa Rica Company with no restriction placed upon nationality.
Costa Rica Company Shareholders
Only one Shareholder is required for your company. There are no restrictions placed on nationality or residence.
Ultimate Beneficial Owners
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).
Authorised and Issued Share Capital
There is no minimum Share Capital for a Costa Rican company, we incorporate with an authorised capital of CRC10,000 (£14).
Articles of Incorporation
The Articles of Incorporation are generated and submitted to the Registry who will issue an official entity registration card number (cédula jurídica) and assign registration entry numbers (citas de inscripción).
Company Books
Company minute books are required for Costa Rican S.R.L. 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.
Registered Agent & Registered Office
A Costa Rican S.R.L. must have a Registered Agent and Registered Office which we will arrange.
An S.R.L. that does not carry out business activities in Costa Rica, is not subject to taxation.
Costa Rica Gambling – Data Processing License
The following is required in order to obtain a Data Processing License:
- Incorporation of a Costa Rican S.R.L.
- Registered Office confirmation
- Employee risk insurance policy
- Inspection from the Municipality
- Ministry of Health Permit
- Registration of employees with the Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social
- Grant Power of Attorney to the Agent in order for the license to be processed
All of which will all be handled by our agent.
- Cost of Data Processing License for the first year start from US$6750
- Time to obtain a Data Processing License is approximately 6 weeks
Get Started with Costa Rica Company Formation
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.