Tax and accounting in Costa Rica

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Self-employed or running a company in Costa Rica: what to know

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How does income tax work in Costa Rica?: Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the Costa Rica Income Tax -- Self-Employed Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.
How do VAT and sales taxes work in Costa Rica?: When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the Costa Rica IVA Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.
What do I need to do to pay staff in Costa Rica?: Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the Costa Rica Payroll Skill v0.1 (Tier 2 — research-verified, pending accountant sign-off) Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 1 more Costa Rica Guide on this below.

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Topic:All Income Tax Payroll Tax Optimization VAT / GST

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Costa Rica Social-Security Contributions (Cargas Sociales) & Salary-Tax Withholding —

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