A few days ago I was having a chat in a Facebook Group with this fellow who we are going to call Pete. The subject was the tax on luxury properties in Costa Rica, and something interesting happened. Let's start with the tax itself. On November 2008,
Children, whether nationals or residents, are required to enroll in school at least until they finish primary education. There's a government program for those who wish to finish secondary at home
UPDATE: Monday, May 17, 2021 - 6:59 PM CST - While private schools will continue to operate, they will be required to have virtual classes from May 24 to June 25. The Minister of Education, Giselle Cruz, announced this Monday morning a temporary freeze of the
If you have a corporation in Costa Rica, you might have heard about the Education and Culture Tax. This is a tax that legal entities must pay, based on the amount of capital reported on their income tax return, and is collected by Hacienda from February
We can say that Costa Rica ensured its development as a nation based on a higher education level, which allowed its population to grow in culture and wealth. If you are thinking about enrolling your child in local schools, it may guarantee quality education and
The Education and Culture Tax was created by law N° 5923 from 1976 named Taxed for Education and Culture. Certainly, the purpose is to raise funds to support the school system as well as the programs for the Department of Culture. The tax is applicable to