- Corporate Tax Rate
- 30%
- Capital Gains Rate
- 15%
- Crypto Capital Gains
- 0%
- Territorial System
- Yes
- IP Box Regime
- No
- Tax Treaties
- 12
- VAT Rate
- 13%
- Dividend Withholding
- 15%
- Holding Company Viable
- No
- Notes
- Costa Rica's territorial tax system is its primary corporate tax advantage. Foreign-sourced income from remote services is not taxed. Limited treaty network compared to European options.
Costa Rica
#7 of 27Territorial25%South America ยท San Jose ยท CRC
Central America's most stable democracy with a new digital nomad visa, territorial tax system, and high quality of life. Popular with US remote workers for timezone alignment.
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