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            Information Type Costa Rica Data
            Population 5,212,173 (2023)
            Gross Domestic Product PPP (GDP) US$139 billion (2023 est.)
            GDP Per Capita US$26,422 (2023). Costa Rica made a strong recovery from the recession caused by the pandemic, as highlighted in the Economic Survey from February 2023.
            Inflation Rate -1.87% (2023)
            Currency Costa Rican colón
            Exchange Rate Versus U.S. Dollar 514.32 colones per U.S. dollar (Feb. 2024)
            Language Spanish (official), English
            Capital San José
            Population of Capital City 1.46 million (2023)
            Time Zone GMT – 6 (One hour behind Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
            Seasons Tropical and subtropical; dry season (December to April); rainy season (May to November); cooler in highlands
            International Dialing Code 506
            Electricity 120V / 60Hz: Plug Types: A/B
            System of Government Democratic Republic
            Current Leader President Rodrigo Chaves Robles (since May, 2022)
            Income Tax Rate for Residents Progressive Tax of 15%, Self-employed range from 10% to 25%
            Property Tax 0.25% of appraised value
            Capital Gains Tax Capital gains are exempted unless the gains are derived from the habitual activity of the seller or the assests sold are tangible and can be depreciated. Such gains are taxed at 30%.
            Inheritance Tax Inheritance and gifts are not specifically taxed in Costa Rica.
            Rental Income Tax 1.5% transfer tax and 0.25% municipal tax on real property apply. And annual “luxury house tax” also apply depending on the value of the asset
            Transfer Tax 1.5%
            Sales Tax 13% (no tax on basic items)
            Restrictions on Foreign Ownership of Property No
            Local Chamber of Commerce http://www.camara-comercio.com/
            American Chamber of Commerce http://www.amcham.co.cr/
            Primary Exports Bananas, pineapples, coffee, melons, ornamental plants, sugar; beef; seafood; electronic components, medical equipment.
            Residency and Visa Requirements Generally, citizens of the United States, Canada and the European Union countries do not require a visa to enter Costa Rica. Those citizens can enter Costa Rica with their valid passport and remain in the country for up to a maximum of 90 days.
            Residents or Retirees Pensionados (retirees with pensions) only need to have a US$600 pension per month to qualify for retirement Visas. These must be renewed every year. Anyone over the age of 45 can apply for retirement resisdency. No taxes on retirement income. Foreigners living in CR do not have to pay taxes on money earned abroad.
            National Airline www.taca.com

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