Rafael Valverde
@Outlier Legal Services
American expat in Costa Rica
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74 posts
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About me
American
Lives in San Jose
Speaks English - Spanish - French
Registration: 30 July 2013
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Canadians that have moved to C.R. by Gilbertoo
Are there any Ontario residents that have moved to C.R.? I would like to get more information on the moving costs, was furniture worth moving, etc.
Gilberto, You are not too far off. As you noted, people need to pay income tax in Costa Rica. Self employed people have to file for taxes every year and indeed there is a sliding scale indicating the percentage people have to pay based on their ... Read More
Working remote for my firm in USA - does anyone else do this? taxes? by TrimountDev2
Hi there, I will be moving to Costa Rica and working remote for my firm in Mass. I will be on a 1099 arrangment. Does anyone know if i need to pay state/federal income tax? The money will be coming from USA, but I will be living in CR. Not sure ...
You will need to continue filing for your Federal Taxes every year especially since you will be receiving 1099s. As far as state taxes, you will new to continue filing in the place of your last residence until you obtain residency in Costa Rica. Read More
costa rica requires health insurance by gwirfs
What if a person already has international medical coverage myself? I am federal retired employee of USA--so i have blue shield international medical coverage. So one is required to buy costa rica health insurance--but if already have own medical ...
The monthly cost depends on your income. You can review a table describing the costs for CAJA here http://outlierlegal.wordpress.com/category/health-care/ Read More
costa rica requires health insurance by gwirfs
What if a person already has international medical coverage myself? I am federal retired employee of USA--so i have blue shield international medical coverage. So one is required to buy costa rica health insurance--but if already have own medical ...
Gwirfs: TerrynViv is correct (for the most part) Legally, the CAJA requires you to be legal resident in order to have be able to register with them. However, some CAJA branches around the country, allow foreign nationals to register without ... Read More
Would like to become an expat living in Costa Rica by england341
Is there any expats living in Arenal that are on this site and could guide me as to where to rent accommodation for a couple of weeks while I check on permanent living in the Arenal area. I was in Arenal in September and absolutely loved the place, ...
We did the same Read More
Would like to become an expat living in Costa Rica by england341
Is there any expats living in Arenal that are on this site and could guide me as to where to rent accommodation for a couple of weeks while I check on permanent living in the Arenal area. I was in Arenal in September and absolutely loved the place, ...
Look up the "Lake Arenal Community" on Facebook. It is a community of expats and they will be able to help you with any specific questions you may have. Good luck! Read More
moving to Costa Rica by Joe Hardy
Hi all, my name's Joe and I have been a teacher of English for over twenty years now. I'm 58, born in Italy but, since my grandma was british, from Christchurch, Dorset, UK, I grew up learning two languages. I am currently working in the south of ...
Atlantic or Pacific does matter. The only place on the Caribbean side that would cater to what you are looking for is the Puerto Veijo area as well as Cahuita. It is beautiful, but everything else there should only be left to the more experienced ... Read More
To work as beauty therapist/rent salon or beauty room. Any advice?? by Rosangeli
Thank you, I am interested moving to Costa Rica this summer. I have monthly income and would like to work as beauty therapist/rent salon or beauty room. Any advice ??
Lapalman48, I do not know what your problem is, but as Hasnaa says, if you are not going to provide any valuable input, it is better to keep it shut. I do know expats who have opened hair salons in Costa Rica and are doing well. For instance, my ... Read More
To work as beauty therapist/rent salon or beauty room. Any advice?? by Rosangeli
Thank you, I am interested moving to Costa Rica this summer. I have monthly income and would like to work as beauty therapist/rent salon or beauty room. Any advice ??
With all due respect, these other guys do not know what they are talking about. I am an immigration attorney and I am telling you that you can open a business work in it and obtain immigration status without having to invest 200k. There are options ... Read More
To work as beauty therapist/rent salon or beauty room. Any advice?? by Rosangeli
Thank you, I am interested moving to Costa Rica this summer. I have monthly income and would like to work as beauty therapist/rent salon or beauty room. Any advice ??
Rosangeli, Contrary to most of the comments posted in this thread, there is a special category for people who have a business. So, you can open a business, obtain all the required licenses and apply for the special category. There are a ... Read More
Need to fill a container for move to Costa Rica by maezing
Trying to get a full container for shipment. I am posting this, hoping someone will see it who knows someone, if not themselves, who will be relocating to Costa Rica this year. I am looking for a person or persons interested in sharing a container ...
You should post in the facebook pages for expats. You will be more likely to find someone there. Read More
Thoughts on buying a house in Costa Rica by fakeplasticvero
Hi there. I have about a million questions but I'll try to be brief. My husband and I, along with another couple are interested in buying a home in Costa Rica as a vacation home and possibly to rent out when we're not there. I realize that searching ...
You do not need to do the corporation. You can just sale 50% of your property. This type of ownership is called Tenancy in Common. Read More
Thoughts on buying a house in Costa Rica by fakeplasticvero
Hi there. I have about a million questions but I'll try to be brief. My husband and I, along with another couple are interested in buying a home in Costa Rica as a vacation home and possibly to rent out when we're not there. I realize that searching ...
Ram Ramon, Regarding your questions: IDA This is a farming institute in charge of giving farmland to poor souls, so that they can make a living. In a lot of rural areas, people were given land for free by the government. In turn, people were ... Read More
Temporary residency and self employment by PuraVida2
Hi there, Does anyone have there temporary residency under the self employed skilled worker category? I have hit a road block in this process. I was told I need 2 permits to be self employed. I can get the municipal permit with my passport, but not ...
kholerias, All Temporary Residencies can be turned into Permanent Residence after three years. There are two options for people who are self employed: A) The Temporary Residence as the Specialized Self Employed, B) the Special Category for Self ... Read More
Temporary residency and self employment by PuraVida2
Hi there, Does anyone have there temporary residency under the self employed skilled worker category? I have hit a road block in this process. I was told I need 2 permits to be self employed. I can get the municipal permit with my passport, but not ...
PuraVida2, I am curious about your initial question, because you said that you were told? Told by whom? Are you trying to put the application together by yourself? If that is the case, I suggest looking into the application requirements. If you are ... Read More