Car import in Costa Rica

Henrych Serial expat

Member since 14 March 2021

HenrychSerial expat17 March 2023 20:33:55

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As I heard this the law that allows tax/duties refund to new residents if they bring a vehicle to the country has been finally implemented. Taking into account specifics of CR, there is a huge distance between the law in existence and its actual implementation.

Can anyone confirm if it is actually working?

johan spapen New member

Member since 14 March 2023

johan spapenNew member17 March 2023 21:40:27

@Henrych I don't know about that .

I know there is heavy taxes on cars when you bring your car here .I think you should really check it out .

johan spapen New member

Member since 14 March 2023

johan spapenNew member17 March 2023 23:02:02

@Henrych It still have inspection here in Costa Rica

jyelect New member

Member since 09 August 2022

jyelectNew member17 March 2023 23:16:11

@Henrych

The last i heard it was passed and published in the official gazette on July 2021 and it was sent to the immigration department to be implemented, this should have been done 3 months after it was publishes in the official gazette but to date nothing has been done still waiting PURA VIDA.

johan spapen New member

Member since 14 March 2023

johan spapenNew member18 March 2023 00:14:44

Yes pura vida

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Henrych Serial expat

Member since 14 March 2021

HenrychSerial expat18 March 2023 11:06:59

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sure, pura vida thing is in action...i think that even if a lawyer confirms its existence there is no guarantee that you get reimbursed. Too risky to try unless someone has a friend in the government to verify. Taxes are insane.