Our lawyers conduct research and exhaustive analysis of companies, businesses and properties for clients who are contemplating investing in a real estate business or property in Costa Rica. We carry out the due diligence report which will be an important component in your decision making and negotiation processes. We offer a confidential and objective investigation.

Before buying a property in Costa Rica, you must take certain precautions, it is necessary to confirm the status of the Property in the Public Registry, since the properties could have mortgage liens or existing annotations, it is also necessary to verify the state of the taxes in the Respective municipality. Once the property has been verified and the previous studies have been carried out, a contract must be negotiated with the seller, which is called the "Promise of sale". Our attorneys will prepare this contract taking into account the provisions of both parties. Once the stage of "promise or option" is over, the paperwork to write the deed of sale is initiated, which is a public deed and must be presented to the Public Registry of Costa Rica in order to finally obtain its title deed. .

If a property is acquired in Costa Rica, the quarterly cancellation of the territorial taxes must be done before the corresponding Municipality. These taxes are paid at a rate of 0.25% of the value of the property, as declared by the taxpayer and accepted by the Entity. These authorities will not notify each owner personally and the non-payment of this tax can have serious consequences on your property. Our staff offers you the quarterly cancellation service of this tax for your properties