Costa Rica is one of the safest and most attractive country for foreign investment in Latin America. The Costa Rican government, its ministries and financial institutions maintain a decidedly pro-U.S. and continental stance in regard to financial security and tax laws. Costa Rica has a strong appeal to offshore companies. The income of a Costa Rica offshore company which comes from sources outside of Costa Rica, are exempt from taxation.

Costa Rica’s corporate laws allow any person or entity to control a company without the name actually appearing in the public records The government of Costa Rica,realizing the importance of foreign investment for future development, has introduced several new measures designed as incentives for foreign investors including low taxation rates as well as full rights to 100% foreign ownership of property and companies in Costa Rica.