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Tax & Legal·10 min read

Banking in Costa Rica: How to Set Up Your Finances as an Expat

Opening a Costa Rican bank account, moving money internationally, and which US brokerages work for expats abroad. A practical financial logistics guide.

March 7, 2026

Tax & Legal·9 min read

Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa: Requirements, Benefits, and How to Apply

Income requirements, tax exemptions, banking access, and the practical reality of Costa Rica's digital nomad visa under Law 10008. A complete guide for remote workers.

March 7, 2026

Tax & Legal·9 min read

Estate Planning for US Citizens Living in Costa Rica

US estate tax, Costa Rican succession law, beneficiary conflicts, and the cross-border documents every expat family needs. A financial planner's guide.

March 7, 2026

Tax & Legal·8 min read

How to Get Residency in Costa Rica: Pensionado, Rentista, and Inversionista Visas

The five residency pathways for expats in Costa Rica: income requirements, timelines, costs, and how the application process works in 2026.

March 7, 2026

Tax & Legal·12 min read

Investing as a US Expat: Platforms, Restrictions, and Strategies

Which US brokerages work abroad, PFIC tax traps, FATCA reporting, and portfolio strategies for Americans living outside the United States.

March 7, 2026

Tax & Legal·9 min read

US Tax Obligations When Living in Costa Rica: What Expats Need to Know

FBAR, FATCA, FEIE, state taxes, and Costa Rica's territorial system explained. A clear guide to cross-border tax obligations for US citizens abroad.

March 7, 2026

Tax & Legal·9 min read

Running a Business or Working Remotely from Costa Rica

Work permits, digital nomad visa vs residency, forming a CR corporation, internet reliability, and tax implications of remote work from Costa Rica.

March 7, 2026

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