Your 2025 Pura Vida Compliance Checklist
Your essential annual compliance checklist for assets in Costa Rica. Verify your company with the National Registry, tax status with Hacienda (moroso/omiso), and RTBF filing to avoid fines and secure your property.
Whether you have a holding company for your vehicle or a property titled in your personal name, this checklist covers the critical areas you need to review annually.
1. National Registry (Registro Nacional): Verify Your Legal Standing
The National Registry is the government's master database for companies, properties, vehicles, and more. It is the absolute source of truth for legal ownership.
What to Check: Annually, you must verify who has legal authority over your company (corporation or S.A.). It's crucial to ensure there arie no unauthorized individuals listed with power of attorney who could potentially misuse or transfer your assets.
How to Check (The 2025 Method):