Recent study reveals drastic differences in cost of “shopping basket”
Email this page October 7th, 2012 – The Costa Rican government has long-used the concept of the cost of a “family shopping basket” consisting of typical goods purchased for a…
The “DIMEX” card – you probably already have one
Email this page October 5th, 2012 – There has been a lot of confusion amongst the expat community this week regarding changes implemented by the banks here, which now require…
Costa Rica’s service exports continues to grow
Email this page October 4th, 2012 – The Costa Rican Foreign Trade department said yesterday that Costa Rica exported $2.92 billion in services during the first semester of this year,…
Credomatic warns clients of Internet fraud
Email this page October 4th – Credomatic is warning its clients about a “phishing” email that some clients have received, requesting clients to update account information via a fraudulent page.…
Tensions flare with Panama over tax demands on confiscated vehicles
Email this page October 3rd, 2012 – Anyone who has ever taken a Costa Rican vehicle out of the country, perhaps to Nicaragua or Panama, knows there can be a…
Self-employed will pay more for Social Security
Email this page SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – October 3rd, 2012 Self-employed workers currently make payments to the Costa Rican Social Security Service (CCSS), based on a 116,500 colones salary,…
Costa Rica tax authorities hit the streets
Email this page SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – October 3rd, 2012 – Tax authorities will be visiting stores and businesses in San Jose throughout the week, verifying that merchants are…
Electric utilities must protect against lightning – or pay up
Email this page SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – October 1st, 2012 – Has your TV, microwave oven, or computer ever suffered damage caused by lightning? If so, you may…
