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Company Formation in Costa Rica

Summary of business opportunities available in Costa Rica:

International Business Corporation (IBC)

License fee (annual)  US$550
Formation/Incorporation fee  US$450
Annual Returns filing fee  Not Required
Minimum requirements and/or size  N/A
Shareholders/Members  One (minimum)
Directors/Managers  One (minimum)
Bearer shares for overseas/local investors  Allowed
Submission of annual returns and accounts  N/A
Corporate Directors/Managers  Permitted
Company Secretary  Permitted but not required
Local Directors and meetings  Not required

Public Limited Company

License fee (annual)  US$250
Formation/Incorporation fee  US$250
Annual Returns filing fee  Required
Minimum requirements and/or size  US$50,000
Shareholders/Members  One (minimum)
Directors/Managers  One (minimum)
Bearer shares for overseas/local investors  N/A
Submission of annual returns and accounts  Required
Corporate Directors/Managers  N/A
Company Secretary  Required
Local Directors and meetings  N/A