Company Registration Costa Rica
Company Registration In Costa Rica requires precise documentation and timely submission. I-Pro Solutions manages the complete workflow including incorporate in.
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About this service
Company Registration Costa Rica provides statutory compliance and legal protection under the governing regulatory frameworks in India. Our specialist CA/CS team handles document drafting, eligibility verification, and direct authority filings from initiation to final certification.
Eligibility & thresholds
- Valid identity & address proof of applicant
- Active PAN & registered business premises
- Authorized representative authorization
- Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
- No pending statutory disqualifications
- Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions
- Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
- Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
- Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Company Registration Costa Rica Statutory Fee | USD 50 - 150 | Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority |
| Total Government Fee | USD 50 - 150 | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
- ›Passport copies of shareholders/directors (certified true copy by Costa Rica Notary Public — Indian — Passport copies of shareholders/directors (certified true copy by Costa Rica Notary Public — Indian MEA apostille accepted since Costa Rica acceded to Hague Apostille Convention 31 October 2011); address proof; KYC pack; **notarial deed of incorporation** (Escritura Pública de Constitución) executed before Costa Rica Notary Public (mandatory — must be in Spanish); written consent of resident agent / Apoderado.
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1Customer⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: Engage a Costa Rican Notary Public / lawyer (mandatory
Engage a Costa Rican Notary Public / lawyer (mandatory — incorporation by notarial deed). - 2I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: Pre-clear entity name with National Registry Name Search (Consulta de Nombre).
Pre-clear entity name with National Registry Name Search (Consulta de Nombre). - 3I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: Draft Escritura Pública de Constitución (Articles of Incorporation) in Spanish
Draft Escritura Pública de Constitución (Articles of Incorporation) in Spanish — bilingual Spanish / English often prepared. - 4I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: Notarise before Costa Rica Notary Public
Notarise before Costa Rica Notary Public — Notary Public issues Testimonio (notarial protocol copy). - 5I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: Notary Public files the Testimonio with National Registry (Registro Nacional
Notary Public files the Testimonio with National Registry (Registro Nacional — Sección de Personas Jurídicas) — pay registration fee (~CRC 6,500 + publication fee in La Gaceta Official Journal). - 6I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: National Registry issues Cédula Jurídica (Corporate ID Number)
National Registry issues Cédula Jurídica (Corporate ID Number) — typically 3–15 business days. - 7I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: Apply for Hacienda Tax ID (Identificación Tributaria
Apply for Hacienda Tax ID (Identificación Tributaria — same as Cédula Jurídica in most cases) with Ministerio de Hacienda — free; register for VAT (IVA) if applicable. - 8Regulator⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 8: Open Costa Rican corporate bank account (Banco Nacional / Banco de Costa Rica...
Open Costa Rican corporate bank account (Banco Nacional / Banco de Costa Rica / BAC Credomatic / Scotiabank — KYC under SUGEF scrutiny).
Post-registration compliance
What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.
| Filing | Form | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) Penalty: ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh) | One-time mandatory | Within 180 days of incorporation after bank capital deposit |
| First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) Penalty: Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers | 5-year tenure | Within 30 days of incorporation by Board of Directors |
| Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling | Annual | Within 30 days of AGM (by 29 October annually) |
| Annual Return (Form MGT-7) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling | Annual | Within 60 days of AGM (by 29 November annually) |
| Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) Penalty: ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation | Annual | Every designated partner / director holding active DIN by 30 September |
Penalties for non-compliance
Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.
| Non-compliance | Provision | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) | One-time mandatory | ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh) |
| First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) | 5-year tenure | Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers |
| Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) | Annual | ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling |
| Annual Return (Form MGT-7) | Annual | ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling |
| Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) | Annual | ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation |
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofsWhy: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
- 2Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leasesWhy: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
- 3Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity codeWhy: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.
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