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Are You Ready to Sell Your Property in Costa Rica? Here’s a Checklist to Sell Your Property

Are You Ready to Sell Your Property in Costa Rica? Here’s a Checklist to Sell Your Property

by Uvita Law Firm | Nov 5, 2026 | Blog, Real Estate

Knowing how to sell property in Costa Rica starts with a document audit, weeks before you list, because expired certificates, corporate filings that have fallen behind and unsettled employee obligations are what delay closings or end them. Uvita Law Firm runs that...
Capital Gains Tax for Non-Residents in Costa Rica: What Property Sellers Need to Know

Capital Gains Tax for Non-Residents in Costa Rica: What Property Sellers Need to Know

by Uvita Law Firm | Jun 26, 2026 | Blog, Real Estate

If you are a foreign investor or non-resident selling property in Costa Rica, understanding how capital gains tax is applied is essential to avoid delays, penalties, or overpaying at closing. In most cases, non-resident sellers are subject to a 2.5% withholding tax on...
Growing Up in Costa Rica: A Life of Nature, Culture, and Pura Vida

Growing Up in Costa Rica: A Life of Nature, Culture, and Pura Vida

by Uvita Law Firm | Apr 22, 2026 | Real Estate

By Emma Solano Penland At our firm, the people behind the work are just as important as the work itself. Emma Penland Solano, one of our office assistants, grew up in Uvita and knows this place the way only a local can. We asked her to share a little about where she...
Where Community Meets Commitment: Why Choosing a Local Law Firm Matters

Where Community Meets Commitment: Why Choosing a Local Law Firm Matters

by Uvita Law Firm | Nov 6, 2025 | Real Estate

When it comes to legal guidance in Costa Rica, especially in real estate and investment, local knowledge is essential to getting things right. Every community along the southern Pacific coast has its own legal, municipal, and environmental dynamics. Understanding...
Costa Rica Capital Gains Tax: Deductible Expenses and Property Improvements Explained

Costa Rica Capital Gains Tax: Deductible Expenses and Property Improvements Explained

by Uvita Law Firm | May 21, 2025 | Corporations

When preparing to sell your property in Costa Rica, understanding the nuances of capital gains tax can significantly impact your net profits. While the 15% capital gains tax introduced in 2019 might initially seem steep, strategic deductions can minimize its effect....
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