Foreigners can legally be shareholders of the new company, members of its Board of Directors or its legal representatives. Unlike in some other countries, there is no requirement for a percentage of the company to be owned by locals.

How are foreigners identified when forming a company?

• Non-residents: Costa Rican law requires them to identify themselves with a valid passport.
• Foreigners with immigration status: a foreigner who obtains immigration status through the Immigration Office (Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería) will be identified with their DIMEX, the official identification document for foreigners. The Immigration Office issues it according to the status granted.

Equal legal protection

Finally, it is worth emphasizing that the Political Constitution of Costa Rica, along with the country’s commercial and civil laws, protects foreigners in their business activities in Costa Rica, with no distinction from Costa Rican nationals.

Want to know the next steps? Read our guide on how to incorporate in Costa Rica.

Planning to open your company in Costa Rica? Contact us and our team will guide you through the entire process.

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Finding good candidates does not always mean finding the right candidate. Successful hiring starts with a clear understanding of an organization’s actual needs and the requirements of each position.

A strategic recruitment and selection process helps companies identify not only professional experience and technical knowledge, but also the competencies, skills, and personal qualities that enable candidates to integrate successfully into their teams and company culture.

Before Searching for Talent, Define What You Need

One of the most important elements of an effective recruitment process is having a clear and up-to-date job profile.

Clearly defining responsibilities, required competencies, and technical knowledge helps companies focus their search and evaluate candidates using objective criteria.

This clarity also helps reduce unnecessary rework and ensures that HR teams and hiring managers share a common understanding of the talent the organization needs.

Hiring Goes Beyond Reviewing a Resume

Professional experience matters, but it should not be the only factor considered when selecting a candidate.

Communication skills, adaptability, teamwork, leadership, and alignment with company culture can all make a meaningful difference in an employee’s future performance.

A structured recruitment and selection process allows companies to evaluate candidates more comprehensively and make better-informed hiring decisions.

DYN: Your Partner in Recruitment and Selection

At DYN Business Process Outsourcing, we support companies throughout their recruitment and selection processes, from identifying job requirements to sourcing and evaluating suitable candidates.

Our approach is designed to support more strategic hiring decisions and help organizations build teams aligned with their business objectives.

Conclusion

Successful hiring begins long before the first interview. It starts with understanding what your business truly needs.

Clear job profiles and structured selection processes help companies attract the right talent and build teams capable of supporting long-term business growth.

Looking to Strengthen Your Team in Costa Rica?

Discover how DYN can support your recruitment and human resources needs through our Human Resources Services.

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For international companies looking to expand their operations across the Americas, choosing the right location is about much more than geography.

Political and economic stability, access to talent, a reliable legal framework and an established ecosystem for international business all play an important role.

Costa Rica has developed precisely that environment.

Today, hundreds of international companies manage regional and global functions from Costa Rica, particularly in areas such as finance, human resources, technology, business services and shared operations.

This experience has helped the country develop a business ecosystem that is increasingly attractive for companies considering nearshoring or regional operations in the Americas.

1. A Tax System Designed Around Territoriality

Costa Rica’s tax system is primarily based on the principle of territoriality, under which taxation generally focuses on income connected to economic activities carried out within Costa Rican territory.

For companies considering Costa Rica as a base for regional operations, understanding how this framework applies to their particular business model can be an important part of determining the most efficient corporate structure.

Because the tax treatment of international income depends on the nature and source of the income and the company’s specific circumstances, proper local tax and accounting advice is essential when establishing the operation.

2. An Open Legal Environment for Foreign Investors

Foreign entrepreneurs and companies can establish and own Costa Rican companies without the type of mandatory local ownership requirements found in some jurisdictions.

This makes Costa Rica an accessible location for international companies looking to establish a legal entity from which to manage local or regional activities.

Once established, the company can build the operational infrastructure it needs locally — including accounting, payroll, human resources, banking and corporate administration.

3. A Banking System Familiar with International Business

Costa Rica has hosted multinational companies and international operations for decades.

As a result, the country’s financial institutions have significant experience working with businesses that operate across borders.

The banking system maintains strict compliance and due-diligence requirements, particularly regarding the origin and movement of funds. However, companies with properly structured and documented operations can access a mature financial environment accustomed to international business.

4. An Established Ecosystem for Regional Operations

Perhaps one of Costa Rica’s greatest advantages is that international companies are not entering an untested market.

More than 350 companies in the services sector already operate in Costa Rica, supporting regional and global functions in areas including finance, human resources, cybersecurity, logistics and software development.

Costa Rica has also built a strong reputation around qualified talent, political stability, a robust legal framework and sophisticated business services — factors that have strengthened the country’s position as a nearshoring destination in the Americas.

Recent investment trends reinforce that position: foreign direct investment increased 23.4% in the first half of 2026, excluding the effect of an extraordinary acquisition.

Focus on Your Business. Let Us Handle the Local Operations.

Establishing a company in another country involves much more than incorporation.

Accounting, payroll, tax compliance, banking, human resources, corporate requirements and day-to-day administration all need to work together.

DYN has supported companies operating in Costa Rica for more than two decades.

Our approach is simple: your team focuses on running and growing the business; we help manage the local operational infrastructure behind it.

From company formation to accounting, payroll, HR and ongoing business support, DYN can become your local partner in Costa Rica.

Considering Costa Rica for Your Next Operation?

Let’s discuss how DYN can help you establish and manage your business in Costa Rica.

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One of the most stressful stages is opening a bank account in Costa Rica; while we have a reliable and robust banking system, it is also highly strict with its requirements and procedures.

Our extensive experience in this process gives us the confidence that our clients will have their bank accounts ready for that key moment when operations begin. Our interdisciplinary team is fully familiar with the requirements of local banks, allowing us to complete the process quickly and smoothly.

Count on DynCR for your company formation and onboarding process in Costa Rica. Our 20+ years of experience will give you peace of mind, allowing you to focus entirely on your business.

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• Reduced fixed costs
• Access to specialized expertise
• Guaranteed tax compliance
• More time to focus on your core business
• Easy scalability
• Up-to-date technology

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