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Hi Everybody
My name is Giovanna Barrantes. I'm a Lic Attorney here in San Jose Costa Rica.
If you are looking to work in Costa Rica you may want to consider applying for residency.
Please review the options below.

Residency In Costa Rica - Types of Residency

Pensionado
� Requires proof of US$1000 per month income from permanent pension source or retirement fund.
� Must remain in country at least 4 months per year.
� Can claim spouse and dependants under 18 years of age.
� Cannot work as an employee.
� Can own a company and receive dividends.

Rentista Residency in Costa Rica
� Requires proof of US$2500 per month income for at least five years, guaranteed by a banking institution, OR a US$150,000 deposit in an approved Costa Rican bank. One amount covers the family.
� Must remain in country at least 4 months per year.
� Can claim spouse and dependants under 18 years of age.
� Cannot work as an employee.
� Can own a company and receive dividends.

Investor
� Investment of US$200,000 in a business.
� Must remain in country at least 6 months per year.
� Cannot claim spouse and dependants under 18 years of age.
� Income allowed from the project.
� Can own a company and receive dividends.

Representante Residency Program - Costa Rica
� Applicant must be director of a company meeting certain requirements, such as employing a minimum number of local workers as established by the labor law, with financial statements certified by a Public Accountant.
� Must remain in country at least 6 months per year.
� Cannot claim spouse and dependants under 18 years of age.
� Can earn an income from the company.
� Can own a company and receive income.

Permanent Residency Costa Rica
� First degree relative status with a Costa Rican Citizen (through marriage to citizen or having a Costa Rican child) OR may apply after three years in another status.
� Must visit Costa Rica at least once per year.
� Cannot claim spouse and dependants under 18 years of age.
� Can work.
� Can own a company and receive income.

Contact Barrantes & Associates. We look forward to helping you with all your
legal issues in Costa Rica.

[email protected]

US 786 235 2660

011 506 8 339 1622

http://www.lawyerofcostarica.com

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