Closing costs in Costa Rica typically run 3.5–4.5% of the purchase price, including transfer tax (1.5%), registration fees, legal fees, and notary costs.

No. You can grant power of attorney to a local attorney to complete the transaction on your behalf. However, we recommend at least one visit to see the property in person.

The typical process involves: property search, offer and acceptance, due diligence (title search, survey, permits), drafting the transfer deed, and registration with the National Registry. The process usually takes 30–60 days.

Yes, but they are very low — just 0.25% of the registered property value per year. There is also a luxury home tax of 0.25–0.55% on properties valued over approximately $230,000 USD.

Bank financing is available but limited for non-residents. Many transactions are cash or seller-financed. We can connect you with lenders who work with international buyers.