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What is the company registry in Costa Rica?
National Registry of Costa Rica (Registro Nacional)
National Register, Saint Joseph, Curridabat, Costa Rica
About Costa Rica
The Costa Rica Companies Registry is located in San Jose.
Costa Rica officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a country in the Central American region of North America. The main language of Costa Rica is Spanish which is spoken by 90% of the population with other languages such as English and French spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Costa Rican colón (CRC). The population of Costa Rica is over 5.04 million.
Costa Rica Economy
The Real GDP in Costa Rica is in the region of $134.238 billion with a GDP per capita of $26,300. Costa Rica economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Costa Rica are medical instruments, integrated circuits, orthopedic appliances, bananas, tropical fruits.
Main Trading Partners of Costa Rica
The leading export and import partners for Costa Rica are:
Exports: USA 40%, Netherlands 6%, China 5%, Guatemala 4%, Belgium 3%
Imports: USA 38%, China 15%, Mexico 6%, Brazil 3%, Guatemala 3%
Costa Rica Certificate of Incorporation
The Costa Rica Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Costa Rica Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Costa Rica company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Costa Rica register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Costa Rica customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Costa Rica Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Costa Rica the relevant laws are:
1975 Civil Code
1964 Commercial Code
What information is free to view at Costa Rica Company Registry?
None but a Costa Rica company extract/profile will include where available:
Costa Rica Company Name
Costa Rica Registration Number
Costa Rica Date of Incorporation
Costa Rica Activity / Type of business
Costa Rica Region of registration
Costa Rica Share capital
Costa Rica Status of the company
Costa Rica Tax ID
Costa Rica Registered Address
Costa Rica CEO
Costa Rica Shareholders
Do you need to register / sign up at the Costa Rica Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Costa Rica register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Costa Rica
Not Publicly Available in Costa Rica
Types of Companies in Costa Rica
Businesses in Costa Rica can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
S.A. (Sociedad Anónima): ≈ Costa Rica plc/corporation
S.R.L. or Ltda. (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada): ≈ Costa Rica Limited/LLC
Other Costa Rica Company Registry Services
Costa Rica Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Costa Rica Real Estate Registration
Costa Rica Copyright
Can you order a Costa Rica Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Costa Rica agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Costa Rica accepts the Apostille Certificate for Costa Rica Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Costa Rica signed up to the Hague Convention on 14th December 2011.
What is the language(s) of the Costa Rica Company Registry?
The Costa Rica Company Register is in Spanish language only.
Costa Rica Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Costa Rica has 43 embassies abroad, as well as 52 consulates and three other representations.
San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, hosts 39 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 46 consulates and one other representation located in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Costa Rica. Our local partner is based in Liberia which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Costa Rica including San José, Tamarindo and Jaco. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Costa Rica Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Costa Rica from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Costa Rica Moody's rating: B2 (first obtained in 2020)
Costa Rica Standard & Poors rating: B (first obtained in 2020)
Costa Rica Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Costa Rica Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Costa Rica. Our specialist Costa Rica skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Costa Rica Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Costa Rica Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Costa Rica. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Costa RicaCompany Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Costa Rica?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Costa Rica?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Costa Rica?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.