Strategic Fiscal Diagnosis

We identify hidden tax risks and savings opportunities before the IRS does

Financial auditing, internal audit and risk consulting services

Tidying up the house: key to growth

Pay the taxes determined by law, no more and no less.
Ready for the three visits
We help you to prepare your company for the visit of the authorities, the visit of a potential buyer and for an orderly succession.
Creative solutions
Thinking "out of the box" is part of our identity.

Strategic Fiscal Diagnosis: Your Insurance Against Millionaire Contingencies

A comprehensive analysis of your tax situation that identifies hidden risks, corrects problems before audits, and uncovers savings you are likely missing out on. For every colón invested, our clients save an average of ₡7-12 colones in avoided contingencies and identified optimizations. 87% of diagnostics detect at least one significant contingency!

What Does Your Strategic Fiscal Diagnosis Include?

Complete Analysis

Exhaustive review of declarations for the last 3-4 years and all your current tax obligations (income, VAT, withholdings, municipal).

Risk Identification

Accurate detection of tax contingencies with exact quantification of the potential impact in three scenarios.

Savings Opportunities

Unused tax deductions, incentives available for your sector, and legal structural optimizations.

Executive Report with Risk Matrix

Clear traffic light system: Red (urgent action), Yellow (take care soon), Green (opportunity for improvement).

Specific Action Plan

Detailed recommendations with deadlines, priorities and responsible parties to correct each identified problem.

Digital Treasury 2025 Preparation

Complete validation that your company is ready for the new traceability and automatic auditing requirements.

Consultation with Our Attorneys

ICS Consultores stands out for offering comprehensive legal advice and customized solutions in Costa Rica. Our team of expert lawyers is ready to help you with all your legal needs, from litigation and contracts to conflict resolution. Trust us to provide you with a high quality legal service tailored to your needs.

Our Proven 6-Week Process

Information Gathering
1 week
We request key documentation: tax returns, financial statements, details of related party transactions. We provide you with a complete checklist of required documents.
Preliminary Analysis
1 week
Our multidisciplinary team reviews all information and detects the areas of greatest risk through quantitative analysis and automated data cross-checks.
Functional Interview
1 day
3-4 hour face-to-face or virtual meeting with your management team to gain an in-depth understanding of the business model and specific operations.
In-Depth Analysis
2 weeks
Detailed evaluation of each tax, quantification of risks in three scenarios, transfer pricing analysis if applicable, and review of position before Hacienda Digital.
Report Preparation
1 week
Preparation of the executive report with a traffic light type risk matrix, detailed action plan with deadlines, and projection of savings from optimizations.
Presentation and Follow-up
1 week
We present the results personally to your management team, resolve doubts, adjust recommendations according to your feedback and deliver the final report.

Multidisciplinary Team with Integrated Approach I.C.S.

We are not just accountants. We are a complete team of specialists working together to give you the most complete view of your tax situation.

Our equipment includes:

Certified auditors with audit experience

Lawyers specialized in tax law

Certified public accountants

Fiscal risk analysts

Economists with a business focus

Full Scope of Our Fiscal Diagnosis

From the understanding of your company's transaction universe and its tax compliance, we detect the most relevant most relevant tax risks, These are presented as specific findings followed by actions that could eliminate or reduce each risk.

Our service is strategic, Therefore, our efforts are focused on reviewing the most relevant aspects according to our professional criteria, seeking:

Full tax compliance
The generation of legal optimization opportunities
Knowing and attending to the contingencies encountered

What do we analyze?

Understanding the Business Operation We understand how your company really works and its revenue generation model.
Economic Group Structure We analyze all related entities and their intercompany transactions.
Related Party Transactions We check if they comply with market transfer prices and have adequate documentation.
Tax Compliance Verification We validate that all returns are filed correctly and on time.
Review of the Current Tax Situation We evaluate your position before the tax authorities and possible unresolved contingencies.
Financial Statement Analysis We compare accounting information versus tax information to identify inconsistencies.
Opportunity Identification We detect deductions, incentives and optimizations that you are missing out on.

Basis of Analysis:

The service is based on the income tax return for a fiscal period (most recent year), financial statements, as well as other tax compliances that are relevant to your specific situation.

Customer Commitment:

The service runs successfully when there is commitment and cooperation from you and your accounting and financial team. The inputs must be provided by your team, and our service is the professional expert analysis of this information.

IMPORTANT: With Hacienda Digital active as of June 2025, tax inconsistencies are automatically detected in real time. Companies with no tax order will receive notifications within weeks, not years as before.

Don't Wait for Hacienda Digital to Detect Your Inconsistencies

The cost of a preventive diagnosis is recoverable in months.
The cost of a tax contingency can be devastating and last for years.

Which do you prefer?

Investing $3,500 in professional prevention
Risk paying ₡50-100 million in contingencies, penalties and interest.

What You Receive at the End of the Process

Executive PowerPoint Presentation where we present the tax risks identified using a traffic light classification system.

The complete work has a MAXIMUM duration of 6 weeks as soon as all the requested information is available.

Our Strategic Fiscal Diagnosis

What Does Your Investment Include?

Transparent Investment, Proven ROI
Complete package of 20 professional hours of specialized work
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Do You Recognize Any of These Situations in Your Company?

Signal #1: Counter Overflowed
Your accountant is constantly changing or is not updated on Hacienda Digital and the new 2025 regulations.
Financial Inconsistencies
There are differences between your financial statements and tax returns that you cannot clearly explain.
Treasury requirements
You have received Tax Mailbox notifications that you were unable to respond to with confidence and complete documentation.
Multiple Entities
You operate with several companies but without a clear tax structure or documented transfer pricing.
Signal #5: High Tax Burden
You feel you pay more tax than you should compared to similar companies in your industry.
Signal #6: Growth Plans
You plan expansion, major investments or structural changes without prior tax analysis.
Signal #7: No Previous Diagnosis
You have never had a professional tax audit or it has been more than 3 years since the last one.

Contact us

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✓ Guaranteed response within 24 hours

✓ 30 years of experience

✓ Specialists in Costa Rican companies

Free Initial Consultation

Duration: 30 minutes

ModalityFace-to-face or videoconference

How can we help your company?

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What is the difference between a fiscal diagnosis and an audit?

The fiscal diagnosis is preventive and strategic - you request it voluntarily to identify risks before there are problems. The audit is comprehensive and validating - it can be legally mandatory or required by the IRS. The diagnostic takes 6 weeks and costs $3,500; a full audit takes 2-4 months and costs $8,000-$15,000. For most SMEs, the diagnostic is sufficient and much more cost-effective.

Is my company too small to need this service?

There is no company “too small” to benefit. Even micro-companies with a turnover of ₡50-200 million can have significant contingencies or be overpaying taxes. We offer diagnostics tailored to the size of each company.

Can the IRS use the results against me?

No. The diagnosis is a private and confidential document protected by professional secrecy. The tax authorities do not have access to it. In fact, if we detect errors, you can voluntarily correct them before the audit, which demonstrates good faith and reduces or eliminates penalties.

What level of participation does my team require?

We need approximately:

General Management: 6-8 hours total
Financial Management/Accountant: 15-20 hours
Accounting staff: 10-15 hours
Operating personnel: 2-4 hours as needed

What happens if serious contingencies are encountered?

If we identify significant contingencies, we present you with clear options: voluntary correction (lower penalties), provision of resources, or design a defense strategy. We can also accompany you in the implementation of corrections.

When should I make the next diagnosis?

For stable companies: every 3 years. For growing companies: every 2 years. For complex groups: annually. Also always before major structural changes (mergers, expansions, sales).

Strategic Fiscal Diagnosis

Tidying up the house: key to growth

Ready for the three visits

Creative solutions