Annual corporate maintenance in Costa Rica
Your company up to date, all year round. In Costa Rica, every commercial company has annual obligations, whether or not it has operations. We keep track of your compliance calendar, notify you in advance and handle every step, backed by our attorneys and notaries.
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Tidying up the house: key to growth
Pay the taxes determined by law, no more and no less.
Creative solutions
Thinking "out of the box" is part of our identity.
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.
Which one describes your company?
We serve corporations (S.A.) and limited liability companies (S.R.L.).
Schedule your 30-minute consultation, free of charge →My company owns a house or condo
Even if the company has no activity, it must meet its obligations every year. If you live outside Costa Rica or would rather not keep track of deadlines, we take care of everything so your property is ready whenever you want to sell it, pass it on or complete any transaction.
My company owns a lot or land
Land does not generate income, but the company that holds it keeps accumulating obligations. We keep everything up to date so you don’t run into fines or blocks when it is time to sell or build.
My company owns a vehicle
If the company is not up to date, transferring or selling the vehicle gets complicated. We make sure it is in order whenever you need it.
I inherited or bought a company and don’t know its status
We run a full review: books, taxes, filings and registrations. We tell you what is pending and bring the company up to date.
I have an operating business
We keep your minutes, dividends, books and filings in order and up to date with the Tax Administration and the National Registry, so you can focus on your business.
I have a group of companies (holding, operating and asset-holding)
We centralize corporate compliance for your entire structure: books, filings, taxes and dividend minutes, with a single calendar and one team in charge. Your group, always organized and ready for banks, audits or investors.
Why does your company need annual maintenance?
A company with no activity still has obligations. If they are neglected, they generate fines and surcharges, and they can block key procedures precisely when you most need everything in order: when selling an asset, receiving an investment or facing a succession.
- Fines and surcharges piling up without you noticing
- Being unable to obtain certifications or register documents with the National Registry
- Delays in sales, transfers, financing or due diligence processes
- In cases of prolonged non-payment of the Legal Entity Tax, the dissolution of the company
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.
What the Annual Corporate Maintenance package includes
Safekeeping and updating of legal books
We keep your books up to date and in safe custody.
Legal Entity Tax and Education and Culture Stamp Tax
We remind you of the deadlines and handle payment on time.
Annual filing with the Registry of Transparency and Beneficial Owners (RTBF)
We file the ordinary return and verify that your beneficial ownership information is correct.
Inactive Companies Return (D-195), when applicable
We file the annual return with the Tax Administration if your company has no activity.
Annual shareholders’ meeting, when applicable
We prepare the minutes of the meeting that declares profits or dividends.
Why choose ICS Consultores
Attorneys and notaries on one team
No intermediaries for minutes, certifications or notarial procedures.
Service in Spanish and English
Designed with foreign owners in mind, too.
A single point of contact
Whether you have one company or twenty, you deal with the same team.
A preventive approach
We stay ahead of deadlines so you don’t have to.
Other corporate services
Beyond the annual package, we handle the legal and corporate procedures your company needs in its day-to-day operations:
- Preparation of shareholders’ meetings and Board of Directors sessions
- Preparation of proxy letters for holding shareholders’ meetings
- Obtaining literal certifications of legal standing (personerías) from the National Registry
- Renewal or issuance of new volumes of legal books
- Exchange or issuance of new share certificates
- Replacement of lost legal books and share certificates
How it works
Contact usInitial review
We review your company’s current status: books, taxes, filings and registrations.
Catch-up
If anything is pending, we tell you what is missing and how to resolve it.
Compliance calendar
We organize all your filing and payment dates in a single calendar.
Handling and reminders
We notify you in advance and carry out each procedure. You receive confirmation of every step.
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Talk to an ICS specialist
✓ 30 years of experience
✓ Specialists in Costa Rican companies
Free Initial Consultation
Duration: 30 minutes
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Does my company have obligations even if it has no activity?
Yes. Every company registered in Costa Rica has annual obligations, such as paying the Legal Entity Tax and filing with the RTBF, even if it has no operations.
What if my company has overdue obligations?
We first review the company and then present a plan to bring it up to date before starting the annual maintenance.
Can I hire the service if I live outside Costa Rica?
Yes. Many of our clients are foreign owners. We coordinate everything remotely, in Spanish or English.
Does the service cover several companies in the same group?
Yes. We centralize compliance for every company in the group in a single calendar.
Do you work with corporations (S.A.) and S.R.L.s?
Yes. The service applies to both corporations (S.A.) and limited liability companies (S.R.L.).
How much does annual corporate maintenance cost?
The cost depends on the number of companies and whether they are active. Tell us how many companies you have and we will send you a proposal.