Nearshore Accounting Services
Accountants with US GAAP proficiency who work in US time from Costa Rica, with a cost between 30% and 50% lower than local staff, and more than 20 years of experience serving American firms.
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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.
Accounting services nearshore
A team that integrates with its processes and tools.
Schedule your 30-minute consultation, free of charge →Operational accounting services
Its day-to-day accounting cycle is carried out by professionals who are familiar with its systems.
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Bank reconciliations
- Monthly and annual closures
- Master book and fixed assets
- Preparation and review of seats
Taxes and compliance
Additional capacity for the tax season.
- Preparation of statements in the USA.
- Tax planning
- Multijurisdictional compliance and international taxes
- Calculation of tax provisions
Financial reporting and analysis
Accounting data converted into information for decision-making.
- Financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
- Management reporting packages
- Customized KPIs and metrics
- Budgets and projections
How we work
An orderly implementation, without interrupting its operation.
- Initial consultation and evaluation of your processes
- Selection of talent according to their sector and systems
- Implementation, process documentation, and onboarding
- Periodic reviews and continuous improvement
Information security
Your financial data is protected with international standards.
- Security framework based on ISO 27001
- Access control by role and multi-factor authentication
- In-transit and storage encryption
- Background checks for staff
- Continuity and recovery plans
Models of hiring
A predictable scheme that fits your volume.
- Dedicated team with a fixed monthly fee
- Price closed per project
- Hybrid model
All of them include dedicated counters, technology, quality control, and periodic reports.
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.
This is how nearshore collaboration works
Consultation and evaluation
We review your accounting processes and design the appropriate team structure.
Selection of talent
We assign accountants with the technical, sectorial and cultural experience that your firm needs.
Implementation
Training, documentation of processes and structured onboarding.
Continuous improvement
Periodic reviews with account managers to maintain results.
The proximity of a proprietary team, with the cost of an external model
The shortage of accountants in the US forces firms to look for talent outside. Costa Rica combines proximity, training, and cultural affinity.
Its own time zone
Central Time Zone (CST), direct flights from 3 to 5 hours from key cities, and real-time collaboration.
Solid accounting training
Professionals with experience in US GAAP and in QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero and other platforms.
English and business practices
Strong command of English and business practices aligned with those of the United States.
Do you recognize any of these situations?
Contact usThey are unable to hire or retain accountants
Vacancies take months to fill, and turnover affects the quality and delivery deadlines.
Staff costs leave no margin
Their firm must maintain the quality of service without passing on the wage increase to customers.
The high season is overwhelming it
It needs additional capacity in its stores and during the tax season without hiring permanent staff.
It was tried offshore and it didn't work
The time and cultural differences meant that monitoring the work cost more than it saved.
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✓ 30 years of experience
✓ Specialists in Costa Rican companies
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Other Services
Corporate Law
Company constitution, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, corporate maintenance, succession and final beneficiaries, with legal, tax and audit teams under one roof.
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Continuous Tax Consulting
Your external tax team is always available. Continuous tax, accounting and legal advice for companies in Costa Rica, at a fixed monthly fee. Pay the taxes that the law requires: no more, no less.
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Strategic Fiscal Diagnosis
We identify hidden tax risks and savings opportunities before the IRS does
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What time does the team work?
In the U.S. work schedule, Costa Rica is in the Central Time Zone (CST), just like Chicago or Dallas.
Do accountants know US GAAP?
Yes. We assign professionals with experience in US GAAP and in the platforms your firm uses, such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Xero.
How much can I save?
Our clients usually operate at a cost between 30% and 50% lower than that of an equivalent team in the USA. We estimate this with you in the initial consultation.
How do you protect my customers' information?
With a security framework based on ISO 27001, access control by role, multi-factor authentication, encryption, and background checks for personnel.
Can I only contract for the tax season?
Yes. In addition to dedicated teams, we offer project-specific schemes and hybrid models.