Costa Rica
CRICosta Rica operates a purely territorial tax system, meaning foreign-source income is not taxed at all, making it highly attractive for remote workers and retirees living on passive or foreign income. The country is renowned for its biodiversity, political stability, and no standing army.
Passport Rank
#36
Visa-Free
150
destinations
Country Details
- Capital
- San José
- Currency
- Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Population
- 5,154,000
- Tax System
- Territorial
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Naturalisation
- 7 years
- Schengen / EU
- No
- Climate
- Tropical
- English Proficiency Rank
- #55
- Territorial Taxation
- Yes — foreign-sourced income may not be taxed
Indices
Cost of Living
45
Safety
57
Healthcare
68
Quality of Life
155