Law 8764 of Migration and Foreign Citizens, in effect since March 1st, 2010, requires all foreign citizens residing in Costa Rica to be registered at the Costa Rican Social Insurance Institute (CCSS). This measure would add 150.000 contributors to the social security system.

It also includes a fine of $100 per month to those foreigners remaining in Costa Rican soil without authorization to do so.
To better understand this law from a corporate viewpoint, we recommend this analysis by Francisco Salas Chaves, from BDS Assores.

Source: Nacion.com

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