
Taxes
Adequate tax management is fundamental to any business’s success and stability. In Costa Rica, tax regulations evolve constantly and the Ministry of Finance demands a high level of compliance from taxpayers.
At HLB Costa Rica we offer a comprehensive Tax service, covering everything from strategic advisory and tax planning to periodic compliance and audit defense. Our professional, proactive approach helps you optimize your tax burden within the legal framework, while minimizing risks and preventing contingencies. Trust our team of tax specialists to support you at every stage of your company’s fiscal cycle, providing peace of mind and concrete results.
Tax services
Tax Health Check: Thorough analysis of your company’s tax position to identify risks, contingencies and improvement opportunities in your compliance.
Ongoing Tax Advisory: Continuous guidance on national and international tax matters. We address your queries and provide expert advice for informed tax decisions, in line with Costa Rican legislation and global best practices.
Tax Planning: Design of tax-efficient strategies fully compliant with the law, aiming to optimize your tax burden, leverage available incentives and structure operations for maximum efficiency.
Monthly VAT Support: Specialized assistance for Value-Added Tax compliance, including preparation and review of monthly VAT returns, verification of input credits and guidance on applying exemptions or current rates.
Year-End Tax Filing: End-to-end support in annual accounting and tax close. Our experts review income-tax calculations, prepare reconciliations between accounting profit and taxable income, and ensure timely, accurate filing.
Audit Representation: Advocacy and support during tax audits or inspections by the Tax Administration. We defend your company’s interests, manage information requests and present technical arguments to resolve disputes favorably.
Tax Litigation: Legal counsel for disputes or contentious proceedings in tax matters. Our team assists in lodging appeals and provides judicial defense, safeguarding your rights as a taxpayer.
Training Programs: Customized tax-training sessions for your finance or accounting teams. We cover legislative changes, correct interpretation of tax rules and best practices, strengthening your internal compliance capabilities.
