Talented people in the ideal location, that’s what successful and visionary companies look for when they invest.That’s why they are here.

Our people make the difference

+ Costa Rica has one of the highest literacy rates in the American Continent (95.8%).
+ Education is mandatory until the 9th grade and makes strong emphasis on computers and English skills since the early grades.
+ Costa Rica has a population of 4.5 million people, 43% are between the ages of 15 and 40 years old.

Stability
+ The country has no limitations on capital funds transfers associated with an investment, regardless of the currency.
+ No restrictions are imposed on re-investments or on repatriation of earnings, royalties or capital.
+ There is no requirement to register investments with any of the government authorities.
+ Costa Rica has achieved international standards for IPR protection.

Strategic location, infrastructure and transportation for foreign investment
+ Costa Rica has become an important near shore location for companies from the U.S., as well as a strategic offshore location for European companies in the dollar zone, for European-based companies.
+ The country´s time zone coincides with the U.S. Central Standard Time Zone (GMT -6).

Costa Rica is your platform to the world
+ Central Standard Time Zone.
+ 2-3 days delivery time by major express services.
+ Daily world-wide air cargo through 14 daily flights.
+ Over 24 world cargo shipping lines with regular departures on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
+ Costa Rica has an abundant water supply, reliable hydroelectric power, and an advanced telecommunications system.
+ An extensive highway system, two major international airports and three seaports.
+ All major U.S., European, and Latin American passenger and cargo carriers provide service at very competitive rates.