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Import Duties on Shipping a Car to Costa Rica

by Russ Martin | Apr 26, 2016 | General Information on Vehicles in Costa Rica and Driving

If you have a vehicle that you have owned and that is commonly imported to Costa Rica, you may consider shipping the car to Costa Rica. This article explains the reasoning behind the high import duties, as well as some exceptions, including updated information on...

Costa Rica Vehicle Registration – Transfer Process

by Russ Martin | Feb 10, 2016 | General Information on Vehicles in Costa Rica and Driving

In Costa Rica, vehicle registration or transfer must be done using a lawyer one of 2 ways. Transfer costs are roughly 3.5 % of the fiscal value of the car according to tables the Registry uses; which may be higher, lower or the same as market value. You can base...

Costa Rican License Plates

by Russ Martin | Mar 13, 2012 | General Information on Vehicles in Costa Rica and Driving

Starting in January of 2012, the National Property Registry began using new license plates for cars being registered in the country for the first time. During the next 3 years, all existing vehicles had to update their old plates to the new design, and add the...

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