Work in Costa Rica for a corporation based in Slovakia

By Mark 13 May 2022

Can I live in Costa Rica and work remotely for a company in Slovakia?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. The company has a legal presence in the country you are visiting, or has a local office there.
  2. The company is active and doing business in that country.
  3. The company has a good reputation for working with foreign companies.
  4. The company has a good reputation for paying taxes.
  5. The company has a good reputation for hiring expats.
  6. The company has a good reputation for training and providing a good work environment.

I’m looking for a work permit in Costa Rica. I’m an American.
Can anyone tell me if I can work in Costa Rica and get a work permit?
There are a few things to consider:

  1. If you are an American citizen, you can work in Costa Rica as a foreigner, but you will need a work permit.
  2. If you are a Costa Rican citizen, you can work in Costa Rica without a work permit.
  3. If you are a Costa Rican citizen, you can work in Costa Rica and be paid by an American company. This is called a “mixed company”.
  4. If you are a Costa Rican citizen, you can work in Costa Rica without a work permit.

How to find remote work in Slovakia while living in Costa Rica?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Slovakia even though you are located in Costa Rica. For that we would suggest you to follow the tips mentioned below.

Work remotely while you are living in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a beautiful country in Central America. It is located in the west of Panama and Nicaragua. Costa Rica is one of the safest countries in the world and the government is committed to protect the security of the citizens. The country has also a high standard of living and the people of Costa Rica are very friendly.
Most of the people in Costa Rica are bilingual. It is a country where people speak Spanish and English. There are many English speaking people in Costa Rica who are interested in working in the USA or in other countries. In Costa Rica, there are many opportunities to work in different fields.

How to get paid in Costa Rica when working remotely for a corporation in Slovakia?

You can get paid in Costa Rica even if you are working for a company in Slovakia, however , you will need to get paid in Costa Rica. You can get paid in Costa Rica through a company that specializes in this type of work.

A company that specializes in this type of work is called a remittance company. They will be able to help you get paid in Costa Rica and send the money to your bank account in Slovakia.

How to get paid in Costa Rica for working remotely for a company in Slovakia?
You can get paid in Costa Rica for working remotely for a company in Slovakia through a company that specializes in this type of work.
You will need to find a company that specializes in this type of work and pay them a fee for their services. You can find a company that specializes in this type of work through a company that specializes in the type of work you are doing.
This type of work is called a remittance company.
You can get paid in Costa Rica when working remotely for a company in Slovakia through a company that specializes in this type of work.

How do taxes work in Costa Rica if I’m working remotely for a company Costa Rica?

When working remotely in Costa Rica for a firm based in Slovakia, taxes might be tricky, therefore we will share some information.

Costa Rica and Slovakia have signed an Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income, Value Added Tax and Consumption Tax, in which Slovakia has agreed to tax Costa Rica’s citizens, who work in Slovakia, in the same way that Slovakia would tax its own citizens, who work in Slovakia.
We are not lawyers, so we will leave the interpretation of this agreement to you. If you have any questions, please contact us.

What is a tax treaty?
A tax treaty is a legal instrument that establishes rules for the tax treatment of a tax on a person, a company or a trust. Tax treaties can be bilateral, multilateral or plurilateral. Bilateral tax treaties are concluded between two countries, whereas multilateral tax treaties are concluded between two or more countries and are used to determine the tax treatment of a person, a company or a trust.
A plurilateral tax treaty is a tax treaty that has been signed by several countries.
A tax treaty is a bilateral, multilateral or plurilateral instrument that establishes rules for the tax treatment of a person, a company or a trust. The scope of a tax treaty is limited to a single tax, i.e. to taxes on income, value added tax and consumption tax.