Digital Nomad in Costa Rica

The nomad stay is only for income from outside Costa Rica, so it is not open to you. Look at skilled migration if a Costa Rican company would employ you, or the investment route for your own company.

Ley 10008 is for people serving employers or clients abroad, and its tax exemption is for foreign income. Income from a Costa Rican employer or Costa Rican clients falls outside it.

Working in Costa Rica needs a category that permits it. Article 79.3 of the migration law covers executives, managers and technical staff of a company established there, at a salary at least 25% above the legal minimum for the post; Article 79.5 covers scientists and specialised professionals.

Under Article 80 a temporary resident may do only the paid work the immigration department has authorised, so get the permission to match the work before you start it.

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