Guidance

Exporting to Costa Rica

A guide for British businesses who are interested in developing their overseas trade and doing business in Costa Rica.

• From: Department for International Trade
• Published: 11 April 2014
• Last updated: 11 March 2015 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 6 November 2019

Department for International Trade withdrew this publication because it was out of date.

See current information to:

• explore opportunities for exporting to Costa Rica in our country guide on great.gov.uk
• learn about changes for UK exporters to Costa Rica if the UK leaves the EU without a deal
• find out how UK organisations can manage risk when doing business in Costa Rica

Documents

Doing business in Costa Rica: Costa Rica trade and export guide

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Details

A detailed guide on doing business in and with Costa Rica. The guide contains information on:

• challenges of doing business in Costa Rica
• benefits and growth potential of the market
• trade between the UK and Costa Rica
• opportunities in Costa Rica
• start-up and market entry considerations
• legal considerations
• tax and customs considerations
• entry requirements
• who to contact for more help

More information

Brexit

Learn about changes for UK exporters to Costa Rica if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

Managing risk

Find out how UK companies can control risks when doing business in Costa Rica.

Export opportunities and advice

Find more export advice and explore opportunities overseas on great.gov.uk.

Published 11 April 2014
Last updated 11 March 2015 + show all updates

1. 11 March 2015

   Updated report published

2. 11 April 2014

   First published.