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Costa Rica vs Peru
Costa Rica leads75 vs 64Stronger on 4 of 5 key dimensions
75
Formation speed2-4 wks
First-year cost~$4,000-7,000
Tax burden30%
Operational complexityLow
Business friendlinessHigh
64
Formation speed4-6 wks
First-year cost~$5,000-7,500
Tax burden29.5%
Operational complexityMedium
Business friendlinessMed-High
What are you setting up?
Costa Rica and Peru diverge most on Political stability, where Costa Rica leads (Stable vs Moderate). This comparison covers formation speed, first-year cost, tax burden, compliance complexity, and five additional dimensions.
The verdict
On the Operational Ease Score, Costa Rica scores higher than Peru across the dimensions most relevant to this type of entity. Review the dimension breakdown and request the full report for a complete picture.
Choose Costa Rica if…
Choose Costa Rica if political and regulatory stability is a top requirement, formation speed is your top priority and the market profile above aligns with your expansion objectives.
View Costa Rica guideChoose Peru if…
Choose Peru if the overall operational ease profile fits your expansion goals and the market profile above aligns with your expansion objectives.
View Peru guideFormation & compliance details
| Costa Rica | Peru | |
|---|---|---|
| Formation timeline | 3-5 weeks | 4-6 weeks |
| Corporate tax | 5–20% progressive scale | 29.5% flat |
| Foreign ownership | 100% allowed (minimal restrictions) | 100% allowed (Gerente General required) |
| Tax treaty coverage | 4 in force | 9 in force |
| First-year cost | ~$4,000-7,000 | ~$5,000-7,500 |
| Local director required | Not Required | Required |
Foreign ownership and corporate tax figures are summarized from each country's formation guide — see the linked guide for full detail.
Tax treaty coverage
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Capital mobility
Open
Open
Labor burden
Medium
Medium
Banking access
Moderate
Moderate
Political stability
Stable
Moderate
Tax treaty coverage
4 in force
9 in force
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