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Taxes In Costa Rica

Costa Rica Tax Rates and Rankings

Costa Rica ranks 21st overall on the 2024 International Tax Competitiveness Index, one place better than in 2023.

How does Costa Rica raise tax revenue? Explore the latest data regarding corporate taxes, individual taxes, consumption taxes, property taxes, and international taxes in Costa Rica below.

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International Tax Competitiveness Index

The Tax Foundation' s International Tax Competitiveness Index (ITCI) measures the degree to which the 38 OECD countries' tax systems promote competitiveness through low tax burdens on business investment and neutrality through a well-structured tax code. The ITCI considers more than 40 variables across five categories: Corporate Taxes, Individual Taxes, Consumption Taxes, Property Taxes, and International Tax Rules.

The ITCI attempts to display not only which countries provide the best tax environment for investment but also the best tax environment for workers and businesses.


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