Costa Rica Compliance Report

Regulatory Overview

Regulatory Status

Regulators have not addressed crypto; legal status ambiguous

Key Regulator(s)

Regulators

Primary Legislation

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Travel Rule

Adopted — Threshold: $1,000

Tax Reporting

**General Principle:** If cryptocurrencies are considered movable assets or intangible goods for tax purposes (which is the most common interpretation in the absence of specific laws), their sale may be subject to capital gains tax if the gain is derived from an asset located or an economic activity conducted within Costa Rica.. **Rate:** The standard capital gains tax rate in Costa Rica is **15%**. This applies to gains realized from the sale of shares, real estate, and other movable assets, provided it is not part of a habitual commercial activity.. **Losses:** Capital losses can generally be offset against capital gains from the same type of assets.. **When it Applies:** Income tax applies when crypto activities constitute a habitual economic activity or a business, rather than a mere investment. This is a critical distinction.. **Examples of Taxable Income from Crypto:**

Key Facts

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