Informational Archives - SRS-CR: Summerland Relocation Services

November 1, 2019

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How to Move Overseas to Costa Rica

Posted by Constance Monroe in Informational

In May of 2017 we published a blog article regarding how to get your “stuff” to Costa Rica. After receiving several positive pieces of feedback regarding the information, we have teamed up with A-1 Auto Transport to provide you with some helpful tips on how to move here. Here’s what they have to say about […]

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October 11, 2019

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Rainy Season Remedies: The Battle of the Mold

Posted by Constance Monroe in Informational

In 2017 we published an article regarding “how to survive the rainy season – tips for mold”. The article was quite popular and we received several communications regarding how helpful the information was in addition to several other tips on what to do in order to survive this long, damp season. Today we hope to refresh […]

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May 28, 2019

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Tricky Tax Changes Coming in July

Posted by Constance Monroe in Informational

Tricky Tax Changes Coming in July There’s only one word for the tax changes coming to Costa Rica: tricky. In researching what to write about and how to inform our readers and clients, we found a number of variations on what will be coming for all of us. With that said, please keep in mind […]

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April 16, 2019

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Your Friend Donaldo on: Climate and Other Insights for Living in CR

Posted by Constance Monroe in Entertainment, Informational, Personal Stories

This is not advice, just my ramblings. All misspellings are mine. Yes, let’s jump into the deep end of the pool and get into the sometimes controversial topic of climate or climate change whatever floats your boat. Why? Climate is a BIG reason why people come to Costa Rica. There were two recent articles in […]

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March 3, 2019

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Registering your Corporation: Have you done everything you need to do?

Posted by Constance Monroe in Informational

Just recently we published an article regarding 2019 Corporation Taxes and Registration. The article focuses on updated laws requiring anyone who owns a corporation in Costa Rica to fill out a “D-140 form” which must be submitted to the Tax Administration. The post also provides detailed information regarding timeframes and potential fines incurred if the […]

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January 17, 2019

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2019 Corporation Taxes and Registration

Posted by Constance Monroe in Informational

2019 Corporation Taxes and Registration Most individuals who own property here in Costa Rica do so under a corporation name. This means you pay corporation tax every year. In 2018, there were revisions made to the laws which require you to submit a form and pay taxes. See our article on what was done last […]

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2019 Corporation Taxes and Registration

November 19, 2018

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Marchamos 2019 – What you need to know

Posted by Constance Monroe in Informational

Marchamo 2019: What you need to know and how SRS can help Your 2019 Marchamos is due on December 31st. What is Marchamos? The “auto circulation permit” which is the equivalent to what is known as the “registration” of your car in the United States. If you have plate numbers and your RTV (reteve) is […]

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September 27, 2018

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Costa Rica’s Union Strike: 2018

Posted by Constance Monroe in Informational

How has the strike affected you? Summerland Relocation Services (SRS) has received various information and we have heard a number of stories throughout the Southern Zone regarding the Union strikes which began on September 10th, 2018. This article was written as an informative piece and to encourage others to share what they might know. The […]

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July 26, 2018

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Summerland Car Service

Posted by Constance Monroe in Informational

Summerland Relocation Services (SRS) offers a variety of assistance through its “Total Management” Service. Not the least of which is assistance with your car when you are not here. There is nothing worse than returning to Costa Rica after being away and not having a reliable car because it hasn’t been run in a few […]

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July 6, 2018

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What Are Your Measurements in Costa Rica?

Posted by Constance Monroe in Informational

If you have spent any time traveling anywhere in the world, you will notice that things like mileage, temperature, weighing produce, electricity or land measurement might be quite different from what you are used to. Obviously the same goes for traveling or living in Costa Rica. Because Costa Rica is so close in proximity to […]

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