Costa Rica
EOR Rate
$349
/month per employee

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Country Snapshot

Currency

CRC

Timezone

UTC-6

Minimum Wage

6.226K Points

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

Employment Type

Full-time

Costa Rica is a stable Central American economy with a strong focus on services, technology, and sustainability.

General Information

CapitalSan José
Population5,152,950
TimezoneUTC-6
Official LanguageSpanish

Employment Laws

Working Hours48 hours/week
Minimum Wage6.226K Points
Probation PeriodUp to 3 months
Notice Period1–4 weeks

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Leave Entitlements

Annual Leave12 days
Public Holidays9 - 12 days
Sick LeavePaid
Maternity Leave4 months
Paternity Leave2 days

Social Security

Employer Rate26%
Employee Rate11%

CCSS (Costa Rican Social Security Fund)

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Taxation

Corporate Tax5% - 30%

Progressive rates for smaller entities

Termination Rules

Notice + severance mandatory

Bonus Requirements:

No mandatory bonus

Additional Information

EOR arrangements in Costa Rica require compliance with local labor laws covering minimum wages, working hours, and social security contributions. Payroll administration must include mandatory enrollment with the social security system. Termination procedures are regulated and may require severance payments. Labor disputes can be costly if not managed correctly. An EOR supports compliant employment practices.

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