Strategic location, infrastructure and transport.
It has an abundant water supply, reliable hydroelectric power and an advanced telecommunications system
An extensive network of roads, two major international airports and three marine terminals
All carriers of passengers and cargo major US
Europe and Latin America offer their services at very competitive rates
Central Standard Time Zone
2-3 days as delivery through the main mail services
14 daily flights airfreight the world
More than 24 shipping lines with regular departures load by the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean
Telecommunications:
Redundant fiber optic network through submarine cables (Maya and Arcos, "Global Crossing" in the Pacific)
Satellite and terrestrial microwave network to meet demand in fixed, mobile and Internet
Entry of new international suppliers in this market, which will offer greater choice of mobile telephony and Internet
Electricity
93% generated from renewable sources (hydroelectric, geothermal and wind)
competitive electricity rates (US $ / KWh). Industrial Electricity Cost ranges from $ 0.07 to $ 0.10 per Kwh
Stability
The survey conducted by the World Bank Global Governance Indicators 2008, Costa Rica ranked in first place in Latin America for political stability
The country does not impose limitations on transfers of capital funds associated with an investment, regardless of the currency
No restrictions apply to the re-investment or repatriation of profits, royalties or capital
There is no requirement to register investments to some government authorities
Costa Rica has achieved international standards of protection for intellectual property rights (IPR its acronym in English)
Abolition of the army in 1948
Second place in Latin America in the Index of Political Stability and Absence of Violence (World Bank, 2008)
More than 100 years of democracy
Intellectual Property Protection
Costa Rica for the protection of intellectual property is a priority.
Incentives and costs
There are incentives for investments directly related to the export of goods and / or services from Costa Rica
Establishing a business in Costa Rica
Legal
Over the years, Costa Rica has continued to strengthen its legal system to comply with international agreements and regulations.
Both domestic and foreign business can develop freely. Companies do not have limitations on foreign ownership.
The country allows free movement of capital and has no foreign exchange control.