Work in Netherlands for a company in Costa Rica

Can I work remotely for a company in Costa Rica while being in Netherlands?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. If you are going to work remotely, you should be sure that your company will not expect you to come to the office every day.
  2. If you are going to work remotely, you should be sure that your company will not expect you to be available on the phone all the time.
  3. If you are going to work remotely, you should be sure that your company will not expect you to be available for meetings every day.
  4. If you are going to work remotely, you should be sure that your company will not expect you to be available for phone calls every day.
  5. If you are going to work remotely, you should be sure that your company will not expect you to be available for video calls every day.
  6. If you are going to work remotely, you should be sure that your company will not expect you to be available for emails every day.

How to live in Netherlands and find remote work in Costa Rica?

Finding remote work in Costa Rica if you are located in Netherlands might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is a country located in Central America, with a population of 4.5 million inhabitants. It is one of the most developed countries in the world, with a GDP per capita of $19,400. The country is known for its warm and friendly people, its beautiful landscapes, its diverse flora and fauna, and its rich cultural heritage.
Costa Rica is the only country in the world that has an official language that is not a European language. The official language is Spanish, but the country has a large number of indigenous languages.
The official currency is the colón, but in most of the country, the colón is only used for small transactions. The Costa Rican colón is a very strong currency, and the exchange rate is very stable.
The country has a very low crime rate, and the country is very safe for tourists.
Costa Rica is a very safe country, and the crime rate is very low.
The country has a very high level of security, and it is very safe for tourists.

How a company in Costa Rica can send my salary in Netherlands?

When working remotely for a corporation in Costa Rica, you salary can be send to Netherlands but only if you have a Dutch bank account.

In this post, I will explain how you can set up a Dutch bank account in Costa Rica.

What is a Dutch bank account?
A Dutch bank account is a bank account that is open for business in the Netherlands.
It is the same as a bank account in the Netherlands. You can use it to receive your salary, pay your bills, or save your money.
You can open a Dutch bank account in Costa Rica by using a Dutch bank.

How can I open a Dutch bank account in Costa Rica?
You will need a Dutch bank account number, your passport, and a Dutch bank account opening form.
How to open a Dutch bank account in Costa Rica
To open a Dutch bank account in Costa Rica, you will need:
A Dutch bank account number
Your passport
A Dutch bank account opening form
A Dutch bank account opening form is a form that you will need to fill in to open a Dutch bank account.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Netherlands for a company in Costa Rica?

If you are working remotely in Netherlands for a corporation established in Costa Rica, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , there are several options to pay taxes in Costa Rica.

If you are working remotely in Netherlands for a corporation established in Costa Rica, you can be taxed in two ways:
You can pay taxes in Costa Rica directly from your bank account in Costa Rica.
You can pay taxes in Costa Rica through a company incorporated in Costa Rica.
In this article, we will discuss the first option, but keep in mind that this option is only for people who work for a company established in Costa Rica.

What is the difference between a company and a corporation?
A corporation is a legal entity that has the ability to own property and pay taxes.
A company is an association of individuals who have the ability to own property and pay taxes.
Working remotely for a company established in Costa Rica
If you work remotely in Netherlands for a company established in Costa Rica, you can pay taxes in two ways:
The first option is the most common way to pay taxes in Costa Rica.
The second option is used by people who work for a company established in Costa Rica but who do not live in Costa Rica.
You can find more information about the second option in this article.