Business Opportunities
Costa Rica ranks ninth in the world in regards to commercial freedom and protections for private businesses, according to a Chilean Research Institute. Foreigners can start their own businesses and invest in Costa Rica with very few restrictions. The tourism industry is rife with investment opportunities. Additionally, successful businesses often cater to the large foreign resident population.
read more closeWithin the past decade, Costa Rica's economy has transformed substantially, moving away from its longtime dependence on agriculture to one based on technology and microprocessor production. Costa Rica has been dubbed the “Silicon Valley of Latin America" and has attracted commercial giants such as Microsoft, GE, Abbot Laboratories, Continental Airways and Intel Corporation.
Potential business opportunities in Costa Rica:
Real estate
Turnkey eco-lodges and bed and breakfasts
Import-export businesses
Computer services and support
U.S. franchises
Specialty bookstores
Restaurants and bars
Consulting firms
Specialty shops catering to North Americans and wealthy Costa Ricans
Online gambling businesses