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 Costa Rica · Question 05 of 11

# Tax: What is the tax take?

Favourable · Confirmed · AI-generated · [Back to full Costa Rica report →](https://advennt.io/jurisdictions/costa-rica/)

Key section parameters

| Jurisdiction | Costa Rica (CR) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | No dedicated gambling regulator (Ministerio de Hacienda / Municipal Patent Regime) |
| Favourability | Favourable |
| Confidence | Confirmed |
| Review status | AI-generated |
| Last collected | 18 Oct 2026 |

Summary answer

Costa Rica applies a territorial tax system: income from non-CR-resident players is not subject to CR corporate income tax. There is no gambling-specific GGR tax. CR-sourced income attracts standard corporate tax, and 13% IVA applies to CR-sourced services. This territorial exemption is the central …

## Full section analysis

Costa Rica applies a territorial tax system: income from non-CR-resident players is not subject to CR corporate income tax. There is no gambling-specific GGR tax. CR-sourced income attracts standard corporate tax, and 13% IVA applies to CR-sourced services. This territorial exemption is the central tax advantage of the hub model.
