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Costa Rica vs Panama for a Crypto Company
There is no universal winner between Costa Rica and Panama for a crypto company. Costa Rica has enacted an AML registration perimeter for virtual…
How to Open a Bank or EMI Account for a Costa Rica VASP
Opening a bank or EMI account for a Costa Rica VASP is a provider-fit and evidence exercise, not an automatic result of incorporation or…
Costa Rica VASP AML/KYC Requirements After Registration
As of 9 September 2026, Law No. 10961 has been published but is not yet in force. Once Article 15 quater takes effect, a…
How to Prepare Corporate Documents for a Costa Rica VASP
Founders, COOs, corporate administrators, project managers and compliance leads preparing corporate documents for a virtual asset service provider (VASP) in Costa Rica need one…
Documents Required for Costa Rica VASP Registration
A Costa Rica VASP can prepare six evidence groups now: corporate records, ownership and UBO details, key-person files, a business and flow note, AML/CFT/CPF…
How to Register a VASP with SUGEF in Costa Rica
Registering a virtual asset service provider (VASP) with the General Superintendency of Financial Entities (SUGEF) starts with a scope check. The business then prepares…
Who Must Register as a VASP with SUGEF in Costa Rica?
A person or company may need to register as a virtual asset service provider (VASP) with the General Superintendency of Financial Institutions (SUGEF) if…
Crypto Regulation in Costa Rica After Law 10961 Explained
Costa Rica’s Law 10961 changes requirements for exchanges, custodians and token services. Once effective, covered providers will enter the anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and…