Retire TO Costa Rica

Retire to Costa Rica but not from life.

What in the world am I talking about?

Consider:

Remember when retirement was the "Golden Years"? No more work, just. . . sitting in the house or walking through the Mall?

Is that all there is? NO!!!

Why retire from life when you can retire TO Costa Rica?

While you're still young enough to enjoy it.

By the way, you probably see the time and date just above. It's there to remind you that life is going by very quickly so if you're thinking about a move to Costa Rica, there's no better time.

A Costa Rica Legal Resident Can Work

There are four ways to become a legal resident of Costa Rica. Click for a primer on Costa Rica immigration.

There are a large number of of American and other companies doing business in Costa Rica.

To name a few: Intel, Baxter Healthcare, Motorola, Cisco, HP, Boston Scientific, Fiserv, Equifax, Experian, Western Union, Marriott, 3M, UPS, Walmart, and hundreds more.

They're always looking for qualified English speaking employees with Costa Rica legal residency. And many are significantly increasing their Costa Rica presence.

Now, if you're interested in working for somebody else when you move to Costa rica, click here to learn more about work in Costa Rica.

What Are Your Costa Rica Work Options if You Aren't a Resident?

Or, "I'd like to retire to Costa Rica and maybe work some but I'm not interested in working a full-time job. I'd like to work as little or as much as I want. Is this possible?" Remember the rule: if you want to work for somebody else you're going to need to be a legal resident (there are a few exceptions to this, one of which is to teach English with a permit---but there's almost no money doing that).

Otherwise. . . the bad news is that you can't get a job with somebody else's company.

But you CAN work.

On your schedule.

At your pace.

As much, or as little, as you like.

Even if you are not a legal resident.

You've got options when living in Costa Rica.

Read on.

Every Rule is an Opportunity in Disguise

So I did some research and made a discovery.

I discovered how I could retire to Costa Rica and yet work--if I chose to do so--without becoming a legal resident.

Actually, I discovered two opportunities.

Non-Resident Opportunity #1: Own Your Costa Rica Business

Thousands of Americans, Canadians, Chinese, and other expats own Costa Rica businesses. You'll find them here as developers, builders, realtors, and restauranteurs. Many are in service and tourist related businesses like bed and breakfasts, lodges, and small hotels.

Click here to learn more about the benefits of and requirements for incorporating a Costa Rica business.

Of course, owning a brick and mortar company and having employees is expensive, time-consuming, and not without risk so it isn't for everybody who wants to retire in Costa Rica. After all, if you're working full time you aren't retired!

But, if you decide to own a business in Costa Rica, you'll have to pay pertinent Costa Rica taxes. But, the good news is that an American doesn't have to pay U.S. income tax on income made abroad up to something like $85,000+.

Non-Resident Opportunity #2: Working For Yourself At Home

Turns out, it is.

Thanks to the internet.

My readers hale from more than 130 countries and allow me to make money working from home.

I set my own hours, have no employees, and let the internet bring me visitors and revenue every day of the year.

Best of all, I'm doing something I love and could do it anywhere on the planet---very cheaply and easily.

Thanks to the internet.

You can do it, too, whether you retire to Costa Rica or simply want to reach the world from your own home.

It's easier than you think. Check it out for yourself by clicking here if you are interested in working for yourself.

One more thing: Here's that pesky date and time again: my reminder that (1) time's still ticking and (2) maybe it's telling you it's time to retire to Costa Rica!

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