Ley 7773

Municipal business license (patente)

We handle the license you need to run a business in the canton of San Carlos.

Who needs a business license?

Individuals and companies carrying out a for-profit activity in the canton of San Carlos need a municipal license and pay the business tax, under Costa Rica’s Ley N.° 7773.

To grant, relocate or transfer a license, the municipality requires your municipal taxes to be up to date. We help you gather the requirements and file a complete application.

Usual requirements

  • Application form signed by the applicant or their legal representative.
  • Valid ID, or legal entity certificate for companies.
  • Compliant land use certificate for the premises.
  • Ministry of Health operating permit, depending on the activity.
  • INS occupational risk insurance policy, if you have employees.
  • Municipal taxes paid up to date.

How it works

  1. Activity review

    We define which type of license your business needs.

  2. Prior permits

    We check the land use and permits from other institutions.

  3. Filing

    We file the application with the Licensing Section.

  4. Follow-up

    We stay with you until the license is granted.

Need to move or transfer your license?

We also help with relocations, transfers and cancellations.

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