COSTA RICA

LATAM • Crypto Authorization

Costa Rica: Crypto Authorization

Costa Rica doesn’t issue a “crypto license” in the traditional sense, but crypto businesses can operate under general commercial/financial rules. Many clients still obtain a formal Crypto Authorization to support banking, processing partners, and counterparties.

Package: €15,500 Estimated incorporation + authorization: ~10 days SEPA IBAN included

What Ready Corp handles

A clean, end-to-end setup for founders who want a reliable path to operations.

Company incorporation

Entity setup with required filings and support documents.

Crypto Authorization

Support to obtain an official authorization document describing permitted virtual-asset activities.

Compliance foundation

Basic AML policies + legal opinion + rental agreement included in the package.

Pricing & Ongoing Maintenance

Simple and transparent: setup + optional add-ons + monthly maintenance.

Crypto Authorization Package
€15,500 New company + authorization
  • Company incorporation
  • Notarization of company documents
  • Crypto Authorization
  • Basic AML policies
  • Legal opinion
  • Rental agreement
  • EMI assistnace with SEPA
Minimum share capital: 20 USD
Company Maintenance
€980 / month Ongoing support
  • Registered office
  • Resident agent
  • Annual statement (UBO)
  • Statement of inactive companies
  • Annual payment of corporation tax
  • Compliance assistance
  • State fees paid up
Corporate tax notes: territorial regime (foreign profits not taxed locally).

How the engagement works

Remote-friendly delivery from discovery to launch readiness.

1

Scope & business model

Confirm your activity (exchange, custody, brokerage, etc.) and operational needs.

2

Incorporation

We coordinate the entity setup and required documentation.

3

Authorization & compliance pack

Crypto Authorization support + basic AML policies + legal opinion + rental agreement.

4

Banking / SEPA

If needed, we assist with SEPA IBAN account setup.

5

Ongoing maintenance

Monthly support to keep the company compliant and up to date.

FAQ

Quick answers founders typically ask.

Is a “license” required in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica doesn’t have a dedicated crypto licensing regime like some jurisdictions. Many clients obtain the Crypto Authorization document to support banking and counterparties.

How fast can this be done?

Your materials indicate incorporation + authorization can be completed quickly (often around 10 days), with SEPA IBAN support typically 2–3 weeks (extra fee).

Do you also support online gaming in Costa Rica?

Yes — see the dedicated page for Costa Rica online gaming authorization.

Ready to launch in Costa Rica?

Message us your business model + target markets and we’ll send a private onboarding checklist.