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July 30, 2025 at 4:59 pm in reply to: Quarterly Digest: The Latest Updates from Our Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico Correspondents #735347
Bekah Battone
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Do you have a specific question I can help you with?
Feel free to also send me emails with any specific questions. bbottone@internationalliving.comJuly 30, 2025 at 4:56 pm in reply to: Quarterly Digest: The Latest Updates from Our Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico Correspondents #735345Participant@Gregory let me get back to you soon about relocaiton services.
Many airlines don’t transport now, but there are private services. I will get back about that soon too.ParticipantOh I think that is a good price as when I needed funds verified it cost me thousands of dollars when I hired one in the US, and that was over 12 years ago.
ParticipantMy accountant relied:
Most CPAs/EAs won’t do this as their E&O insurance does not allow them. I know some lenders like to ask for a ‘comfort’ letter.
Maybe look online but I don’t know of any colleagues that provide them.I would talk with your lawyer and see your options. I love to give out my lawyer’s info as she has helped me so much over the years. 🙂 https://themislegalcr.com/ I work with Rosa and Jimena.
ParticipantHello.
Paperwork can sometimes be pretty frustrating in Costa Rica. We laugh it all and say, Pura Vida.
I do not know exactly what you are exactly asking. Is there a specific document you need?
Stratso Fiduciaria (and most escrow companies in Costa Rica) are legally required to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. To open the escrow account, they need to verify the source of funds. For retirees or expats, this usually means showing you have legal, traceable income—like retirement funds or investments.
This reminds me of when I got my mortgage in Costa Rica, however it was 12 years ago. I had to get a certified document from an accountant to show the funds and income I received in the USA in order to verify my income, like it seems you are verifying your funds to buy a house. Is that correct?
And sometimes these need to be notarized or apostilled—sometimes they do, confirm with Stratso if they need it.
I just asked my accountant (Micheal at https://www.livingabroadtaxes.com/) if he does these types of things. I will message below if he does (once he repsonds to my question).
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