Requirements for a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Approval for Companies in the Trading Sector

1. Investment commitment (GMA being understood as the Greater Metropolitan Area of San Jose):

Inside an Industrial Park:

✓ Within GMA: US$150K
✓ Outside GMA: US$100K

Outside an Industrial Park:

✓ Within GMA: US$2M
✓ Outside GMA: US$250K

2. Monthly payment to PROCOMER for the use of the FTZ status. Corresponding to 0.30% of the monthly sales’ volume, with a minimum payment of US$200

3. A minimum of US$5,000 refundable guaranty deposit

4. They cannot sell to the local market, only to other FTZ companies in Costa Rica and export.

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