🇨🇷 Costa Rica VAT Calculator
Calculate IVA for Costa Rica: add tax to a net amount or remove it from a total. The general reference rate is 13%; special rates have their own conditions.
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The general IVA rate is 13%. Rates of 4%, 2% and 1% apply to defined categories; 0.5% concerns eligible organic agricultural products and related supplies under Article 11(4). Check the legal conditions and tax base. Exemptions and zero-tax treatment are distinct; historical transitional rates are not current presets.
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Calculation Examples — 13%
| Net | VAT 13% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| CRC 100.00 | CRC 13.00 | CRC 113.00 |
| CRC 500.00 | CRC 65.00 | CRC 565.00 |
| CRC 1,000.00 | CRC 130.00 | CRC 1,130.00 |
Compare with neighbors
| Country | Std Rate | vs Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica ★ | 13% | — |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 16% | +3% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | 19% | +6% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | 18% | +5% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | 19% | +6% |
Key facts
Good to know: The general IVA rate is 13%. Rates of 4%, 2% and 1% apply to defined categories; 0.5% concerns eligible organic agricultural products and related supplies under Article 11(4). Check the legal conditions and tax base. Exemptions and zero-tax treatment are distinct; historical transitional rates are not current presets.
Official source
Ley 6826, IVA: artículos 10 y 11
Ley 10256: agricultura orgánica y tarifa del 0,5%
Comprobantes electrónicos V4.4, nota 8.1: tarifas del IVA
Reference only. Verify rates and exemptions with the official tax authority before filing or invoicing.
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