Accountants in San José
20 listings for expats in San José
Listings last reviewed: March 2026
San José is the accounting and tax advisory capital of Costa Rica. CPAs (Contadores Públicos Autorizados) here handle the full range of expat financial needs: income certification letters for bank accounts (required by SUGEF), Costa Rican tax filings, corporate accounting for SA entities, payroll processing, FBAR/FATCA compliance guidance, and financial due diligence. The income certification letter (Certificación de Ingresos) — required by every Costa Rican bank to open a full account — costs $100–$300 from a licensed CPA. Monthly bookkeeping for a small business or SA corporation runs $150–$400. The accountants listed below specialize in expat financial services.
San José is the commercial and legal capital of Costa Rica. The highest concentration of licensed professionals — lawyers, accountants, doctors — operate out of the greater San José metro area.
MC Accounting Solutions
Despacho Jiménez y Guzmán Asociados S.A.
U.S. Tax and Accounting
TGS Costa Rica E&B AUDITORES
BDO Costa Rica
Certificaciones de Ingresos CPA en Costa Rica - Rápido y Seguro
Finanzas Blue diamond
SEA Servicios Múltiples
Eidelman & Asociados
GHC Contador
CPA Costa Rica
Saenz Aguilar & Asociados
COFIASA Consultores Financieros Asociados
CPA Contador Público Raúl Alfaro Pizarro
FAYCATAX
AFC Accounting Services S.A.
Deloitte Costa Rica
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Costa Rica
J.C. & Asociados, Barrio González Lahmann
PKF Costa Rica
Frequently Asked Questions
Do expats in Costa Rica need an accountant?
Many expats use a local accountant (contador) for corporation filings, rental income reporting, and navigating Costa Rican tax obligations. If you own property through a corporation or run a business, a contador is essentially required. For simple personal situations, needs are lighter but still worth a consultation.
How much do accountants cost in Costa Rica?
Monthly bookkeeping for a small corporation or business is affordable, often a modest monthly retainer. One-off filings and consultations are priced accordingly. Costs are far lower than comparable US accounting services, and many contadores serving expats work bilingually.
Can a Costa Rican accountant handle US taxes too?
Most local contadores specialize in Costa Rican filings, not US federal taxes. US citizens must still file with the IRS regardless of residency. Many expats use a Costa Rican contador for local matters and a separate US-focused preparer for their American returns.
What should I know about finding an accountant in San José?
San José is the capital and commercial center, home to the largest pool of licensed professionals in Costa Rica. That shapes your options: in areas with a larger professional pool you will have more choice and more English-speaking providers, while smaller or more remote locations may have fewer listings and sometimes require travelling to a larger town. The verified listings on this page reflect providers active in and around San José.