Contadores in San José
20 listings for expats in San José
Listados revisados: marzo de 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.