- Costa Rica will launch a new virtual tax administration platform, TRIBU-CR, on 4 August 2025.
- TRIBU-CR will integrate functionalities like filing, payments, and electronic taxpayer files.
- Taxpayers must create new login credentials for the TRIBU-CR Virtual Office.
- Key changes include new income tax return forms, a revised VAT return, and new withholding tax obligations for real estate capital gains.
- New informative and self-assessed tax obligations will impact compliance for individuals and businesses.
- Taxpayers should familiarize themselves with new forms and procedures.
- The Ministry of Finance has provided updates on the progress and implementation timelines for TRIBU-CR.
- TRIBU-CR will replace existing platforms starting in August 2025.
- The first eight modules of TRIBU-CR are expected to be operational by 4 August 2025.
- Remaining modules will be rolled out gradually until full implementation in 2028.
- Some informative tax returns due in August may need to be filed through TRIBU-CR.
- Users must create new login credentials for the TRIBU-CR Virtual Office by 4 August 2025.
- There will be general and restricted access types for the TRIBU-CR Virtual Office.
Source: globaltaxnews.ey.com
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