Buying property in Costa Rica as a foreigner is a straightforward process, as non-residents enjoy the same constitutional property rights as citizens. You can own titled land outright in your own name or through a corporation. 1. Legal Ownership Framework

Registered in the National Registry (Folio Real) and can be bought, sold, or mortgaged without restrictions.

Most property is held as , which provides absolute ownership identical to systems in the US or Canada.