Costa Rica MOF Seeks Comments on Draft Executive Decree to Reform Simplified Taxation Regime

The Costa Rican Ministry of Finance May 27 announced a consultation on a draft executive decree to reform the simplified taxation regime. The draft decree includes measures to: 1) amend requirements for accessing the regime, for specified taxpayers; 2) specify methods for calculating income tax and VAT based on quarterly purchases; 3) release covered taxpayers from seller invoice requirements; 4) establish voluntary and mandatory registration procedures; and 5) disallow tax credits for taxpayers transferring from the simplified to the general regime, except for voluntary transfers. The decree would take effect upon publication. Comments are due June 6. [Costa Rica, Ministry ...