Hire employees in Costa Rica with an Employer of Record

Hiring in Costa Rica requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With Expand EOR, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Costa Rica without setting up your own subsidiary.

The local currency is CRC and the standard payroll cycle is bi-weekly / monthly (13th salary). The official working language is Spanish / English, and contracts must comply with Costa Rica employment law.

• Working hours
  48 hrs/week
• Probation period
  Up to 3 months
• Notice period
  1 day – 1 month (tenure)
• Paid annual leave
  2 weeks (50 weeks worked)
• Public holidays
  11
• Minimum wage
  Sector-based

Payroll in Costa Rica runs bi-weekly / monthly (13th salary). Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.

Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~26.5% on top of gross. Expand EOR handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.

Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~26.5% on top of gross) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.

• Hire in Costa Rica in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
• Stay 100% compliant with Costa Rica employment, tax, and labour law.
• Pay employees in CRC on time, every cycle.
• Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
• Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.