You chose Costa Rica for a new chapter
Now you need a clear plan for residency, legal steps, and taxes.
Legal matters in a foreign country shouldn’t feel overwhelming.
Costa Rica Residency and Legal Services for Expats
Secure Harbor Advisors guides U.S., Canadian, and European expats through the legal and financial steps required to live, invest, and settle in Costa Rica — with structure, clarity, and coordination.
- Residency applications and renewals
- Real estate transactions and escrow services
- Tax guidance and compliance
- Corporate and legal structuring
- Insurance guidance and coordination
- Ongoing advisory support
Every journey is different
Retirees
Planning a permanent move and residency in Costa Rica.
Investors
Buying property or structuring assets abroad.
Families
Relocating with dependents and coordinating legal steps.
We walk the process with you
From planning to long-term stability
One coordinated legal team
No fragmented providers
Aligned legal and financial strategy
Long-term support as your situation evolves
EXCELLENT Based on 5 reviews Posted on Robert ReeceTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Secure Harbor has helped me on several occasions. First was with my Costa Rica driver licenses. A new law has passed that allows non residents that have applied for residency to get a license. My current license was expiring soon so I needed this done. They said no when I arrived. I call Roger, he answered right away, he spoke to them and then I was completed. A bigger one was I purchased a car from a company. I signed paperwork there, paid balance in full. Was told it would be in my name soon. A month later, I get a phone call from a man claiming I had his car and he was coming with police and a lawyer to get it. I called Roger right away. He checked and yes, it was in the other person name. The company I paid did not pay him or put in paperwork to change it. A week later, Roger worked with both the owner and the car sales company. Owner was paid and new paperwork was filed. I received the final documents today in my name. I recommend them fully and will use for any other legal needsPosted on Chrissy GruningerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. For the last few years, I’ve worked with Secure Harbor Advisors for legal, accounting, and insurance services. Every person I’ve interacted with has been kind, patient, and accommodating. On the legal side, Roger has helped me with residency, property purchases and sales, and contracts. Roger truly looks out for his clients. There were situations where technically my side of a transaction did not require an attorney, but when issues came up, I asked him to step in to make sure my interests were protected. He didn’t hesitate. He got involved, paid attention to the details, and went above and beyond to ensure things were handled properly. Their accounting and insurance services have been equally reliable and well organized. Having everything handled under one roof has made my life much easier. Living abroad, I need to know that I have dependable local expertise that I can count on. I am grateful for their support and would confidently recommend them.Posted on Steve DawsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Roger was invaluable in helping us with everything from buying our house, setting up a bank account, and navigating everything in Costs Rica. We are very grateful to have found him and his team! Highly recommendedPosted on Blue Shadow Solutions IncTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We highly recommend Roger at Secure Harbor Advisors to anyone looking for legal help. Roger completed our house purchase and wills, and he'll be helping us obtain residency next. Roger speaks both English and Spanish fluently, and he is incredibly professional, thorough, and a pleasure to work with. He was very patient on our closing day as we had to wait 7.5 hours for our escrow company to transfer the funds to the seller. Roger then got the escrow company to refund our escrow fees, given the unusually long time it took them to process all the paperwork. We are fully confident in Roger's ability to deal with any legal matters that may come up.Posted on CherylTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So professional & enjoyable to work with. Roger & his family are also truly good people. I highly recommend.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
You’ve already decided to move forward with your plans in Costa Rica.
Let’s make sure you’re starting in the right direction.
- Tell us where you are.
- We map your next steps.
- We coordinate the legal and financial execution.
- We stay available as things evolve.
The orientation call is offered at no cost.