Employer of Record in Costa Rica
Hire in 
Costa Rica with Rivermate EOR
Hire in Costa Rica without setting up a local entity. We act as the legal employer, ensuring full compliance with Costa Rica labor laws while you maintain control. We handle payroll, benefits, taxes, and HR—you focus on your team.
4.6/5 on Google
4.9/5 on G2
4.8/5 on Capterra
A SIMPLE, 3-STEP PROCESS
How our EOR solution works in Costa Rica
Find your candidate in Costa Rica
You've found the perfect talent in Costa Rica, but you don't have a local entity to hire them directly.
Onboard your new employee
Guide your new hire through our streamlined onboarding platform. We make it easy to collect documents, set up profiles, and get them ready for day one.
We handle payroll & compliance
We legally employ your team member through our Costa Rica entity. We manage all payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance while you focus on growing your business.
Everything you need to manage employees in Costa Rica
Compliant employment contracts
We create locally-compliant employment agreements that protect both you and your employees, fully aligned with Costa Rica's labor regulations and best practices.
Tax & social security
All tax filings, withholdings, and social security contributions are handled accurately and on time, ensuring full compliance with Costa Rica tax authorities.
Comprehensive benefits packages
Offer competitive benefits including health insurance, pension plans, and wellness programs that meet Costa Rica standards and attract top talent.
Local payroll & payments
Run compliant payroll in Costa Rica's local currency, with payments delivered through your employees' preferred methods—all automated through our platform.
Dedicated HR support
Get direct access to HR experts who understand Costa Rica's employment landscape, ready to guide you through onboarding, compliance, and workforce management.
Costa RicaWhy choose Rivermate as your Costa RicaEOR?
Get real people, not bots. Our dedicated Costa Rica HR team is available 24/7 via Slack, WhatsApp, or phone. We combine human expertise with smart technology to handle compliance, payroll, and HR—becoming your strategic partner while you focus on growing your business.
Meet Rivermate. Your global HR powerhouse
For humans, by humans
No bots, no ticket black holes – just direct, human support. Every client gets a dedicated account manager, 24/7 support with direct access to expert staff across multiple communication channels.
Hands-on experience
Global employment is complex, from contracts and tax to labor law and compliance. With 15+ years of experience, our in-house specialists take on the detail-heavy work for our clients, managing the full scope with speed, accuracy, and close operational involvement.
Flexible contracts that fit your needs
From transportation allowance to remote work benefits, we tailor each employment contract to your requirements, not the other way around.
Truly global
With coverage across 180+ countries and 38 local entities, we provide the local infrastructure and market knowledge needed to support compliant global employment with stronger risk coverage.
Speed when it matters
Onboard employees in hours, not weeks. While others take days to process hires, we help you start the same day.
Compliance handled, risk covered
Our country specialists ensure every contract, benefit and payslip follows local laws. The compliance liability is on us — never on you.
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Employees employed
3500+
Yearly Payroll
€200M+
Companies helped
1300+
Countries covered
180+
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about hiring in Costa Rica with Rivermate
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