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Taxes2026-05-126 min

IVA in Costa Rica for businesses: what information should be ready every month

Sales, purchases, XMLs, exemptions, and tax treatment need order before preparing an IVA draft.

IVA in Costa Rica requires more than adding sales and purchases. The company needs correct documents, complete XMLs, reviewed tax treatment, and available support files for the accountant.

Minimum information to review

  • Sales invoices for the period
  • Purchases with XML and PDF
  • IVA category for each purchase
  • Voided documents, notes, and exceptions

Accounting software should help prepare the draft, but final review remains a professional responsibility.