Two Unequal Engines: Why Free Zones Grow Twice as Much as Other Companies in Costa Rica

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The economy of Costa Rica is like a plane that flies with two engines, however, one of them needs carburization to operate more efficiently.This analogy reflects the recommendations of analysts on the performance of the definitive regime against the constant growth of the free zone.The Central Bank estimates that, in 2025, the definitive system, that is, of the companies that have to pay income tax, will contribute 85.8% of the gross domestic pr…