The Swiss Federal Council, in a release on 15 July 2024, has announced that Costa Rica and Switzerland officials have restarted negotiations for an income tax treaty between the two countries.
Officials from both nations discussed bilateral and trade relations, ending double taxation, and reaffirming their commitment to democracy, peace and human rights.
If an agreement is reached, it could be the first of its kind between the two countries.
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