COSTA RICA

Apple for business in Costa Rica

More productivity,
less friction.

Apple for your business
THE APPLE ECOSYSTEM in COSTA RICA

All the power of Apple.

For every role in your organization.

Apple M5 for business

Available to your entire company in Costa Rica. Express deliveries, enrollments, and brand-specialized pre-sales and after-sales service.

Implementation and support

We secure each company's technology adoption process and guide the transition to Apple devices so it is smooth and effective.

Zero-touch deployment
Full remote management
Native encryption

Apple Business Manager

A solution designed for IT teams. It lets you connect Apple devices to an external MDM platform. It doesn't matter if your company has 1, 10 or 100 devices. With ABM you can manage them simply and securely.

All-in-one Platform

A solution designed for IT teams. It lets you connect Apple devices to an external MDM platform. It doesn't matter if your company has 1, 10 or 100 devices. With ABM you can manage them simply and securely.

Lifecycle Management

Collection, repair and upgrades of Apple devices, without leaving your dashboard.

Costa Rica · quick facts

What operating in Costa Rica looks like today

What to know before hiring and equipping talent in Costa Rica.

Currency
CRC
Colón
Time zone
UTC-6
Aligned with Chicago
Language
Spanish
Very strong English across the tech workforce
Delivery
3–5 days
Estimate for San José
VAT
13%
Consumption tax

GDP per capita 2026

USD 20,299

+3.6% growth

Main economic activity

Tourism and agricultural exports (bananas, coffee, pineapple)

Secondary: Medical device/semiconductor manufacturing and BPO

Talent cost

High

Relative to other Latin American markets.

Currency and exchange rate

Market exchange rate, managed float, with no multiple exchange rates.

Talent

San José. A long-standing shared services / BPO hub (Intel, Amazon, IBM). Ideal for support, QA and customer success.

What if you buy abroad?

Buying it in the US and shipping it means going through the Costa Rican personal import regime, with its import duties and taxes — usually weeks, not days.

FAQ

Operating in Costa Rica: what people ask us most

How long does it take to deliver a device in Costa Rica?

The estimated lead time is 3 to 5 days in San José.

Does Bord import devices from the US?

No. Bord buys through local suppliers and distributors in Costa Rica, so the device doesn’t go through the Costa Rican personal import regime.

What consumption tax applies in Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, the consumption tax is VAT, at 13%.

Which currency is used to operate in Costa Rica?

In the Costa Rican colón (CRC). Market exchange rate, managed float, with no multiple exchange rates.

Which data protection law applies in Costa Rica?

Law 8968. When a device reaches the end of its lifecycle, Bord securely erases its data using the NIST 800-88 standard and provides a certificate for each device.

Why does Costa Rica have so much English-speaking talent?

Because of its long history as a shared services and BPO hub for US companies.

Why more and more companies are adopting Apple

It's not just a hardware decision. It's a direct improvement in productivity, security and your team's experience.

Productivity from day one

Apple devices are designed to start up fast, run reliably and reduce day-to-day friction.

Built-in security without added complexity

Encryption, access control and constant updates, with no need for complex external layers.

A better experience for your team

Devices people prefer to use. It shows in satisfaction, retention and performance.

Less friction for IT support

Fewer incidents, less corrective maintenance and more focus on strategic work.

Compatible with enterprise management

Integration with remote management tools and automated deployment.

Global standardization

Ideal for distributed teams that need consistency across countries.

Productivity from day one

Apple devices are designed to start up fast, run reliably and reduce day-to-day friction.

Built-in security without added complexity

Encryption, access control and constant updates, with no need for complex external layers.

A better experience for your team

Devices people prefer to use. It shows in satisfaction, retention and performance.

Less friction for IT support

Fewer incidents, less corrective maintenance and more focus on strategic work.

Compatible with enterprise management

Integration with remote management tools and automated deployment.

Global standardization

Ideal for distributed teams that need consistency across countries.

Productivity from day one

Apple devices are designed to start up fast, run reliably and reduce day-to-day friction.

Built-in security without added complexity

Encryption, access control and constant updates, with no need for complex external layers.

A better experience for your team

Devices people prefer to use. It shows in satisfaction, retention and performance.

Less friction for IT support

Fewer incidents, less corrective maintenance and more focus on strategic work.

Compatible with enterprise management

Integration with remote management tools and automated deployment.

Global standardization

Ideal for distributed teams that need consistency across countries.

A device for every need.

MacBook Air

Lightweight and designed for all your ways of working.

MacBook Pro

Powerful and portable so your teams can work with total freedom.

Accessories

Clearer and smoother communication for your hybrid or remote teams.

“Bord allowed us to standardize and scale our IT operations across all countries. We went from dealing with multiple vendors to having a single, efficient, and reliable partner.”

Felipe

Procurement Manager

Certifications

Equip your talent the way they deserve.

Apple for your business

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