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InfoBites Research publishes practitioner-grade compliance toolkits for professionals navigating complex or unfamiliar regulatory environments — written by people who have operated inside them.
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2026 Catalog
IB-001
Costa Rica STR Toolkit
The definitive operational guide for foreign nationals hosting on Airbnb or VRBO in Costa Rica. Covers SUGEF reporting, ICT tourism permits, IVA tax obligations, province-specific market intelligence, HOA rules, and municipal licensing — with 8 professional worksheets included.
IB-002
Remote Work Costa Rica Toolkit
A field-tested guide for remote workers and digital nomads setting up a legal, connected, and cost-effective base in Costa Rica. Covers the Rentista and Digital Nomad visa pathways, internet infrastructure by region, banking access for foreigners, cost-of-living benchmarks, and the tax implications of working remotely from CR.
IB-003
CR Dental Tourism Prep Kit Available Monday
A preparation and vetting guide for Americans and Canadians traveling to Costa Rica for dental work. Covers how to evaluate clinics and credentials, what procedures translate well, what questions to ask before committing, how to sequence multi-visit treatment plans, and how to manage insurance documentation and aftercare logistics from abroad.
Mexico STR Compliance Toolkit Coming 2026
Foreign host compliance for Airbnb operations in Mexico's most active STR markets — Tulum, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, and Mexico City — including SAT tax obligations, fideicomiso structure implications, and municipal permit requirements.
Panama STR Compliance Toolkit Coming 2026
A practitioner-grade guide to operating short-term rentals in Panama City, Bocas del Toro, and Boquete — including MICI licensing, ITBMS tax registration, and foreign ownership compliance under Panama's residency frameworks.
Written by practitioners. Verified before it's published.
Most compliance information available online is written by people who've never navigated the systems they describe. InfoBites Research toolkits are built on direct operational experience — from people who have filed the permits, worked with the accountants, and read the actual legislation.
Each toolkit is reviewed for accuracy against current regulations before publication, and updated when the rules change.
About InfoBites Research- Research grounded in on-the-ground operational experience in target markets
- Bilingual authorship — English primary, Spanish-language source materials reviewed directly
- Real market data from verified sources (AirROI, ICT, SUGEF)
- Professional tools included — not just narrative text
- Written for foreign nationals — not local accountants who already know the rules
- Published under InfoBites Research, an independent research imprint