Accountancy Consultancy for e-commerce start up (Person from Costa Rica only)

About Us: We are a startup currently in the pre-launch phase, preparing to establish our operations in Costa Rica. We operate in the e-commerce sector. We are looking for an experienced Costa Rican accountant, CPA, or boutique accounting firm to help us navigate the initial financial, tax, and compliance requirements to ensure we start on a solid foundation. Scope of Work: We need an expert to handle our immediate pre-launch accounting and tax compliance tasks, which include: Entity & Tax Registration: Guiding us through the tax implications of our chosen entity structure (S.A. vs. S.R.L.) and registering the company with the Ministerio de Hacienda to obtain our NIT (Tax ID). Compliance Filings: Assisting with the mandatory Transparency and Final Beneficiaries Registry (RTBF / UBO declaration). Initial Setup: Setting up our opening chart of accounts according to IFRS and Costa Rican regulations. Corporate Books: Advising on and setting up the mandatory legal and accounting books. Electronic Invoicing: Recommending and integrating an approved electronic invoicing (facturación electrónica) system suitable for a startup. Ongoing Advisory (Optional/Future): Providing general advisory on local payroll, CCSS (social security), and future bookkeeping needs once we launch operations. Requirements: Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in Costa Rica, or an established Costa Rican accounting firm. Deep, up-to-date knowledge of Costa Rican tax laws (Ministerio de Hacienda) and corporate compliance. Fluent in both English and Spanish (all our internal communication is in English). Previous experience working with startups, foreign founders, or international companies setting up in Costa Rica. Bonus: Ability to recommend or liaise with local legal counsel for the actual company formation (Registro Nacional) if needed. To Apply, Please Provide: A brief overview of your experience helping new businesses set up in Costa Rica. What accounting software you typically recommend for early-stage startups here. Your estimated timeline to complete the initial tax registration and RTBF filings once the company is legally incorporated. Your hourly rate or fixed-price package for this initial setup phase.