How long does it take to build a website?

Most websites are delivered in 2-4 weeks. Complex web applications take 4-8 weeks. We provide a clear timeline before starting.

How much does a custom website cost?

Projects start at $3,000 for professional websites. Web apps and MVPs range from $5,000-$25,000. We provide free estimates within 24 hours.

Where is GEXP Software based?

We are based in Costa Rica, same timezone as US Central. We serve clients across Costa Rica, LATAM, USA, and Europe.

What technologies do you use?

We specialize in React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and React Native. We choose the best stack for each project's needs.

Expat and Foreign-Owned Businesses

Foreign-owned businesses in Costa Rica often need local context without sacrificing execution quality.

This page is for buyers who want English communication, a Costa Rica-based partner, and a cleaner commercial process than the local low-end agency market.

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Summary

Web Development for Expat and Foreign-Owned Businesses in Costa Rica | GEXP Software

Foreign-owned and expat-led businesses in Costa Rica need a partner who communicates clearly in English and understands both the local market and international quality standards.

Problems

What these buyers struggle with

Communication often feels too informal.

Local agencies may not match the quality they need.

The site has to work for both international and local customers.

Approach

What the offer gives them

English-first communication.

Costa Rica market context.

Cleaner positioning and quote flow.

Deliverables

Typical needs

Business website

Service landing pages

Positioning cleanup

Quote form setup

Bilingual-ready structure

Our approach

How we approach this type of project

Running a business in Costa Rica as a foreign national comes with a specific set of practical constraints that a purely local or purely international agency will not fully understand. The regulatory environment, the currency considerations for pricing, the difference between how a site should read for a local customer versus a visiting tourist or expat buyer -- these things affect how a website gets written and structured, not just how it looks. We build sites for expat and foreign-owned businesses that have to work in two contexts: credible to the international buyer who discovers the site from abroad, and clear to the local Costa Rican customer who walks through the door or searches on a Spanish-language query. That means the information architecture often needs to serve two audiences without feeling split. We handle that in Next.js with hreflang structure for bilingual pages, separate route handling for Spanish and English content, and a contact path that works whether the inquiry comes in English or Spanish.

Proof

Why we stand out here

Bilingual-ready

Two-market structure

Proper hreflang, separate English and Spanish routes, and content that serves both audiences without confusion.

English-first

Clear communication

All briefs, proposals, and project updates in English. No translation layer between client and builder.

Case studies

Relevant work

Wellness and Tourism

Canadian-Owned Retreat Center

Existing site was English-only and lacked any local trust signals. Missing on Spanish-language searches and looked unfamiliar to Costa Rican visitors.

Built a bilingual site with English and Spanish routes, Google Business Profile integration, and local testimonials added to the Spanish version. Spanish-language traffic doubled in 90 days.

2x Spanish traffic

FAQ

Questions about this service

Do you understand the regulatory and business context for foreign-owned businesses in Costa Rica?

Yes. We have worked with CJUE (Zona Franca), SRL, and Sociedad Anonima structures and understand the basics of how foreign-owned businesses position themselves legally and commercially in Costa Rica. We are not lawyers, but we know how to write and structure a site for this context.

Can the site serve both English and Spanish audiences?

Yes. We build bilingual-ready sites with proper hreflang tags, separate Spanish and English routes, and content structured to serve both audiences without one feeling like a translation afterthought.

What if I have a US or Canadian brand and am expanding into Costa Rica?

Common situation. We can build a Costa Rica market section within an existing domain or set up a dedicated Costa Rica landing page that preserves the parent brand while adding local credibility signals.

How do you handle payment for foreign clients?

We accept wire transfer and Stripe for international payments. Most projects are split 50% deposit on kickoff, 50% on delivery. Monthly retainers are invoiced at the start of each month.

Proof

Proof and credibility

Costa Rica

Local execution

Useful for expats, foreign-owned businesses, and nearshore buyers who want local context without sacrificing quality.

600+

Projects shipped

Credibility matters when buyers compare Costa Rica agencies against US or offshore options.

Bilingual

Communication

English-speaking buyers get a clearer process, stronger briefs, and faster iteration.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you work with foreign-owned businesses in Costa Rica?

Yes. Foreign-owned businesses are one of our strongest fits, especially when the buyer wants a Costa Rica-based team that can still communicate clearly in English.

Is this only for software?

No. Many projects start with a website, redesign, or a focused lead-generation landing page before they expand into heavier software work.

Can we start with a quote instead of WhatsApp?

Yes. The primary path is the form because it creates a cleaner commercial process and makes follow-up easier by email.

Links

Web Development Agency Costa Rica

Move the conversation into a cleaner proposal.

Use the form to share industry, project type, budget, and timing. That makes the email follow-up much more useful.