@DominicanadaMike
Canadian expat in Dominican Republic
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Canadian
Lives in Punta Cana
Speaks English and some Spanish.
Registration: 21 July 2015
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Does a Preschool need to be registered? by kaydeevee
Hello, posting to hopefully get some info. A friend of mine from Haiti wants me to go into business with her; she wants to open a daycare. My friend is a lawyer and claims that the business would not need to be registered as it will be run from ...
Just to add to Planner's comments about opening a corporation. It's not an easy process, most likely it will take you a year of running around to the right offices and getting signatures and approvals. Mine was on the more complicated ... Read More
KEEPING US CELL PHONE NUMBER by alvarez7361
Hello everyone, I am planning a permanent move from Florida to Puerto Plata. Will be looking for a house or apartment to rent and hope to get residency as a pensioner in the near future. I plan on maintaining a physical address in Florida, so I can ...
There are many answers to your questions but I will try to give you some food for thought.If you have a cell phone with a Claro Sim card you can still access your American bank accounts and use 2 factor verification. If the issue is you don't want ... Read More
WillieWeb Has Passed by UncleBuck
I just read on another blog that WillieWeb has passed. He had been battling cancer, and a new lump showed up in his jaw/throat. He was not seeking treatment for this particular issue.He was a very active and informative contributor, with a ...
RIP Willie. We will all miss your insight and the experiences that you have shared. You will continue to live on in the many hearts that you have touched and enriched.Cheers... Read More
HOA in Punta Cana by rolanderob
Has anyone an idea how much would be the HOA for a 2-bedroom flat in a newly-built complex in Punta Cana ? Thanks Roland
Make sure whatever fee they are quoting is written into your contact. Otherwise they will entice you with a low amount and then hit you with a much higher amount once you receive your keys... Read More
Bayahibe new condo project by Carpediem0615
Hi everyone, new here. How do we check the validity of an advertised condo project? Is there city hall we can contact or a land registry we can search? we are from Canada interested in purchasing a condo in a project that hasn’t broken ground ...
@Carpediem0615 Yes, I have lived in DR for 10 years now. I manage and maintain several properties and have been involved with several legal disputes related to real estate development. I am the President of an Owner's Association in a ... Read More
Bayahibe new condo project by Carpediem0615
Hi everyone, new here. How do we check the validity of an advertised condo project? Is there city hall we can contact or a land registry we can search? we are from Canada interested in purchasing a condo in a project that hasn’t broken ground ...
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 That's correct Chris. However, in this country you can look at all the plans available and end up with something completely different. If you want or expect something specific, put it in writing and let your ... Read More
Bayahibe new condo project by Carpediem0615
Hi everyone, new here. How do we check the validity of an advertised condo project? Is there city hall we can contact or a land registry we can search? we are from Canada interested in purchasing a condo in a project that hasn’t broken ground ...
@Carpediem0615 If it's a new project, they may not have individual titles yet. If you are set on buying new, get your own lawyer (not theirs) to review the promise of sale, the final contract, the payment structure, delivery date with a ... Read More
Bayahibe new condo project by Carpediem0615
Hi everyone, new here. How do we check the validity of an advertised condo project? Is there city hall we can contact or a land registry we can search? we are from Canada interested in purchasing a condo in a project that hasn’t broken ground ...
@Carpediem0615 - walk away and look into something that is built in a near completed project with a title available. Too many people buy the dream and wake up to a nightmare... Read More
Canadian Power of attorney in DR by doctorvalue
Hello, I have been thinking to sell my property in DR. Ineed to give a POA to my lawyer in DR to process the transaction Unfortunately, i cant travel at this moment and cant visit DR consulate in Canada to legilize power of attorney. The ...
@doctorvalueThe POA can be signed, notarized, and apostilled in Canada. Once it's apostilled it's valid in DR. If it's in English, it must be translated to Spanish.The POA can be prepared in the DR by your lawyer (then it will be in spanish) if you ... Read More
Persistent Congestion - Sinus & Ears - Allergy Help! by Conifer
Hi! I have been living in Punta Cana for about 2 years. Does anyone else here suffer from persistent allergies? I'm talking sinus congestion, especially ears. I can't seem to go out of the house without taking a decongestant but now I'm getting ...
There is a good ear Doctor in IMG. Not a fan of the ear doctor in Hospiten. As for allergies, been around them most of my life "as an observer". If you think it's the place you are staying in, go to a different place for a couple of days ... Read More
Airbnb proposal to register and tax in the DR as posted on DR1 by windeguy
Posted on DR1: Yesterday at 12:09 PMAdd bookmark#1It appears this 2024 is when the Dominican government will start to impose regulations on AirB&B. In FITUR 2024 in Spain, David Collado said that a new agreement already exist and is currently ...
Actually, as I understood it, that under confotur, you could rent out your property tax free for 15 years. I realize we are talking income tax vs a "goods and services" tax but it still requires some type of filing...so is there a contradiction ... Read More
Airbnb proposal to register and tax in the DR as posted on DR1 by windeguy
Posted on DR1: Yesterday at 12:09 PMAdd bookmark#1It appears this 2024 is when the Dominican government will start to impose regulations on AirB&B. In FITUR 2024 in Spain, David Collado said that a new agreement already exist and is currently ...
Does anyone know how this affects those people that bought a property tax exempt for 15 years? Read More
VOIP service for us expats by alvarez7361
What is the best voip service to use in order to port and keep your US cellphone number while living permanently in the Dominican Republic?
Yes, I have my Canadian phone number and you can have your existing number ported... Read More
VOIP service for us expats by alvarez7361
What is the best voip service to use in order to port and keep your US cellphone number while living permanently in the Dominican Republic?
I have been using magicjack for the past 10 years here. It's as reliable as the claro service is... You can call unlimited anywhere in North America without incurring long distance charges. Also, Magicjack to magicjack any where in the ... Read More
copy of an IPI on a property by windsorwineguy
Would you happen to know how to get a copy of an IPI on a property I own? Thank you
@windsorwineguy: I sent you a link by personal message until this link is processed. Real Estate Wealth Tax (IPI) Read More