@mexicogc
Canadian expat in Mexico
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Canadian
Lives in La Penita de Jaltemba, Nayarit
Speaks French, English and Spanish
Registration: 22 May 2016
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How is internet in Ajijic/Chapala area ? by dennissira
Hi, Question for anyone staying in the Ajijic/Chapala area. Is hi Speed internet available? And if so what speed, and how reliable? I might be able to work from there for my job, but would require decent Internet to do so. Thanks!
Hi, now in Mexico the internet is better and better. The best are the service provider that has fiber opticien cable going inside the apartment like Megacable (in Nayarit and part of Jalisco) , Totalplay (in Jalisco). Telcel has fiber optic but in ... Read More
Leaving Mexico by plan with Permanent or Temporal Visa card by mexicogc
Hi to all having a Permanent or Temporal Visa card. My wife and I will be living fulltime in Mexico (permanent résidents) but will go back to Canada to visit family and friends (1 or 2 months). My questions: 1-When leaving by plane do you ...
Hi, since a few years now there is no form to complete but need to get your passport stamped by IMN at the last airport leaving Mexico. The exit date is entered with S (salida) at the end and RP underneath, at your return the stamp date as a E ... Read More
Prices in downtown way higher than in 2019 ? by N Winter
I just came back from Cancun ,and was last there in 2019 . The big grocery stores and smaller OXO stores seem to have doubled their prices . The downtown Hotels were only a bit higher ,which would seem normal. Even the vendors at Markets 23 and 28 ...
Hi to all, this is a worldwide result post covid. Been living full-time in Mexico since 2017. My sons live in Canada, they have noticed an increase within Canada. The same impacts came in Mexico too.Since 2021, the basic items (canasta basica) have ... Read More
What do you do to make money to live in Mexico? by 420jon69
Just curious to see what everyone does to earn money that allows you to live in Mexico?
Hi to all, my personal opinion and knowledge on this subject of working in Mexico. First, my wife and I are permanent residents of Mexico since 2017, when applying the INM told us that we haven't the authority to work whatever area. But we could ... Read More
Mexico income tax on Canadian pension payments by Captnflex
Hola, i am in the planning stage and looking at moving to the Lake Chapala or Colima/Manzanillo area. My questions are about having to file an income tax in Mexico on pension payments from a Canadian source if i establish my permanent residence in ...
Hi to all, before any investment plan in Canada, the most important item is to determine if you will be considered a non-resident of Canada. This is established only by Revenu Canada upon completing and sending the NR73 form.Lots of questions are ... Read More
Mexico income tax on Canadian pension payments by Captnflex
Hola, i am in the planning stage and looking at moving to the Lake Chapala or Colima/Manzanillo area. My questions are about having to file an income tax in Mexico on pension payments from a Canadian source if i establish my permanent residence in ...
@mexicogc Thanks for the information.Interesting that you say the medical coverage is useless? What do you find are the weak spots where do you need your own coverage?I called Sunlife and they said medication, private clinics including drs in these ... Read More
Mexico income tax on Canadian pension payments by Captnflex
Hola, i am in the planning stage and looking at moving to the Lake Chapala or Colima/Manzanillo area. My questions are about having to file an income tax in Mexico on pension payments from a Canadian source if i establish my permanent residence in ...
thanks - if I was a resident of Panama for example - where do I park my investment money. I was not a gov't employee - I have a lot of cash. Thanks for your comments -@mrpresHI mrpres, there is no fiscal agreement between Canada and Panama ... Read More
Mexico income tax on Canadian pension payments by Captnflex
Hola, i am in the planning stage and looking at moving to the Lake Chapala or Colima/Manzanillo area. My questions are about having to file an income tax in Mexico on pension payments from a Canadian source if i establish my permanent residence in ...
Hi to all on the above comments from December 3rd,First to Blackwatch: I am a retired federal government employee so is my wifeSecond to Captnflex: the taxe reduction is related to article 217 of tax law but you have to file a manual tax return (I ... Read More
Mexico income tax on Canadian pension payments by Captnflex
Hola, i am in the planning stage and looking at moving to the Lake Chapala or Colima/Manzanillo area. My questions are about having to file an income tax in Mexico on pension payments from a Canadian source if i establish my permanent residence in ...
Hi to all, in the previous posts, we were talking about Costa Rica and Panama, in those instances there are no fiscal agreement between Canada and those countries so any non-resident of Canada living there would be taxes at a 25% rate non all in ... Read More
Mexico income tax on Canadian pension payments by Captnflex
Hola, i am in the planning stage and looking at moving to the Lake Chapala or Colima/Manzanillo area. My questions are about having to file an income tax in Mexico on pension payments from a Canadian source if i establish my permanent residence in ...
Hi Blackwatch, never said that owning a property in Mexico makes you pay taxes...no...but owning a property requires you to be registered with the SAT through the RFC number that is required for a purchase contract and the notary documents. You ... Read More
Mexico income tax on Canadian pension payments by Captnflex
Hola, i am in the planning stage and looking at moving to the Lake Chapala or Colima/Manzanillo area. My questions are about having to file an income tax in Mexico on pension payments from a Canadian source if i establish my permanent residence in ...
Ok, the RRSP are taxed within the tax treaty as pensions so maximum 15% withheld in Canada (spouse and I have annual withdrawal from our RRIF). Globally, no income in Mexico = no taxes in Mexico. For RCA, they don't track your travelling nor Mexico ... Read More
Mexico income tax on Canadian pension payments by Captnflex
Hola, i am in the planning stage and looking at moving to the Lake Chapala or Colima/Manzanillo area. My questions are about having to file an income tax in Mexico on pension payments from a Canadian source if i establish my permanent residence in ...
Hi "Blackwatch", Yes, you can by a vehicle but you need your residency status. The question now is will the dealer be required by law to have your RFC number thus linked to SAT and also required to identify the origin of the payment money or require ... Read More
Mexico income tax on Canadian pension payments by Captnflex
Hola, i am in the planning stage and looking at moving to the Lake Chapala or Colima/Manzanillo area. My questions are about having to file an income tax in Mexico on pension payments from a Canadian source if i establish my permanent residence in ...
Hi "Blackwatch", Yes, you can by a vehicle but you need your residency status. The question now is will the dealer be required by law to have your RFC number thus linked to SAT and also required to identify the origin of the payment money or require ... Read More
Mexico income tax on Canadian pension payments by Captnflex
Hola, i am in the planning stage and looking at moving to the Lake Chapala or Colima/Manzanillo area. My questions are about having to file an income tax in Mexico on pension payments from a Canadian source if i establish my permanent residence in ...
@mexicogc Thanks again, great explanationsI found that form on Rec Can website NR73 Determination of Residency Status (leaving Canada).https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency … /nr73.html - @CaptnflexYes, that's the one I relate to ... Read More
Mexico income tax on Canadian pension payments by Captnflex
Hola, i am in the planning stage and looking at moving to the Lake Chapala or Colima/Manzanillo area. My questions are about having to file an income tax in Mexico on pension payments from a Canadian source if i establish my permanent residence in ...
HI to all, I do agree with what is discussed on the possible capital gain when you live.On the other hand, we personally decided to move after many years of discussion and researching on the subject at the time of the move we had sold all stocks, ... Read More