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Marriage advice by Kully
Hi all, I wonder if anyone can give me some helpful advice. I am from London, UK and my girlfriend is Colombian and we are planning on getting married in Bogota in the new year. What is the correct way of going about this including documents ...
@PhilCo58, I am not judging, I am just asking why? The definition of insanity, is, doing the exact same thing over and over again, expecting *** to change. That. Is. Crazy. Read More
Marriage advice by Kully
Hi all, I wonder if anyone can give me some helpful advice. I am from London, UK and my girlfriend is Colombian and we are planning on getting married in Bogota in the new year. What is the correct way of going about this including documents ...
@PhicCo58, Based on your past experiences, it is too early to claim victory. After two failed marriages, why is it so important to continue to get married? I don't think sex with a younger woman is good enough a reason to get into that ... Read More
do retirees from abroad have to pay taxes in Brasil?? by useroo
Hello to whoever is reading this who is a retiree from any non South American country now living on the so called RETIREMENT VISA in Brazil - hence those who would know first hand how it all actually works, right?? Yesterday i read through another ...
This is a good discussion. So far, the consensus is, Brazil taxes all foreign incomes, including SS and pensions. However, if the money remains offshore, the consensus is there is no need to declare it in your tax filing. The reason is at this time, ... Read More
A lot of the posts lately by ReyP
A lot of the posts lately seem to be related to complaining about the governor, fema, or just about anything else. This is not facebook, we are here to help new members not to voice complains. I will be recommending some of the posts be removed ...
I think the moderators need to show a little bit of patience. The recent tragedy in PR continues to be the main concern in people's mind. Give it time, the board will slowly return to normal. However, if every original post on any subject ... Read More
Getting married in Colombia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Colombia or who are about to get married in Colombia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Colombia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...
Blake, you don't need to worry about all those documents. Just live together a couple years and Colombian common law marriage rules will let her legally take everything you own. Jk...sort of. Congrats on your upcoming nuptials!How does she go ... Read More
Marriage advice by Kully
Hi all, I wonder if anyone can give me some helpful advice. I am from London, UK and my girlfriend is Colombian and we are planning on getting married in Bogota in the new year. What is the correct way of going about this including documents ...
I understand. They may not have enough resources to go after your oversea investments. I think Colombian nationals can use the same rationale to hide money from their spouses. They can deposit a great part of their asset in foreign banks. If they ... Read More
Marriage advice by Kully
Hi all, I wonder if anyone can give me some helpful advice. I am from London, UK and my girlfriend is Colombian and we are planning on getting married in Bogota in the new year. What is the correct way of going about this including documents ...
If you dont have any assets in Colombia it doesnt matter.I thought you have to declare your entire wealth to the government when you file taxes. Can your partner's lawyer use your tax data for the divorce proceedings? Read More
Retiring in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Dominican Republic? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, ...
I just want to highlight that there is a difference between filing taxes, and paying taxes. As a US citizen you are required to file taxes. But, paying taxes will depend on your gross income, marital status and other deductions. For a single person, ... Read More
Is Puerto Rico a "colony"? by NomadLawyer
I understand the word "colonial" comes from the Latin "colonus", meaning farmer. Who are PR's colonists? Are the expat blog members, who reside in PR and have their origins in the mainland, colonists? Or must the connection ...
I like the Brexit analogy, but I am afraid that it does not really apply in this case. It would be if PR was a state like California. Brexit would be similar to the situation where California wants to secede in order to negotiate its own ... Read More
Is Puerto Rico a "colony"? by NomadLawyer
I understand the word "colonial" comes from the Latin "colonus", meaning farmer. Who are PR's colonists? Are the expat blog members, who reside in PR and have their origins in the mainland, colonists? Or must the connection ...
One of the aspects of the colonies during the eras of French/Spanish/English empires, was "Trading". The colonies were not allowed to trade with other countries but the "metropole". Trading has been a major factor for the local ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Colombia? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Colombia, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
@Floriplay, Colombia is more attractive for people with low income. You forgot to mention that Mexico does not tax foreign incomes, and Colombia does. For retirees with a sizable net worth, Mexico is more attractive. Read More
Younger retiree questions by Jsherm007
Hello - I'm currently 37, live in FL. I am down to Panama, Belize or Costa Rica as my choices to retire to in 2018. I am trying to find the best place that would be good for a mellinial retirement. It seems most programs for expat retirees ...
I would suggest you consider Medellin in Colombia, or Santa Marta or Cartagena. The cost of living is much lower, you can live "like a millionaire" without worries. Colombia is FAR more advanced, organized, cleaner and more pleasant than ... Read More
Younger retiree questions by Jsherm007
Hello - I'm currently 37, live in FL. I am down to Panama, Belize or Costa Rica as my choices to retire to in 2018. I am trying to find the best place that would be good for a mellinial retirement. It seems most programs for expat retirees ...
I am wrong on the pensionado visa age requirement. It looks like anyone 18+ with a lifetime income can qualify for the pensionado visa. Read More
Younger retiree questions by Jsherm007
Hello - I'm currently 37, live in FL. I am down to Panama, Belize or Costa Rica as my choices to retire to in 2018. I am trying to find the best place that would be good for a mellinial retirement. It seems most programs for expat retirees ...
I think OP misses the difference between being "retired" and being "a senior citizen". The discounts you are referring to have at least an "age" requirement. Assuming you are coming from the U.S., you can use the ... Read More
Live as a tourist in Colombia all year around by unleashedsoul99
Hello, I am a belgian with belgian passport who lives in barcelona. I am considering to move to colombia and apply for a residency in panama nextdoor. I am allowed to be in colombia 6 months/year... and will live elsewhere the other time of the ...
@cccmedia, One last thing. There is a big difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion. In this case, it's a tax avoidance not evasion. You have not earned any income while in Colombia, you don't owe Colombia any money, you are just a ... Read More