@dblahusch
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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About me
American, In a relationship
Lives in Vieques Municipality
Registration: 13 March 2017
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Tourism ad for Puerto Rico by Gary
Warning! Some language that may be considered not appropriate by some and also maybe the video is not suitable for Act 20/22 expats. But for the rest of us enjoy the satire. (although there's a lot of truth in it...) "The US Government ...
how does one simply delete a post? asking for a friend... Read More
Tourism ad for Puerto Rico by Gary
Warning! Some language that may be considered not appropriate by some and also maybe the video is not suitable for Act 20/22 expats. But for the rest of us enjoy the satire. (although there's a lot of truth in it...) "The US Government ...
I understand (from a Gringo's ability to "understand") and agree with you. My partner and I completely respect the culture that we are entering and hope that as much as we want to enjoy the opportunity on Vieques to "use" ... Read More
taxes for importing our stuff? by dblahusch
I'm wondering how much, if any, folks (from USA) had to pay to pick up their belongings from the shipping container. We are using UPack, and I'm wondering if there is a way to find out what these taxes will be. ...
That's great thanks! I did find through the upack site some good info on the EEI form like you said. Since we are headed to Vieques, we have another step to this. And just like the rental cars, you can't take an enterprise or avis truck ... Read More
taxes for importing our stuff?
I'm wondering how much, if any, folks (from USA) had to pay to pick up their belongings from the shipping container. We are using UPack, and I'm wondering if there is a way to find out what these taxes will be. ... Read More
Too quiet by ReyP
The forum is too quiet, people don't have questions?
I thought we could just fill out a form...is this all true? Driver’s License for New Residents New residents must obtain a valid Puerto Rico driver’s license within 30 days of establishing residency and may register to vote after 30 ... Read More
Anyone want to start a Facebook group? by Karenqc
So...we have a handful of Rincon FB pages (the main one with 10k+!!) but nothing island wide. I'm noticing more and more of you gringos moving over here and thought maybe we should produce something. I can help maintain it, but I don't want ...
me too please - I sent you a pm earlier Rey, thank you :) Read More
Insurance coverage in Puerto Rico by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Puerto Rico: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
Ditto about the company on this site... Read More
Insurance coverage in Puerto Rico by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Puerto Rico: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
I'm finding out that quite a few people don't even carry property insurance. We were quoted $5,000/yr....with MAPFRE. Wondering if anyone else is willing to offer info on what you are paying annually and which company. thanks! Read More
IVU Taxes & Short Term Rental Houses by melendezki
Is a vacation home in Puerto Rico, with a NAICS Code of 721199, required to pay 10.5% IVU taxes to the Hacienda Department and 1% to the appropriate municipality, in addition to 7% to the Tourism Company?
"Airbnb has over 4,300 hosts and 7,100 listings in Puerto Rico. More than 250,000 Airbnb guests were reported in Puerto Rico in the past year, an increase of 83 percent from the previous year. That activity generated more than $28 million, with ... Read More
IVU Taxes & Short Term Rental Houses by melendezki
Is a vacation home in Puerto Rico, with a NAICS Code of 721199, required to pay 10.5% IVU taxes to the Hacienda Department and 1% to the appropriate municipality, in addition to 7% to the Tourism Company?
Well that insures I'll go with AirBnB instead of VRBO! Plus VRBO has a $400 annual fee per property on top of another $129 per rental booking! Read More
home building in puerto rico by mike hoch
I am planning to build a home in santa Isabel,pr.i own the land out right and will be paying cash for the house to be built.((no bank loans)it is my understanding that after you have permission to build any one can erect the house. my question is do ...
https://youtu.be/pYRr6VHCpv0 this is fascinating. I'm just learning about these panels...seems like the way to go in a hurricane prone/possible area. I wonder which brand is better, or which can you get in PR? Read More
home building in puerto rico by mike hoch
I am planning to build a home in santa Isabel,pr.i own the land out right and will be paying cash for the house to be built.((no bank loans)it is my understanding that after you have permission to build any one can erect the house. my question is do ...
Always true Rey! Read More
home building in puerto rico by mike hoch
I am planning to build a home in santa Isabel,pr.i own the land out right and will be paying cash for the house to be built.((no bank loans)it is my understanding that after you have permission to build any one can erect the house. my question is do ...
Wow that sounds pretty decent - Read More