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dblahusch

@dblahusch

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American looking for information about Puerto Rico

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American, In a relationship

Lives in Vieques Municipality

Registration: 13 March 2017

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dblahusch replied to a thread
7 years ago
Gary

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 ...

dblahusch

how does one simply delete a post? asking for a friend... Read More

dblahusch replied to a thread
7 years ago
Gary

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 ...

dblahusch

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

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7 years ago
dblahusch

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. ...

dblahusch

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

dblahusch created a thread
7 years ago

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

dblahusch replied to a thread
7 years ago
ReyP

Too quiet by ReyP

The forum is too quiet, people don't have questions?

dblahusch

Ok thanks Rey - there's only one office in Vieques I think but we could take care of this along with other requirements on the mainland. I wonder if the lines there are like they are here! :mad: :D Read More

dblahusch replied to a thread
7 years ago
ReyP

Too quiet by ReyP

The forum is too quiet, people don't have questions?

dblahusch

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

dblahusch replied to a thread
7 years ago
ReyP

Too quiet by ReyP

The forum is too quiet, people don't have questions?

dblahusch

Anyone have any info on internet services available on Vieques? Anyone on Vieques on here? Read More

dblahusch replied to a thread
7 years ago
Karenqc

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 ...

dblahusch

me too please - I sent you a pm earlier Rey, thank you :) Read More

dblahusch replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kenjee

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 ...

dblahusch

Ditto about the company on this site... Read More

dblahusch replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kenjee

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 ...

dblahusch

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

dblahusch replied to a thread
7 years ago
melendezki

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?

dblahusch

"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

dblahusch replied to a thread
7 years ago
melendezki

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?

dblahusch

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

dblahusch replied to a thread
7 years ago
mike hoch

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 ...

dblahusch

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

dblahusch replied to a thread
7 years ago
mike hoch

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 ...

dblahusch

Always true Rey! Read More

dblahusch replied to a thread
7 years ago
mike hoch

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 ...

dblahusch

Wow that sounds pretty decent - Read More