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American looking for information about Dominican Republic

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Lives in Santa Cruz de Barahona, Baraho

Speaks English and Spanish

Registration: 07 August 2018

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last year
robertinvan

Private health insurance for expats aged 65+ by robertinvan

Hi allWe will be moving permanently from Canada around June/24. One of us is 66, the other 51. My question is anbout finding a company that will provide health insurance for someone 65+.Have any expats pursued obtaining private health insurance ...

Tass56

@Steverino7777 what about Mapre? Also can people start a group to get lower rates? Read More

Tass56 replied to a thread
3 years ago
GuestPoster306

Hiring a REPUTABLE Lawyer by GuestPoster306

With all the legalities in purchasing property, even conducting personal business, what is the best way to be certain in hiring a lawyer you can trust? Is there a trusted online website based on location advertising legal services? Already leery of ...

Tass56

You can get a listed of reputable lawyers through the American consulate., which my lawyer is listed.My lawyer is Alejandro Ruiz at 809-756-6598 in Santo Domingo Read More

Tass56 replied to a thread
3 years ago
planner

Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner

Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...

Tass56

Yes because you can do it online Read More

Tass56 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Alextrucking

Criminal record and residency by Alextrucking

Maybe someone here can help. I will try to make it short but it’s a long history. After 20 years of an excellent conduct and clean record a year ago I was driving my semi truck in the estate of Ohio when the police stop me for going 5 miles ...

Tass56

I just got a notarized letter from me local police department and I'm filing myself through the DR consulete in Manhattan.Most of the expats get overcharged by lawyers.I also did my ex-wife and son's residency papers in the states. Read More

Tass56 replied to a thread
3 years ago
emetz55

Residencia, import. Taxes and shipping by emetz55

I am getting my residency soon and we'll be building a house near Sosua. I hear different things some people tell me that the first shipment is tax free and my next question is what is the best way to ship a lot of household items but not ...

Tass56

Depending on your volume of items,if you don't need a container I would ship door to door service,boxes or plastic drum/55 gallon.*doesn't go by weight.I believe $60-$80 a box and plastic drum APX $100-125 depending where in the country.I ... Read More

Tass56 replied to a thread
3 years ago
dgb1

Considering relocating to DR but where? by dgb1

Hola, I am retired and will hopefully be going soon to the DR for the first time. I will be checking it out for a future home but do not know where. I have gone over Youtube, multiple forums, and other online information sites but beyond Santo ...

Tass56

The north shore was the first tourist destination in the country, so Puerto Plata has a lot of english speakers,Sosua is getting away from being a sex destination, Caberete was a surfer town that's expanding,Cabrera is growing also with luxury ... Read More

Tass56 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest2022

Tax Reform in DR is Coming Soon by Guest2022

Government "Tax reform cannot be postponed, with a view to starting next year," says Ignacio Paliza https://noticiassin.com/pais/reforma-fiscal-es-impostergable-con-miras-a-que-inicia-el-ano-proximo-dice-ignacio-paliza-1090096 The ...

Tass56

Also on the clarren issue it doesn't help that some people think that it fights covid Read More

Tass56 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest2022

Tax Reform in DR is Coming Soon by Guest2022

Government "Tax reform cannot be postponed, with a view to starting next year," says Ignacio Paliza https://noticiassin.com/pais/reforma-fiscal-es-impostergable-con-miras-a-que-inicia-el-ano-proximo-dice-ignacio-paliza-1090096 The ...

Tass56

Like Peter Tosh said legalize it, don't criticize it.You can't and won't stop the drugs so legalize and tax them and I believe Leonel Fernández when elected in1996,raised taxes on cigs.and beer and possible hasn't been raised ... Read More

Tass56 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest2022

Tax Reform in DR is Coming Soon by Guest2022

Government "Tax reform cannot be postponed, with a view to starting next year," says Ignacio Paliza https://noticiassin.com/pais/reforma-fiscal-es-impostergable-con-miras-a-que-inicia-el-ano-proximo-dice-ignacio-paliza-1090096 The ...

Tass56

Though not PC the government should tax or increase all the taxes on vices legal and non.including prostitution. Read More

Tass56 replied to a thread
3 years ago
ddmcghee

River Rock Floor Tile - is it available? by ddmcghee

Has anyone seen tile like this anywhere in the country? https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NZ0AAOSwnJZZleO-/s-l300.jpg https://highshower.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Pebble-Shower-Floor-Pros-and-Cons.png?ezimgfmt=ng:webp/ngcb1

Tass56

Yes, I've seen woman selling pre sorted river rock in the towns of Bararuco and ciénega Read More

Tass56 replied to a thread
3 years ago
felice1966

bringing things into the DR by felice1966

I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you

Tass56

I just put down clothing and food , household items/ no tax Read More

Tass56 replied to a thread
3 years ago
felice1966

bringing things into the DR by felice1966

I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you

Tass56

I do the same there's plenty door to door shippers up and down the east coast of the US.I use Salcedo cargo express. Read More

Tass56 replied to a thread
3 years ago
felice1966

bringing things into the DR by felice1966

I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you

Tass56

Yes, it's it always better to bring items in your suit cases just walk it like a tourist, speak no Spanish, play stupid and yes you can ship in boxes just find it more secure to ship in a barrel Read More

Tass56 replied to a thread
3 years ago
felice1966

bringing things into the DR by felice1966

I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you

Tass56

I use Salcedo shipping,I believe their up and down the east coast.,but Google door to door service. Read More

Tass56 replied to a thread
3 years ago
felice1966

bringing things into the DR by felice1966

I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you

Tass56

I'm in NY,this companies are local in my hood and the Bronx, Manhattan, Jersey.You either buy directly from the shipping company or can buy them from my local Latino market,they come in two sizes. Read More