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@Solar39

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American looking for information about Dominican Republic

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American

Lives in Santiago de los Caballeros, Sa

Speaks English, Spanish

Registration: 05 October 2020

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last year
g n99

Bought a property and want to move into LLC by g n99

Hi there I am US citizenI just bought the property in Punta Cana. Half a year will be staying and half a year may be put on Airbnb. Can I move my property from my name to my LLC (based in US)?GN

Solar39

Some people do it for liability reasons, using a US LLC or a Dominican SRL (the equivalent). If it's a rental property, there can also be some tax advantages with ITBIS paid on goods and services to maintain the property offsetting some of the ITBIS ... Read More

Solar39 replied to a thread
last year
g n99

Bought a property and want to move into LLC by g n99

Hi there I am US citizenI just bought the property in Punta Cana. Half a year will be staying and half a year may be put on Airbnb. Can I move my property from my name to my LLC (based in US)?GN

Solar39

@g n99 What are the benefits of transferring to an LLC? Read More

Solar39 replied to a thread
2 years ago
planner

Some fun - Dominican SLANG by planner

Something a little more fun to lighten things up.DOMINICAN SLANGWe joke here often that we do not speak Spanish, we speak Dominican. It's true. One of the hardest things to get a handle on is slang. After more than 19 years here, I still get ...

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2 years ago
Solar39

Puerto Plata/ Sosua area - all inclusive resorts by Solar39

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good one? Looking to stay about a week.

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@Tippj Thanks so much.  Will check it out. Read More

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2 years ago
Solar39

Puerto Plata/ Sosua area - all inclusive resorts by Solar39

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good one? Looking to stay about a week.

Solar39

@planner Hey Planner, thanks for the info. Read More

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2 years ago
Solar39

Puerto Plata/ Sosua area - all inclusive resorts by Solar39

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good one? Looking to stay about a week.

Solar39

@Bettyboopy Much appreciated.  Will check that one out. Read More

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2 years ago
Solar39

Puerto Plata/ Sosua area - all inclusive resorts by Solar39

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good one? Looking to stay about a week.

Solar39

@2VPsoldier Thank you, we will look into that one. Read More

Solar39 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Solar39

Puerto Plata/ Sosua area - all inclusive resorts by Solar39

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good one? Looking to stay about a week.

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@DRVisitor Yea, that seems to be the trend.We are trying not to stray out of the resort, but i guess we would have to, and sample the local restaurants.Thanks! Read More

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2 years ago
Solar39

Puerto Plata/ Sosua area - all inclusive resorts by Solar39

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good one? Looking to stay about a week.

Solar39

@Profe Agayu Thank you, this is very informative. Read More

Solar39 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Solar39

Puerto Plata/ Sosua area - all inclusive resorts by Solar39

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good one? Looking to stay about a week.

Solar39

Because of Covid we had cancelled.We are now coming in Sept.Looking for a quiet, all-inclusive, by the beach.We are an older couple, and will be traveling from Santiago.Looking for good food, we previously stated In LifeStyle Resorts, Presidential ... Read More

Solar39 replied to a thread
2 years ago
SFP203

Cell phone providers by SFP203

Who is the best cell phone service provider and is it easy to get a cell phone contract? What does one need to do/show to get a contract. Thanks

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@Tippj Gracias. Read More

Solar39 replied to a thread
2 years ago
SFP203

Cell phone providers by SFP203

Who is the best cell phone service provider and is it easy to get a cell phone contract? What does one need to do/show to get a contract. Thanks

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@Stacy ST Thank you, good to know. Read More

Solar39 replied to a thread
2 years ago
SFP203

Cell phone providers by SFP203

Who is the best cell phone service provider and is it easy to get a cell phone contract? What does one need to do/show to get a contract. Thanks

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@Rich1162 Thanks for taking the time to reply.  Appreciate it. Read More

Solar39 replied to a thread
2 years ago
polo1club

Opinions on your biggest fears about moving to DR by polo1club

So I decided to list my biggest fears about my upcoming relocation to DR. Hoping someone has a counter answer to alleviate some of my concerns? Here it goes and please tell it to me straight out I promise not to get offended lol. Mind you this ...

Solar39

Thanks for taking the time to respond.Also, for your honest opinion. Read More

Solar39 replied to a thread
2 years ago
polo1club

Opinions on your biggest fears about moving to DR by polo1club

So I decided to list my biggest fears about my upcoming relocation to DR. Hoping someone has a counter answer to alleviate some of my concerns? Here it goes and please tell it to me straight out I promise not to get offended lol. Mind you this ...

Solar39

Santiago, Puerto Plata, Sosua, Las Terrenas. -  Street safetyHow safe is it in those areas.  will be there in Sept and would like to know if I should avoid based on crime.  How safe are they, or is it as safe as any US/Canadian City? Read More