@emvaningen
Dutch expat in the Philippines
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Speaks dutch, english (some : spanish, french, german)
Registration: 05 May 2021
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GCASH Requirements by avedisiandavid
Okay I know.... I'm an idiot but....I thought that I could set up a GCash account prior to my arrival in the Philippines next month. But, it tells me that I must be a Philippines citizen? Is this true?
@danfinnNo, it's not only you and I. In the Facebook group I noticed a few more. Even somebody who received a copy of a letter from PRA to Gcash.I too opened an account with Maya now. Read More
GCASH Requirements by avedisiandavid
Okay I know.... I'm an idiot but....I thought that I could set up a GCash account prior to my arrival in the Philippines next month. But, it tells me that I must be a Philippines citizen? Is this true?
@avedisiandavidVery strange. I opened a GCash topic in a Facebook group and it seems that there plenty people HERE that have an account.If i understand it correctly, there are (at least) two account levels: Standard and "Fully Verified", which gives ... Read More
Etravel: Vietnam by Dale Gill
Can anyone please tell me, if I need a VPN (virtual private network) in in order to fill out the Etravel app , on my return to the Philippines/. I have no idea,, about the degree of censorship , that exists there. Thank you, in advance, for ...
@danfinn I think that when you complete your data online that information is transferred the immigration system, so that they don't have to do the typing.. Read More
Etravel: Vietnam by Dale Gill
Can anyone please tell me, if I need a VPN (virtual private network) in in order to fill out the Etravel app , on my return to the Philippines/. I have no idea,, about the degree of censorship , that exists there. Thank you, in advance, for ...
@danfinn Using the diplomatic line: Is that still possible ? I was told not. Read More
Using SRRV deposit for leasing house and lot (and bonus question) by 284longshot
Hi, I have a question about using the SRRV deposit. As a hopeful Philippine retiree, the new visa rules/laws seem to be forcing me into SRRV because I don't plan marriage although I hope to settle down.From what I have read, the deposit (in my ...
Bythe way, wit SRRV you don't need ACR. But of course there is another card with its own cost. Read More
Using SRRV deposit for leasing house and lot (and bonus question) by 284longshot
Hi, I have a question about using the SRRV deposit. As a hopeful Philippine retiree, the new visa rules/laws seem to be forcing me into SRRV because I don't plan marriage although I hope to settle down.From what I have read, the deposit (in my ...
@284longshotYour question is interesting. Instead of asking a marketer, I recommend that you ask PRA directly.In case they don't answer or don't give a clear answer, I may be able to help. I live opposite their office. Let me know Read More
BIR Registration for Foreigners by FindlayMacD
I posted a few weeks ago about registering with BIR to become a Philippines tax payer, the reason for doing this is that I am paying more than PHP5,000 tax on the extra pension that I receive (over and above my UK state pension from) USS, which is ...
Actually it is Article 17PENSIONSSubject to the provisions of Article 18, pensions and other similar remuneration paid in consideration of past employment to a resident of a Contracting State shall be taxable only in that State.With the exemptions ... Read More
BIR Registration for Foreigners by FindlayMacD
I posted a few weeks ago about registering with BIR to become a Philippines tax payer, the reason for doing this is that I am paying more than PHP5,000 tax on the extra pension that I receive (over and above my UK state pension from) USS, which is ...
@FindlayMacDMay I know what type of VISA you have? Read More
BIR Registration for Foreigners by FindlayMacD
I posted a few weeks ago about registering with BIR to become a Philippines tax payer, the reason for doing this is that I am paying more than PHP5,000 tax on the extra pension that I receive (over and above my UK state pension from) USS, which is ...
I have British friends who pay no tax over private British pensions.Check the agreement. In many agreements taxation of pensions is defined in article 18/19.The BIR site has most agreements available for downloading. Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I’ve been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I’m back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
That is what I read as well. You need an expert to verify this.Same for my previous post, where i see that there is no tax levied by Denmark on pensions from past employment.SAXO is in a process of closing all accounts of clients that are Philippine ... Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I’ve been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I’m back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
PWC says this:https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/philippines/individual/taxes-on-personal-income Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I’ve been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I’m back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
DenmarkArticle 18PENSIONS AND SIMILAR PAYMENTS1. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 2 of Article 19 (Government Service).pensions and other similar remuneration paid to a resident of a Contracting State inconsideration of past employment shall ... Read More
SRRV passport by piattepye
Just turned all the paperwork in and they took my passport and were to email me paperwork to show for immigration why I didn't have it, in my email that night well still waiting and tomorrow is a holiday so I was to fly out also after I finished, ...
3-6 weeks is mission impossible and yes, former military get a substantial better deal.You may consider to consult Mary (MariaRose) who was mentioned a few times above. Read More
SRRV passport by piattepye
Just turned all the paperwork in and they took my passport and were to email me paperwork to show for immigration why I didn't have it, in my email that night well still waiting and tomorrow is a holiday so I was to fly out also after I finished, ...
I googled it for you:Philippine Retirement AuthorityCorporate office29th Floor, BDO Tower, 8741, 1200 Paseo de Roxas · (02) 8848 1412Closed ⋅ Opens 7 AMWhat do you expect as ASAP ? Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I’ve been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I’m back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
Jon,My recommendation is that you get a copy and read the document (Tax Treaty) first. I suspect, but I am not sure, that it follows the UN template. Somewhere around art. 18/19, you can find the agreement about pensions.I would think that, similar ... Read More