@panama88
Canadian expat in Spain
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Opening a Company and get sponsorship to live in Thailand by panama88
Hello! Some people told me that opening a Company and get sponsorship to live in Thailand is a nightmare, other said it just takes $1k per year - plus taxes of course - and you are all set. Some background info: married, working online, so ...
Thank you so much! That is great news. Can you please mention an official Thai source/website which states those changes? THANKS! Read More
Owning/leasing land by panama88
Hello! I understand foreigners cannot own land, but only the buildings on them. Or they can lease land up to 99 years. How are these contracts made? What if a foreign owns 100% of a Company, can that Company own land? The use is for business, not ...
Thank you Michael! Is it easy to convince a seller to change her/his sale into a 99 years lease? Thanks Read More
Owning/leasing land
Hello! I understand foreigners cannot own land, but only the buildings on them. Or they can lease land up to 99 years. How are these contracts made? What if a foreign owns 100% of a Company, can that Company own land? The use is for business, not ... Read More
Invest in the construction of small bungalow by expated
Hi all, I'm retired in France and now I would like to invest in the construction of small bungalow to host European tourists and work with travel agencies in Europe or Airbnb. I speak French, German and English. Any advice from people who have ...
Hi! We are interested in building a small (10 rooms, 2 people each) retreat center near Angkor. Our budget is very limited, so we would have to choose an area between 15 to 20 minutes away from the temples, ideally with water, internet and other ... Read More
Opening a Company and get sponsorship to live in Thailand
Hello! Some people told me that opening a Company and get sponsorship to live in Thailand is a nightmare, other said it just takes $1k per year - plus taxes of course - and you are all set. Some background info: married, working online, so ... Read More
Minimum financial and legal requirements for a new PMA
Hi! I read on indosight.com/blog/how-to-register-company-in-indonesia/ some of the requirements for a PMA. But it seems there is a big difference between the letter and the application of the laws... And also among local offices, what is allowed in ... Read More
Permanent residency and citizenship by panama88
Hello! Based on what I read online, to become a resident it is enough to deposit 5k into a local bank account, submit the paperwork and wait for 4 months. I see often people mention we need a "fixer". It is also said after 3 years, one ...
Thank you so much!!! That really helps a lot, it is a more honest and helpful feedback than I found on most of the updates available online... BTW, do you know anything about the citizenship process (does it require to be 3 years physically present ... Read More
Permanent residency and citizenship
Hello! Based on what I read online, to become a resident it is enough to deposit 5k into a local bank account, submit the paperwork and wait for 4 months. I see often people mention we need a "fixer". It is also said after 3 years, one ... Read More
Bali: buying a retreat center and becoming a resident by panama88
Hi! Do you know the aprox. cost of buying a functioning retreat center in Bali? Also, would that qualify as a PMA Company to become resident? Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for the detailed and informed answer, I am very grateful for that. It means nothing can be started for less than $300k/$00k or so, which is indeed a substantial investment for land only. Thank you for the clarification about ... Read More
Bali: buying a retreat center and becoming a resident
Hi! Do you know the aprox. cost of buying a functioning retreat center in Bali? Also, would that qualify as a PMA Company to become resident? Thank you so much! Read More
Extending one's staying by panama88
Hello! If one enters Thailand, visa-free (http://www.mfa.go.th/main/contents/files/services-20140710-094347-873017.pdf Ordinary passport/30 days), can he extend his staying by another 30 days? Thanks!
Thank you! Do you know if the procedure is mainly a formality, or is it very complicated? We will have exit airplane tickets, so the immigration will see we are not coming back another time to ask for an extension. Thanks Read More
Best beaches, 2 hours from Santiago by panama88
Hello! Can you please mention a couple of good beaches which are located no further than 2 hours from Santiago? Also, do you have an idea of the prices, in those locations, of a 2 bedrooms townhouse/small house (if safe) in those areas? Maybe 5-10 ...
Thank you Ricardo!!! Read More
Extending one's staying
Hello! If one enters Thailand, visa-free (http://www.mfa.go.th/main/contents/files/services-20140710-094347-873017.pdf Ordinary passport/30 days), can he extend his staying by another 30 days? Thanks! Read More
Becoming a permanent resident in Chile
Hello! I read about becoming a permanent resident. Is this the correct "procedure"? - proof 1k income per month per person, or 50k in total assets - get a 1 year temporary residency - before 1 year, upgrade to permanent resident. Just ... Read More
Best beaches, 2 hours from Santiago
Hello! Can you please mention a couple of good beaches which are located no further than 2 hours from Santiago? Also, do you have an idea of the prices, in those locations, of a 2 bedrooms townhouse/small house (if safe) in those areas? Maybe 5-10 ... Read More