akabo
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Marriage advice by Kully
Hi all, I wonder if anyone can give me some helpful advice. I am from London, UK and my girlfriend is Colombian and we are planning on getting married in Bogota in the new year. What is the correct way of going about this including documents ...
@PhilCo58, I am not judging, I am just asking why? The definition of insanity, is, doing the exact same thing over and over again, expecting *** to change. That. Is. Crazy. Read More
Marriage advice by Kully
Hi all, I wonder if anyone can give me some helpful advice. I am from London, UK and my girlfriend is Colombian and we are planning on getting married in Bogota in the new year. What is the correct way of going about this including documents ...
@PhicCo58, Based on your past experiences, it is too early to claim victory. After two failed marriages, why is it so important to continue to get married? I don't think sex with a younger woman is good enough a reason to get into that ... Read More
do retirees from abroad have to pay taxes in Brasil?? by useroo
Hello to whoever is reading this who is a retiree from any non South American country now living on the so called RETIREMENT VISA in Brazil - hence those who would know first hand how it all actually works, right?? Yesterday i read through another ...
This is a good discussion. So far, the consensus is, Brazil taxes all foreign incomes, including SS and pensions. However, if the money remains offshore, the consensus is there is no need to declare it in your tax filing. The reason is at this time, ... Read More
Getting married in Colombia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Colombia or who are about to get married in Colombia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Colombia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...
How does she go about proving you live together for two years? Is it her words against yours kind of thing? Read More
Marriage advice by Kully
Hi all, I wonder if anyone can give me some helpful advice. I am from London, UK and my girlfriend is Colombian and we are planning on getting married in Bogota in the new year. What is the correct way of going about this including documents ...
I understand. They may not have enough resources to go after your oversea investments. I think Colombian nationals can use the same rationale to hide money from their spouses. They can deposit a great part of their asset in foreign banks. If they ... Read More
Marriage advice by Kully
Hi all, I wonder if anyone can give me some helpful advice. I am from London, UK and my girlfriend is Colombian and we are planning on getting married in Bogota in the new year. What is the correct way of going about this including documents ...
I thought you have to declare your entire wealth to the government when you file taxes. Can your partner's lawyer use your tax data for the divorce proceedings? Read More
Retiring in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Dominican Republic? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, ...
I just want to highlight that there is a difference between filing taxes, and paying taxes. As a US citizen you are required to file taxes. But, paying taxes will depend on your gross income, marital status and other deductions. For a single person, ... Read More
Is Puerto Rico a "colony"? by NomadLawyer
I understand the word "colonial" comes from the Latin "colonus", meaning farmer. Who are PR's colonists? Are the expat blog members, who reside in PR and have their origins in the mainland, colonists? Or must the connection ...
I like the Brexit analogy, but I am afraid that it does not really apply in this case. It would be if PR was a state like California. Brexit would be similar to the situation where California wants to secede in order to negotiate its own ... Read More
Is Puerto Rico a "colony"? by NomadLawyer
I understand the word "colonial" comes from the Latin "colonus", meaning farmer. Who are PR's colonists? Are the expat blog members, who reside in PR and have their origins in the mainland, colonists? Or must the connection ...
One of the aspects of the colonies during the eras of French/Spanish/English empires, was "Trading". The colonies were not allowed to trade with other countries but the "metropole". Trading has been a major factor for the local ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Colombia? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Colombia, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
@Floriplay, Colombia is more attractive for people with low income. You forgot to mention that Mexico does not tax foreign incomes, and Colombia does. For retirees with a sizable net worth, Mexico is more attractive. Read More
Younger retiree questions by Jsherm007
Hello - I'm currently 37, live in FL. I am down to Panama, Belize or Costa Rica as my choices to retire to in 2018. I am trying to find the best place that would be good for a mellinial retirement. It seems most programs for expat retirees ...
Colombia could have been a sweet retiree haven, but taxes on worldwide incomes and wealth ruined it. Read More
Younger retiree questions by Jsherm007
Hello - I'm currently 37, live in FL. I am down to Panama, Belize or Costa Rica as my choices to retire to in 2018. I am trying to find the best place that would be good for a mellinial retirement. It seems most programs for expat retirees ...
I am wrong on the pensionado visa age requirement. It looks like anyone 18+ with a lifetime income can qualify for the pensionado visa. Read More
Younger retiree questions by Jsherm007
Hello - I'm currently 37, live in FL. I am down to Panama, Belize or Costa Rica as my choices to retire to in 2018. I am trying to find the best place that would be good for a mellinial retirement. It seems most programs for expat retirees ...
I think OP misses the difference between being "retired" and being "a senior citizen". The discounts you are referring to have at least an "age" requirement. Assuming you are coming from the U.S., you can use the ... Read More
Live as a tourist in Colombia all year around by unleashedsoul99
Hello, I am a belgian with belgian passport who lives in barcelona. I am considering to move to colombia and apply for a residency in panama nextdoor. I am allowed to be in colombia 6 months/year... and will live elsewhere the other time of the ...
@cccmedia, One last thing. There is a big difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion. In this case, it's a tax avoidance not evasion. You have not earned any income while in Colombia, you don't owe Colombia any money, you are just a ... Read More
Live as a tourist in Colombia all year around by unleashedsoul99
Hello, I am a belgian with belgian passport who lives in barcelona. I am considering to move to colombia and apply for a residency in panama nextdoor. I am allowed to be in colombia 6 months/year... and will live elsewhere the other time of the ...
There is no need to be fronting here, sitting on a high horse about doing the right thing. The issue here is simple. Can someone visit Colombia twice using two different passports? The answer is yes. Does he owe Colombia taxes even though he spent ... Read More
Live as a tourist in Colombia all year around by unleashedsoul99
Hello, I am a belgian with belgian passport who lives in barcelona. I am considering to move to colombia and apply for a residency in panama nextdoor. I am allowed to be in colombia 6 months/year... and will live elsewhere the other time of the ...
If he calls Colombia embassy in his country and ask if he can use either passport to enter Colombia the answer will be "Yes". That is all that matters. The intent is irrelevant. Read More
Live as a tourist in Colombia all year around by unleashedsoul99
Hello, I am a belgian with belgian passport who lives in barcelona. I am considering to move to colombia and apply for a residency in panama nextdoor. I am allowed to be in colombia 6 months/year... and will live elsewhere the other time of the ...
OP can do whatever he wants to. I will do whatever I want to. Don't you think it would be pretty naive to call any country and tell them I intend to use my two passports in order to avoid paying taxes. Dude! that would be one stupid move for ... Read More
Live as a tourist in Colombia all year around by unleashedsoul99
Hello, I am a belgian with belgian passport who lives in barcelona. I am considering to move to colombia and apply for a residency in panama nextdoor. I am allowed to be in colombia 6 months/year... and will live elsewhere the other time of the ...
@OsageArcher, The "personally" means that OP should double-check other sources before doing it. In fact, I will definitely be pursuing a similar course. BTW, the visa and its length applies to the passport not the person for a ... Read More
Live as a tourist in Colombia all year around by unleashedsoul99
Hello, I am a belgian with belgian passport who lives in barcelona. I am considering to move to colombia and apply for a residency in panama nextdoor. I am allowed to be in colombia 6 months/year... and will live elsewhere the other time of the ...
@OsageArcher, There is no question regarding the 183 days tax-resident. This issue has been debated to death on this forum. I really like OP's question. If you were Jason Bourne with multiple passports, would you get a new visa every time you ... Read More
Live as a tourist in Colombia all year around by unleashedsoul99
Hello, I am a belgian with belgian passport who lives in barcelona. I am considering to move to colombia and apply for a residency in panama nextdoor. I am allowed to be in colombia 6 months/year... and will live elsewhere the other time of the ...
I don't think OP's question has been answered. Many times on this forum, people are afraid to say I don't know. People don't want to say "Wow! I've never seen a case like this before!". The post presented so far are ... Read More
Following fashion in Colombia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, Do you follow fashion trends in Colombia? Every country and every culture has its own dress code. As far as you are concerned, have you changed the way you dress? Can one easily find fashion boutiques in Colombia? Are clothes ...
It is quality rather than quantity that matters. (Lucius Annaeus Seneca) Read More
Following fashion in Colombia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, Do you follow fashion trends in Colombia? Every country and every culture has its own dress code. As far as you are concerned, have you changed the way you dress? Can one easily find fashion boutiques in Colombia? Are clothes ...
Style in Medellin is quite casual, becoming more stylish in areas such as Poblado and Tessoro, good advice would be to layer, adding and removing clothing according to the heat. Fashion Trends in The Coffee Region: Sheer Panel Sweater Seam Detail ... Read More
Following fashion in Colombia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, Do you follow fashion trends in Colombia? Every country and every culture has its own dress code. As far as you are concerned, have you changed the way you dress? Can one easily find fashion boutiques in Colombia? Are clothes ...
@cccmedia, You completely missed OP's question. I think OP is asking what's trending in Colombia. I think one's preference is irrelevant to the question. Just saying... Read More
Positive & Negative side of Colombia! by walka19walka64
I will try to say both the positive and the negative. Positive: 1. people can be friendly 2. there are pretty sights 3. it is not as expensive as America 4. the weather can be better than America 5. there are fun things to do Negatives: 1. ...
Though this assertion is technically true, I think it’s completely off-base. Colombia, as I can tell from my research, makes it incredibly easy and inexpensive for an Expat to get a 90-day tourist-stamp “visa” extended to 180 days ... Read More
Positive & Negative side of Colombia! by walka19walka64
I will try to say both the positive and the negative. Positive: 1. people can be friendly 2. there are pretty sights 3. it is not as expensive as America 4. the weather can be better than America 5. there are fun things to do Negatives: 1. ...
In my opinion, I don't think Colombia is a very welcoming place for retirees (I am not referring to people/ climate), I am referring to the rules. Another way of saying it, Colombia is not retiree friendly for people with options (retiree that ... Read More
Considering Colombia by Uncle Baldrick
Firstly, hi to everyone on this site we are currently living in Brisbane Australia. A year ago we left Columbia and we haven't been able to get Guatape out of our minds. Although we have never been to Medellin. We're thinking about ...
My first vacation outside of US was to Venezuela. The vacation was OK, I realized it could have been so much better if I spoke Spanish. When I got home, I started buying Spanish lesson tapes to listen while commuting to work. They were not ... Read More
Taxation in Colombia by m07801
Hello All, Im considering to retire in Medellin next year. I visited the city this past February and enjoyed the city. i was very impressed. Im 61 years old from the USA. I would be living on my pension from my job, ...
@cccmedia, Thanks! I get it. Read More
Taxation in Colombia by m07801
Hello All, Im considering to retire in Medellin next year. I visited the city this past February and enjoyed the city. i was very impressed. Im 61 years old from the USA. I would be living on my pension from my job, ...
Moral of the story: in the Age of IT, don’t presume a taxing authority will be less than omniscient, no matter how inefficient or tolerant it used to be. Do presume that governments have potent weapons to use on tax evaders: collection ... Read More
Taxation in Colombia by m07801
Hello All, Im considering to retire in Medellin next year. I visited the city this past February and enjoyed the city. i was very impressed. Im 61 years old from the USA. I would be living on my pension from my job, ...
A few years back, I sold some very old stocks at a loss. I could not find any records of the initial purchase, the original trading company had been merged with the current one, and did not have any record to calculate the cost basis. When I filed ... Read More
Taxation in Colombia by m07801
Hello All, Im considering to retire in Medellin next year. I visited the city this past February and enjoyed the city. i was very impressed. Im 61 years old from the USA. I would be living on my pension from my job, ...
According to three Internet sites I visited, including Deloitte and PwC, sites at which COL tax information is provided .. cash inheritances are not subject to any tax. If the inheritance includes real estate, yes, Colombia will tax any capital ... Read More
Taxation in Colombia by m07801
Hello All, Im considering to retire in Medellin next year. I visited the city this past February and enjoyed the city. i was very impressed. Im 61 years old from the USA. I would be living on my pension from my job, ...
Taxes on individuals: ================== Income tax rates: Progressive to 33% for residents; 33% for nonresidents Alternative minimum tax: Progressive to 27%; see also net wealth tax below Capital gains tax ... Read More
Taxation in Colombia by m07801
Hello All, Im considering to retire in Medellin next year. I visited the city this past February and enjoyed the city. i was very impressed. Im 61 years old from the USA. I would be living on my pension from my job, ...
@cccmedia, Here is the link of the table that I got the information. It may not be up-to-date. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_taxation Thanks. Read More
Taxation in Colombia by m07801
Hello All, Im considering to retire in Medellin next year. I visited the city this past February and enjoyed the city. i was very impressed. Im 61 years old from the USA. I would be living on my pension from my job, ...
@OsageArcher]akabo, I have not been in this situation before. But I do see your point, that is, don't trust everything you read on the internet. I agree completely. Having said that, I am not going to file tax in Colombia, I may may never even ... Read More
Taxation in Colombia by m07801
Hello All, Im considering to retire in Medellin next year. I visited the city this past February and enjoyed the city. i was very impressed. Im 61 years old from the USA. I would be living on my pension from my job, ...
Not what I said or implied. USA citizens who pay substantial income tax to the U.S. government may pay little or no tax while residing in Colombia due to the relevant deduction. cccmedia@cccmedia it is not what you said. I've been reading ... Read More
Taxation in Colombia by m07801
Hello All, Im considering to retire in Medellin next year. I visited the city this past February and enjoyed the city. i was very impressed. Im 61 years old from the USA. I would be living on my pension from my job, ...
Ecuador is listed as one of the nations that taxes foreign incomes of legal residents. Around here, in the Americas, the countries that do not tax your foreign incomes are: Belize, Panama, Costa-Rica, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. I currently live in ... Read More
Taxation in Colombia by m07801
Hello All, Im considering to retire in Medellin next year. I visited the city this past February and enjoyed the city. i was very impressed. Im 61 years old from the USA. I would be living on my pension from my job, ...
Like OP, I am considering to retire in Colombia. Like OP, I will have various sources of incomes: SS, pension, 401k and IRAs (withdrawn monthly), and Stocks/Mutual Fund. Why is it so hard to find someone with similar situation give a somewhat an ... Read More