Tippj
American expat in Dominican Republic
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Registration: 12 February 2022
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Starting New Business in DR by gainkeeper
How user friendly is DR to foreigners starting a new business? You've seen people selling products at busy intersections. I'd like to start a business selling vape products at stop lights. People selling the products for me could earn a good income. ...
I’ve seen them selling everything on the street corners of puerto plata ,car wipers , sunglasses , fruit , but like someone said there doing it for themselves , if you want to hand someone 10 - 20 vape products and expect them to give you ... Read More
Paying Edenorte bill online? by brodies2013
Hi, all. Not sure if anyone can help. We have been paying our Edenorte bills through Xoom for 10 years and all of a sudden that's not an option anymore. Are there any other ways to pay it from abroad these days? Gracias in advance.
I pay the bills with a credit card on file , recently I went down to the electric company and asked them to add another service bill to my credit card and they said they can’t do it anymore. They could only do it if it’s a Dominican ... Read More
Financial advisors for US expats living in the DR by Jennifer Storm Nelson
Hi, I am planning my move to the DR in 2027, and am working through the details. I am recently divorced, and am currently seeing a great financial advisor with Fidelity here in the US, where she is helping me manage my new investments since my ...
Get a P.O. Box w/mail forwarding , I have fidelity , I’ll have to look into that one , maybe a daughter or friends address would help Read More
Housekeepers cost Samana area by karynllanders
Can someone educate me of how much we can expect to pay a housekeeper per hour/day. i have gotten two quotes. first 1500/day for 3 hours. twice per week. She said she wouldn't do windows. WHAT?? the second quote was for 18000 per month. ...
@planner The man that’s working for me also has mentioned , that at the construction site , you can borrow money in advance from the supervisor of the sites but if you borrow say $1200 pesos over a two week period for say traveling expenses ... Read More
Housekeepers cost Samana area by karynllanders
Can someone educate me of how much we can expect to pay a housekeeper per hour/day. i have gotten two quotes. first 1500/day for 3 hours. twice per week. She said she wouldn't do windows. WHAT?? the second quote was for 18000 per month. ...
The guy working for me said on regular construction jobs he only gets $800 pesos a day ( not sure what kind of work he’s doing while there) and gets paid every 2 Weeks’s , and that’s only if the money is sent to the job , the ... Read More
Housekeepers cost Samana area by karynllanders
Can someone educate me of how much we can expect to pay a housekeeper per hour/day. i have gotten two quotes. first 1500/day for 3 hours. twice per week. She said she wouldn't do windows. WHAT?? the second quote was for 18000 per month. ...
I’ve had a quote of 2500 for a 8 hour day, so if you divide in half for 4 hours 1250 , which I thought was a lot because I have construction guy working for me for 1200 for an 8 hour day… and working hard , outside in the sun all day , ... Read More
Import tax exemption for houshold goods? by simonr69
We move in April from Switzerland to the DR. and we can pick up our Cedula for temporary residency which was been approved.Therefore we send a 20ft container with our household goods to the DR. I have the knowledge that we could get a import tax ...
I ship outdoor furniture indoor furniture from NY , my shipper asked what I’m shipping and tell him he gives me a price in 3 weeks it’s in country , what ever duties are owed it on him ….. never had a specific “ tax ... Read More
Prescription medication by andreasollazzo
Hi there , we are thinking of relocating to the Dominican Republic now I have a question, I’m on an antidepressant named Effexor (Venlafaxine) does anybody know if they have this medication there?
I run out all the time of my diabetes drug never had a problem get a order filled , pharmacist said to me if you didn’t need it you wouldn’t be buying it , no doctor prescribing needed Read More
Retirement Visas by Pat Kitchen
My wife and I are in the process of obtaining retirement visas for the DR. We have been in contact with a couple of Dominican law firms. We are a bit taken aback with the fees they are charging. Also, we know there are going to be ...
@Pat Kitchen If not asking too much could you please keep me informed of what the process is , I’m interested in doing the same but every lawyer I talked to previously only wanted to do permanent residency……. Read More
Dogs in the airport by tosharogers
Hello, my name is Tosha and I will be moving to Sosua from the States and with me will be my two dogs. Will I be able to fly into Puerto Plata International Airport with one as "cargo?" Thank you.
@bman I have driven to Santiago from puerto plata and found WAZE worked well for me, don’t have the energy to drive to santo Domingo….. I’ll hire yer for a ride next time you go …😃👍 Read More
Build a house (loan?) by MH3
Hey guys! Quick question about building a house. We own land, but the banks we’ve talked to don’t do mortgages for new construction like in the U.S. They say the only way is through a “builder,” where the house is already ...
@MH3 Yer know there’s a place I go to exchange USD for pesos and it a regular lending company , I’m not talking like someone lend money to your next paycheck , the guy has his own trucking company and money exchange company I’m ... Read More
Macao Hills Phase 2 by mills2912
Anyone here purchasing in Macao Hills? My Husband and I just made our downpayment. Excited to get to know our neighbors and to have resources of knowledge throughout the process of development.
I don’t want to pop anyone’s bubble , but I’ve actually seen grass grow quicker then progress on some of these construction projects , I think whatever the time line your promised you should allocate 30 % or more time to the ... Read More
Registering a vehicle in DR without residency. by Gcjackson2277
Hi folks, Hope everyone is well. I am in the process of building a villa in Sousa area. I visit a lot and would like to ship a car vs renting when I travel. Is it possible to register and insured a car without residency?
@Papito NL amazing what you learn on this site , I’m going to look into that insurance rider , that seems it may be worth it ….thanks Read More
Build a house (loan?) by MH3
Hey guys! Quick question about building a house. We own land, but the banks we’ve talked to don’t do mortgages for new construction like in the U.S. They say the only way is through a “builder,” where the house is already ...
@classygringo You could hire a night watchmen , they usually come with a long gun , and the ones I talked to get about 500 pesos for the night , usually it’s a side gig for them , hire them till the premises could be closed in and secure Read More
Registering a vehicle in DR without residency. by Gcjackson2277
Hi folks, Hope everyone is well. I am in the process of building a villa in Sousa area. I visit a lot and would like to ship a car vs renting when I travel. Is it possible to register and insured a car without residency?
I’ve had to stay passed the 30 day limit “ once “ …and talked to the insurance company and a few police officers and asked if I had an accident what would happen , they all said the same thing , it would be investigated ... Read More