MikeKulhanek
American looking for information about Peru
Forum posts
11
About me
American
Lives in Lima
Speaks I am studying Spanish. I have a long way to go.
Registration: 14 April 2013
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how you receive your retirement funds to a country abroad? by ramiro01
Hello everybody, my name is Ramiro Pizano. I am an american citizen retiring soon, my retirement comes to a bank in the USA. Can anyone tell me how they receive their retirement funds to a country abroad? besides using Money gram, western union and ...
If you send 1000 USD today to Per煤 via Transferwise, according to their website, the total fees will be 26.29 USD. Transferwise will then convert 973.71 USD into Soles, at a rate of 3.6485 PEN = 1 USD, and the recipient will get 3552.58 PEN ... Read More
how you receive your retirement funds to a country abroad? by ramiro01
Hello everybody, my name is Ramiro Pizano. I am an american citizen retiring soon, my retirement comes to a bank in the USA. Can anyone tell me how they receive their retirement funds to a country abroad? besides using Money gram, western union and ...
Beware of TAX and IRS filing requirements for any foreign bank account. https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/report-of-foreign-bank-and-financial-accounts-fbar Who Must File A United States person, including a citizen, ... Read More
how you receive your retirement funds to a country abroad? by ramiro01
Hello everybody, my name is Ramiro Pizano. I am an american citizen retiring soon, my retirement comes to a bank in the USA. Can anyone tell me how they receive their retirement funds to a country abroad? besides using Money gram, western union and ...
Hello. I have a girlfriend in Peru and I know from her that she has a US dollar bank account in Peru. She uses Interbank. I have not yet tried to set one up for myself because I'm still in the USA, but I'd assume that as an expat in Peru, ... Read More
Health Care Coverage - Who are u with? by itscoezy
Hey All, I am about to move to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco from Canada. I am wanting to know what you do for Health Care in Mexico? Do you purchase travel insurance and keep your home coverage? Buy the Seguro coverage? Who do you have coverage with? ...
Before you go buying more insurance, it might be worth checking with your current carrier if you have coverage in the US. I received this from my current provider after I inquired about my overseas coverage. Of course, I will call them to ask what ... Read More
Banking in Baja by ibmark1
Hi there, recently moved to Baja and am tired of paying the ATM fees. Which banks are the most expat friendly? Is it difficult to get your SS moved to a bank in Mexico? Any tips on the protocol would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, M.W. Stanley
Can expats obtain a mortgage to purchase homes in Mexico? I'm not in the market at the moment, but would like to know a little about the requirements and the general costs involved, if they are available. Thanks. Read More
Banking in Baja by ibmark1
Hi there, recently moved to Baja and am tired of paying the ATM fees. Which banks are the most expat friendly? Is it difficult to get your SS moved to a bank in Mexico? Any tips on the protocol would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, M.W. Stanley
Thank you, that is good to know. Yes, I guess taxes are another whole adventure for expats these days too. Read More
Banking in Baja by ibmark1
Hi there, recently moved to Baja and am tired of paying the ATM fees. Which banks are the most expat friendly? Is it difficult to get your SS moved to a bank in Mexico? Any tips on the protocol would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, M.W. Stanley
No, and I asked the bank guy several times "you mean a permanent visa is a green card" and his answer was always "Si".A green card is a work card and a U.S. name for a work card. I have never had someone refer to my residente ... Read More
Health Care Coverage - Who are u with? by itscoezy
Hey All, I am about to move to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco from Canada. I am wanting to know what you do for Health Care in Mexico? Do you purchase travel insurance and keep your home coverage? Buy the Seguro coverage? Who do you have coverage with? ...
Do US providers such as Blue Cross Blue Shield cover health care needs such as doctor visits and hospitalization costs in Mexico? Read More
The best apps for expats in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Mexico. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
Hi, which currency converter app are you using? There many to choose from, and I wonder which one is most highly regarded for use in Mexico. Thank you. Read More
Cost of living in Romania by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the cost of living in Romania. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Romania. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > ...
Sent by pivo in April 2008 Updated prices for 2008 Romania, city of Iasi (2nd or 3rd largest city by population, located in North-East) All prices are in EUR and include VAT. > accommodation prices A furnished apartment (45 sqm = livingroom + ... Read More
Income Tax in Romania on divideds by radolf
Does anybody here on the forum pays income tax in Romania? Let's say I'm a European Union citizen (Austria) and own a foreign registered company (in UK) and pay myself a dividend from it - how much will I be charged in taxes? Will it be the 16% ...
Is this the same as a pension income from the USA? It that taxed in Romania if you are living there as a resident? Read More