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getting a (temporary) resident visa
Temporary, means for what time period?
Really necessary? Resident or just a long visit?
Taxes? If just visiting, no answer needed
Really necessary? Resident or just a long visit?
Taxes? If just visiting, no answer needed
'Temporary Residency Visa', is a bit of a mix up. 'Temporary Residency' is also Provisional Residency (just a play on words), and that is something you would have until you qualify for Permanent Residency or citizenship. Costs run as long as a length of string, but it seems you get what you pay for as far as lawyers assistance goes, cheapest start at about 500US more expensive run at around 2000US, timescale now from medical to cedula seems to be between 4 and 6 months, all being well.
'Temporary Visa' is something you will get in your passport while you wait for you application to be processed, if you apply for residency then it is free, included in the costs of your application.
I think you want a 'Visitor Visa', and I think they run for 3 months at a time, tops and I have no idea of the costs, someone else will shout out I'm sure.
If you are not entering with a need to work or drive then I'd not bother, the exit taxes are still in place and are the cheaper option.
Taxes? .......................................
There are other visas but this seems to cover what you are asking.
'Temporary Visa' is something you will get in your passport while you wait for you application to be processed, if you apply for residency then it is free, included in the costs of your application.
I think you want a 'Visitor Visa', and I think they run for 3 months at a time, tops and I have no idea of the costs, someone else will shout out I'm sure.
If you are not entering with a need to work or drive then I'd not bother, the exit taxes are still in place and are the cheaper option.
Taxes? .......................................
There are other visas but this seems to cover what you are asking.
what I'm essentially looking for is a proof of residence in the DR, which can be temporary; but a visitors visa wouldn't be sufficient.
are temporary or permanent residents in the DR taxed (theoretically at least) on worldwide income, or only on income generated in the DR?
are temporary or permanent residents in the DR taxed (theoretically at least) on worldwide income, or only on income generated in the DR?
My impression is no taxes on income outside the country....
Many islands are like that - Bahamas, Turks/Caicos..............
Many islands are like that - Bahamas, Turks/Caicos..............
The law clearly states that residents of the DR , that includes people who are here more than 6 months in a year, are liable for income tax on income gained both in the DR and everywhere else in the world , The law is not being enforced and if it was I imagine there would be a very large exit of people who contribute to the Dominican economy but have their main investments overseas
The DR has no tax treaties with any other country ..so there is no offsetting of tax paid in another country if they suddenly decided to apply the law
Not so; the DR has tax treaties with many countries. They have one with Canada for example.
Neither I nor the on line tax consulatants knew about the tax agreement with Canada but I am sure you can name no other country of any significance,,,the DR has no tax agreement even with Spain but is under negotiation and nor has it with any European country nor with the USA ..but that is only according to all sources on the internet search engines .
Pensions and social security payments are exempt from the general law that income generated overseas by normal investments is taxable here in the DR I had the impression from the initial question that the income was generated that way rather than being a simple pesnsion,,maybe I was mislead by his name .
Pensions and social security payments are exempt from the general law that income generated overseas by normal investments is taxable here in the DR I had the impression from the initial question that the income was generated that way rather than being a simple pesnsion,,maybe I was mislead by his name .
yes I just spoke with Delloits and yes the DR has just one tax treaty ,,,that is with Canada ..if that is any help to surferboy
so, when i turn 52 and collect my pension from my local union here in chicago I am exempt from being taxed by the dominican gov. if i want to seek residency and live forever in the DR?
Yes, I can confirm a tax treaty w/ Canada.... no question
Therefore, leave Canada... file an exit return
SkateBoard, The US will tax you until you die - no state, but Federal forever..
Our Euro friend may be able to slide through..... at his own risk
THe 6 "P" principle applies , once again..... Biz School Stuff... lower level
Therefore, leave Canada... file an exit return
SkateBoard, The US will tax you until you die - no state, but Federal forever..
Our Euro friend may be able to slide through..... at his own risk
THe 6 "P" principle applies , once again..... Biz School Stuff... lower level