| The EscapeArtist.com International
Relocation Reference Library pages for The Dominican Republic. We have
been publishing international relocation articles & reports for over
a decade. |
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| Alternative
Citizenships By AJC delle Marche - Second Passports |
| Another great
article on second passports. The article by David Lesperance in our
previous issue brought in a lot of favorable email. This article
by AJC delle Marche will probably do the same. It's an interesting topic
and very timely as more and more people are opting for wider options and
greater safety in their citizenship status. |
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| Back
Door Tax Free Offshore Investing |
| An Anonymous
Offshore Brokerage Account - most people do not know that US brokerage
accounts titled in the name of a foreign person or entity are exempt from
capital gains. As a result, there is no "Tefra" or back-up with-
holding on profitable stock trades. Clients of course are required
to complete a W-8 form, stating it is a foreign account in order to take
advantage of this (if the account is titled directly in the name of offshore
structure or foreign client). |
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| Becoming
a Dominican Resident - Dominican Residency |
| Dominican
residency is a very useful status to acquire for a variety of reasons:
1) It facilitates a number of business transactions in the D.R., including
obtaining bank loans, buying real estate and applying for credit; 2) It
makes one eligible for lower tuition at Dominican universities; 3)
It permits one to work legally in the Dominican Republic; 4) One can take
advantage of Law 14-93, Art. 13, and import most household goods duty free. |
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| Buying
Real Estate In The Dominican Republic - Changes For The Better In The DR |
| Luckily—besides
the buffet line at my hotels—this was the only time I would be kept waiting.
For the local poor people, though, I was to discover that it is a country
of queues. In every sizable town we passed through, people were waiting
in lines, holding propane tanks in the hopes they would be one of the lucky
few who would have them filled that day. It seems the Dominican government
had neglected to pay the Venezuelan government for the gas the latter country
has been selling them. No gas, no cooking. |
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| Cigars
and rum in the fairest land under Heaven |
| When Columbus
spotted the coral-rimmed Dominican Republic, he proclaimed, “This is the
fairest land under Heaven.” We have to agree. The Dominican Republic is
home to the highest mountain range in the entire Caribbean and offers some
of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Yet it may be the least-expensive
island in the Caribbean when it comes to real estate and cost of living.
Oct./06 |
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| Dominican
Domesticity - Come Live the Latin Life in Punta Perla |
| As the second
largest nation in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic occupies the eastern
two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola and is roughly the size of Maryland,
US. Columbus discovered the island in 1492 looking for a seaway to
India. In fact, he like it so much, he decided to stay! The
odd thing is, Europeans have been coming ever since, but with less than
20% of the tourists coming from the US, it remains an undiscovered “secret”
for Americans. Sept./06 |
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| Dominican
Republic: Caribbean frontier poised to boom |
| In 1492, when
Columbus spotted the coral-rimmed island he later named Hispaniola, he
proclaimed, “This is the fairest land under Heaven.” I have to agree.
Home to the highest mountain range in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic—which
shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti—offers some of the most beautiful
beaches in the world. Columbus’s journal is full of descriptions
of this beautiful island paradise. But Columbus wasn’t looking for
verdant valleys or turquoise waters and palm-lined beaches. He was
on a mission to find gold. Oct./06 |
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| Dominican
Republic Invests in its Future |
| There are
two types of travel stories. Type One, you’re very familiar with.
You learn all about the sparkling sand, the dazzling shops, the seething
nightlife and the world-class hotels. Pretty breathless stuff. This
is not one of those stories. This is a Type Two travel story. The
kind that talks about sewer lines, regeneration of beaches, public-private
cooperation, and the like. Oct./06 |
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| Dominican
Republic Real Estate Questions and Anwers |
| Certainly
if you have been considering a home, apartment, ocean front villa or even
rural farmland as well, it is very true that the Dominican Republic does
offer some of the most attractively priced real estate in the Caribbean.
Dollar for dollar (or Peso for Peso) your money will go further in the
DR and thus the obvious interest of our clients. In addition, depending
upon the value of the home you purchase, it is quite possible that your
new home could be free of annual property taxes as well. Sept./06 |
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| Find
Housing in the Dominican Republic - Investing in The Dominican Republic |
| John Schroder
has over 15 years experience on Wall Street and currently provides assistance
regarding Investment information for the Dominican Republic ( Commercial
paper & Certificates of Deposit), Offshore mutual funds, Real Estate
and Apartment Referrals, residency assistance, and company representation. |
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| Finding
Work in the Dominican Republic |
| Though finding
work may seem a difficult task, it is possible to be successful since Dominican
employers have a flexible attitude about hiring foreigners who demonstrate
particular skills. Experience shows you may eventually find work, or found
your own business once you have explored the field for several months.
Even if you do not need the money, look for a job. There is no better way
to immerse yourself in the local culture and enhance your stay here. |
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| Good
Deals in Dominican Republic Real Estate By Robert Fordi |
| Robert
Fordi is a highly regarded real estate investment advisor who organizes
tour groups to various nations in order to introduce investors to unique
real estate bargains. On these tours he shows his groups exactly where
the bargains are and introduces his travel companions to his personal real
estate contacts in the area. He concentrates on unique locations with interesting
real estate potential. |
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| Great
International Investment Opportunities Beginning at USD 10,000 - Investing
in The Dominican Republic |
| John Schroder
of Ascot Advisory Services brings to the table two opportunities for the
careful minded investor. The first highlights great interest rates on certificates
of deposit in the Dominican Republic. "Current rates for bank CD's
range from about 6% up to 10% for a 90-day deposit. Interest is paid monthly
and 100% locally tax-free." Currency trading is the focus of the second
opportunity. Ascot Advisory Service has found a firm who's record shows
above 30.03% return on smaller accounts and 42.98% on larger for a
5 year period. The firm's clearing account is carried with one of the largest
banks in Singapore -- one that is rated AA by Moodys rating service. |
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| In
The Dominican Republic - Touring The DR With An Eye On Investing |
| If you are
thinking of moving to, or buying real estate in, the Dominican Republic
then you will want to connect up with an organization that knows the DR's
real estate opportunites. Tropical Pathway Tours knows what areas of the
DR you might be interested in buying real estate and what are the steps
to buying the real estate you want. In addition, Tropical Pathways Tours
can introduce you to people who know the local real estate and business
climate within the DR. If you are thinking about moving to the DR, then
look into a tour of the DR with Tropical Pathway Tours. |
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| Investment
News from the Dominican Republic By John Schroder |
| John
Schroder is an independent Consultant to the Banking & Securities Industry
- He is an American Expatriate who escaped from New York's Wall Street
and is now living the good life in the Dominican Republic. |
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| Life
In A Dominican Beach Town - An American In The Dominican Republic |
| At
6 in the morning, I take my steaming cup of strong Dominican café
con leche out to the porch and survey the sea. I have another hour and
half before the local commuter traffic, on scooters, quads, pick-ups and
buses, starts the parade on the paved beach road in front of the house.
It is a wonderful quiet time, as I watch the sea. My awesome appreciation
for it is only matched by my daily amazement at the number of times that
the mosquitos have bitten me during the night. They are a different sort
than in the States, quietier, more laid back, dancing the bachante rather
than dive bombing and singing rather sweetly. It is hard to begrudge them
a few drops of blood. |
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| Life
In The Dominican Republic - Quite A Change After The UK! Part 1 |
| There
are a lot of people who have asked me lately about what's it like to live
in the Dominican Republic, and from what I understand from those who know
the country well, it is a little tropical paradise with all the good and
bad that you associate with living on a small Caribbean island. The parties
are great, the people friendly and the beaches beautiful. There's always
the problems of traffic and electrical cuts but that's par for the course.
Everyone tells me that in the end you have to love the place just for its
sheer spirit. |
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| Life
In The Dominican Republic - Quite A Change After The UK! Part 2 |
| This
is Part 2 of a series of articles that will give you all the details you
need to move to and live in the DR. This time we learn about food, dancing
and sports as well as visas and shopping. The DR is not only becoming a
popular tourist destination; it is also becoming home to many people from
the U.S. and Europe. If you like sun, beaches and parties, go to the DR. |
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| Life
In The Dominican Republic - Quite A Change After The UK! Part 3 |
| In
Malcolm's third and final article on the DR he looks at the economy of
the country and examines what kinds of things you can see if you decide
to move to or visit the DR. The DR has a lot to offer to the expatriate
who wants to have calm and excitement: if you are thinking about making
a move to the DR make sure to read Part I and II of Malcolm's series on
living in the DR. |
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| Life
In The Dominican Republic - Six Months Down |
| It’s
the end of my six-month’s trial. I have already postponed my return trip
to the States once but I leave in two weeks, to tie up loose ends, see
friends and family, and shop. I am delighted with my reluctance to leave.
Although I told everyone that I was definitely moving here, to the Dominican
Republic, I reserved in my mind the right to fail. I had left home before,
like an eight-year old with my belongings wrapped in a kerchief on a stick,
only to return for dinner, or rather within a year. But I know that this
time, I have succeeded. I have made a life for myself here. |
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| More
Than Merengue - Keeping A Christmas Tradition Alive In The Dominican Republic |
| The whole
town of San Pedro de Macoris is jumping, awash with excitement. This past
weekend it was pretty much awash with rum as well. And many of those celebrating
had surnames like Henderson, Wilson, James and Simons.........and probably
from his grave Theophilus Civerton raised his ghostly glass as well. So......is
San Pedro de Macoris the latest fun spot in the Dominican Republic for
escapees from US and UK? |
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| Plastic
Surgery In The Dominican Republic - Inexpensive And Excellent |
| Latin America
is the king of plastic surgery because its so cheap compared to North America
or Europe. If you want to have some surgery done and don't have a lot of
money, then maybe you should check out what the the prices are for the
surgery you want in the Dominican Republic. Safe and inexpensive might
help you find the figure and self-confidence you have been looking for
over the years. The above article will give you the inside track about
what is involved in having surgery in the DR. |
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