| 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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| Politics
Aside - More On Living In The Dominican Republic |
| “The dollar
goes higher and higher and the peso goes lower and lower. That is why we
don’t speak English and we don’t buy Chevrolet.” So sings Juan Luis Guerra,
the premier musician of the Dominican Republic. He attended music school
in Boston and so, presumably, could sing in English if he wished. I, for
one, wish he would for it would do us good to hear what others are saying
about us. |
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| Preparing
For Expatriotism - More From An American In The Dominican Republic |
| It is the
very people who are led to escape America who may in fact be exporting
the best of it. Those who are discontent and yet hopeful are always the
immigrants, the adventurers, and the colonists. Those with no hope just
lie down on the couch and flip the remote. The lyrics from one Paul Simon
song roll around in my brain: “the thought that life could be better, is
woven indelibly into our hearts and brains.” If you have come to these
pages, you have that hope. Examine what is it, really, that lures and drives
you. |
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| Safe
Haven In The Sun? - Is It Still Safe To Live As An Expatriate In The Dominican
Republic? |
| Headlines
in the daily newspapers in the Dominican Republic attest to rising rates
of crime, some of a violent nature, a burgeoning drug culture and some
36% of the population living below the poverty line (which means on less
than US$2 a day). So, is it still safe to live as an expatriate in the
Dominican Republic or is Dominican society falling apart? Can the American
and European retirement population still find their piece of paradise in
the sun, to make their golden years truly golden, or do they have to surround
themselves with high tech security devices in order to protect themselves
against robbery. |
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| Second
Passport from the Dominican Republic |
| Obtaining
Residency and a Second Passport from the Dominican Republic - Much less
than half of the costs required by other programs, and in fact a much easier
process as well. In short, clients have the opportunity to pursue
second citizenship from a stable democratic country, at a cost that is
downright inexpensive in comparison to some other programs. In addition,
should someone wish to retire, live or perhaps start a business in the
Dominican Republic, there are a number of attributes that make this country
one of the best places for relocation as well. |
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| The
Caribbean “Country Squire” - Real Estate Bargains In The Dominican
Republic - Real Estate in the Dominican Republic |
| When you think
of the Caribbean, you think beaches, beaches, and more beaches. The
reality is, plenty of beautiful beachfront property does exist, but there
is an equal opportunity to become a “country squire” as well. Sound
too good to be true? We took a look around at what was available
in the Dominican Republic real estate market recently and found some very
reasonably priced building lots and acreage for our clients. Some
of these properties are located in the beautiful mountain region near Santiago.
We also found some new homes and new residential projects in sections of
the Santo Domingo area that may be ideal for an inexpensive get-a-way or
retirement home. |
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| The
Dominican Republic Property Market By Jerald Ritter |
| Want to live
the Caribbean life? Would you like to own a tropical hideaway that could
return a nice income? Thinking of investing in the islands? Where are the
best values now? Jerald Ritter has lived in and invested in the Caribbean
and Latin America for much of the past thirty years. He publishes the Caribbean
Property List Magazine, the largest online directory of Caribbean and Latin
properties for sale. |
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| A
Rough Guide To Getting Things Done In The Dominican Republic |
| The sub-header
is not medical advice. Of course you will need your sunscreen in the harsh
sun of the Dominican Republic. But it is a cautionary tale for new and
would be residents as to exactly how long it takes to achieve a fairly
simple task. New residents who come from cultures where provision of goods
and services is but a phone call away are easily identifiable here in the
Dominican Republic during their first few months. They can appear frustrated,
short tempered and wear an incredulous look. Yes, getting even simple things
achieved can take a lot longer than you are used to. |
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| The
North Coast Of The Dominican Republic |
| John Schroder,
our Dominican Republic Guru recently took a trip along the North Coast
of the Dominican Republic and brought back a report. He writes, "We hear
that local studio apartments in Cabarete are renting for the equivalent
of US$ 225 per month and “regular” apartments for about US $ 400.
Also, some property bargains may be found in small farms or properties
east of Cabarete in Gaspar Hernandez and the areas on the way to Rio San
Juan (possibly less than US$ 20,000 for a small farm or piece of land)." |
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| The
Passport Question - How To Legally Obtain A Second Passport |
| The most frequently
asked question on this website always refers to the issue of obtaining
a second passport - It is very apparent that the desire to have a
second passport has entered the mainstream of our culture - The cat is
out of the bag. -- EscapeArtist editor Roger Gallo tackles the 2nd Passport
question. |
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| Treasures
Of The Silver Coast - A Guide To The Dominican Republic's North Shore |
| The north
coast of the Dominican Republic is considered one of the most beautiful
coast lines in all the Carribbean. The above article gives tons of details
about what to see if you visit the north coast, where to stay, where to
eat, and what to do. Never been to the Dominican Republic, but have lots
of friends who live there. And they tell me that there is no place like
living in the DR; the mix of people and the beauty of the island make it
a place people don't want to leave. |
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| Using
an Offshore Merchant Account |
| You now can
do business with a bank or credit card processor in Germany, Singapore,
Holland, or any place else just as easily as "the bank down the road".
In fact, nine times out of ten, you will find the level of service to be
much better with a bank half way around the world, then you will with your
neighborhood bank. Why? They want your business, and they are
willing to prove it. The other benefits are obvious. If you intend to be
virtual, the best place to begin is by becoming virtual in fact. An offshore
merchant account places you in a virtual / offshore jurisdiction with favorable
tax consequences. |
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| Walk
In Their Shoes - Tips On Dealing With Staff In The Dominican Republic |
| Most
new residents in the Dominican Republic, certainly the retiree population,
will have weekly if not daily contact with a maid (cleaning lady) and gardener,
so I'll start there and come on to other contractors and employees later.
We have had the most marvellous cleaning lady for the past 10 years; she
is now part of our family. But unfortunately, illness has put her on long
term sick leave, although, of course her job is always here when she recovers
sufficiently. Jan/06 |
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| Want
to Really "Escape"? Start Your Own Tax Free Small Business |
| If it is going
to be said that the location of our web site or server is a factor, let
us then 'host' our web page or server in a location that could either care
less, or offers a tax-free status by law. Placing your web site on
a server located in one of the tax free zones in the Dominican Republic
would be one idea. If the argument is that you may have a tax liability
based upon where your "office" is located, then place your office inside
one of the tax-free zones as well. |
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