cogon88
American expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
18
About me
American
Lives in Roxas
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 27 October 2018
Activity
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
Jesus gave a guarantee he was coming back to LOL Read More
Help Selling Land in the Philippines by wineisallforme
Hi there New to the forum, I hope everyone is well. My mother is from Leyte and moved to the UK in the 1970's, and our family has owned land in Belen for over 100 years there. She's now interested in selling the land, but as we're ...
The tenants have more right to the land than you do you contact the Department of Agrarian Reform in your area. I hope your land is titled if not it will be almost impossible to sell as all the squatters and tenants will contest your ownership and ... Read More
Recommended Pick up truck by Mhammond40
Need to buy a pick up truck and would like recommendations. Diesel or petroleum?
I would suggest if you looking for a used pick up look at a Mazda BT-50 its the same engine and drive train as Ford Ranger and they came with all accesories only difference is they are around 500,000 less in cost new then the Ranger The main reason ... Read More
What's your take riding a motorcycle in the Philippines as an expat? by Jackson4
Now as an older person with more time on my hands and a little more cash in my pocket, this wild man in me wanting to ride a motorcycle in the Philippines to feel the wind in my remaining hair. What's your experience?
Its your life if you want to die early its is an excellent solution Read More
色花堂 Just Bought House, Young Wife Possible Problem by moonunit0103
Hi, An 64 year old expat from Texas has bought a house down the street from me with his 28 year old wife. Since the GCQ has started, she has not allowed him to travel to the house, where things are being readied to move in. She also is not ...
you can't fix stupid just hide and watch the show as she bleeds him dry Read More
United States Citizenship in Jeopardy? by bdknight
Hello, I'm an natural born United States citizen. Coming up in May, I will have been in the Philippines for one full year on tourist visa extensions. As I understand it, the Philippines government allows a maximum stay of three continuous years ...
I been out of country 18 years and still can't get rid of US citizenship Read More
Buying a multicab/truck in the philippines by manwonder
I am planning to purchase a *brand new 'Multicab wif a double canopy sometime this year. It would cost all-in wif 3yrs registration about $200t pesos. (Well maintained Used ones 2-3 yr old ones are available but *NOT very much cheaper for some ...
he also had nothing but problems with it and sold it in 12 months for 90,000 as it was over heating Read More
Buying a multicab/truck in the philippines by manwonder
I am planning to purchase a *brand new 'Multicab wif a double canopy sometime this year. It would cost all-in wif 3yrs registration about $200t pesos. (Well maintained Used ones 2-3 yr old ones are available but *NOT very much cheaper for some ...
I will give you my 2 cents worth don't waste your money on a multi cab unless thats all you can afford they are nothing but headaches suggest you put the money towards a good used HIlux, Ranger, Bt-50 or Montero I have lived here 18 years I know ... Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
The 12 % is Vat Tax it will be charged to the sum total of the cost of your car, the Shipping Charges, the Duty Assesed and the Port Charges Read More
Investing in the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in the Philippines, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment is ...
Just remember you have no legal rights here in the Philippines as a non-citizen your not in Kansas anymore The courts take years to process a case and will usually rule against a foreigner. Foreign Participation is some business is strictly ... Read More
Investing in the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in the Philippines, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment is ...
worth a read only applies us passport holders https://retiringtothephilippines.com/living-in-the-philippines/finance/keep-irs-off-back-advice-americans-abroad/ Read More
Best big little city near a beach? by sekmet
Big cities don't work well with beaches. So, maybe within an hour or less by car-distance not drive time. Big little city I would define as 300 - 500k. In Luzon or Viasayans
Check out Roxas City just building SM Mall has a Robinsons Gasiano Mall and 2 Citi Malls lots of beach 1.5 hrs to Boracay Or Iloilo 3 Modern Hospitals Read More
Bringing surplus auto parts to Philippines specifically manila by ADM group
Hi guys, It's a very interesting thread. I am wondering with the situation now, year 2017 and a new administration, can someone give some info on bringing surplus auto parts to Philippines specifically manila. I mean, the way on how it is ...
No duty pr tax if shipping and parts are under 200 USD if above you need to contact customs broker and have them process the transaction for you Read More
Iloilo by South2255
Anyone living in iloilo?
Okay, Not to many partying 色花堂s in Iloilo, best place to check out is Smallville it is an area with Bars and Eateries young crowd. You can stay at Smallville 21 Hotel about 50 USD a night 3-4 star its in the complex / SM Mall is about 3 KM from ... Read More
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
Just go to the DTI Web Site Department of Trade and Industry will show you a list of businesses you can own 100% of $40% of 30% of and some where you will not be able to invest in https://www.dti.gov.ph Here is another link ... Read More