

Cebulover
Belgian looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 08 August 2012
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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 ...

I'm certainly not looking to start a car or car-parts import business in the Philippines. I'm just saying I'd never buy a second hand car there, as I'll probably have to pay double the value. So i think it's better to save and buy a new one, and ... 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 ...

I was talking about used cars. New cars in Phills are slightly more expensive then same model in Europe. 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 ...

Used cars are extremely expensive in Philippines, costs like double compared to Europe for the same vehicle. Assembly in Philippines on the other hand is extremely cheap, the labour cost is less then 20 % compared to Europe.... 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 ...

I wouldn't exactly put it in Balik Bayan boxes, but cut it into pieces and import it as parts. Then you have 10 % import duties instead of 100 % or more..., but add of course some kind of special cusoms-fee if you know what I mean... Read More


House Builders in Cebu. by Guest7983
I am looking for a trustworthy home builder for my future home in Discovery Bay in Mactan, Cebu. Please, if anyone knows, they can contact me on this expat forum or my e-mail. arty5987@gmail.com

Advice: be in Cebu yourself when they are actually building, you'll save an immense amount on money coz when you supervise, they will do like double of triple the amount of work in a day... I know some people (foreigners) with building experience on ... 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 ...

By the way I will probably be in Cebu end of the year... 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 ...

Werner, I think the only way to avoid extremely high import taxes (they may ask up to 100 % on vehicles, I heard incredible stories...)is to dissabsemble in Belgium and then import as 'car parts' This is a common practice in Philippines for e.g. ... Read More


expats locations by blvdbum7
as i prepare to move to phils., am considering locations, and observe expats primarily 5 areas listed. my obvious ?? is why only these 5???

Depends on what you want, for me Manila is too busy, so Cebu seems a better choice, but the city is also busy and dirty, so maybe better the outskirts like Liloan or Conslocion, or Mactan Island. 色花堂s everywhere! Elsewhere...we have 7107 islands, ... Read More


5 good reasons for living in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in the Philippines, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien

You can find 5+1 reasons pro, but just as well 5+1 reasons contra. pro 1. The weather 2. What can't be done today, can be done tomorrow 3. Best mango's in the world 4. People always smiling 5. Business opportunities 6. Traffic jams contra 1. ... Read More