can80n
American expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Vung TÃ u, BÃ Ria-Vun
Registration: 17 January 2018
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Wills and Cross-Border Planning by annettemh95
What happens if you are no longer around? In Vietnam without written guardianship instructions in your Will, if minor children (under 15) are orphaned, the People's Committee (Vietnam Government) can decide where they go after you and your ...
I'm a U.S. citizen and own property in Vietnam, and the U.K., so obviously I'll need to start a Trust for my step-son and his family. I also wish to leave a substantial sum to my Vietnamese girlfriend. Read More
Transfering funds to buy property by can80n
I know it can be done, but may bank in the U.S. is not trying to help me. I want to tranfer MY money in MY account in the U.S. to the bank of the people of the I want to buy property from in Vung Tau, without having to go back to the U.S.A. in ...
Thanks for that. I did know about the 10K rule, but I'm told that's for bringing in cash and not for puchasing property? Either way, I'm sure the tax man will have his hand out at some point? What I did see was, if I had a business ... Read More
Transfering funds to buy property
I know it can be done, but may bank in the U.S. is not trying to help me. I want to tranfer MY money in MY account in the U.S. to the bank of the people of the I want to buy property from in Vung Tau, without having to go back to the U.S.A. in ... Read More
Owning an apartment in and around Vung Tau by can80n
I've met brokers to buy an apartment to own as a U.S. citizen. I'm told I can buy to own but there's a five year provision that no one can properly translate to me and I don't quite understand what it means. Anyone know what I'm ...
Thank you, saigonlolo! I made sure (I hope?) to have plenty of time to sort things out. I don't have to leave before April, and I have a multipul-entry visa. I was told by several native Vietnamese, including the guy I rent my place from, that ... Read More
Owning an apartment in and around Vung Tau by can80n
I've met brokers to buy an apartment to own as a U.S. citizen. I'm told I can buy to own but there's a five year provision that no one can properly translate to me and I don't quite understand what it means. Anyone know what I'm ...
Thanks for your reply. I was aware within about a day of the buy now, see you later scam. I'm not stuck on Vug Tau, but the places I've seen are finished and have some occupants. Still a little too pricey. I'm taking nearly three months ... Read More
Owning an apartment in and around Vung Tau
I've met brokers to buy an apartment to own as a U.S. citizen. I'm told I can buy to own but there's a five year provision that no one can properly translate to me and I don't quite understand what it means. Anyone know what I'm ... Read More