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Clarifying Tax on U.S. Expats in Colombia by voyager39
I've read through some summaries of the taxation of U.S. expats in CO and am still unclear on some points. I'm hoping to clear up a couple of items here. There is apparently a determination of a presumptive minimum income of 3% of all ...
OsageArcher You are correct. I read about foreigners that elect to put their foreign pensions on line 41. They are risking penalties, which are severe. Read More
Newly Arriving Expats: Should They Buy a Home in Colombia? by RyanPatrick
Hi Everyone.- My husband and I are working on long-term planning to buy a home in Colombia and move there permanently over the next several years. He is from Colombia. I speak an intermediate level of Spanish. We would like to buy a home and have ...
It is always a good idea to rent for a time. That gives you an opportunity to explore neighborhoods and gain an understanding of the values of real estate. Investment in Colombia is usually good depending upon the area where you purchase. Don't ... Read More
Clarifying Tax on U.S. Expats in Colombia by voyager39
I've read through some summaries of the taxation of U.S. expats in CO and am still unclear on some points. I'm hoping to clear up a couple of items here. There is apparently a determination of a presumptive minimum income of 3% of all ...
OK. Nit-pick away. I'm out. Read More
Clarifying Tax on U.S. Expats in Colombia by voyager39
I've read through some summaries of the taxation of U.S. expats in CO and am still unclear on some points. I'm hoping to clear up a couple of items here. There is apparently a determination of a presumptive minimum income of 3% of all ...
The problem seems to be what appears to be two conflicting regulations: 1. Pension income is exempt from taxes. 2. All income of foreign residents is subject to tax, and foreign pensions are not called out as exemptions. It is not uncommon to find ... Read More
Info on Retirement Visa. by Harry19076
I am a retired American and live in Mexico. I have to move to a permanent resident in late 2020. In the meantime, I would like to obtain a retirement visa for Colombia. I will travel to the United States in the next couple of days and spend about ...
First of all, you will have to spend less than 180 days outside the country every year. In other words, you can't be out of the country more than 180 contiguous days or you lose your residency. Having said that, I used Alan Gongora at Langon ... Read More
Moving to Medellin in May and I have questions! by Bob Burford
[1] Pensionada visa: It isn't clear to me if there are things I need to be doing now in the four months before I make the move, or if that's an issue I'll have to deal with after I get to Colombia. [2] Health Insurance: I would ...
The visa system changed recently and for now the information on the Cancilleria website is gone, presumably in the process of being updated. The best visa contact in Medeliin is Alan Gongora agongora@langoncol.com at Langdon Law. They are very ... Read More
Is there a Medellin group that gets together, once or twice a month? by AgroSurAmerica
Is there a Medellin group that gets together, once or twice a month?
Please send info. Thanks, Read More
Calling 800 and other US numbers from Colombian phone by pbrenneman
Is there a special exit code I need to dial when trying to reach 800 numbers from my new Colombian phone number? I was trying to reach my credit card customer service by calling the 800 number on the back as well as the (outside the US) number and ...
I found these instructions but haven't tried them. I use Skype and toll free calls are free from anywhere. https://www.howtocallabroad.com/results.php?callfrom=colombia&callto=united_states Fred Read More
Shared property colombia by EliseVleeming
Hello, we are a dutch familie and planning to buy property in colombia as a second home. We are looking for families to share the property cause we could be in colombia for the maximun of two months a year.
I know of someone in Envigado that is looking for a partner for now. It is a furnished premium apartment. The investment is $60US. This would likely be a very good match. You can reach me at *** and I can get the two of you connected. Fred Read More
visiting to research Medellin areas this early Dec. 2017 by tcwine
Hello to everyone - I am hoping to contact mainly senior expats living in the Medellin areas for guidance and advice, prior to my first visit there this Dec. I now live in San Diego, CA. Lived in Argentina 6 years producing fine wine and selling ...
I live in Envigado. I can meet with you for coffee. Lunch isn't necessary. Fred Weller *** Read More
Headache for Cuenca Expats: Visa Aps Must Be Filed Out of Town ! by cccmedia
Starting next week (November 5, 2015), Expats in Cuenca will no longer be able to apply for residency visas in Cuenca. The Foreign Ministry has announced the regional office in Azogues in Cañar province will process residency visas for Cuenca ...
Why is it a "slap in the face?" It is a governmental decision and nothing more. I'm sure there was no discussion about "screwing the expats" when the decision was being made. If it is a problem for us then it is something to ... Read More
Headache for Cuenca Expats: Visa Aps Must Be Filed Out of Town ! by cccmedia
Starting next week (November 5, 2015), Expats in Cuenca will no longer be able to apply for residency visas in Cuenca. The Foreign Ministry has announced the regional office in Azogues in Cañar province will process residency visas for Cuenca ...
Buses run every thirty minutes. Read More