Solar39
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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American
Lives in Santiago de los Caballeros, Sa
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 05 October 2020
Bought a property and want to move into LLC by g n99
Hi there I am US citizenI just bought the property in Punta Cana. Half a year will be staying and half a year may be put on Airbnb. Can I move my property from my name to my LLC (based in US)?GN
Some people do it for liability reasons, using a US LLC or a Dominican SRL (the equivalent). If it's a rental property, there can also be some tax advantages with ITBIS paid on goods and services to maintain the property offsetting some of the ITBIS ... Read More
Bought a property and want to move into LLC by g n99
Hi there I am US citizenI just bought the property in Punta Cana. Half a year will be staying and half a year may be put on Airbnb. Can I move my property from my name to my LLC (based in US)?GN
@g n99 What are the benefits of transferring to an LLC? Read More
Some fun - Dominican SLANG by planner
Something a little more fun to lighten things up.DOMINICAN SLANGWe joke here often that we do not speak Spanish, we speak Dominican. It's true. One of the hardest things to get a handle on is slang. After more than 19 years here, I still get ...
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Puerto Plata/ Sosua area - all inclusive resorts by Solar39
Does anyone have a suggestion for a good one? Looking to stay about a week.
@Tippj聽Thanks so much.聽 Will check it out. Read More
Puerto Plata/ Sosua area - all inclusive resorts by Solar39
Does anyone have a suggestion for a good one? Looking to stay about a week.
@planner聽Hey Planner, thanks for the info. Read More
Puerto Plata/ Sosua area - all inclusive resorts by Solar39
Does anyone have a suggestion for a good one? Looking to stay about a week.
@Bettyboopy聽Much appreciated.聽 Will check that one out. Read More
Puerto Plata/ Sosua area - all inclusive resorts by Solar39
Does anyone have a suggestion for a good one? Looking to stay about a week.
@2VPsoldier聽Thank you, we will look into that one. Read More
Puerto Plata/ Sosua area - all inclusive resorts by Solar39
Does anyone have a suggestion for a good one? Looking to stay about a week.
@DRVisitor聽Yea, that seems to be the trend.We are trying not to stray out of the resort, but i guess we would have to, and sample the local restaurants.Thanks! Read More
Puerto Plata/ Sosua area - all inclusive resorts by Solar39
Does anyone have a suggestion for a good one? Looking to stay about a week.
@Profe Agayu聽Thank you, this is very informative. Read More
Puerto Plata/ Sosua area - all inclusive resorts by Solar39
Does anyone have a suggestion for a good one? Looking to stay about a week.
Because of Covid we had cancelled.We are now coming in Sept.Looking for a quiet, all-inclusive, by the beach.We are an older couple, and will be traveling from Santiago.Looking for good food, we previously stated In LifeStyle Resorts, Presidential ... Read More
Cell phone providers by SFP203
Who is the best cell phone service provider and is it easy to get a cell phone contract? What does one need to do/show to get a contract. Thanks
蔼罢颈辫辫箩听骋谤补肠颈补蝉. Read More
Cell phone providers by SFP203
Who is the best cell phone service provider and is it easy to get a cell phone contract? What does one need to do/show to get a contract. Thanks
@Stacy ST聽Thank you, good to know. Read More
Cell phone providers by SFP203
Who is the best cell phone service provider and is it easy to get a cell phone contract? What does one need to do/show to get a contract. Thanks
@Rich1162聽Thanks for taking the time to reply.聽 Appreciate it. Read More
Opinions on your biggest fears about moving to DR by polo1club
So I decided to list my biggest fears about my upcoming relocation to DR. Hoping someone has a counter answer to alleviate some of my concerns? Here it goes and please tell it to me straight out聽I promise not to get offended lol. Mind you this ...
Thanks for taking the time to respond.Also, for your honest opinion. Read More
Opinions on your biggest fears about moving to DR by polo1club
So I decided to list my biggest fears about my upcoming relocation to DR. Hoping someone has a counter answer to alleviate some of my concerns? Here it goes and please tell it to me straight out聽I promise not to get offended lol. Mind you this ...
Santiago, Puerto Plata, Sosua, Las Terrenas. -聽 Street safetyHow safe is it in those areas.聽 will be there in Sept and would like to know if I should avoid based on crime.聽 How safe are they, or is it as safe as any US/Canadian City? Read More
Cell phone providers by SFP203
Who is the best cell phone service provider and is it easy to get a cell phone contract? What does one need to do/show to get a contract. Thanks
T-Mobile --聽Does anyone have T-Mobile in the US and can I use it in DR.聽 I'm going down for two weeks in Sept. Read More
Paying for Utilities while living in the US. by Solar39
Is there any way to pay for utilities in DR while living in the US in order not to have them cut off. Does anyone know if that can be done over the Internet, using American Credit Cards?
Thanks. I'll check it out. Read More
Paying for Utilities while living in the US. by Solar39
Is there any way to pay for utilities in DR while living in the US in order not to have them cut off. Does anyone know if that can be done over the Internet, using American Credit Cards?
Found Ulink on the App Store on IOS. Thanks! Read More
Paying for Utilities while living in the US. by Solar39
Is there any way to pay for utilities in DR while living in the US in order not to have them cut off. Does anyone know if that can be done over the Internet, using American Credit Cards?
Wow, thanks. I will try that. Is the Ulink app on IOS or Android? Read More
Paying for Utilities while living in the US. by Solar39
Is there any way to pay for utilities in DR while living in the US in order not to have them cut off. Does anyone know if that can be done over the Internet, using American Credit Cards?
Does anyone know what the url's are for Electric and water in Santiago? Read More
Paying for Utilities while living in the US. by Solar39
Is there any way to pay for utilities in DR while living in the US in order not to have them cut off. Does anyone know if that can be done over the Internet, using American Credit Cards?
Thank you for the speedy response. Read More
Paying for Utilities while living in the US.
Is there any way to pay for utilities in DR while living in the US in order not to have them cut off. Does anyone know if that can be done over the Internet, using American Credit Cards? Read More
Breaking News: Covid19 Vaccination Card Needed to Enter Public Places by Guest2022
Public and private: [i][b]They will require a vaccination card with two doses to attend public places, companies and educational ...
Very disappointed that some members are not listening or simply don't understand that this site is intended for information purposes only, not for opinions. I have found this site very helpful during my process of moving to the DR, but getting ... Read More
Breaking News: Covid19 Vaccination Card Needed to Enter Public Places by Guest2022
Public and private: [i][b]They will require a vaccination card with two doses to attend public places, companies and educational ...
So...let's try to keep this topic on track! The DR has put this new guideline in place. It serves no purpose for those of us on this forum to discuss the merits of the guideline or whether people should or should not be vaccinated. That ship has ... Read More
Breaking News: Covid19 Vaccination Card Needed to Enter Public Places by Guest2022
Public and private: [i][b]They will require a vaccination card with two doses to attend public places, companies and educational ...
Governments forcing people by taking away their daily activities and way of living it's crazy. Like the Jews sewing stars on their garments so the government in Germany knew if they were Jewish. Never had to show my other vaccines I have ... Read More
Breaking News: Covid19 Vaccination Card Needed to Enter Public Places
Someone called persons that were anti vac idiots and conspiracy theorists.as I don鈥檛 now see the post,I鈥檓 assuming it was deletedAre you Oba711 or OBE OBA? Seems you are using two logins. That should be a no-no. Read More
Breaking News: Covid19 Vaccination Card Needed to Enter Public Places
So those that disagree with your views are idiots??? Got you馃Who are you replying to? Read More
I'm a swimmer, pool by hwaters25
can you pay most hotels a fee just to let you swim in their pool?
Interesting. Read More
COVID-19
oldsouth, I struggle to understand why you should mention Singapore (an Norway) above? Please enlighten us? Singapore requires all aged 6 and more to wear maks and a Brit got jailed and deported for non compliance: Briton to be deported after ... Read More
Car Rental in DR by SatoriNow
Hi, I am looking to rent a car but it looks like there is some mandatory liability insurance that is needed to drive in DR. Does anyone know about this "casa de conductore"? I reserved a car rental with full coverage but apparently this ...
Avis, Nelly and Hertz among the many at the airport in Santiago. I have used then all. Amex has done right by me, in many of the damages that the cars have sustained. Read More
FBI background check and fingerprints done by peace2006ret
How do I obtain an application for an FBI background check and fingerprints
What does this topic have to do with DR? Read More
WI FI ALEXA AND OTHER ELECTRONICS by felice1966
does Alexa work with WI FI ? AND DOES ANYONE HAVE PROBLEMS LOOKING AT YOUR CAMERAS FROM THE USA OR WARE-EVER YOU ARE??? SORRY FOR ALL THE STUPID Q JUST GOING BACK ON THE 8TH WANT TO BRING WHAT A CAN THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP FROM YOU PROS!
Use Amazon Music Unlimited and you don't need a VPN. See this website --> https://music.amazon.com/help?nodeId=202204440, it displays a list of countries and applicable Amazon Music service applicable to that country. Read More
WI FI ALEXA AND OTHER ELECTRONICS by felice1966
does Alexa work with WI FI ? AND DOES ANYONE HAVE PROBLEMS LOOKING AT YOUR CAMERAS FROM THE USA OR WARE-EVER YOU ARE??? SORRY FOR ALL THE STUPID Q JUST GOING BACK ON THE 8TH WANT TO BRING WHAT A CAN THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP FROM YOU PROS!
Alexa and Google Home only work with wifi, they connect to the Amazon or Google servers to function. You have to know where your camera is connecting too, in order to see if it will be viewable by you. If it's connected to your home server ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
Does anyone know where in Santiago are they vaccinating with Pfizer? Read More
Collision insurance for car rental by SayMen25
Should I add the collision insurance when reserving a car rental online? They say is $11 per day. Or will I need to buy another insurance when I pick up the car? I keep reading reviews that they try to charge, sometimes more than the car rental, ...
Anyone would be. That is not the way to do business. They should be transparent with the price. Read More
Home Internet by sollazzokenneth
Hello I am wondering if there is an unlimited Internet package available in the DR
Noted. So what is the top speed? Read More
Home Internet by sollazzokenneth
Hello I am wondering if there is an unlimited Internet package available in the DR
Fiber Optic and that鈥檚 the top speed? For USD 75. That is a ripoff compared to NJ. we get Giga speed for that. Read More
Buying a used car by gabchev1500
Hello everyone, I've been living here in Sosua for a few months and have been overwhelmed with how to find a good used car. I read a lot about Mike in Santa Domingo, so I contacted him. He found me a good and did the paperwork for me. But last ...
Glad to hear his is doing better. Read More
All inclusive recommendations in the Samana or Puerto Plata area. by Solar39
Fellow travelers... My wife and I will be traveling to DR in July, going to Santiago for a week and then to the North for a week. I would like to query the group to see if there are any good All-Inclusive resorts in the area, that you can ...
Thanks! I will check this out. Read More
All inclusive recommendations in the Samana or Puerto Plata area. by Solar39
Fellow travelers... My wife and I will be traveling to DR in July, going to Santiago for a week and then to the North for a week. I would like to query the group to see if there are any good All-Inclusive resorts in the area, that you can ...
Thank you for your wonderful detailed information. I greatly enjoy interacting with the group. Read More
All inclusive recommendations in the Samana or Puerto Plata area.
Fellow travelers... My wife and I will be traveling to DR in July, going to Santiago for a week and then to the North for a week. I would like to query the group to see if there are any good All-Inclusive resorts in the area, that you can ... Read More
Question about internet service by Alicia55
I鈥檓 living in the US and have Comcast for internet but have my own modem and router because I didn鈥檛 want to use theirs. When I come to DR and get internet service ...my parents have altice for internet.... can I use this modem and ...
What is the best VPN service for use from DR? Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
Thank you for your wonderfully explicit and informative reply. I thought I was reading a short novel. Thanks again!. Read More
Puerto Plata/ Sosua area - all inclusive resorts
Does anyone have a suggestion for a good one? Looking to stay about a week. Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
I was fully vaccinated, here in the US. I will be going down to Santiago in July. Do I need to have a PCR test in order to return to the US? TIA Read More
Apt or House Rental in Santiago De Los Caballeros by Solar39
Does anyone know where I can get information on Apartment or House rentals for 1 or 2 months beginning in July? TIA
Is there something similar on Facebook or other sites for Puerto Plata/Sosua area? Read More
Apt or House Rental in Santiago De Los Caballeros by Solar39
Does anyone know where I can get information on Apartment or House rentals for 1 or 2 months beginning in July? TIA
Thanks for your speedy response. Read More
Apt or House Rental in Santiago De Los Caballeros
Does anyone know where I can get information on Apartment or House rentals for 1 or 2 months beginning in July? TIA Read More
Car Rental in DR by SatoriNow
Hi, I am looking to rent a car but it looks like there is some mandatory liability insurance that is needed to drive in DR. Does anyone know about this "casa de conductore"? I reserved a car rental with full coverage but apparently this ...
Some Credit Card companies will have Rental Car Insurance, if you pay with their card. I have rented many times in Santiago and have been on the receiving end of crazy drivers that hit and run. They were all covered by the Credit Card ( AMEX). ... Read More
Vaccines required in Dominican Republic by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Dominican Republic, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future ...
Poor form indeed. What a horrible thought. Read More
Firearm Ownership by Guest2022
There are strong penalties for having and using illegal firearms after a new law was passed a couple of years ago. But like everything else with past governments the laws weren't ...
It's a start, let's hope it works. Slowly but surely is how to do it. Read More