Will Mexico make me pay income tax on money I earn outside of Mexico?
SONIA DIAZ - Sonia Diaz
If you are in Mexico and you make money from a source outside of Mexico, there is no need to pay taxes to the Mexican government.
You only pay taxes if you are earning money that comes from Mexico. And, as noted on one of my other answers, you must be registered with SAT for taxes and have the appropriate visa.
If you are in Mexico and you make money from a source outside of Mexico, there is no need to pay taxes to the Mexican government.
You only pay taxes if you are earning money that comes from Mexico. And, as noted on one of my other answers, you must be registered with SAT for taxes and have the appropriate visa.
People might not love this answer, but I think that, for me, the United States would be the worst place in the world to retire. I love the United States, but if I retire there, that’s not retirement. I would just be extending what I’ve been doing within the same lifestyle up to that point, in the same circle of family, friends and things that I’m used to. In addition, living in the United States is also very expensive.
My idea of the retirement that I...
People might not love this answer, but I think that, for me, the United States would be the worst place in the world to retire. I love the United States, but if I retire there, that’s not retirement. I would just be extending what I’ve been doing within the same lifestyle up to that point, in the same circle of family, friends and things that I’m used to. In addition, living in the United States is also very expensive.
My idea of the retirement that I want is one that’s full of new nuances, cultures, tastes, sounds, music and sights that I’ve never seen, heard or experienced before.
The worst place in the world to retire is where you have spent 30, 40, or 50 years of your life working. As an example, if you’re Canadian, Canada may be the worst place in the world for you to retire.
(Ross with new found Quechua friends in Ecuador, pictured.)
Does Panama believe in property rights and the rule of law, or is Panama more corrupt?
Lourdes Townshend
Law in Panamá
I have not studied the law as a professional, but I can tell you from my experience living and visiting many places as a layman that wherever you go, from one continent to the other, there are always people who take advantage of other people, or use their positions in a way they shouldn't, one way or another. This is impossible to avoid.
Panamá has enough laws to cover every situation....
Law in Panamá
I have not studied the law as a professional, but I can tell you from my experience living and visiting many places as a layman that wherever you go, from one continent to the other, there are always people who take advantage of other people, or use their positions in a way they shouldn't, one way or another. This is impossible to avoid.
Panamá has enough laws to cover every situation. Some are more strict than others and maybe sometimes implementation is little difficult for various reasons, incluidng lack of manpower or infrastructure.
Panamá does not have an army, so law enforcement is primarily done by the police force for different functions, including border, tourism, juvenile, municipal, among others.
The Judicial System investigates all cases, and the Supreme Court is the highest authority.
The Public Registry is in charge of keeping a record of all transactions regarding title registrations.
The people working in these areas work very hard to do their best. There are constantly new programs implemented to make it better, and offer better service to the public, with new technology.
One of the latest programs in the Judicial System is called "Sistema Penal Acusatorio", and was implemented to process cases easier and faster.
One thing is for sure. The community works very close with the police to make Panamá a better place. And as always, if you want to execute any legal transaction in Panamá, or anywhere else in the world, the best option is to consult an attorney, who will guide you in the right direction.
The only thing you have to avoid in Panamá is to purchase land with only "possession rights" (derechos posesorios), which means that the land does not have legal title, or the title is in process.
Is there religious freedom and religious tolerance in Portugal?
Luis Rodrigues - Gouveia Pereira, Costa Freitas & Associates, Law Firm, RL
Yes. Portugal is a laic state with religious freedom and tolerance. Although Portugal has a long lasting Catholic tradition, it is one of the best European examples of religious tolerance with successful integration of the minority religions, as there is no track record of any religious conflicts.
(Batalha Monastery, Leiria, Portugal, pictured.)
Yes. Portugal is a laic state with religious freedom and tolerance. Although Portugal has a long lasting Catholic tradition, it is one of the best European examples of religious tolerance with successful integration of the minority religions, as there is no track record of any religious conflicts.
The local males in Nicaragua like to catcall women, not just foreigners, but even the local women. They have a Machismo culture In Nicaragua.
I have a single woman friend who's been living in San Juan Del Sur for seven or eight years now. She's an attractive female and has long hair and fair skin. When she walks from her home to her local favorite happy hour spot or when she runs on the beach, she always wears a hat with her hair up because she feels...
The local males in Nicaragua like to catcall women, not just foreigners, but even the local women. They have a Machismo culture In Nicaragua.
I have a single woman friend who's been living in San Juan Del Sur for seven or eight years now. She's an attractive female and has long hair and fair skin. When she walks from her home to her local favorite happy hour spot or when she runs on the beach, she always wears a hat with her hair up because she feels that her hair draws a lot of attention to her. When she wears her hair up, there is less catcalling by the men.
However, I would say she feels safe walking to and from her apartment that's in the center of San Juan Del Sur. She doesn't walk home alone super late at night, but in the evening before 10 or 11 o'clock, she feels safe doing so.
Finding opportunities to meet men here in San Juan Del Sur is a bit of a challenge. There are many foreign women who move here and meet local men, as well as men who move here and meet local women and engage in a relationship. At times there can be a bit of strain in the relationship because of the cultural differences and what the expectations are.
Sometimes there may be a lack of respect from local men to the women. Their idea of what's acceptable and how to treat a woman isn't necessarily the same as the treatment from a man from Canada or the United States expectation-wise. On the other hand, I know mixed couples who are happily married and have been for many years. I guess it just depends on the person.
It would be difficult for single gringo women to meet a single gringo guy here in San Juan Del Sur because the town is so small, though there are many males traveling through San Juan Del Sur and there are some single males living here as well. Just like if you were in any small town in Canada or the United States, the pool of available men is a bit less than it would be if you were in a larger area.
One of the challenges is the fact that San Juan Del Sur is a very transient place. There may be men coming here to live, but it may be for a short period of time or they may just be passing through.
It's not really important to my single female foreigner friend to find a man here in San Juan Del Sur and it is not her main priority. Her priority is to live a good life and do the things she enjoys. If that right person came along at the right time, then she would certainly be open to a relationship, but it's not her goal to find a husband in San Juan Del Sur.
(Rancho themed Christmas party, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, pictured.)
How's the hiking and camping in and around Corozal?
Grant D'Eall
We have people staying at the Copper Bank Inn who are hikers. Some of them have RVs. Others pitch a tent. There is plenty of backpacking here. It is a very popular activity. We allow people to pitch their tent and there are other businesses that allow that also. They can park their RV and utilize our facilities for a modest fee, which makes camping here pretty inexpensive.
Copper Bank is nestled in a Spanish fishing village. There are good places...
We have people staying at the Copper Bank Inn who are hikers. Some of them have RVs. Others pitch a tent. There is plenty of backpacking here. It is a very popular activity. We allow people to pitch their tent and there are other businesses that allow that also. They can park their RV and utilize our facilities for a modest fee, which makes camping here pretty inexpensive.
Copper Bank is nestled in a Spanish fishing village. There are good places to visit here, particularly for anybody interested in the Mayan history. Ten minutes from our location is the Cerros Ruins. For a modest fee you can walk through the site, visit a small museum. In addition, there is Lamanai (famous Mayan ruins), which is probably 25 minutes from here. It is popular and visited by a lot of tourists with interest in Mayan culture. You take a boat or you can hike it. It is a popular hiking spot for travelers who come to Northern Belize. Mayan history is very rich here in the northern part of Belize.
I have just read Tyson's story about how you need to bring chains and dogs and machetes and guns to Belize and I'm just trying to work out which Belize he is referring to.
I have lived in the twin towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena for almost 30 years and I have never been robbed, burgled, assaulted, mugged, hassled, or whatever - never ever. I don't have a gun and have never felt the need to buy one.
I moved to Panama from Toronto in July, 2007, but the airline I flew on would not take my dog Roscoe -- something about the summer heat being too much for animals in the cargo hold. So I ended up having to ship Roscoe by a different airline to San Jose, Costa Rica (at three times the cost of my own flight), and of course I then had to drive from my new home in Panama to San Jose to pick him up.
Thus began, innocently enough, my career as an international...
Travel is: “fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” So said Mark Twain in his 1869 travelogue titled 'Innocents Abroad.' So I'd say one thing I'm most proud of at becoming an expat is taking old Sam Clemens' advice and moving from the comfort, familiarity, and ease of home.
Utilizing the old brain cells becomes more important as we age, of course, so any assistance I can get in that department is a good thing. Professor Adam Galinsky at the...
People might not love this answer, but I think that, for me, the United States would be the worst place in the world to retire. I love the United States, but if I retire there, that’s not retirement. I would just be extending what I’ve been doing within the same lifestyle up to that point, in the same circle of family, friends and things that I’m used to. In addition, living in the United States is also very expensive.
Yes. Portugal is a laic state with religious freedom and tolerance. Although Portugal has a long lasting Catholic tradition, it is one of the best European examples of religious tolerance with successful integration of the minority religions, as there is no track record of any religious conflicts. 
The local males in Nicaragua like to catcall women, not just foreigners, but even the local women. They have a Machismo culture In Nicaragua. 
We have people staying at the Copper Bank Inn who are hikers. Some of them have RVs. Others pitch a tent. There is plenty of backpacking here. It is a very popular activity. We allow people to pitch their tent and there are other businesses that allow that also. They can park their RV and utilize our facilities for a modest fee, which makes camping here pretty inexpensive. 
I have just read Tyson's story about how you need to bring chains and dogs and machetes and guns to Belize and I'm just trying to work out which Belize he is referring to. 
Travel is: “fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” So said Mark Twain in his 1869 travelogue titled 'Innocents Abroad.' So I'd say one thing I'm most proud of at becoming an expat is taking old Sam Clemens' advice and moving from the comfort, familiarity, and ease of home. 
