Comments on: Making Book on Uruguay – corrected hopefully

By: NET Goiania

NET Goiania — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 20:41:04 +0000

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By: craig starling

craig starling — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

opening a bank account whats needed and what CD and interest rates???importing of your household goods and a car???are mortgages possible and interest???thanks been enjoying your blog

By: The Southron

The Southron — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Thank you kindly. I¡ll add them to the outline.The Southron

By: Tim Atteridge

Tim Atteridge — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Hey Southron:It seems as though you have most of the bases covered: However,Craig Starling’s suggestions were ones I hadn’t thought of. My point being; there are probably numerous items that one would not consider until arriving in Uruguay. I think your outline encompasses a huge block of information for your 1st publication. I will be sure to subscribe to your Guide to living in Uruguay.Keep the information coming; I enjoy it very much.Hasta,TEA

By: Adrian

Adrian — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

If they exist, it might be worth including info’ on availability of English speaking Doctors and Dentists, and list a few of each.Best place to buy adapters and transformers in MVD.How to obtain a driving licence.A piece on Law & Order, types of Police, penalties for minor crimes like speeding, the system for paying fines, Some crime statistics, is gun crime common or if not– hence the demand for “knife sharpeners”.Adrian.(Don’t like the sound of your #2 – Tax law changes hurt) – ouch!

By: The Southron

The Southron — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Thank you kindly for the suggestions.The new personal income tax law should NOT affect most expats negatively as it is only levied on income earned within Uruguay AND there is a corresponding reduction in the VAT rates which should positively affect all expats by lowering costs on many items.On balance, we do better, but Uruguayos probably do worse.The Southron

By: Tom harding

Tom harding — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Very interesting reading, keep up the good work.Some things I would like to see written about are: Is satellite internet and TV available?, What about buying bare land to build a residence?, What are the prospects for singles? What are the odd laws that a US resident might get tripped up on, such as gun ownership?Regards.

By: Ed

Ed — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Southron,I will buy your book for sure! I have heard that Uruguay is proposing to change the tax status of foreigners with outside incomes. I see that you have a section in the book that may address that.I am vitally interested in your experience with the Uruguayan health care system and private health insurance. You have pre-existing conditions, as do we. Glad to see that you are getting good care and service there even so.Ed

By: Ed

Ed — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Oh, yes. Forgot.I gather that it is impossible to bring a car into Uruguay. No problem. However, I have an attachment to an older BMW motorcycle that would be nice to have there. Are they as fussy about two-wheels?Thanks.Ed

By: The Southron

The Southron — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Hello Ed:The tax law has been changed, but not just for outsiders. As of January 2007, all there will be personal income tax for the first time ever. The GOOD NEWS is that it will only be levied on income earned within Uruguay. All foreign income will be excluded, both for Uruguayos and foreigners as well. Along with the imposition of personal income tax there will be alowering of the VAT. So, at least in the short run, this move is good for Expats, but not good for locals.The medical care I have received here is marvelous. Even without any health insurance and paying rack rates, I am spending less than most people woulkd spend on copayments in the USA.The Southron