

armand boissy
@armandatitlan
French °µÍø½ûÇø in Guatemala
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91
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About me
French
Lives in Panajachel, Sololá
Speaks french, spanish, english
Registration: 23 March 2010
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Guatemalan customs tax by PatrickLeclerc
Dear friends, Can you tell me, please, the amount of Guatemalan customs tax on - books ? - a laptop ? Thank you. :) Best regards Patrick

Customs charges 12% as vat separately are the custom taxes that varies according the product some have 0% importation taxes. like the computers.. Read More


Doing business in Guatemala by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Guatemala? Is it complicated to register a company in Guatemala? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Guatemala? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with ...

You should come first own to judge if you like it.. then once here depending your stream of passive income you can apply for a residency that would allow you to work and live permanently here. Armand Read More


The jobs that are the most in-demand for °µÍø½ûÇøs in Guatemala by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for °µÍø½ûÇøs in Guatemala. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types ...

The calls centers also recruits °µÍø½ûÇøs and not only english speaking,. they welcome French and other european nationalities.. you can make like $800 per month.. also Language schools hire °µÍø½ûÇøs as teachers... I have a very good friend teaching full ... Read More


Considering retirement in Guatemala by luv2travel
So we FINALLY retired and we can live anywhere. Guatemala looks like an awesome place to learn Spanish, make friends and enjoy life. Any tips on moving, bringing a car, pets, etc. would be appreciated. We love to travel and look forward to our ...

Dear Sir, Average price as you might understand varies greatly from location to location.. but you can have $ 80,000 houses colonial style for example in Antigua but you have to count around $ 150,000 for a good town house around Antigua or ... Read More


The good,bad and ugly of Guatemala by Kendoit
I have read a lot of replies on this forum about the people of Guatemal and their attitude toward gringos, I have lived many years in S.E. Asia and found most of my experiences good very little bad and rarely ugly, (here it comes) but I know to ...

In Guatemala, locals are very welcoming toward the °µÍø½ûÇøs.. I have been living here for 27 years and have to experience racism only 2 times (go back to your country if you don't like it here...) . Now it is all question of attitude.. You need to ... Read More


Guatemala 2018 w/banking question by Ketzaldreemz
Hello to all! :cheers: I'm planning to move to Guatemala next year. I have lived in the Chicago area for 13 years, originally I am from Eastern Europe. I have been reading the °µÍø½ûÇø group posts on Facebook and it has been really helpful. Also ...

hello.. you can't open an account here if you are not physically here and a friend could open it in his name but could be incurring illegal act as when you open an account you declare that the account is for your personal use.. I would suggest ... Read More


Speaking Spanish in Guatemala by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Guatemala. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...

I think it is indispensable to learn some basic of the language of the country you plan to live. I have learned Spanish in Antigua Guatemala from one of the numerous private Spanish school you find there. The teaching is on one to one basis, and if ... Read More


Tourist visa Loop, fine, exemption... for Tourist-Resident by armandatitlan
Very often when coming to Guatemala to visit you end up staying longer than expected or you simply move in and slowly forget about your migratory status... Any serious °µÍø½ûÇø candidate should consider before considering moving abroad is to know the ...

Hi BP, You get the stamps not at SAT which is the "Guatemalan IRS" the stamp of residency is given by the Migration office..so be aware... Read More


Need Advices help me make this transition. by gpd50
Hi everyone. My name is Ed and I'm currently in Indianapolis. God is leading us to Guatemala for some unknown reason. We know no one there personally so we are going on blind faith. Prior to God telling us we were heading that way we were a ...

Hi Ed, Sounds a divine adventure.. depending where you want to live .. there is different website for rentals.. check this one of the chamber of realtors.. www.ccbrg.com I'm a realtor specialized in Atitlan www.rentalsatitlan.com... Read More


Tourist visa Loop, fine, exemption... for Tourist-Resident by armandatitlan
Very often when coming to Guatemala to visit you end up staying longer than expected or you simply move in and slowly forget about your migratory status... Any serious °µÍø½ûÇø candidate should consider before considering moving abroad is to know the ...

Hi Bp... imigration agent from which country? Did you renew your passport and your new one doesn't have the residency stamp? Pink cards you mean DPI? your US passport must have a stamp from the Gt government that says you are resident in ... Read More


Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Guatemala by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Guatemala can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the °µÍø½ûÇø lifestyle in Guatemala? What are ...

I like Antigua as well and I think it is not that dangerous when you are cautious.. and not living to isolated from the main city.. Of course living in a gated community tagged you as a potential victim.. versus living in a mix neighborhood .. ... Read More


Dealing with homesickness in Guatemala by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an °µÍø½ûÇø in Guatemala can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...

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Tourist visa Loop, fine, exemption... for Tourist-Resident
Very often when coming to Guatemala to visit you end up staying longer than expected or you simply move in and slowly forget about your migratory status... Any serious °µÍø½ûÇø candidate should consider before considering moving abroad is to know the ... Read More


In retrospect, would you move again to Guatemala? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your °µÍø½ûÇø experience in Guatemala, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...

You bet I will move again...I didn't plan to move here.. I just kept mesmerized by the natural beauty of the country. I don't know if I would do anything different.. as I know where I'm and not sure to know where I would be if I have ... Read More


Bank question...and a rather dumb one by Quesera
I opened a bank account at BAM recently and brought along a Guatemalteco to vouch for me as requested (required). He is a trusted and long-term employee where I am currently living. All went well...I must have answered a million questions to which ...

2 things to have a legal entity you don't need to have a dpi as a tourist you can own shares of a Guatemalan C Company. Colua let you open without a DPI maybe because they are not a bank but a cooperative and their rules might be less stringent ... Read More