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Franco Guaguanco

Franco Guaguanco

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Dutch °µÍø½ûÇø in Dominican Republic

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10

About me

Dutch

Lives in El Limón, Samana

Speaks English, Dutch, and learning/improving Spanish

Registration: 10 February 2023

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Franco Guaguanco replied to a thread
4 months ago
°µÍø½ûÇøRusher

Request for DR Driver's Manual Electronic Copies? by °µÍø½ûÇøRusher

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: Does anyone have an electronic copy of the DR/Intrant Driver's Manual and Category 02 Manual they could send to me? Please advise via DM or whatever, and I'll provide an email to send it to. It would be very much ...

Franco Guaguanco

Checked the Intrant website, but to create an account you're required to enter your cedula number.... Which is something I don't have yet - my wife and I are expecting our cedula anytime soon; we had the interview at DGM end of October.@ddmcghee, ... Read More

Franco Guaguanco replied to a thread
5 months ago
annamayking19

Amazon ordering by annamayking19

how does Amazon work in Las Terrenas? Where does it get shipped to? Does it take long? Any info would be great.

Franco Guaguanco

Since last year quite a few more mal forwarders opened a branch in Las Terrenas. I recently used a couple of times BMCargo (across the street from MBE) and found their pricing more competitive than MBE's. Additionally they have more detailed ... Read More

Franco Guaguanco replied to a thread
last year
annamayking19

Amazon ordering by annamayking19

how does Amazon work in Las Terrenas? Where does it get shipped to? Does it take long? Any info would be great.

Franco Guaguanco

@annamayking19with MBE they have own tracking; it will show when the package has been received in Miami, and when it is available for pickup in the MBE office. Works quite nice. Read More

Franco Guaguanco replied to a thread
last year
SandyS_retired

Receiving mail/packages by SandyS_retired

I know I have seen this topic here before but cannot find it.I will be setting up a mailing address with EPS in Sosua in order to receive packages here. I understand they will give me an address in Miami in which my packages will be mailed to, and ...

Franco Guaguanco

I tried to setup an account at MBE, but the form on the website does not allow me to enter my Dutch passport number which is alphanumeric - the form only accepts numbers with digits 0-9.  Anyone else experienced similar problem? How did ... Read More

Franco Guaguanco replied to a thread
last year
SandyS_retired

Receiving mail/packages by SandyS_retired

I know I have seen this topic here before but cannot find it.I will be setting up a mailing address with EPS in Sosua in order to receive packages here. I understand they will give me an address in Miami in which my packages will be mailed to, and ...

Franco Guaguanco

I tried to setup an account at MBE, but the form on the website does not allow me to enter my Dutch passport number which is alphanumeric - the form only accepts numbers with digits 0-9. Anyone else experienced similar problem? How did you solve ... Read More

Franco Guaguanco replied to a thread
2 years ago
Franco Guaguanco

Import tax exemption for solar energy equipment (Ley 57-07)? by Franco Guaguanco

Dears,we are planning out our move to the Dominican Republic, and want to make use of the duty free import of household goods when getting the residency. Our understanding is that these household goods would need to be in our possession/use for a ...

Franco Guaguanco

@DominicanadaMike,Thanks for chiming in and flagging these concerns. Learning from people that have actual experiences in this space is essential to not get unpleasant surprises.Is your experience with a off-grid system, a grid-supported system (ie. ... Read More

Franco Guaguanco replied to a thread
2 years ago
Franco Guaguanco

Import tax exemption for solar energy equipment (Ley 57-07)? by Franco Guaguanco

Dears,we are planning out our move to the Dominican Republic, and want to make use of the duty free import of household goods when getting the residency. Our understanding is that these household goods would need to be in our possession/use for a ...

Franco Guaguanco

I found the website of the Comisión Nacional de Energía has some good information on the implementation of law 57-07 including specifics on the on the incentive plans:https://www.cne.gob.do/inicio/servicios/incentivos-2/ Read More

Franco Guaguanco created a thread
2 years ago

Import tax exemption for solar energy equipment (Ley 57-07)?

Dears,we are planning out our move to the Dominican Republic, and want to make use of the duty free import of household goods when getting the residency. Our understanding is that these household goods would need to be in our possession/use for a ... Read More

Franco Guaguanco replied to a thread
2 years ago
walter1107b

Dominicus/Bayahive by walter1107b

inquiring minds want to know!... :)Hello All,Newbie here. currently residing in Los Angeles, CA but have traveled several times to D.R. The last couple of time that being the southeast side of the Island (Bayahive-Dominicus) i am interested in ...

Franco Guaguanco

Hi Walter, we've been visiting Dominicus and Bayahibe many times for vacations. The beaches are quite nice however the best spots are all in-front of the all-inclusive resorts :-). The public beach in Dominicus is great but can be busy during the ... Read More

Franco Guaguanco replied to a thread
2 years ago
Julien

New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...

Franco Guaguanco

Hi everybody, a quick introduction to this community. After having the DR as our favourite go-to place for our vacations since 2008, my wife and I are now looking into relocating from The Netherlands to the Dominican Republic. We are looking to move ... Read More