Getting a Dominican Residency

[Rubicon]

The only people I have heard of who receive a huge discount on tax for importing a car are the people who have the permit to be car salesman. From what I heard, importing a car is too expensive with the tax being up to 50% of the car value. This fee does not include the cost of shipping as well

Based upon my calculations, had I just gone ahead and paid the tax to have my car imported when I first bought my home, I would have actually saved money. By the time I get around to getting my car imported I will have paid so much in car rental fees that I probably won't save in the end. But, I'll have my car, rather than some piece of shit whose history I don't, and probably never would, know.

[ChicaRider]

THere's an attourney in Santiago who takes you to Santo Domingo to care of the paperwork, medical tests, etc. Several of my friends have used her. Her fee is $800. I cant think of her name right now, but anyone interested can PM me and I'll send the info.

Most people I know who have moved to the DR seem to go for their residency after about 6 months. I know a few people who have been there for years and haven't bothered. I'm starting my process this trip as I am spending more and more time there, and because of the few "benefits" mentioned by Rocky and others, I feel more comfortable doing business as a resident vs. a foreigner.

Without the residency, I have purchased property, started a Dominican corporation, and opened 3 bank accounts, so it's not absolutely *neccessary*, even to live there...

[sosuaman]

dr1 has all the objective info you'll need,,,,,

[Rocky]

THere's an attourney in Santiago who takes you to Santo Domingo. Several of my friends have used her. Her fee is $800. I cant think of her name right now,

Dolly Cabrera?

[ChicaRider]

Dolly Cabrera?

yes, that's her...

[Mr Bambino]

Thanks that helps me out.



Mr Bambino

[flydr2]

I used the services of this lawyer: Morillo 809-661-1781. The service was fast and I have recomended others to him with the same result.

He only speaks spanish but can arrange to have someone to translate.

Tell him Marc from Canada recomended you... He may give you a discount.

Hope this helps

[Apos]

WELCOME TO THE ISOC!

thanks.

please continue to get involved.

we like Canadians here

I used the services of this lawyer: Morillo 809-661-1781. The service was fast and I have recomended others to him with the same result.

He only speaks spanish but can arrange to have someone to translate.

Tell him Marc from Canada recomended you... He may give you a discount.

Hope this helps

[MrHappy]

Mr. Bambino, it depends on the car. Here's the link to the DR Gov't. website that will tell you how much you will pay in import taxes for your vehicle.

http://www.dga.gov.do/portal.net/Def....aspx?tabid=32

I still think you should buy something here....

[MisterPink]

Dolly Cabrera in Santiago comes highly recommended as an attorney for residency. Several ex-pats use her.
I agree with Mr Happy about buying a car here vs importing.

MP

[joeyboots]

I am looking to get my permanent residency I have my temporary. I have seen the posts for Ida Gomez and Morillo. Does anyone have any other suggestions? How about a contact number for Dolly Cabrera? I appreciate all input

[Jimmydr]

I am looking to get my permanent residency I have my temporary. I have seen the posts for Ida Gomez and Morillo. Does anyone have any other suggestions? How about a contact number for Dolly Cabrera? I appreciate all input

On www.dr1.com you can get it if not here.

[MisterPink]

I pmed you Joey

[Rubicon]

I just received an e-mail that my residency is ready. Not too bad considering that I only applied in early August and at US $800.

I imagine that some people might question its legitimacy as the process didn't take very long and I didn't pay very much. I know some folks have been waiting 6-8 months, and are still waiting. So, I will put it to the test as soon as I receive it and see if I have any problems using it in my attempt to get a vehicle shipped down. I will also look to obtain a DR driver's license once I get the vehicle shipped.

I'll report on progress, or lack thereof.

[Mr Bambino]

Rubicon,


Let us know how you make out.



Thanks


Mr Bambino

[Rubicon]

Mr. Bambino, will do.

I'm going back down in about 12 days, so I'm going to contact the attorney on Monday to see if I can make an appointment while I'm there to finish the process (my understanding is that I'll have to make a couple of stops to obtain a couple of different documents, and possibly fingerprints). If I'm successful in getting the appointment while I'm there, I should be able to have something definitive by Jan 7.

[Rubicon]

Just got back on Sunday, and now have my Dominican residency and cedula.

Took a total of 5 months and $800.00.

Next step is to ship my car down.

[ajax718]

Thanks for the update Rubicon. Keep the info. coming. I hope to do the same some day

[Mr Bambino]

Thanks Rubicon,


Let us know how you make out with the car.



Mr Bambino

[Tony Toca]

Just got back on Sunday, and now have my Dominican residency and cedula.

Took a total of 5 months and $800.00.

Next step is to ship my car down.

Rubicon, Bambino

This may not work, but one ave may be to have the car shipped to Puerto Rico (A US territory) and then bringing it into to the DR via that car ferry that goes from PR into Santo Domingo.