Recent content by toulouse

I split my time between BsAs and Mendoza for many years, but have lived only in Mendoza for 5 years. For me it's great. Much more laid-back than BsAs and a good vibe. I have rental connections if you want to PM me. FWIW, I would never consider San Juan or San Luis compared with Mendoza...

Actually, even if you only have residency (temporary or permanent) in Argentina, you're still supposed to pay taxes on your worldwide assets (and income), so in my mind, this is isn't really a game changer for getting citizenship.

Hi Arlean--I just got my citizenship (with Bajo Cero's help!) about 2 months ago, and 2 of my friends also got theirs in the past few weeks. The Spanish test format is at the judge's discretion (or more accurately, the judge's clerk--I never met the judge, even at the swearing in). Mine was...

Accutane is a very powerful and for many, including me, a very effective drug. However, it can have serious side effects and can cause lasting liver damage if you don't do regular blood tests during your use. Bottom line it's not a drug to be taken casually just because you have some acne...

No, it's not by invitation only, but you do need to reserve. Go to Facebook and look up Mendoza Expats Club.

Yes, what my accountant tells me is that if you're a temporary or permanent resident (or citizen) of Argetnina, you must declare and pay taxes on your world-wide assets. Of course, many Argentines have bank accounts outside of Argentina, but they don't declare them. I have heard that banks...

Lots of people have been discussing the mechanics of selling real estate in this difficult time. One question I have hasn't really been addressed, though: Supposing you sell a property and get paid in dollars either in cash here, or by wire outside Argentina. What happens at the end of the...

Really--why is the topic of insecurity off-thread? I thought that was one of the factors in why many want to leave. Reminds me of why I infrequently post here. To answer the question about my businesses in the white: I have great lawyers, good employees, and I treat them very well. Yes...

Wow! What a downer thread. I feel the need to give a slightly different perspective. I have lived in Argentina 6 years, I own 2 successful and profitable businesses (operating in the white and with many employees!), and I can afford to live anywhere in the world--but I still want to be here...

I hired Christian Rubilar (aka bajo cero) to represent me for the citizenship application. Last week, Christian received a successful sentence for my application, and today we went to the judge's office to sign the papers. I asked Christian for confidentiality, so he didn't take a picture of...

I have been working with bajo_cero on the citizenship process. If I understand correctly, the content of the Spanish test is at the discretion of the judge. I did my Spanish test a few months ago, and it was easy. The first part was "transcripcion", where the judge's clerk asked me to...

Yes, I agree with Steve's response to your question from another thread--basically, that it doesn't matter what type of visa you have, or whether it's temporary or permanent, you theoretically are supposed to pay Argentine income tax earned anywhere in the world. (please feel free to correct me...

I don't understand--you seem very passionate about your dislike of BA and Argentina. Why you still read the BA Expats forum if you were so unhappy here? Like you were, I'm earning money from outside Argentina, live in a great apartment in Recoleta, and have a really good quality of life...

I guess it depends on your point of view. For me, time is money, and I have more money than time...

Wow. I'm mostly a lurker, but I have to defend ARCA when someone trashes them. I have permanent residency, and the first time I applied temporary residency, I did all of the tramites myself and had no assistance. However, as a busy professional, I hired ARCA to renew my visa for the 3 years...