Search results

But... this is what my original post is all about.... deflation in USD terms.

Sounds like a great opportunity for foreigners with the right business acumen to start a business in some kind of consumer goods with competitive pricing. Why I never read about that?

I have read this kind of observation a couple of times, from different people. Can't be a matter of genes ofc, probably you mean culture / history. It's difficult to get a feeling for this. I mean, as a local merchant you look at your sales, your costs, your margins. If margins are sufficiently...

Interesting to get some mixed reactions on the official data. Reality (or perceptions?) often feels different. Matter of reference points? Personal situations?

Interesting article. It says that in 2024 overall prices in USD terms rose 67%, something every person that is calculating cost of living in a foreign valuta has felt. 2024 marked the end of ridiculously cheap living in Argentina for foreigners. Now, it is expected that at the end of 2025...

dlish how long did that take you?

I saw the text cause I got a notice by e-mail of your new post. Without publicing ofc, can you tell me why you deleted it? It read like a perfect summary.

Just curious: with respect to the minimum threshold for income tax, are you referring to this?

Fully agree! The ARCA website has good information about deductable amounts per month and income tax percentages, but I do have some practical questions left. E.g.: reporting as a pareja, other (general) deductions, the exchange rates to use. I will need an expert to help me at least the first time.

Thanks for your reply. I have read multiple times that Argentina doesn't tax foreign pensions, but that's simply not true. Argentina taxes its tax residents on worldwide income, that is: including pensions. Important is that the general rule is that pensions are taxed. So there's no tax evasion...

Sounds to me that you indeed have two options: the consular route and the one in which you arrange everything in Argentina. I do understand that in general they want to verify in some way (official documentation) that you are entitled for the one time tax exempt shipping to Argentina. Not...

I agree. I think generally speaking life has become more unpredictable anywhere. I do think though that it would and will be difficult to emigrate to Argentina for people who like to minimize risk. I am happy to see loads of people of my age group are thinking 'what the heck, this is more...

Can a moderator please kick this guy out of the forum? Thanks!

Are we going to have that discussion again, because of your anecdotal proof? *Sigh*

Hi @rdino - I haven't really started the process yet, since I haven't sold my property yet in Holland. The only thing I have arranged in the meantime, and that was very simple, is to get a tax ID. I did that when I was in BA last month. I can't tell ofc if we are in the same situation. My...

For other visas than the one based on marriage with an Argentine citizen, the 'ingreso regular' is already in place. My (Argentine) partner views the new measures to be aimed at serving the right wing voters, who are primarily negative about the influx of immigrants from countries as Bolivia and...

It's a very tricky income solution, I know. But there's always the freedom to judge the offer and say no. Personally, I would be happy to at least have the chance to view any possibilities. I've worked in personal finance myself so I am pretty sure what to look for.

Thanks Nikad. Always amazed by your knowledge. Didn't know they use the term 'hipoteca inversa', so that's already good to know. Effectively using the value of a home to generate extra income without having to sell is still a major problem, even in the 'first' world. Existing solutions are...

Probably not realistic, but gonna pop the question anyway: My estimate is that at least 90+ % of the real estate (casas, PH, apartments) in Buenos Aires is fully mortgage free. Is there any sign of the development of financial instruments to borrow against the value of the (existing) house, e.g...

Does that mean that if I need to pay for buying real estate and the current owner wants it on his Argentine USD account, I could: 1. Transfer money internationally from a bank account in the EU to an Argentine USD account that has the same name (euros will arrive as dollars)? 2. Then transfer...