Moving to Nica Soon
Submitted by DBushnell on Mon, 2006/08/07 - 14:33.
My wife and I are moving to Nica from Charlotte,NC in late September after visiting Nica several times. Not sure what we are going to do or where we will live but tired of the corporate life. Since we are in our 50s, we will be pensionados with ability to bring $10,000 worth of goods and up to $10,000 vehicle. Our questions concern the move:
Should we take the vehicle or buy it there? Seems to be a lot of controversy on the topic. Please advise.
Having trouble finding a mover to give us straight answers. We're not taking much with us i.e. clothes, CDs, DVDs, books (possibly M bags for these), a computer, no appreciable furniture. Anyone know a good mover?
Recommendations on health care insurance since I will soon be losing my coverage?
Been there - done that - doing it again
In Oct of 2004 I shipped a 40 foot container from Long Beach California to Managua for $2,300. I paid $20,000 for the truck I sent to Nicaragua and ended up not paying any taxes. I was offered $28,000 for it in January. I became a resident. Now, I am shipping my wife's car over in September. Prices have gone up. A 40 foot container now costs $2,950. This time I am sharing a 40 foot container with another party. I am the oposite of what you are thinking. If I am going to use a container to ship a car, I figure to take as much as possible.
Good luck.
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Ola
In terms of a car , it depends , I live in Miami ( spanish community) lots easy ways how to get a car from miami to Nicaragua, ofcourse , don´t know where you are . what I am trying to say is that , it is easier to send a car from Miami to Nicaragua , there is a lot of companies that will transfer those vehicles for 1k . I had a truck that I sent to Nicaragua about two years ago, for my use , since I travel a lot there to see my family . Besides the transport you have to pay taxes for the price for that vehicle, which is usually half a the price you paid for the vehicle. if the price is 10k half is what you will pay. fortunately , i got a funny receipt notarized for half of what i paid for the truck I paid . unfutunately ,those things you have to do in order to pay less on taxes.That is left up to you if you are a law abidying citizen. Obiously, I am not. The problem is that once your vehicle is here ,you have to have a independent custom person , sort of like a lawyer , to get your car out of custom. It is really complicated best bet, buy a car in Nicaragua you will need a mechanic to check it out.
Truck/SUV Shipped to Nica
The reason I thought it was worthwhile shipping a vehicle is that I will be going there under the pensionado program which allows up to $10,000 in value for the vehicle. Knowing that, would you still recommend buying there?
Could you provide the names of some those companies that will ship a vehicle for $1,000? I'd drive to Miami to save that much money on shipment. Perhaps the same shipping company can ship my household goods cheaper also? We live near Charlotte, NC.
Please advise.
Nica Move
Really great information and views from everyone.
Thanks
Pensionado
If you get under the pensionado program you can bring a car into the country with no taxes or duties once every five years. But only if you are in the program. You need to contact INTUR in Nic.
Car etc
My suggestion will be to buy a car/truck in Nicaragua, you can get a nice truck Toyota Hilux 4x4 Diesel at least 95 or better for $10k, or a nice gasoline car for under 10k 98 or better bringing a vehicule,it's a lot of hassle and money.
As far as stuff you are taking with you, try taking the small stuff with you in luggages it cost an extra $50-$100 (depending on Airline) per extra suitcase, if you need acontainer try Crowley they are one of the best Container shippers.
Hope that helps
Nicaragua Welcomes You and Yours
FAP
Vehicle and Shipping Info
Thanks for the info. I'm beginning to think you're right and just leave the vehicle behind. Now how do I convince my wife to leave most things behind?
Wish I were you
I live about three hours southeast of you in Charleston. I have a small lot in Corn Island and tired of the "horse chasing the carrot" lifestyle here in the states. My friend Garry, who I grew up with lives with his wife and three kids in Nica. He moved there full time a few years ago. He not only deals in realestate there but exports from Nica as well. Go to Losmangosci.com and get in touch with him. He could probably answer a lot of shipping questions gor you. Good luck... hope this helps! Pete