Most mornings Chuck and Kathy Baumgarten can be found leisurely sipping coffee and enjoying the sunrise from their porch. It’s easy to see why if you visit their home. They have one of the most scenic vistas in all of Ecuador. Mount Imbabura seems to rise from their backyard. A 180-degree turn showcases Mount Cotacachi’s golden-hour glow.
Costa Rica is not a “new” destination for International Living. Through the 1990s, the market boomed. Prices for beachfront property along the Pacific Coast increased 6-, 8-, 10-fold and more… But as property prices rose in Costa Rica, we (and our readers) began looking elsewhere. Today, when things are changing again, it makes sense for you to take a look at this darling of Central America. We have gathered together all the essential information you will need to give you a head start in enjoying the benefits of this beautiful and exciting country in Escape to Costa Rica - Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less.
In this video presentation, U.S. educated Costa Rican attorney Roger Peterson shares with you the nuts and bolts and perks of starting a business in Costa Rica, including how to set up 100% foreign-owned corporations, knowing when you need a permit and when you don’t (it depends on how you earn an income), how to tap into free support from government agencies who want to help new businesses, cultural differences to be aware of so you can succeed faster, and much more.
If you want to live in Costa Rica…but you think you can’t afford to quit work…or you think your retirement funds are too small…this video presentation shows you how to make it happen, without having to worry about age discrimination or dress codes. Winton Churchill reveals how your hidden skills or hobbies can develop into an overseas business. If you could do what you love…and get paid for it in Costa Rica…why wouldn’t you do it?
In this exclusive bonus, you’ll meet many expats who’ve moved to Costa Rica for many different reasons, whether they were seeking cheap medical care, a lower cost of living, relief from a stressful day-to-day life in North America, or many other motivations. And from their experiences, the problems they solved, and how they navigated the "system" in Costa Rica, you’ll shorten your learning curve to do the same things. It’s kind of like hearing a friend describe the shortcut he takes to bypass rush hour traffic...or being introduced to your neighbor’s reliable handyman—you benefit from their experience.
White sands, the scent of spices, the call of the east. Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines are so much more than exotic vacation spots. Enticing expats and retirees from around the globe, these fabled lands of South East Asia still beckon with the promise and rewards of an exciting life overseas. Live Large for Less on The Exotic Islands of South East Asia is the best resource available to help you get to know this paradise that is South East Asia. From finding a property…to obtaining residence. You’ll learn how to, travel, live, and retire in this part of the world. With this report as your guide, you’ll save time, money, and hours of frustration…
In this months issue meet the expats who’ve taken to the trails with horseback riding businesses. And the great organizers who are planning weddings in Costa Rica—the hot, new destination for adventurous couples. Costa Rica is also showing huge potential for fitness club franchises—our franchise expert Rogelio Martinez has the lowdown. Read about a young couple who ditched the mortgage idea and took their marketing business on the road in Europe…and the expat who left a corporate career for the freedom of running a mobile catering business in Mexico. This and lots more in your February issue of Incomes Abroad
Imagine if work involved saddling up and taking to the trail instead of being stuck in morning traffic, heading into the office. You don’t need to have a lot of money to work with horses overseas. If fact you don’t need to own much land or spend a fortune buying horses to set up your own business.
Whether you’ve moved, are considering a move (either part-time or full-time), or have investment property overseas, the information you’ll find in the following pages is invaluable. Admittedly, our approach is different. Nick is not going to talk you through every single line of every form—the IRS instruction manuals do a good job of that. But, at the end of reading this, you’ll have a better idea of what exemptions and credits you qualify for, what forms you should fill out, and what IRS documents you really need to read.
This unprecedented bundle of Panama reports will hand you everything you need to start a new life in an idyllic location in the world’s top retirement haven. Panama is safe, secure and it’s close to the U.S. You’ll find world-class health care there for a fraction of what you pay back home. In fact, everything… including real estate… is more than affordable in Panama. And foreigners are offered the same property rights and discounts as locals are. It's no wonder that the rest of the world is catching on—or that those that have already discovered Panama are so enthusiastic about it.