Questions and Answers Forum

Hi,

I have two investment properties in the United Kingdom and work now takes me to Canada for at least three years.  I presume I will pretty soon be classed as a Canadian resident for tax purposes.

Can anyone tell me how the income from these paid in rent will be treated?  What rates of tax etc?

Also, what if I sold the properties?  Would the equity I have in these properties be taxed as income?

Dear British expats in Rome!

Can anyone recommend a good primary school please? It would be for our daughter, aged 9 (currently in P4 in Edinburgh).

Looking for a school where Italian is taught as a 2nd language and ideally good % of Italian children, so she can pick up the language.

Any suggestions and comments (negative or positive) welcome!

Hello, we are planning on going to Taiwan for several months with our english speaking kids 5-15 and want them to participate in learning mandarin and other kid activities e.g. hip hop. We would like a location that has nature. Where do you recommend in Taipei or is there another city eg. Taichung that you would recommend? 

Thanks. 

Hi,

we are moving to Montreal on a temporary work visa with my son that is about to start 2nd grade. We will live downtown Montreal and are looking for an English school (private or public). He does not know English or French today.

1. Any recommendations on schools?

2. Is there any support for Non-English natives to learn English?

Thanks

Magnus 

Hello, my name is Paul and I am in the beginning/planning phases of starting a unique souvenir business in Florence. This would entail me moving to Florence, finding the proper storefront, obtaining the necessary permits, etc. I had read some varying things about moving to and starting a business in Italy as an American. Any real life input, feedback, or opinions would be very appreciated. Many thanks, Paul

How do I become a resident to Fiji with no ties to that country do I need immigrant visa?

Hi I am a hotelier and I am being offered a job in Manila , the package is around USD 3000 per month plus 1000 USD housing allowance per month. Is it a good package for a single person to sustain in Manila.All taxes will be paid by the company.

Kindly advise.

Hello, my husband is in the interview process of getting a job in Abu Dhabi. We are a family of 5 (couple with three young kids) from Australia. The offer looks like it'll be 50,000 Dirhams a month, which is obviously great, but nothing has been offered about housing, schooling, etc. The only extras mentioned were his flight over (not ours) and basic health insurance for him. 

Please let me know the procedure how can I apply Romania work visa.

Hi, I have a dumb question about healthcare costs for locals (i.e, Vietnamese citizens). Do you have to pay for medical procedures even in public hospitals if you're Vietnamese? Also, how likely is it to run into a couple of thousands of dollars? Cheers, Michael

Hello,

I am a Canadian citizen and have family living in Montreal, but personally have been living abroad in Kuwait for 20 years, I am planning on moving back but am not sure how to transfer my son (who was born in Canada and is a Canadian citizen entering his 12th Senior year) to a high-school here. He attended a Arabic/English bilingual school in Kuwait. Any information would be appreciated.

Hello everybody,

I am living in Bryanston-Rivonia area. I decided to bring my 9 years old son (turning 10 end of October) to Johannesburg. We are Turkish and he had his first 4 grade in Turkey, in Turkish along with a very basic English education.

Is there any course (recommendation) for improving his English or orientation ?

Which grade he needs to start? Is there any test or exam or consultation for finding his grade or level?

And which schools can you recommend, preferably in Bryanston-Sandton-Rivonia area,

Thanks in Advance

We will only stay in Montreal for a couple of year (2 or 3). My daughter is now 3,5 and I am looking at my options for her to go to an English private primary school and would love to know if there are others that are going through the same journey to connect with?

Hi

I am moving to South-Korea next year to study. The university I want to go to (Hanguk university) doesn't allow me to stay more than a week after I finished my semester (end of June). I would like to stay in South-Korea for the summer to explore the country. I was wondering if it would be possible to change my student visa to a tourist visa while being there, without having to leave the country.

Thank you in advance for your reply.

What is the best way to find rentals in Frankfurt and surrounding areas? Online searches are a little frustrating. I am looking for something for two people, but many seem to be for one person even though would be perfect for a couple with no children,

Hello and thank you for your time helping me!

Besides MKIS and Garden International School, would you recommend any other international schools around Mont Kiara neighborhood or surrounding places in KL? 

Thank you very much for your help!

Hi 

Is there any particular suburb with top government primary and seconday school in london neighbourhood? My children ages are 8 and 10 and they intend to start from sep 19?

Is there any list of sc

Thanks

Aj

I am a widow of South African origin with 3 minor children all holders of British passports whose grandmother was born in Ireland. My late husband was born in England with a Sottish father and an Irish mum. Am I eligible to reside in Ireland with my children?

Hi,

My wife and I are planning on moving to Saudi Arabia this year or as soon as I get work. What is the best city or area in Saudi Arabia for work in construction / civil engineering?

Whats the living in compounds like for men and women? Can we freely leave the compound during the days?

also what is the health care like there?

thanks for your help.

Whilst exploring the option of relocating from UK to Belgium, a major consideration is the schooling for my 6 year old (English speaking only). Wanting to live closer to work (Antwerp), I contacted three primary schools in surrounding areas, but am yet to receive a reply. As Antwerp and surrounding areas seem to be predominantly Flemish speaking, I fear my potential relocation choice may be a no go - from a state schooling point of view.

We have been offered a contract in Shanghai. It does not cover the cost of schooling for our son (first grade). Does anyone have any alternatives or know of expat homeschooling? Any information will be greatly appreciated.

I will highly appreciate your view on schools in Jakarta for IB program.

We are moving to Jakarta with my 16yo daughter and looking for the best school for IB program, to get strong IB score for application in the future to the best universities in Europe or in UK.

Many thanks in advance for your comments and recommendation

Svetlana      

I need to open a cooperate and personal Bank account while in Zambia.

Please can any one advise on the check list to comply with (in particular for funds coming into the country)

Hi I am interested in the Moving to Ireland Guide and would like to know how up to date the information in the guide are?

Thanks

I am planing to relocate to Egypt next year and I would like to live there for the rest of my life.

I would like to know if it's possible to live in Egypt without leaving the country?