Comments on: Profit From Panama Canal Expansion http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kim http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-329 Kim Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:58:34 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-329 Hello Simon, I'm in the very beginning of starting up a web based business. Because of the content and purpose of the site my attorney is advising me to "protect" myself in a number of ways. Which leads me to the question, in your opinion what country do you think a web based business would be the most difficult for our government to"persuade" into cooperation. I'm also looking for the best tax benefits as there will be income from the US to this country. I know that in many countries, one has to take on an agent as a partner, this also has to be a consideration. At this point in time I just don't feel it sufficent to be protected by the "corporate sheild",you can be right but you can also be tied up for years in a legal battle. I just want to make money without the "gov" breathing down my neck and taking the lions share.. Tahnks for you time Kim Hello Simon,
I’m in the very beginning of starting up a web based business. Because of the content and purpose of the site my attorney is advising me to “protect” myself in a number of ways. Which leads me to the question, in your opinion what country do you think a web based business would be the most difficult for our government to”persuade” into cooperation. I’m also looking for the best tax benefits as there will be income from the US to this country. I know that in many countries, one has to take on an agent as a partner, this also has to be a consideration. At this point in time I just don’t feel it sufficent to be protected by the “corporate sheild”,you can be right but you can also be tied up for years in a legal battle. I just want to make money without the “gov” breathing down my neck and taking the lions share..

Tahnks for you time
Kim

]]> By: Lane http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-312 Lane Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:55:38 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-312 Simon, I have you given out the list? I have many interests here. Just found your site and email list and am loving what you do. Please share when you plan to put it out if not already. Thanks. Simon, I have you given out the list? I have many interests here. Just found your site and email list and am loving what you do. Please share when you plan to put it out if not already. Thanks.

]]> By: Neil http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-299 Neil Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:49:12 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-299 Great idea ! I'd like to see a contact list of potential construction contractors, who would be likely buyers of equipment needed for the canal project. Great idea ! I’d like to see a contact list of potential construction contractors, who would be likely buyers of equipment needed for the canal project.

]]> By: Jamie http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-269 Jamie Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:15:29 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-269 Interesting blog. I am looking at Uruguay as a possible future home. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks. Interesting blog. I am looking at Uruguay as a possible future home. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks.

]]> By: Jim http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-244 Jim Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:49:56 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-244 I would be interested in investing in distressed homes/condos is a secure area--lower crime if that is possible. Also expected needs of the incoming expat businesses. I would be interested in investing in distressed homes/condos is a secure area–lower crime if that is possible. Also expected needs of the incoming expat businesses.

]]> By: r.anthony http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-230 r.anthony Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:05:23 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-230 Hello Simon, If they exist, I would like to know of any consultants/companies that help with solar power setups for residential or commercial use. Going further, any company that can help design a living situation that is 'off the grid' with respect to power, water, waste, food production, etc. A source for decent used cars? craigslist or encuentra24? and as Duane mentioned : "Real estate agents who specialize in fields such as agriculture, timber, remote land, islands, and so on that are not normally handled by most real estate agents." Hello Simon,

If they exist, I would like to know of any consultants/companies that help with solar power setups for residential or commercial use. Going further, any company that can help design a living situation that is ‘off the grid’ with respect to power, water, waste, food production, etc.

A source for decent used cars? craigslist or encuentra24?

and as Duane mentioned :
“Real estate agents who specialize in fields such as agriculture, timber, remote land, islands, and so on that are not normally handled by most real estate agents.”

]]> By: tony http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-229 tony Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:04:21 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-229 hello, I am a private commodities trader that will be relocating in Italy, I would like to make contacts with European brokers that can handle my trades, thank you. hello, I am a private commodities trader that will be relocating in Italy, I would like to make contacts with European brokers that can handle my trades, thank you.

]]> By: Bruce http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-221 Bruce Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:44:19 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-221 Hi Simon, . I am interested in Black paper on Panama.Also interested in Uruguay,Burma,Malaysia and possibly Laos.Looking for good bank and broker that covers all markets including Canada and Asian markets.Cheers Bruce Hi Simon,
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I am interested in Black paper on Panama.Also interested in Uruguay,Burma,Malaysia and possibly Laos.Looking for good bank and broker that covers all markets including Canada and Asian markets.Cheers Bruce

]]> By: Robert Hays http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-220 Robert Hays Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:37:28 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-220 I've already communicated some info needs. Here's two more: Is there a good expat assocation/social group? I've found these folks quite helpful on settling in help. Also, straight talk about Colon vs Panama City? I've heard Colon is a writeoff due to crime. But maybe that's another word for opportunity now. Chessduck. I'm not concerned personally now, so my information is not really current. You need to check out the New Zealand Immigration site and read what it says about permanent residence visas. They are serious. Unless you can qualify under something other than general skills category, I don't think you are going to qualify. Latest I've heard is that the return flow of Kiwis is strong (due to layoffs in Australia and elsewhere), so the NZ government is cutting back on new immigrants. One comment suggested that even long-term UK residents were having trouble getting work permits renewed. If you can qualify, better get your application in the hopper ASAP, since the window is always changing, we've a new government in the process of "fixing" things there, and the general economic trend is down. I think the difficulty of getting in is increasing, and will continue to. If you can't qualify as a permanent resident, you can come as a tourist for up to 6 months at a time. But of course no one gaurantees that these or any other rules will never change. All the best, Bob in NZ I’ve already communicated some info needs. Here’s two more: Is there a good expat assocation/social group? I’ve found these folks quite helpful on settling in help. Also, straight talk about Colon vs Panama City? I’ve heard Colon is a writeoff due to crime. But maybe that’s another word for opportunity now.

Chessduck. I’m not concerned personally now, so my information is not really current. You need to check out the New Zealand Immigration site and read what it says about permanent residence visas. They are serious. Unless you can qualify under something other than general skills category, I don’t think you are going to qualify.

Latest I’ve heard is that the return flow of Kiwis is strong (due to layoffs in Australia and elsewhere), so the NZ government is cutting back on new immigrants. One comment suggested that even long-term UK residents were having trouble getting work permits renewed. If you can qualify, better get your application in the hopper ASAP, since the window is always changing, we’ve a new government in the process of “fixing” things there, and the general economic trend is down. I think the difficulty of getting in is increasing, and will continue to.

If you can’t qualify as a permanent resident, you can come as a tourist for up to 6 months at a time. But of course no one gaurantees that these or any other rules will never change.

All the best,
Bob in NZ

]]> By: Art http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-218 Art Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:14:24 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-218 I'd like info on whom to contact (or where to look) in Panama to find a site to launch a SCUBA & boating operation--i.e., one where cost of entry is low, little or no competition, property prices low, and dive environment attractive. I’d like info on whom to contact (or where to look) in Panama to find a site to launch a SCUBA & boating operation–i.e., one where cost of entry is low, little or no competition, property prices low, and dive environment attractive.

]]> By: Ames W. Martin http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-217 Ames W. Martin Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:25:03 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-217 Bankers, brokers, lawyers, real estate agents. I'm looking for any locations where I might find a good deal on land (ag land too). Safety is also an issue for me, as I am a professional with a family. Bankers, brokers, lawyers, real estate agents. I’m looking for any locations where I might find a good deal on land (ag land too). Safety is also an issue for me, as I am a professional with a family.

]]> By: Tropical Freedom http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-216 Tropical Freedom Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:02:35 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-216 I am interested in being on your list for the Black paper. I am interested in being on your list for the Black paper.

]]> By: Marty http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-215 Marty Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:38:13 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-215 Simon, Great news letter,very interested in contacts in Panama & Uruguay sign me up. Also where can I buy foreign currency without the big spreads the U.S. banks charge. thanks. Simon, Great news letter,very interested in contacts in Panama & Uruguay sign me up. Also where can I buy foreign currency without the big spreads the U.S. banks charge. thanks.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-214 Andrew Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:31:43 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-214 A\What does it take to be able to go to work in Panama? do you need a work permit? Seconc citizenship? I'm a professional; a veterinarian. Is it possible to get an overseas license? Or do you need one? A\What does it take to be able to go to work in Panama? do you need a work permit? Seconc citizenship? I’m a professional; a veterinarian. Is it possible to get an overseas license? Or do you need one?

]]> By: Reynaldo http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-213 Reynaldo Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:46:42 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-213 I am interested in technical employment in a expat location. The canal expansion sounds ideal I am a computer engineer, but with some technical communications/ architectural and building background. I am interested in technical employment in a expat location.

The canal expansion sounds ideal

I am a computer engineer, but with some technical
communications/ architectural and building background.

]]> By: Brian Richards http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-212 Brian Richards Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:40:04 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-212 Simon, Each of your daily issues is thought-provoking and stimulating. It's a kind of a WOB daily! Panama desires: A really safe bank, on the order of a good private Swiss bank, which will almost certainly weather the potential world-wide depression. A bank you would feel safe in storing 20 kilos of gold in and sleep well at night knowing there wouldn't be any hanky-panky. Also, if the bank could act as a stock broker, that would be a plus, and needless to say, banking/financial privacy would be paramount. Best wishes. Simon,
Each of your daily issues is thought-provoking and stimulating. It’s a kind of a WOB daily! Panama desires: A really safe bank, on the order of a good private Swiss bank, which will almost certainly weather the potential world-wide depression. A bank you would feel safe in storing 20 kilos of gold in and sleep well at night knowing there wouldn’t be any hanky-panky. Also, if the bank could act as a stock broker, that would be a plus, and needless to say, banking/financial privacy would be paramount. Best wishes.

]]> By: Panman http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-209 Panman Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:01:24 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-209 I'm interested in business contacts in Panama in general. Especially interested in a great deal on a Punta Pacificia condo. I also want to know where to buy gold bullion from here in Panama. Good Stuff Simon. I’m interested in business contacts in Panama in general. Especially interested in a great deal on a Punta Pacificia condo.

I also want to know where to buy gold bullion from here in Panama.

Good Stuff Simon.

]]> By: Gerald http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-208 Gerald Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:00:18 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-208 I look forward to every issue of International Man and look forward to the Black Paper on Panama. Are there ways the potential expat can do business in Panama's free trade zone ---or the City of Knowledge (Ciudad de Saber)? Is there a gold refinery in Panama that can refine and hallmark a few kilos of gold dust per month? How about storing gold in Panama? Many thanks Simon! I look forward to every issue of International Man and look forward to the Black Paper on Panama. Are there ways the potential expat can do business in Panama’s free trade zone —or the City of Knowledge (Ciudad de Saber)? Is there a gold refinery in Panama that can refine and hallmark a few kilos of gold dust per month? How about storing gold in Panama? Many thanks Simon!

]]> By: Bobby http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-207 Bobby Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:24:13 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-207 I am interested in investing in raw land or similar "low maintenance" in Panama, keeping in mind that I cannot be physically present in Panama. I am interested in investing in raw land or similar “low maintenance” in Panama, keeping in mind that I cannot be physically present in Panama.

]]> By: Chessduck http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-206 Chessduck Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:04:04 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-206 Hello Simon, My wife and I were planning to move to Panama until they raised the required income from $500 to $1,000. My Social Security is $904. Is there any way around this without buying an anuity? We are now thinking of Uruguay or New Zealand. I am 76. My wife is 46. That may make you think I have money, but I do not. I rescued her from a poor country 10 years ago. And now her -- and my -- daughters are safely in college. We missed Australia because she is one month over 45. Would you advise us please? Best regards, Chessduck P.S. I have a USCF Life Master rating and have been Chess Champion of two states. I could give chess lessons overseas as I have done for the last 15 years. Hello Simon,
My wife and I were planning to move to Panama until they raised the required income from $500 to $1,000. My Social Security is $904.
Is there any way around this without buying an anuity?

We are now thinking of Uruguay or New Zealand. I am 76. My wife is 46. That may make you think I have money, but I do not. I rescued her from a poor country 10 years ago. And now her — and my — daughters are safely in college.

We missed Australia because she is one month over 45.

Would you advise us please?

Best regards,
Chessduck

P.S. I have a USCF Life Master rating and have been Chess Champion of two states. I could give chess lessons overseas as I have done for the last 15 years.

]]> By: Peter Macfarlane (Q Wealth Report) http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-205 Peter Macfarlane (Q Wealth Report) Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:26:46 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-205 My view of Panama is already well known (positive) so all I can say is that these comments are spot on. to Bradley Anderson: Uruguay and Panama have a lot of business ties and several banks in common, I know at least one, so maybe Simon could include some info on that in the Panama 'Black Paper'. Did I read something in WOB a while ago about a plan to open a non-bank safe deposit facility in Panama? That would definitely be of interest... My view of Panama is already well known (positive) so all I can say is that these comments are spot on.

to Bradley Anderson: Uruguay and Panama have a lot of business ties and several banks in common, I know at least one, so maybe Simon could include some info on that in the Panama ‘Black Paper’.

Did I read something in WOB a while ago about a plan to open a non-bank safe deposit facility in Panama? That would definitely be of interest…

]]> By: David http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-204 David Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:21:42 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-204 Simon, I would be interested in seeing an adendum or shortened version of the black paper devoted to information of use to expats who are using Panama as a financial center, but who are living elsewhere in Latin America or the Caribbean. I would be especially interested in your review of Thales Securities as a brokerage house, and the availability of safe-deposit boxes in financial institutions and otherwise. Thank you. Keep up the spirit! David Simon,

I would be interested in seeing an adendum or shortened version of the black paper devoted to information of use to expats who are using Panama as a financial center, but who are living elsewhere in Latin America or the Caribbean.

I would be especially interested in your review of Thales Securities as a brokerage house, and the availability of safe-deposit boxes in financial institutions and otherwise.

Thank you. Keep up the spirit!

David

]]> By: Duane http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-203 Duane Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:14:57 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-203 Hello, Simon, A place to safely store bullion would be helpful to some of your readers, whether Panama or not. Reputable car dealers. Reputable real estate agents who are not themselves bandits. Real estate agents who specialize in fields such as agriculture, timber, remote land, islands, and so on that are not normally handled by most real estate agents. Entrepreneurs, inventors or those who have developed potentially licensable methods, systems or processes, if you know of such. Hello, Simon,

A place to safely store bullion would be helpful to some of your readers, whether Panama or not.

Reputable car dealers.

Reputable real estate agents who are not themselves bandits.

Real estate agents who specialize in fields such as agriculture, timber, remote land, islands, and so on that are not normally handled by most real estate agents.

Entrepreneurs, inventors or those who have developed potentially licensable methods, systems or processes, if you know of such.

]]> By: Reney http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-202 Reney Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:01:03 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-202 Congratulations and a big THANK YOU for your timely Black Paper effort. Suggestions for reliable contacts would be Government Officials (if possible) to expedite approvals there; Real Estate brokers and Escrow like services (if these exist); General Medecine Physician; and Oculist. More will probably come to mind in time. Thanks again for this opportunity. Congratulations and a big THANK YOU for your timely Black Paper effort. Suggestions for reliable contacts would be Government Officials (if possible) to expedite approvals there; Real Estate brokers and Escrow like services (if these exist); General Medecine Physician; and Oculist. More will probably come to mind in time. Thanks again for this opportunity.

]]> By: Tina http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-201 Tina Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:35:58 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-201 real estate, banking (no connections to States ) real estate,
banking (no connections to States )

]]> By: Nathan Williams http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-199 Nathan Williams Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:25:21 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-199 I'm interested in Panama, Uruguay and other sites you think have relatively stable goverments and solid banking. I’m interested in Panama, Uruguay and other sites you think have relatively stable goverments and solid banking.

]]> By: Tom singleton http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-198 Tom singleton Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:12:43 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-198 I am interested in contacts in Argentina and Uruguay. I am interested in contacts in Argentina and Uruguay.

]]> By: Bradley Anderson http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/profit-from-panama-canal-expansion/comment-page-1/#comment-195 Bradley Anderson Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:54:11 +0000 http://www.internationalman.com/?p=198#comment-195 I am very interested in lawyers, bankers and investment people in Austria, Australia (Perth and Sidney) and Uruguay. Thank you. I am very interested in lawyers, bankers and investment people in Austria, Australia (Perth and Sidney) and Uruguay. Thank you.

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