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- My work involves coaching expats adjusting to a new culture or a new job in a new country and based on the experiences of my clients as well as my own experience as an expat myself I agree with Gaffer, expats do not form a homogeneous group, each one has his/her own story.
The original description made by Marja Ruigrok used to be valid about 20 years ago and it is bad need of an update. Here are some things that distinguish expats:
What motivated their move in the first place, career ambition, a desire to discover more of the world, an irresistable attraction for a specific country or a search for a place to retire in a more sunny climate or a cheaper part of the world.
Other factors that would distinguish expats are: their income,anywhere from poor student to highly paid executive, to a being a nanny, and if they have a family life or not, as well as the way they go about a social life in the new country they are in, either blissfully ignoring the locals or making efforts to blend in.
In my experience the only thing that holds true for all expats is to be ready "to expect the unexpected" What is your life like as an “expat”?, 19/08/2008 09:09 - As Romania is in the EU you will not face any possibility of paying tax twice on the net gain on the sale of your Romanian property. You need to check whether the Romanian tax authorities are going to tax you on the net gain. If they do then the Dutch "tax man" might not tax at all or "he" might apply some tax if the Dutch Capital Gains tax rules should call for a higher rate of tax than Romania. But on the basis that the total tax payable would not exceed the applicable rate within the dutch system. But check what level of exemptions might exist. One's country of residence is where your liability on your worldwide assets will normally vest! When selling a property if it is your only property ( eg. currently renting in the Netherlands ) then you might find that the "rules" are such that you pay no tax at all! If you do have liability do ensure that you seek allowance for any costs ( repairs, improvements etc ) that you have incurred on the property being sold. Usually (if there is a liability to tax ) you will find that you can deduct from the sale price, all legal costs, agents fees, repairs etc etc. Then you will only be taxed on the net profit and that is also often ameliorated by an annual exemption. So you need to do your 'homework' vis a vis the Romanian and Dutch tax systems as they apply to your own personal set of circumstances! Doing your taxes in Holland, 19/08/2008 06:46
- Dear Sir,
I am a resident of Netherlands, and have the 30% rule. If I have income generated from a property sold in Romania - is this going to be taxed in Netherlands?
Thanks! Doing your taxes in Holland, 19/08/2008 03:09 - I think you are reading an awful lot into a short incounter with the natives. Congrats on having spoken to a child...working our way up I see. The Hausfrau: Talking to Little Boys, 19/08/2008 01:19
- My kids attend the JFK school mentioned in this article. I have no problem going in and helping out-this encourages a unique enviroment for kids, but it isn't a REQUIREMENT. Plus, we are in Germnay and the kids will be exposed to German...bummer for those who want to live in an American bubble. A lot of people move to Berlin BECAUSE of the JFK and what it offers. School's out: education in Germany , 19/08/2008 01:06
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