Do I have to leave Cambodia?
Re: Do I have to leave Cambodia?
Thanks for the comments and advice.
I asked Lucky Lucky about a retirement visa. They literally laughed in my face. Guess they've never read "Retire by 40". I don't have "proof of retirement from home country" either.
It seems like the sole prop would be the way to go. As there is often more than meets the eye in actually doing things in Cambodia I want to make sure I know what I am getting into. Preferably, I would like to find an agent to do as much as possible. I'm lazy, that's why I live in Cambodia and earn passive income on the internet.
All I have to do is register as a sole prop? Don't need a tax license? Don't need to rent an office or shop?
Then I apply for the work permit online?
Then write myself a letter and I'm good to get another visa in September?
Thanks again.
BTW, "drop shipping fidget spinners" isn't too far off actually. Everything legitimate, declared and taxed (in the US). Basically just online retail and affiliate stuff earning passive income.
I asked Lucky Lucky about a retirement visa. They literally laughed in my face. Guess they've never read "Retire by 40". I don't have "proof of retirement from home country" either.
It seems like the sole prop would be the way to go. As there is often more than meets the eye in actually doing things in Cambodia I want to make sure I know what I am getting into. Preferably, I would like to find an agent to do as much as possible. I'm lazy, that's why I live in Cambodia and earn passive income on the internet.
All I have to do is register as a sole prop? Don't need a tax license? Don't need to rent an office or shop?
Then I apply for the work permit online?
Then write myself a letter and I'm good to get another visa in September?
Thanks again.
BTW, "drop shipping fidget spinners" isn't too far off actually. Everything legitimate, declared and taxed (in the US). Basically just online retail and affiliate stuff earning passive income.
"The revolution did more than legally create the United States; it transformed American society... Far from remaining monarchical, hierarchy-ridden subjects on the margin of civilization, Americans had become, almost overnight, the most liberal, the most democratic, the most commercial minded, and the most modern people in the world." - Gordon S. Wood
Re: Do I have to leave Cambodia?
Talk to a good lawyer familiar with business registrations and foreign workers, get the right info, register correctly, and minimise future problems. eg. If you've got a registered business in the US, you could open a 'representative' office here, which is far simpler and has zero tax obligations here.dron wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:15 pm Thanks for the comments and advice.
I asked Lucky Lucky about a retirement visa. They literally laughed in my face. Guess they've never read "Retire by 40". I don't have "proof of retirement from home country" either.
It seems like the sole prop would be the way to go. As there is often more than meets the eye in actually doing things in Cambodia I want to make sure I know what I am getting into. Preferably, I would like to find an agent to do as much as possible. I'm lazy, that's why I live in Cambodia and earn passive income on the internet.
All I have to do is register as a sole prop? Don't need a tax license? Don't need to rent an office or shop?
Then I apply for the work permit online?
Then write myself a letter and I'm good to get another visa in September?
Thanks again.
If you learn something useful, let us know.
Ha! I knew it!BTW, "drop shipping fidget spinners" isn't too far off actually. Everything legitimate, declared and taxed (in the US). Basically just online retail and affiliate stuff earning passive income.
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Re: Do I have to leave Cambodia?
u must be a hell of an affiliate to earn $7,000/month
"Basically just online retail and affiliate stuff earning passive income."
"Basically just online retail and affiliate stuff earning passive income."
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
Re: Do I have to leave Cambodia?
Not really. A lot of people do much better in the same field. I don't put much effort in. I probably worked 80 hours in all of 2017. But I wasn't trying to brag about money. I know it can be very difficult to get. I was just making the point that I can afford to live in Cambodia and pay for any reasonable fees to stay. My other options are:
- Vietnam. Already have 1 year visa. No work permit required. Think I paid $135.
- Chiang Mai. Can get 1 year education visa without going to school or doing 90 day checks, but it's $1000.
I'd probably save a lot of money either way. All apartments I've looked at in both places are cheaper than my place here. But I already live here, have a girlfriend, etc.
Any suggestions on good attorneys to talk to about getting a legal business set up?
- Vietnam. Already have 1 year visa. No work permit required. Think I paid $135.
- Chiang Mai. Can get 1 year education visa without going to school or doing 90 day checks, but it's $1000.
I'd probably save a lot of money either way. All apartments I've looked at in both places are cheaper than my place here. But I already live here, have a girlfriend, etc.
Any suggestions on good attorneys to talk to about getting a legal business set up?
"The revolution did more than legally create the United States; it transformed American society... Far from remaining monarchical, hierarchy-ridden subjects on the margin of civilization, Americans had become, almost overnight, the most liberal, the most democratic, the most commercial minded, and the most modern people in the world." - Gordon S. Wood
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Re: Do I have to leave Cambodia?
$135 for Vietnam is the stamping fee, visa cost on top, 200-250/year. Why not stay there?
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Re: Do I have to leave Cambodia?
Off topic, but Americans can get a one year multi entry tourist visa on arrival at the airport for $135. No questions asked. All you need is an invitation letter that you can buy online for $20 and two photographs.timmydownawell wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:09 pm$135 for Vietnam is the stamping fee, visa cost on top, 200-250/year. Why not stay there?
The business visa is indeed the higher price as you mentioned.
"The revolution did more than legally create the United States; it transformed American society... Far from remaining monarchical, hierarchy-ridden subjects on the margin of civilization, Americans had become, almost overnight, the most liberal, the most democratic, the most commercial minded, and the most modern people in the world." - Gordon S. Wood
Re: Do I have to leave Cambodia?
2 years ago in kampot I was asked for $70 at the 1 stop shop and $100 to register for tax. You also need a lease stamped by sangkat anything up to $30 is usual. Unless you are actually running a shop or restaurant that should be it. Otherwise you have various oter stuff like sign tax and tourism permits etc but doubt you will be needing that as a sole trader "IT consultant" oviolet wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2018 2:13 pmWhile I don’t recall the exact figures, I know the true cost of setting up as sole is higher than $160.Barang chgout wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:48 pm Sole trader around $160 and theoretically can be done online or can be done at sankat or ministry of commerce i believe.
Under $5000 / month turnover, taxed only on profi, from what i can work out.
Guess there are a few of us who are looking into this.
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Re: Do I have to leave Cambodia?
Sounds perfect. Can you then write a letter of employment for yourself that will be accepted? How about taxes? Thanks again.pczz wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:35 pm 2 years ago in kampot I was asked for $70 at the 1 stop shop and $100 to register for tax. You also need a lease stamped by sangkat anything up to $30 is usual. Unless you are actually running a shop or restaurant that should be it. Otherwise you have various oter stuff like sign tax and tourism permits etc but doubt you will be needing that as a sole trader "IT consultant" o
"The revolution did more than legally create the United States; it transformed American society... Far from remaining monarchical, hierarchy-ridden subjects on the margin of civilization, Americans had become, almost overnight, the most liberal, the most democratic, the most commercial minded, and the most modern people in the world." - Gordon S. Wood
Re: Do I have to leave Cambodia?
You may just need to take the business registration form from the sangkhat. It is possible they will get the work permit for you, or the one stop shop might do it. 2 years is a long time and they keep changing the rules.dron wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:49 pmSounds perfect. Can you then write a letter of employment for yourself that will be accepted? How about taxes? Thanks again.pczz wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:35 pm 2 years ago in kampot I was asked for $70 at the 1 stop shop and $100 to register for tax. You also need a lease stamped by sangkat anything up to $30 is usual. Unless you are actually running a shop or restaurant that should be it. Otherwise you have various oter stuff like sign tax and tourism permits etc but doubt you will be needing that as a sole trader "IT consultant" o
Re: Do I have to leave Cambodia?
I am into two years with all the correct business paperwork, tax, wp and visa. Now I think I will retire
Always "hope" but never "expect".
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