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Expertise
Relocating to a foreign country and adjusting to life in a different culture, with a different language and a different set of values can be difficult. As a foreign expatriate living in Venezuela I've become rather well acquainted with how the country operates and how to avoid problems in Venezuela.
I have specific expertise with regard to the relocation of English speaking individuals and families to Margarita Island, including the associated issues of renting or buying a home, acquiring language training, acquiring a residence or investor visa, opening bank accounts, finding competent professionals (doctors, lawyers, accountants, dentists, etc.) placing children in a private school and other associated issues involved with relocating individuals or families to Margarita Island.
Experience in the area
I (a US Citizen) relocated my family to Margarita Island in early 2005, and we have been living here since that time. We are now residents of Venezuela, living normal lives and doing business on Margarita Island.
I work for a Casa de Bolas, almost exclusively exchanging money for clients. In addition, I am the resident agent for 3 foreign businesses with investments in Venezuela.
For foreign clients I have worked for the past 3 years as a buyers agent for the purchase of real estate. I no longer handle real estate sales because of the inherent conflict of interest this creates.
Education/Credentials
BA, 1994, Business Management, Finance
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John | 05/21/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | The answer gave me way more good ..... |
| blackwell | 05/20/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much |
| Luis | 05/02/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Brian, Thanks a lot for your ..... |
| Jay | 04/26/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the advice, it makes sense ..... |
| Bill Nanou | 04/17/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your response. |
Recent Answers from Brian Botta
2010-05-20 pdvsa:
Because they have oilfields, refineries and other support businesses in Venezuela, for which they must pay workers, service debt, purchase supplies, etc., and these expenses are all denominated in Bolivares
2010-05-18 locating someone:
This brings so many questions to mind that I don't even know where to start. For the most part, nothing short of someone physically going to Cumana and spending time and money there to try to find
2010-05-13 Gold:
The problem is that if you want to take gold out of the country, you need a license to export gold, otherwise what you're contemplating is a crime. There are exceptions: in theory it's legal to leave
2010-05-06 birth certificate:
If your daughter's birth was registered at the Alcaldia (Mayor's Office) then you simply need to have someone go get a copy and send it to you. Please understand that this is not automatic like it is
2010-04-30 Dolar paralelo:
Hello Luis The "formula" is no longer so much of a formula as a market driven exchange rate. The swap market is now handling about $60 million to $70 million per day. I have found that asking for
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