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    Posted On: 13-Jun-2007
    From: "penny" [LUKKYPENNIE.....NET]
    Subject: [travel-to-honduras] tourism related business


    Honduras Travel and Visitors InfoI own & operate two businesses on Roatan. I do not have corporations. I came in as an investor resident & my companies are owned as sole proprietorships. My big "Vanna White" vehicle was brought in as a company vehicle & I paid $700.00 for something or another. My businesses are tourist related, but I must pay customs and sales tax on everything I bring in; 35% import duty on jewelry & 15 - 20% for other items I sell. The additional killer to the bottom line is the 12% sales tax tacked on, on top of that, including shipping.
    My understanding, to qualify for Duty Free status, 1) You must be a resident & 2) You must operate a tourism related business. If you don't fall into this category you will still have to pay duty....how much is the question. Our governor says these rules have not even been written yet. I'm not holding my breath anything will happen any time soon. Even though I fulfill the requirements for "duty free" status, I was informed I will always have to pay a "fee." I suggest no one put their life on hold, awaiting this magical event.



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    1a. Re: Shipping Autos To LeCieba From: cesar castillo
    1b. Re: Shipping Autos To LeCieba From: ronsedlak
    1c. Re: Shipping Autos To LeCieba From: cesar castillo
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    1a. Re: Shipping Autos To LeCieba
    Posted by: "cesar castillo" cesargolaceiba.....com cesargolaceiba
    Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:35 am (PST)
    Hello Dan,
    Sorry for the delay.
    Talked to my agent and gave him the price, year and model, you would have to pay $7,200 in import taxes, plus his fee just over 100, The difference between one agt and the other in not a gringo price, but, how profesional the agent is, He is suppose to represent you and know the law to defend you at the Custom House, and some of them just hand the papers to the Gov, office and don´t fight for you or don´t do their homework. Please contact him at this two emails, he won´t anwer right away, but, he is very profesional and have offices in diferent cities in Honduras.
    edgardopacha.....com
    recomar.....hn
    Dan Marciano escribió:
    Cesar:
    I have th e VIN # if you will need it, as we have the
    title. Also For Your Information, the amount we paid
    for the vehicle incl;uded local sales tax, title fee,
    Texas registration, delivery, and a number of smaller
    fees included. I am waiting for a breakdown from the
    dealer, as I hate to pay duty on all of the sales
    taxes we paid here as well as all of the other fees.I
    only the amount on the check for the total, "out the
    door "as the dealer says,cost.
    Also we just heard that the vehicle Must go to TGU to
    be cleared.a
    Again I ask, if we wait until 2008, will the duty rate
    go down any?
    We can for sure rent a car for the amount of time we
    expect to be there the rest of this year, we expect to
    be there for about a week or 2 in August to move our
    furniture in, and then again in November for other
    reasons.
    Thanks for your help
    Dan Marciano

    --- cesar castillo wrote:

    > Dan,
    > Let me contact my custom agent now that you have
    > provided the info of the year and the cost, will let
    > you know.
    >
    > Dan Marciano escribió:
    > Cesar>
    > I contacted Maria at Dip Shipping and she in ture
    > had
    > me contact an agent.......AND I AM IN SHOCK!!!
    > I Purchased a new vehicle last December, a 2007
    > model,
    > Out the door, I paid about $22,000.00 USD
    > This agent informs me that DUTY alone is $10,000.00
    > ,
    > PLUS their fee of about $175.00 to do the papers.
    > That is like a 50% DUTY? Could this be correct?
    > Do You , or anyone else know, if we wait until the
    > vehicle is at least a year old if this rate will go
    > down.
    > This import duty is Crazy, To Import a newer more
    > reliable, vehicle, rather than an older junker, is
    > more expensive? It would seem that the government
    > would prefer to have newer equipment on the roads
    > there.
    > Please see if you can shed any light on this topic,
    > Thank You
    > Dan Marciano
    >
    > --- cesar castillo wrote:
    >
    > > you are welcomed
    > > Best Regards
    > >
    > > Dan Marciano escribió:
    > > Cesar:
    > > Thank You,
    > > I have spoken with Dip Shiping about a container
    > > already, but not the vehicle
    > > I will contact them as well as
    > recomar.....com
    > > thanks again
    > > Dan Marciano
    > > --- cesar castillo
    > wrote:
    > >
    > > > Dan, if you want to know the cost of taxes to
    > get
    > > > your Nissan here in La Ceiba you should get a
    > > custom
    > > > agent and he will give you a pretty exact
    > figure,
    > > > you can go to www.dipshipping.com , they have
    > > > delivery from several ports in US and work with
    > > the
    > > > main custom agents here in La Ceiba or send an
    > > email
    > > > to recomar.....hn
    > > > who is a custom agent.
    > > > Cesar Castillo
    > > >
    > > >
    > > > Dan Marciano escribió:
    > > > David:
    > > > Thank You for the response.
    > > > This is our situation, as I know it now, May 21,
    > > > 2007
    > > > We have built a home in Le Cieba and is should
    > be
    > > > finished any day now( even though it is 2 years
    > > > since
    > > > we started) and we expect to ship our belongings
    > > to
    > > > furnish it in either late July or August of this
    > > > year.
    > > >
    > > > And, as I mentioned we have this Nissan SUV we
    > > will
    > > > also be shipping there. We plan to use the
    > > property
    > > > for vacations over the next few years, and
    > > > eventually
    > > > possibly move there,as my wife is a national,
    > but
    > > > because of the rental car situation, we decided
    > to
    > > > purchase a vehicle and leave it there for our
    > > > convience. I can not say for sure if we apply
    > for
    > > > residency at any time either now or in the
    > future,
    > > I
    > > > may know more once I speak with Social security.
    > I
    > > > will be 62 before Labor day of this year. We are
    > > in
    > > > the process of getting the garage closed in now
    > so
    > > > it
    > > > has some protection from the elements and is out
    > > of
    > > > sight, and can be locked up when we are not
    > there.
    > > >
    > > > As far as vacations, we expect to spend only a
    > few
    > > > weeks at a time, and then a month, and then a
    > few
    > > > months at a time there. Now it is not possible.
    > > >
    > > > Yes, I know I probably have some of the rules
    > > mixed
    > > > up, but that is why I need accurate information,
    > > the
    > > > consulate changes each day,depends on who
    > answers
    > > > the
    > > > phone, so it is difficult to get a GOOD answer
    > > from
    > > > them in Houston, The last number we recieved
    > from
    > > > Miami was $7,000.00 on the truck which seems
    > > really
    > > > excessive, and way out of line.
    > > > After we get belongings in this summer, we plan
    > a
    > > > vacation in November with friends that will be
    > > > renting
    > > > a home in Roatan and we expect to go there for a
    > > few
    > > > days, perhaps we can meet in person.
    > > > I hope I have given you enough Info to clear
    > thins
    > > > up
    > > > some.
    > > > Thank you for your help
    > > > Dan Marciano
    > > >
    > > >
    > > > --- keylimey69 wrote:
    > > >
    > > > > It sounds as though you're getting a few
    > > different
    > > > > rules, that apply to
    > > > > different types of residencies, mixed up in
    > > there.
    > > > > Your best bet is, if
    > > > > you are applying for a residency, ask your
    > > lawyer.
    > > > I
    > > > > even got 3
    > > > > different answers from 3 different people
    > *that
    > > > > work* for the aduana
    > > > > here on Roatan. My truck is shipping down this
    > > > week,
    > > > > and I'll finally
    > > > > believe the answer *when it happens*.
    > > > > If you are not applying for a residencty, you
    > > can
    > > > > bring in your vehicle
    > > > > and get a 90-day permit, which is renewable
    > once
    > > > > (ie, 180 days total),
    > > > > after that the vehicle must leave the country.
    > > If
    > > > > you aren't sure what
    > > > > you're doing yet, I'd recommend this option.
    > It
    > > > > needs to be currently
    > > > > registered in the US for this option and you
    > > will
    > > > > not pay taxes. The
    > > > > five year (I've heard it is now seven) rule
    > > > applies
    > > > > only to investment
    > > > > and pensionado typw residencies, and that's
    > > where
    > > > > the one time duty
    > > > > free household items thing comes from too.
    > > > > Other than that, be more specific about your
    > > > > situation and we can try
    > > > > to be more specific about the
    > > answer......because
    > > > > basically, there
    > > > > isn't one simple answer.
    > > > >
    > > > > HTH, David.
    > > > >
    > > > >
    > > > > --- In travel-to-honduras.....com,
    > > "Daniel
    > > > > Marciano"
    > > > > wrote:
    > > > > >
    > > > > > Dear Group:
    > > > > > We recently purchased a 2007 Nissan Xterra(
    > in
    > > > > December) to take to
    > > > > > LeCieba, and would like to know if anybody
    > > > knows,
    >
    === message truncated ===

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    Cell 011 (504) 9967-4023
    www.PropertiesHonduras.com
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    Messages in this topic (21)
    1b. Re: Shipping Autos To LeCieba
    Posted by: "ronsedlak" ronsedlak.....com ronsedlak
    Tue Jun 12, 2007 4:34 pm (PST)

    If you start a tourism related business here in Roatan (even a small
    one) you can ship your car straight to Roatan for free, no duty.
    Just make sure the car is in the name of your company and will be
    used for business purposes.

    This may also be applicable to Honduras in general.

    Just letting you know there are other options.

    Ron

    --- In travel-to-honduras.....com, cesar castillo
    wrote:
    >
    > Hello Dan,
    > Sorry for the delay.
    > Talked to my agent and gave him the price, year and model, you
    would have to pay $7,200 in import taxes, plus his fee just over
    100, The difference between one agt and the other in not a gringo
    price, but, how profesional the agent is, He is suppose to represent
    you and know the law to defend you at the Custom House, and some of
    them just hand the papers to the Gov, office and don´t fight for you
    or don´t do their homework. Please contact him at this two
    emails, he won´t anwer right away, but, he is very profesional and
    have offices in diferent cities in Honduras.
    > edgardopacha.......
    > recomar.......
    >
    >
    > Dan Marciano escribió:
    > Cesar:
    > I have th e VIN # if you will need it, as we have the
    > title. Also For Your Information, the amount we paid
    > for the vehicle incl;uded local sales tax, title fee,
    > Texas registration, delivery, and a number of smaller
    > fees included. I am waiting for a breakdown from the
    > dealer, as I hate to pay duty on all of the sales
    > taxes we paid here as well as all of the other fees.I
    > only the amount on the check for the total, "out the
    > door "as the dealer says,cost.
    > Also we just heard that the vehicle Must go to TGU to
    > be cleared.a
    > Again I ask, if we wait until 2008, will the duty rate
    > go down any?
    > We can for sure rent a car for the amount of time we
    > expect to be there the rest of this year, we expect to
    > be there for about a week or 2 in August to move our
    > furniture in, and then again in November for other
    > reasons.
    > Thanks for your help
    > Dan Marciano
    >
    > --- cesar castillo wrote:
    >
    > > Dan,
    > > Let me contact my custom agent now that you have
    > > provided the info of the year and the cost, will let
    > > you know.
    > >
    > > Dan Marciano escribió:
    > > Cesar>
    > > I contacted Maria at Dip Shipping and she in ture
    > > had
    > > me contact an agent.......AND I AM IN SHOCK!!!
    > > I Purchased a new vehicle last December, a 2007
    > > model,
    > > Out the door, I paid about $22,000.00 USD
    > > This agent informs me that DUTY alone is $10,000.00
    > > ,
    > > PLUS their fee of about $175.00 to do the papers.
    > > That is like a 50% DUTY? Could this be correct?
    > > Do You , or anyone else know, if we wait until the
    > > vehicle is at least a year old if this rate will go
    > > down.
    > > This import duty is Crazy, To Import a newer more
    > > reliable, vehicle, rather than an older junker, is
    > > more expensive? It would seem that the government
    > > would prefer to have newer equipment on the roads
    > > there.
    > > Please see if you can shed any light on this topic,
    > > Thank You
    > > Dan Marciano
    > >
    > > --- cesar castillo wrote:
    > >
    > > > you are welcomed
    > > > Best Regards
    > > >
    > > > Dan Marciano escribió:
    > > > Cesar:
    > > > Thank You,
    > > > I have spoken with Dip Shiping about a container
    > > > already, but not the vehicle
    > > > I will contact them as well as
    > > recomar.......
    > > > thanks again
    > > > Dan Marciano
    > > > --- cesar castillo
    > > wrote:
    > > >
    > > > > Dan, if you want to know the cost of taxes to
    > > get
    > > > > your Nissan here in La Ceiba you should get a
    > > > custom
    > > > > agent and he will give you a pretty exact
    > > figure,
    > > > > you can go to www.dipshipping.com , they have
    > > > > delivery from several ports in US and work with
    > > > the
    > > > > main custom agents here in La Ceiba or send an
    > > > email
    > > > > to recomar.......
    > > > > who is a custom agent.
    > > > > Cesar Castillo
    > > > >
    > > > >
    > > > > Dan Marciano escribió:
    > > > > David:
    > > > > Thank You for the response.
    > > > > This is our situation, as I know it now, May 21,
    > > > > 2007
    > > > > We have built a home in Le Cieba and is should
    > > be
    > > > > finished any day now( even though it is 2 years
    > > > > since
    > > > > we started) and we expect to ship our belongings
    > > > to
    > > > > furnish it in either late July or August of this
    > > > > year.
    > > > >
    > > > > And, as I mentioned we have this Nissan SUV we
    > > > will
    > > > > also be shipping there. We plan to use the
    > > > property
    > > > > for vacations over the next few years, and
    > > > > eventually
    > > > > possibly move there,as my wife is a national,
    > > but
    > > > > because of the rental car situation, we decided
    > > to
    > > > > purchase a vehicle and leave it there for our
    > > > > convience. I can not say for sure if we apply
    > > for
    > > > > residency at any time either now or in the
    > > future,
    > > > I
    > > > > may know more once I speak with Social security.
    > > I
    > > > > will be 62 before Labor day of this year. We are
    > > > in
    > > > > the process of getting the garage closed in now
    > > so
    > > > > it
    > > > > has some protection from the elements and is out
    > > > of
    > > > > sight, and can be locked up when we are not
    > > there.
    > > > >
    > > > > As far as vacations, we expect to spend only a
    > > few
    > > > > weeks at a time, and then a month, and then a
    > > few
    > > > > months at a time there. Now it is not possible.
    > > > >
    > > > > Yes, I know I probably have some of the rules
    > > > mixed
    > > > > up, but that is why I need accurate information,
    > > > the
    > > > > consulate changes each day,depends on who
    > > answers
    > > > > the
    > > > > phone, so it is difficult to get a GOOD answer
    > > > from
    > > > > them in Houston, The last number we recieved
    > > from
    > > > > Miami was $7,000.00 on the truck which seems
    > > > really
    > > > > excessive, and way out of line.
    > > > > After we get belongings in this summer, we plan
    > > a
    > > > > vacation in November with friends that will be
    > > > > renting
    > > > > a home in Roatan and we expect to go there for a
    > > > few
    > > > > days, perhaps we can meet in person.
    > > > > I hope I have given you enough Info to clear
    > > thins
    > > > > up
    > > > > some.
    > > > > Thank you for your help
    > > > > Dan Marciano
    > > > >
    > > > >
    > > > > --- keylimey69 wrote:
    > > > >
    > > > > > It sounds as though you're getting a few
    > > > different
    > > > > > rules, that apply to
    > > > > > different types of residencies, mixed up in
    > > > there.
    > > > > > Your best bet is, if
    > > > > > you are applying for a residency, ask your
    > > > lawyer.
    > > > > I
    > > > > > even got 3
    > > > > > different answers from 3 different people
    > > *that
    > > > > > work* for the aduana
    > > > > > here on Roatan. My truck is shipping down this
    > > > > week,
    > > > > > and I'll finally
    > > > > > believe the answer *when it happens*.
    > > > > > If you are not applying for a residencty, you
    > > > can
    > > > > > bring in your vehicle
    > > > > > and get a 90-day permit, which is renewable
    > > once
    > > > > > (ie, 180 days total),
    > > > > > after that the vehicle must leave the country.
    > > > If
    > > > > > you aren't sure what
    > > > > > you're doing yet, I'd recommend this option.
    > > It
    > > > > > needs to be currently
    > > > > > registered in the US for this option and you
    > > > will
    > > > > > not pay taxes. The
    > > > > > five year (I've heard it is now seven) rule
    > > > > applies
    > > > > > only to investment
    > > > > > and pensionado typw residencies, and that's
    > > > where
    > > > > > the one time duty
    > > > > > free household items thing comes from too.
    > > > > > Other than that, be more specific about your
    > > > > > situation and we can try
    > > > > > to be more specific about the
    > > > answer......because
    > > > > > basically, there
    > > > > > isn't one simple answer.
    > > > > >
    > > > > > HTH, David.
    > > > > >
    > > > > >
    > > > > > --- In travel-to-honduras.....com,
    > > > "Daniel
    > > > > > Marciano"
    > > > > > wrote:
    > > > > > >
    > > > > > > Dear Group:
    > > > > > > We recently purchased a 2007 Nissan Xterra(
    > > in
    > > > > > December) to take to
    > > > > > > LeCieba, and would like to know if anybody
    > > > > knows,
    > >
    > === message truncated ===
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > Cesar Castillo
    > Cell 011 (504) 9967-4023
    > www.PropertiesHonduras.com
    > _____
    > Correo Yahoo!
    > Espacio para todos tus mensajes, antivirus y antispam ¡gratis!
    > Regístrate ya - http://correo.espanol.yahoo.com/
    >
    >
    >
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    1c. Re: Shipping Autos To LeCieba
    Posted by: "cesar castillo" cesargolaceiba.....com cesargolaceiba
    Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:14 pm (PST)
    Yes, that is true, but, you have to form a corporation first and run the business, and you can import anything you want without paying any tax.
    Best Regards

    ronsedlak escribió:

    If you start a tourism related business here in Roatan (even a small
    one) you can ship your car straight to Roatan for free, no duty.
    Just make sure the car is in the name of your company and will be
    used for business purposes.

    This may also be applicable to Honduras in general.

    Just letting you know there are other options.

    Ron

    --- In travel-to-honduras.....com, cesar castillo
    wrote:
    >
    > Hello Dan,
    > Sorry for the delay.
    > Talked to my agent and gave him the price, year and model, you
    would have to pay $7,200 in import taxes, plus his fee just over
    100, The difference between one agt and the other in not a gringo
    price, but, how profesional the agent is, He is suppose to represent
    you and know the law to defend you at the Custom House, and some of
    them just hand the papers to the Gov, office and don´t fight for you
    or don´t do their homework. Please contact him at this two
    emails, he won´t anwer right away, but, he is very profesional and
    have offices in diferent cities in Honduras.
    > edgardopacha.......
    > recomar.......
    >
    >
    > Dan Marciano escribió:
    > Cesar:
    > I have th e VIN # if you will need it, as we have the
    > title. Also For Your Information, the amount we paid
    > for the vehicle incl;uded local sales tax, title fee,
    > Texas registration, delivery, and a number of smaller
    > fees included. I am waiting for a breakdown from the
    > dealer, as I hate to pay duty on all of the sales
    > taxes we paid here as well as all of the other fees.I
    > only the amount on the check for the total, "out the
    > door "as the dealer says,cost.
    > Also we just heard that the vehicle Must go to TGU to
    > be cleared.a
    > Again I ask, if we wait until 2008, will the duty rate
    > go down any?
    > We can for sure rent a car for the amount of time we
    > expect to be there the rest of this year, we expect to
    > be there for about a week or 2 in August to move our
    > furniture in, and then again in November for other
    > reasons.
    > Thanks for your help
    > Dan Marciano
    >
    > --- cesar castillo wrote:
    >
    > > Dan,
    > > Let me contact my custom agent now that you have
    > > provided the info of the year and the cost, will let
    > > you know.
    > >
    > > Dan Marciano escribió:
    > > Cesar>
    > > I contacted Maria at Dip Shipping and she in ture
    > > had
    > > me contact an agent.......AND I AM IN SHOCK!!!
    > > I Purchased a new vehicle last December, a 2007
    > > model,
    > > Out the door, I paid about $22,000.00 USD
    > > This agent informs me that DUTY alone is $10,000.00
    > > ,
    > > PLUS their fee of about $175.00 to do the papers.
    > > That is like a 50% DUTY? Could this be correct?
    > > Do You , or anyone else know, if we wait until the
    > > vehicle is at least a year old if this rate will go
    > > down.
    > > This import duty is Crazy, To Import a newer more
    > > reliable, vehicle, rather than an older junker, is
    > > more expensive? It would seem that the government
    > > would prefer to have newer equipment on the roads
    > > there.
    > > Please see if you can shed any light on this topic,
    > > Thank You
    > > Dan Marciano
    > >
    > > --- cesar castillo wrote:
    > >
    > > > you are welcomed
    > > > Best Regards
    > > >
    > > > Dan Marciano escribió:
    > > > Cesar:
    > > > Thank You,
    > > > I have spoken with Dip Shiping about a container
    > > > already, but not the vehicle
    > > > I will contact them as well as
    > > recomar.......
    > > > thanks again
    > > > Dan Marciano
    > > > --- cesar castillo
    > > wrote:
    > > >
    > > > > Dan, if you want to know the cost of taxes to
    > > get
    > > > > your Nissan here in La Ceiba you should get a
    > > > custom
    > > > > agent and he will give you a pretty exact
    > > figure,
    > > > > you can go to www.dipshipping.com , they have
    > > > > delivery from several ports in US and work with
    > > > the
    > > > > main custom agents here in La Ceiba or send an
    > > > email
    > > > > to recomar.......
    > > > > who is a custom agent.
    > > > > Cesar Castillo
    > > > >
    > > > >
    > > > > Dan Marciano escribió:
    > > > > David:
    > > > > Thank You for the response.
    > > > > This is our situation, as I know it now, May 21,
    > > > > 2007
    > > > > We have built a home in Le Cieba and is should
    > > be
    > > > > finished any day now( even though it is 2 years
    > > > > since
    > > > > we started) and we expect to ship our belongings
    > > > to
    > > > > furnish it in either late July or August of this
    > > > > year.
    > > > >
    > > > > And, as I mentioned we have this Nissan SUV we
    > > > will
    > > > > also be shipping there. We plan to use the
    > > > property
    > > > > for vacations over the next few years, and
    > > > > eventually
    > > > > possibly move there,as my wife is a national,
    > > but
    > > > > because of the rental car situation, we decided
    > > to
    > > > > purchase a vehicle and leave it there for our
    > > > > convience. I can not say for sure if we apply
    > > for
    > > > > residency at any time either now or in the
    > > future,
    > > > I
    > > > > may know more once I speak with Social security.
    > > I
    > > > > will be 62 before Labor day of this year. We are
    > > > in
    > > > > the process of getting the garage closed in now
    > > so
    > > > > it
    > > > > has some protection from the elements and is out
    > > > of
    > > > > sight, and can be locked up when we are not
    > > there.
    > > > >
    > > > > As far as vacations, we expect to spend only a
    > > few
    > > > > weeks at a time, and then a month, and then a
    > > few
    > > > > months at a time there. Now it is not possible.
    > > > >
    > > > > Yes, I know I probably have some of the rules
    > > > mixed
    > > > > up, but that is why I need accurate information,
    > > > the
    > > > > consulate changes each day,depends on who
    > > answers
    > > > > the
    > > > > phone, so it is difficult to get a GOOD answer
    > > > from
    > > > > them in Houston, The last number we recieved
    > > from
    > > > > Miami was $7,000.00 on the truck which seems
    > > > really
    > > > > excessive, and way out of line.
    > > > > After we get belongings in this summer, we plan
    > > a
    > > > > vacation in November with friends that will be
    > > > > renting
    > > > > a home in Roatan and we expect to go there for a
    > > > few
    > > > > days, perhaps we can meet in person.
    > > > > I hope I have given you enough Info to clear
    > > thins
    > > > > up
    > > > > some.
    > > > > Thank you for your help
    > > > > Dan Marciano
    > > > >
    > > > >
    > > > > --- keylimey69 wrote:
    > > > >
    > > > > > It sounds as though you're getting a few
    > > > different
    > > > > > rules, that apply to
    > > > > > different types of residencies, mixed up in
    > > > there.
    > > > > > Your best bet is, if
    > > > > > you are applying for a residency, ask your
    > > > lawyer.
    > > > > I
    > > > > > even got 3
    > > > > > different answers from 3 different people
    > > *that
    > > > > > work* for the aduana
    > > > > > here on Roatan. My truck is shipping down this
    > > > > week,
    > > > > > and I'll finally
    > > > > > believe the answer *when it happens*.
    > > > > > If you are not applying for a residencty, you
    > > > can
    > > > > > bring in your vehicle
    > > > > > and get a 90-day permit, which is renewable
    > > once
    > > > > > (ie, 180 days total),
    > > > > > after that the vehicle must leave the country.
    > > > If
    > > > > > you aren't sure what
    > > > > > you're doing yet, I'd recommend this option.
    > > It
    > > > > > needs to be currently
    > > > > > registered in the US for this option and you
    > > > will
    > > > > > not pay taxes. The
    > > > > > five year (I've heard it is now seven) rule
    > > > > applies
    > > > > > only to investment
    > > > > > and pensionado typw residencies, and that's
    > > > where
    > > > > > the one time duty
    > > > > > free household items thing comes from too.
    > > > > > Other than that, be more specific about your
    > > > > > situation and we can try
    > > > > > to be more specific about the
    > > > answer......because
    > > > > > basically, there
    > > > > > isn't one simple answer.
    > > > > >
    > > > > > HTH, David.
    > > > > >
    > > > > >
    > > > > > --- In travel-to-honduras.....com,
    > > > "Daniel
    > > > > > Marciano"
    > > > > > wrote:
    > > > > > >
    > > > > > > Dear Group:
    > > > > > > We recently purchased a 2007 Nissan Xterra(
    > > in
    > > > > > December) to take to
    > > > > > > LeCieba, and would like to know if anybody
    > > > > knows,
    > >
    > === message truncated ===
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    Posted by: "Liz" mizliz_1.....com mizliz_1
    Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:19 pm (PST)
    I heard that if one brings in a vehicle under a Tourist Corporation
    Business (once the Free Zone goes into effect) that when you sell it
    in the future - you MUST then sell it to someone else that is in the
    Tourist Business or you then pay the usual Customs and Sales Tax fees.

    Not sure if that means the fees that would have applied when it first
    arrived. or the Customs etc fees of a older vehicle??

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