Relocate and work in the carrebean.
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Relocate and work in the carrebean.
Hi all, I wanted to see if I can gain some advice on moving to the carrebean with my wife.
We are open to which island, but wish to get some advice on some easier options.
Here is the scenario:
1)My wife works in beauty and fitness and aims to secure a job first before we move. I aim to set myself up a small sole trader business to do head hunting/ recruitment Into US companies. (I currently do this). I also own a recording studio and produce music, I aim to bring the whole thing with me and set it up if possible.
2) we are British with no ties to any island.
So, I have heard st lucia is an option where you can buy a work permit via official channels for $7,500 roughly. And incorporating a sole trader company is quite easy??
Does anyone have experience with the above, who can help with advise for st lucia or suggest a better option for a location? We are open to different islands.
Thanks!!!!
We are open to which island, but wish to get some advice on some easier options.
Here is the scenario:
1)My wife works in beauty and fitness and aims to secure a job first before we move. I aim to set myself up a small sole trader business to do head hunting/ recruitment Into US companies. (I currently do this). I also own a recording studio and produce music, I aim to bring the whole thing with me and set it up if possible.
2) we are British with no ties to any island.
So, I have heard st lucia is an option where you can buy a work permit via official channels for $7,500 roughly. And incorporating a sole trader company is quite easy??
Does anyone have experience with the above, who can help with advise for st lucia or suggest a better option for a location? We are open to different islands.
Thanks!!!!
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Re: Relocate and work in the carrebean.
Caribbean!
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Indeed, typo!
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Re: Relocate and work in the carrebean.
Hi all, I wanted to see if I can gain some advice on moving to the carrebean with my wife.
We are open to which island, but wish to get some advice on some easier options.
Here is the scenario:
1)My wife works in beauty and fitness and aims to secure a job first before we move. I aim to set myself up a small sole trader business to do head hunting/ recruitment Into US companies. (I currently do this). I also own a recording studio and produce music, I aim to bring the whole thing with me and set it up if possible.
2) we are British with no ties to any island.
So, I have heard st lucia is an option where you can buy a work permit via official channels for $7,500 roughly. And incorporating a sole trader company is quite easy??
Does anyone have experience with the above, who can help with advise for st lucia or suggest a better option for a location? We are open to different islands.
Thanks!!!!
We are open to which island, but wish to get some advice on some easier options.
Here is the scenario:
1)My wife works in beauty and fitness and aims to secure a job first before we move. I aim to set myself up a small sole trader business to do head hunting/ recruitment Into US companies. (I currently do this). I also own a recording studio and produce music, I aim to bring the whole thing with me and set it up if possible.
2) we are British with no ties to any island.
So, I have heard st lucia is an option where you can buy a work permit via official channels for $7,500 roughly. And incorporating a sole trader company is quite easy??
Does anyone have experience with the above, who can help with advise for st lucia or suggest a better option for a location? We are open to different islands.
Thanks!!!!
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We have traveled extensively and really enjoy it. I spend a lot of time in Jamaica too.
Also, it's close to the business I conduct in the US.
We have been after a re location to somewhere hot that can accommodate my wife's profession (prob in the hotels) and provide the lifestyle we want.
I guess we are looking for places thy are easier to get a work visa and set up a business.
Also, it's close to the business I conduct in the US.
We have been after a re location to somewhere hot that can accommodate my wife's profession (prob in the hotels) and provide the lifestyle we want.
I guess we are looking for places thy are easier to get a work visa and set up a business.
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We have traveled extensively and really enjoy it. I spend a lot of time in Jamaica too.
Also, it's close to the business I conduct in the US.
We have been after a re location to somewhere hot that can accommodate my wife's profession (prob in the hotels) and provide the lifestyle we want.
I guess we are looking for places thy are easier to get a work visa and set up a business.
Also, it's close to the business I conduct in the US.
We have been after a re location to somewhere hot that can accommodate my wife's profession (prob in the hotels) and provide the lifestyle we want.
I guess we are looking for places thy are easier to get a work visa and set up a business.
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Look in to Panama - they have a NSC visa which allows work and setting up a business. Some minimal criteria like owning some real estate and money in the bank.
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Then he might as well consider Belize, which is closer to the US.
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We love the Idea of Panama, we have looked into that. But it's the Island life we are after.
My business requires no travel to the US but we do have other reasons to revoke there.
Does anyone have experience with st lucia, visas and setting up a business?
My business requires no travel to the US but we do have other reasons to revoke there.
Does anyone have experience with st lucia, visas and setting up a business?
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Most islands in the Caribbean set obstacles in the way of foreigners seeking employment, and setting up businesses in competition with locals. Cayman's immigration is generally hostile, and we probably aren't a good place to start, but we're worth a look. Remember to Google the correct name before you come! There's a hell of a difference between "Caribbean" and "carrebean", and it won't do your enquiries much good if you call us "caimenne"...
My advice is to drift around on a long-ish vacation and check out the Caymans, BVI, Antigua, Turks, Grenada and Bahamas. All the cultures are a bit different, one from another.
My advice is to drift around on a long-ish vacation and check out the Caymans, BVI, Antigua, Turks, Grenada and Bahamas. All the cultures are a bit different, one from another.
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Re: Relocate and work in the carrebean.
Hi all, I wanted to see if I can gain some advice on moving to the carrebean with my wife.
We are open to which island, but wish to get some advice on some easier options.
Here is the scenario:
1)My wife works in beauty and fitness and aims to secure a job first before we move. I aim to set myself up a small sole trader business to do head hunting/ recruitment Into US companies. (I currently do this). I also own a recording studio and produce music, I aim to bring the whole thing with me and set it up if possible.
2) we are British with no ties to any island.
So, I have heard st lucia is an option where you can buy a work permit via official channels for $7,500 roughly. And incorporating a sole trader company is quite easy??
Does anyone have experience with the above, who can help with advise for st lucia or suggest a better option for a location? We are open to different islands.
Thanks!!!!
We are open to which island, but wish to get some advice on some easier options.
Here is the scenario:
1)My wife works in beauty and fitness and aims to secure a job first before we move. I aim to set myself up a small sole trader business to do head hunting/ recruitment Into US companies. (I currently do this). I also own a recording studio and produce music, I aim to bring the whole thing with me and set it up if possible.
2) we are British with no ties to any island.
So, I have heard st lucia is an option where you can buy a work permit via official channels for $7,500 roughly. And incorporating a sole trader company is quite easy??
Does anyone have experience with the above, who can help with advise for st lucia or suggest a better option for a location? We are open to different islands.
Thanks!!!!
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I don't see why the authorities wouldn't be amenable to your ideas, except possibly the beauty work for your spouse which conflicts with the interests of St Lucians and other Caricom citizens in that industry here. If she has special skills and experience then maybe the prospects are better.
Somebody set up an English Pub here with local beer and nothing much that one could identify with England and got a work permit for that - it lasted a year, I believe.
BTW, the work permit has to be applied for through those proper official channels rather than just bought, and the cost is EC$7,500.
Obtaining a St. Lucia Work Permit
As has been said on here before, there are risks associated with telling people too much information about your plans, as they can deny you and then rip off the idea for one of their friends but it is a shame to be paranoid about it.
Last edited by Pistolpete2; Jul 26th 2014 at 7:21 pm. Reason: As has been said on here before......
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I think that you could contact the St Lucia Ministry of Home Affairs to discuss your various venture ideas for work permit purposes via initial contact through Invest St Lucia.
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I don't see why the authorities wouldn't be amenable to your ideas, except possibly the beauty work for your spouse which conflicts with the interests of St Lucians and other Caricom citizens in that industry here. If she has special skills and experience then maybe the prospects are better.
Somebody set up an English Pub here with local beer and nothing much that one could identify with England and got a work permit for that - it lasted a year, I believe.
BTW, the work permit has to be applied for through those proper official channels rather than just bought, and the cost is EC$7,500.
Obtaining a St. Lucia Work Permit
As has been said on here before, there are risks associated with telling people too much information about your plans, as they can deny you and then rip off the idea for one of their friends but it is a shame to be paranoid about it.
Invest Saint Lucia | National Investment Promotion Agency of St. Lucia | Contacts
I don't see why the authorities wouldn't be amenable to your ideas, except possibly the beauty work for your spouse which conflicts with the interests of St Lucians and other Caricom citizens in that industry here. If she has special skills and experience then maybe the prospects are better.
Somebody set up an English Pub here with local beer and nothing much that one could identify with England and got a work permit for that - it lasted a year, I believe.
BTW, the work permit has to be applied for through those proper official channels rather than just bought, and the cost is EC$7,500.
Obtaining a St. Lucia Work Permit
As has been said on here before, there are risks associated with telling people too much information about your plans, as they can deny you and then rip off the idea for one of their friends but it is a shame to be paranoid about it.
My business is twofold 1) I wish to bring my recording studio and set it up. I currently produce music and release it globally.
2) I do head hunting with a very specific set of US clients so I don't think either can be ripped off.
I will approach the relevant parties in the link. Thank you.
I'm hoping we can rent a nice place, then look to buy/build in 1-2 years
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Hey pete, thanks. Very encouraging answer. My wife's skills are pretty niche, and she may try to organise something with one of the hotel chains.
My business is twofold 1) I wish to bring my recording studio and set it up. I currently produce music and release it globally.
2) I do head hunting with a very specific set of US clients so I don't think either can be ripped off.
I will approach the relevant parties in the link. Thank you.
I'm hoping we can rent a nice place, then look to buy/build in 1-2 years
My business is twofold 1) I wish to bring my recording studio and set it up. I currently produce music and release it globally.
2) I do head hunting with a very specific set of US clients so I don't think either can be ripped off.
I will approach the relevant parties in the link. Thank you.
I'm hoping we can rent a nice place, then look to buy/build in 1-2 years