SRRV Retirement Visa
#121
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I don't know why I'm always a bit surprised when I hear someone speak in a seemingly random accent, such as your wife's Aberdonian accent. People are so mobile now, so it shouldn't surprise me at all. I couldn't help smiling when we were shopping in St Johns market in Liverpool though. A Sikh man (Indian, turban) was standing at the front of his stall. As we walked past he said to my husband in the purest scouse accent " 'ave a nose in 'ere kid, got some boss stuff"
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Re: SRRV Retirement Visa
hello
can any Expat Brit who is paid a state pension from UK
are you getting it paid tax free into your account ?
I ask because it looks to me it should be tax free as it is not classed as a government pension on www.gov.uk web pages .... I have searched and it is classed as
National Insurance Retirement Pension non government
can anyone who is collecting pension please advise
what is the case taxed or non taxed
cheers
keithg6nvc
can any Expat Brit who is paid a state pension from UK
are you getting it paid tax free into your account ?
I ask because it looks to me it should be tax free as it is not classed as a government pension on www.gov.uk web pages .... I have searched and it is classed as
National Insurance Retirement Pension non government
can anyone who is collecting pension please advise
what is the case taxed or non taxed
cheers
keithg6nvc
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Re: SRRV Retirement Visa
As for tax at source for your pensions that will be a local issue.at place of issuance
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Re: SRRV Retirement Visa
I'm not retired yet, and likely won't be for many years. But having moved around a lot in my working life, I qualify for two modest state pensions, and have accumulated tax-sheltered savings in a 3rd country where the typical retirement strategy is to purchase a private pension. Are all of these tax-exempt in the Philippines?
I realise that my situation is atypical and might require expert advice. OTOH, I am not yet fully committed to retire in the Philippines. So I am asking here more for "links" than definitive advice, as to how the Philippines might tax me in future.
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Re: SRRV Retirement Visa
By "all pensions" do you mean state pensions, from countries which have a tax treaty with the Philippines, or something broader than that?
I'm not retired yet, and likely won't be for many years. But having moved around a lot in my working life, I qualify for two modest state pensions, and have accumulated tax-sheltered savings in a 3rd country where the typical retirement strategy is to purchase a private pension. Are all of these tax-exempt in the Philippines?
I realise that my situation is atypical and might require expert advice. OTOH, I am not yet fully committed to retire in the Philippines. So I am asking here more for "links" than definitive advice, as to how the Philippines might tax me in future.
I'm not retired yet, and likely won't be for many years. But having moved around a lot in my working life, I qualify for two modest state pensions, and have accumulated tax-sheltered savings in a 3rd country where the typical retirement strategy is to purchase a private pension. Are all of these tax-exempt in the Philippines?
I realise that my situation is atypical and might require expert advice. OTOH, I am not yet fully committed to retire in the Philippines. So I am asking here more for "links" than definitive advice, as to how the Philippines might tax me in future.
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Re: SRRV Retirement Visa
"Personal taxation: Basis – Resident citizens are taxed on worldwide income; resident aliens and nonresidents pay tax only on Philippine-source income. Foreign individuals may benefit from preferential tax treatment or may be exempt from income tax under an applicable tax treaty, subject to a confirmatory ruling from the BIR."
https://www2.deloitte.com/content/da...ights-2019.pdf
https://www2.deloitte.com/content/da...ights-2019.pdf
#127
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Re: SRRV Retirement Visa
Does anyone know what is happening to SRRV renewals?
Mine is coming due and I've emailed and phoned the PRA but no answer - well except for one email saying my query had been passed onto the Cebu office!
I've sent 4 chasers to the Cebu office manager but again no response. Tried phoning and no one picks up.
The Cebu office is closed of course and due to my age I'm confined to barracks.
Have the BOI agreed an extension? If not how the heck can I renew?
I've hung off contacting the BOI direct to avoid stirring anything up.
I cannot be the only one in this position.
Mine is coming due and I've emailed and phoned the PRA but no answer - well except for one email saying my query had been passed onto the Cebu office!
I've sent 4 chasers to the Cebu office manager but again no response. Tried phoning and no one picks up.
The Cebu office is closed of course and due to my age I'm confined to barracks.
Have the BOI agreed an extension? If not how the heck can I renew?
I've hung off contacting the BOI direct to avoid stirring anything up.
I cannot be the only one in this position.
#128
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Re: SRRV Retirement Visa
Well as far as BI have posted so far, they have said that all visas and in my case BB will be attended to at the end of the GCQ. There is a 30 day grace period from when normal service is resumed so I guess that will apply to SRRV holders.
One can make an online appointment at BI Intramuros but no point as I am an old bugger and impossible to book a Grab.
One can make an online appointment at BI Intramuros but no point as I am an old bugger and impossible to book a Grab.
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Re: SRRV Retirement Visa during Corvid-19
Does anyone know what is happening to SRRV renewals? Mine is coming due and I've emailed and phoned the PRA but no answer - well except for one email saying my query had been passed onto the Cebu office! I've sent 4 chasers to the Cebu office manager but again no response. Tried phoning and no one picks up. The Cebu office is closed of course and due to my age I'm confined to barracks. Have the BOI agreed an extension? If not how the heck can I renew? I've hung off contacting the BOI direct to avoid stirring anything up. I cannot be the only one in this position.
30 March 2020 To all SRRV holders and Accredited Marketers; Please be informed that pursuant to the 16 March 2020 issuance of the Office of the President re Memorandum Circular on Community Quarantine Over the Entire Luzon and Further Guidelines of the Management of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation, the Philippine Retirement Authority Head and Satellite Offices are closed since 16 March 2020 until further notice, and until such time that the Enhanced Community Quarantine shall be lifted. While a “work from home” scheme has been adopted and implemented for support functions in Philippine Retirement Authority, we regret to inform you that the following services remain suspended until further notice;
· Acceptance of SRRV Applications
· Conversion of deposits
· Filing of all Accreditations;
· Marketer;
· Retirement Facility;
· Merchant Partner;
· Transfer of deposits
· Withdrawal of interest
· Withdrawal of Excess Deposit
· Discontinuance of SRRV Application
· SRRV ID card renewal
· Request for Re-deposit
· SRRV ID Replacement
· Payment of Annual Fees
· Re-Stamping
· Payment of Visitorial Fees
· Requests for Assistance
· Cancellation
· Requests for Certifications
We also regret to inform SRRV applicants whose applications remain pending that we cannot release your passports due to the compliance of PRA to the Enhanced Community Quarantine, rest assured that your passports are safe and secured. The same also applies the SRR Visa holders who have pending servicing transactions with PRA. .............
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Re: SRRV Retirement Visa during Corvid-19
We also regret to inform SRRV applicants whose applications remain pending that we cannot release your passports due to the compliance of PRA to the Enhanced Community Quarantine, rest assured that your passports are safe and secured. The same also applies the SRR Visa holders who have pending servicing transactions with PRA. .............
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I never got this email but I did get a reply yesterday saying the same thing - suspended, you will not be classed as overstaying and there will be 30 days from removal of CGQ in which to renew.
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PRA Open for SRRV Renewals
Despite the PRA insisting upon SRRV applicants providing phone numbers and e-mail addresses etc., they don’t seem to know how to use this data. Generally speaking, they seem unable to perform the most simple of tasks, i.e. sending out newsletters or notification of important memos. One is generally better informed through forums such as this one or by contacting other SRRV holders.
Purely by chance, my wife logged on to the PRA website today and came across the following attached memo dated 02 August, (3rd paragraph refers):
‘Retiree servicing-related contracts are temporarily suspended, except for the renewal of PRA ID cards.’
Are we really supposed to check the PRA website on a daily/ weekly basis to find these things out? One could be forgiven for thinking the PRA want to catch members out so that they can dish out a fine for non or late compliance.
Purely by chance, my wife logged on to the PRA website today and came across the following attached memo dated 02 August, (3rd paragraph refers):
‘Retiree servicing-related contracts are temporarily suspended, except for the renewal of PRA ID cards.’
Are we really supposed to check the PRA website on a daily/ weekly basis to find these things out? One could be forgiven for thinking the PRA want to catch members out so that they can dish out a fine for non or late compliance.
Last edited by Feidlimid; Aug 16th 2020 at 4:27 pm. Reason: To adjust subject title to read 'Open' not 'pen' and to attach memo/ advisory.
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Re: PRA Open for SRRV Renewals
Despite the PRA insisting upon SRRV applicants providing phone numbers and e-mail addresses etc., they don’t seem to know how to use this data. Generally speaking, they seem unable to perform the most simple of tasks, i.e. sending out newsletters or notification of important memos. One is generally better informed through forums such as this one or by contacting other SRRV holders.
Purely by chance, my wife logged on to the PRA website today and came across the following attached memo dated 02 August, (3rd paragraph refers):
‘Retiree servicing-related contracts are temporarily suspended, except for the renewal of PRA ID cards.’
Are we really supposed to check the PRA website on a daily/ weekly basis to find these things out? One could be forgiven for thinking the PRA want to catch members out so that they can dish out a fine for non or late compliance.
Purely by chance, my wife logged on to the PRA website today and came across the following attached memo dated 02 August, (3rd paragraph refers):
‘Retiree servicing-related contracts are temporarily suspended, except for the renewal of PRA ID cards.’
Are we really supposed to check the PRA website on a daily/ weekly basis to find these things out? One could be forgiven for thinking the PRA want to catch members out so that they can dish out a fine for non or late compliance.