Viviexpat
American looking for information about Brazil
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Registration: 27 May 2021
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What do you think of the traffic and drivers in Brazil? by Viviexpat
Hey Y'all I was in Brazil last month for a mini vacation of a week and a half in Vitoria, Espirito Santo and I fell in love with the city and the state like I thought I would but couldn't help to think that the biggest drawback is that the ...
They are aggressive! In Houston I would open a door slightly and watch the dang scooters hit their brakes!!!! Houston, I thought was crazy, most respected others but you always had bad apples. Here the majority are rotten apples. When I went for a ... Read More
What do you think of the traffic and drivers in Brazil?
Hey Y'all I was in Brazil last month for a mini vacation of a week and a half in Vitoria, Espirito Santo and I fell in love with the city and the state like I thought I would but couldn't help to think that the biggest drawback is that the ... Read More
Sending Money to Brazil, Questions abt Taxes
Hello, 1) When USD$1 (or more) = 5 Reais is there a way that we can maximize this difference and transfer a bunch to a personal Brazilian account? What are the implications of doing that? Double taxation? I don't believe that the dollar will ... Read More
Transferring Money US to Brazil to Buy Apartment by Cafe1992
Hello all, I recently moved to SP and am in the process of finding an apartment to buy (a vista). Given the recent weakness in the Real, I would like to start bringing money from the US despite being at least a month away from actually purchasing ...
Thank you Abthree. After you guys found the desired home how log did the whole process take until you got the keys and everything? Read More
Transferring Money US to Brazil to Buy Apartment by Cafe1992
Hello all, I recently moved to SP and am in the process of finding an apartment to buy (a vista). Given the recent weakness in the Real, I would like to start bringing money from the US despite being at least a month away from actually purchasing ...
Thank you Abthree and Texanbrazil. I am looking for homes on OLX.com .br and wanted to ask you if you or anyone have experience with this site to buy a property? I'm seeing lots of posts of homes that appear to be undervalued and sold by owner. ... Read More
Moving to Brazil just before the crisis by Diksha
Hi everybody, Taking the plunge and daring to move abroad is a real challenge, but when your move to Brazil is marked by an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, as we have been experiencing for just over a year, this change can be ...
after you guys made the move to move to Brazil. are you happy with your choice or do you regret it? I'm doing a lot of research and moving to Brazil is looking like it will happen for me (maybe around April of 2022) but I know that there will ... Read More
Brazilian Bills, utilities on Foreign credit cards? by Viviexpat
Hi, I am wondering if it's possible to put bills, utilities on foreign credit or debit cards. Like water, electricity, internet, condomÃnio, these things of all sort? I'm assuming it's not possible, but would like to hear if people ...
Thank you guys. what about prepaid debit cards like from visa and mastercard. Those pre paid debit cards you just put money in and can use in many places. Has anybody have any experience with those to pay recurrent bills such as condo fees, water, ... Read More
Transferring Money US to Brazil to Buy Apartment by Cafe1992
Hello all, I recently moved to SP and am in the process of finding an apartment to buy (a vista). Given the recent weakness in the Real, I would like to start bringing money from the US despite being at least a month away from actually purchasing ...
Thank you guys, I appreciate your guys help. How did you guys find someone who you could trust (attorney and a Brazilian tax accountant)? is there a webiste similar to upwork in Brazil or was it word of mouth? I didn't even know that you had ... Read More
Transferring Money US to Brazil to Buy Apartment by Cafe1992
Hello all, I recently moved to SP and am in the process of finding an apartment to buy (a vista). Given the recent weakness in the Real, I would like to start bringing money from the US despite being at least a month away from actually purchasing ...
Very interesting post. I've been searching everywhere for info on buying a property in Brazil but can't seem to find it. Not sure if I should create a new post or go here. Lmk if I should repost it ok? 1) is there a way to buy a property in ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Howdy everyone, I was born in Brazil but for the past decade (+) I've been living in the land of the dreams (for a lot of people) USA, I love it here but I am getting close to exhaustion point. I work all day, without much or any vacation, ... Read More
Got a bank account in Brazil? Beware "Big Brother" is watching. by James
The Federal Constitution of 1988 Art. 5, X and XII are supposed to guarantee, as inviolable individual rights, the secrecy of banking information. Art. 5º Todos são iguais perante a lei, sem distinção de qualquer natureza, ...
"The bank is watching anything over 4 thousand dollars?" Another person said anything over 2 thousand Reais that the banks are already on you. Which one is is which? how much can a foreigner send per month to a Brazilian person and get by ... Read More
Brazilian Bills, utilities on Foreign credit cards? by Viviexpat
Hi, I am wondering if it's possible to put bills, utilities on foreign credit or debit cards. Like water, electricity, internet, condomÃnio, these things of all sort? I'm assuming it's not possible, but would like to hear if people ...
What about like putting the bills on someone's name like a family member who is brazilian and transferring money each month to their bank account, the amount would be below R$2000. Would that work? Idk these acronyms you guys are saying Read More
Brazilian Bills, utilities on Foreign credit cards?
Hi, I am wondering if it's possible to put bills, utilities on foreign credit or debit cards. Like water, electricity, internet, condomÃnio, these things of all sort? I'm assuming it's not possible, but would like to hear if people ... Read More
Money withdraw in Brazil by vgeller
Hi I am moving back to Brazil (Salvador, Bahia) I will be living there half year and half year at the USA (I have dual citizenship). I want to keep my bank account here in Virginia and withdraw my social security pension by ATM while I am in ...
Do you have to pay duo taxes on your income? You said your income is from US but you live in Brazil. Are you paying taxes twice on that income or have you found a good loop hole? Asking for a friend... :) Jk asking for me, since I'm ... Read More
Got a bank account in Brazil? Beware "Big Brother" is watching. by James
The Federal Constitution of 1988 Art. 5, X and XII are supposed to guarantee, as inviolable individual rights, the secrecy of banking information. Art. 5º Todos são iguais perante a lei, sem distinção de qualquer natureza, ...
So if a person transfers R$1900 a month to a brazilian bank account the banks won't report to the receita federal? Read More