BajaNomad - New to Todos Santos, and building a small beachfront glamping site.

New to Todos Santos, and building a small beachfront glamping site.

Jayneck - 11-4-2022 at 07:36 PM

Hello,
I just moved to Todos Santos and I am building a Glamping area on my land.
I have ALOT of questions (permits, septic, water) on how to do all of this stuff.
Unfortunately my spanish is TERRIBLE, and I need someone to who knows their stuff to chat with. I will be happy to buy a beer. Thank you

Mula - 11-5-2022 at 06:23 AM

Asking a lot for a beer.
Just saying.
Hire a professional or be sorry.

[Edited on 11-5-2022 by Mula]

cabobaja - 11-5-2022 at 06:52 AM

Jayneck, just sent you U2U. I am building now in TS.

pauldavidmena - 11-5-2022 at 06:54 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Mula

Arking a lot for a beer.
Just saying.
Hire a professional or be sorry.

The Todos Santos Brewery features some very good beers. Even so, it might take at least two.

pacificobob - 11-5-2022 at 07:27 AM

You would be well served by learning the local language.
Best of luck with your project.

Jayneck - 11-5-2022 at 07:54 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Mula

Arking a lot for a beer.
Just saying.
Hire a professional or be sorry.

Where did I say I wasn't looking for a proffesional?

David K - 11-5-2022 at 08:27 AM

Oh, you didn't, but Mula suggested it.
Welcome to Nomad and I wish you success. Naturally, I have questions but they are more curiosity than constructive...

Are you a Mexican citizen or married to one? It generally takes a special visa for foreignors to live and work in Mexico for an income.
How long have you been going to Baja California and do you know your neighbors well enoung to ask for referrals?
'cabobaja' has sent you a u2u, which is a private message here on Baja Nomad (click the blue text on the top, right of the page).

Todos Santos was the location of an important mission visita and two Spanish missions, so it has been a popular place for quite some time!

tiotomasbcs - 11-5-2022 at 09:37 AM

Join the Todos Santos Newsfeed 0n fb and ask same questions. Go check out a few Glamping businesses in TS. Cerritos. Competition for new businesses is tough...

BooJumMan - 11-7-2022 at 06:31 AM

Great... Glamping sites? What has Baja come to.

Paco Facullo - 11-7-2022 at 02:41 PM

Quote: Originally posted by BooJumMan

Great... Glamping sites? What has Baja come to.

Me thinks, most people know that Todo Santos isn’t a true representation of Baja….

It should be called “Gringo Shores” or the like ?

But, whatever floats their boat ?

surabi - 11-7-2022 at 03:19 PM

Quote: Originally posted by BooJumMan

Great... Glamping sites? What has Baja come to.

Care to expound on what you find so offensive about this?

surabi - 11-7-2022 at 03:25 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Jayneck

Hello,
I just moved to Todos Santos and I am building a Glamping area on my land.
I have ALOT of questions (permits, septic, water) on how to do all of this stuff.
Unfortunately my spanish is TERRIBLE, and I need someone to who knows their stuff to chat with. I will be happy to buy a beer. Thank you

You do realize, as was pointed out, that you will require either temporary residency with permission to work, or permanent residency, which carries with it the ability to work here? And you need to be registered with the Mexican Tax Dept, declare your earnings, and pay the applicable taxes? So you will also need a Mexican accountant. And if you are a US citizen, you also need to report and pay taxes on your business in the US.

surabi - 11-8-2022 at 05:02 PM

Quote: Originally posted by lencho

Quote: Originally posted by surabi

And you need to be registered with the Mexican Tax Dept, declare your earnings, and pay the applicable taxes? ... And if you are a US citizen, you also need to report and pay taxes on your business in the US.

I.e. double taxation? I question that.

You're Canadian, right? How do you know about U.S. tax law?

For one thing, the tax treaty between the US, Canada and Mexico prevents double taxation, but a lot of people misunderstand what that means. It does not mean that you don't have to report your income in both countries, nor does it mean you aren't required to pay tax on your earnings in both countries. What it means is that the tax you pay in one country will be deducted from the tax you owe in the other.

So let's say the income tax someone owes on the rentals they have in Mexico is 4%. But in the US or Canada, they may be in a 15% tax bracket. The 4% they paid in Mexico will be deducted from the 15% they owe up north, meaning they will owe 11% up there.

That's how "no double taxation" tax treaties work.

And all US citizens are required to report and are taxed on worldwide income. The US and Eritrea are the only countries in the world who tax their citizens, as opposed to their residents.

Why would being Canadian preclude someone from being cognizant of US tax law?

[Edited on 11-9-2022 by surabi]

surabi - 11-8-2022 at 08:03 PM

Well, I'm not particularly interested in US tax law, I just know how the tax treaty works, as I run a business in Mexico, and I was born and raised in the US, but relinquished US citizenship back in the 70's, when I became a Canadian citizen, but never formally renounced, so researched US tax law as regards who is subject to US reporting.

Jayneck - 11-10-2022 at 06:07 PM

Pretty arrogant post Surabi.
Not only do your _many_ assumptions fail to answer any of my questions, but they are also ignorant redundant and bordering on egotistical.
But thanks for showing me how intelligent you are.
Ill keep that in mind if I ever need an assumptive, self indulged, grump.
cheers.

surabi - 11-10-2022 at 07:01 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Jayneck

Pretty arrogant post Surabi.
Not only do your _many_ assumptions fail to answer any of my questions, but they are also ignorant redundant and bordering on egotistical.
But thanks for showing me how intelligent you are.
Ill keep that in mind if I ever need an assumptive, self indulged, grump.
cheers.

Egotistical? What does stating facts have to do with me personally? You already said you don't speak Spanish, amd you are on a forum asking about septic and water, i.e. things specific to your area and property, which you could research yourself. It's not a big leap to think you may not be aware of what is required to run a business in Mexico.
As far as presumptuous, you want to be able to pick someone's brain about everything you don't know, in exchange for a beer.

John Harper - 11-11-2022 at 07:00 AM

I don't see where her responses to you are out of line at all. She sounds pretty informative and knowledgeable. Never have I found her responses arrogant or grumpy.

You seem to be the one in need of an "attitude" adjustment.

John

boe4fun - 11-11-2022 at 09:22 AM

Try contacting Alba Walker at the Paper Chase Company in La Paz. A very knowledgeable attorney.

pacificobob - 11-12-2022 at 08:34 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Jayneck

With that attitude and a lack of language skills your level of success is guaranteed.

surabi - 11-12-2022 at 10:06 AM

Quote: Originally posted by boe4fun

Try contacting Alba Walker at the Paper Chase Company in La Paz. A very knowledgeable attorney.

There's no need to consult an attorney to find out what permits are required or how to hook up to local septic and water. That is information one gets from their local municipal offices. And an accountant, not an attorney, is who one would consult regarding registering a business with the tax dept and what taxes will be charged.

[Edited on 11-12-2022 by surabi]

bajaric - 11-12-2022 at 01:17 PM

And it was excellent advice, on a rather arcane subject related to starting a business in Mexico, that is, residency and double taxation.

Should have been worth at least a six pac!

philodog - 12-5-2022 at 08:01 PM

New to an area, doesn't speak the language, starts a project without having permits/knowing the ropes, insults people giving constructive advice. What could go wrong?