Box Office Taxes in Ecuador

thanks to David Sasaki President Correa said the government will eliminate taxes on the box office for live entertainment to encourage more big name artists to come to the country. He said promoters currently lose 52% of their profits because of municipal and central government taxes. Many big name entertainers often bypass Ecuador, performing instead in Colombia, Peru and other… Read More

Giving Back in Cotacachi – time to step up!

Ok yes I am involved in a big way in our new community. We are fortunate to live here in this beautiful country. Two projects that we are supporting (and are very passionate about) need donations. Please do what you can to help. ASEAC Scholarship Program This year we are hoping to send 75 local students to high school! We… Read More

World Travel Award winners in South America

From Ecuador Expats, David Sasaki: Quito won another prestigious award. The city was named the leading destination in South America by the World Travel Awards which are considered the Oscars of tourism. Quito beat out Lima, Bogotá, Río de Janeiro, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago and the Galápagos. The Arasha Tropical Forest Resort & Spa in Ecuador was also named… Read More

Shipping Service – Punto Mio

Shipping Info – Punto Mio – update (a test case from Patrice & Dave) 7/7 ordered two wireless security cameras from Costco – $179.99 (weight under 1 kilo) shipped them to the tax free address for PuntoMio, they offer two addresses ($14.97 savings) 7/8 Costco ships the cameras 7/10 3pm email from Puntomio – parcel has arrived, create an invoice… Read More

Banking in Ecuador

thanks to FB Ecuador Expats & David Sasaki Great CD rates in Ecuador – but are they insured? Banks with deposit insurance through the government agency COSEDE (Corporación de Seguros de Depósitos). http://www.cosede.gob.ec/index.php/programas-servicios/seguro-de-depositos/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=288:bancos&catid=81:uncategorised Cooperativas with deposit insurance http://www.cosede.gob.ec/index.php/programas-servicios/seguro-de-depositos/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=289:cooperativas&catid=81:uncategorised