matjung
German expat in Switzerland
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About me
German
Speaks English, German
Registration: 17 May 2014
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Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Ireland by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Ireland as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
If you don't have a post box, you certaily have a problem.Each box has its own postal code! In Ireland you not just have an address, you have an eircode. Before renting a room or buying a house or apartment - ask the counter party for its ... Read More
PRSA experiences by matjung
I was surprised to see that nobody started a discussion about PRSA yet.Do you have one?Would you mind sharing your experience with it?
Lets make an attempt to refresh the topic.Most people don't like paying income taxes on their hard earned money.Contributing into PRSA - https://www.revenue.ie/en/jobs-and-pensions/pension/products/prsa.aspxCould be an instrument to reduce the tax ... Read More
Managing retirement savings in Switzerland by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Saving for retirement as an expat in Switzerland can be challenging. With different options, rules or even taxation, expats have to understand how it works to make informed decisions. We invite you to share your insights in order ...
I found it easy to save for retirement in CH.The employer is doing the paperwork for pillar1 and 2.You only have to think about pillar3 and 4.Pillar4 is what you save or invest outside the pension system.Saving in CH, and retiring in CH is in my ... Read More
Ireland, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Ireland, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
Ireland, a welcoming destination to expats?I think not really, or not anymore.Before the housing crisis 2007/2008/2009 Ireland was a welcoming country I think.Since then, your employmer will welcome you, also the gym around the corner, some Uber ... Read More
Ireland mobile contract. by F. Dias
Hello,I need a mobile contract under my name, Irish address.What do I need?Don't mind paying someone's mobile bill, as long as it's under my name.Best Regards
I think for getting a mobile number, you don't need a proof of address and some banks would not consider a paper from a mobile company as proof of address either.At https://48.ie/ you can order a SIM card for free. But it is a subscription with ... Read More
What makes you happy in your expat city in Ireland? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hello, I am a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what makes expats feel happy in the city where they live. We could love to get some testimonials from expats living in Irish cities (or Irish expats ...
Judging from the news in Greece or Spain where people are sweating from morning to evening and beyond. In Ireland you rarely have the problem with heat. But you have to accept cool and wet during the extended spring or early autumn season.Regarding ... Read More
Most common scams in Ireland by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Ireland as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
I think most scams are not dedicated to Expats in Ireland.Some scams are targetting people looking for a place to stay, place to work, person to fall in love to.In really rare cases you might find a landlord charging you money for water.Water is ... Read More
Strike - Train disruptions on December - how worrying is that?
HiI am a Digital Nomad browsing around. Going to spend a few weeks in Lisbon/Porto.An announcement at cp.pt gained my attention.https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en/train-times/Alerts/strike-6-decemberAs you are living in that country, how worrying is ... Read More
PRSA experiences by matjung
I was surprised to see that nobody started a discussion about PRSA yet.Do you have one?Would you mind sharing your experience with it?
Sure, PRSA is the abbreviation for Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) It impacts the pensions and tax bill of locals and expats who work in Ireland.Even if you work only for 6 months, you might be entitled to invest untaxed money.Leave it at ... Read More
Living in Ireland? ½ûÂþÌìÌà needs you! by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Hope you are doing well. We are currently looking for volunteers to help the expat community in Ireland. If you are interested in helping the other members in your spare time, answering their queries and sharing useful ...
Living in Ireland? ½ûÂþÌìÌà needs you!1166 Views - 20 repliesMaybe you need to work on the sales pitch.The subject attracts the people - then desire goes down.Is the backend having more sophisticated metrics than 1166 Views.How many unique views ... Read More
New members of the Ireland forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ireland 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 your ...
Hi edwingavinWelcome in Ireland.While it is a lovely country it might be easier to take up residency in a less crowded county than Dublin.Finding a nice landlord is not always straight forward.You have to check with rsa if you can change your US ... Read More
Living in Ireland? ½ûÂþÌìÌà needs you! by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Hope you are doing well. We are currently looking for volunteers to help the expat community in Ireland. If you are interested in helping the other members in your spare time, answering their queries and sharing useful ...
Hi BhavnaI might feel a bit lonely in that role.Are there any adivisors/experts for other European countries around?RegardsMatjung Read More
PRSA experiences
I was surprised to see that nobody started a discussion about PRSA yet.Do you have one?Would you mind sharing your experience with it? Read More
Taxation of foreign pensions by Glenn Allen
I am thinking of moving to ROI as I have an ROI passport although I am from Australia. I receive an age pension from Australia and need to know if I will pay tax on it in Ireland. My pension is not taxed in Australia as it is a social security ...
@Glenn Allen In general you need to ask revenue.ie to get a proper answer.If you contributed into your pension with untaxed money, you may have to pay taxes when you get the money out of it.If you contributed with taxed money, and you withdraw your ... Read More
Living in Ireland? ½ûÂþÌìÌà needs you! by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Hope you are doing well. We are currently looking for volunteers to help the expat community in Ireland. If you are interested in helping the other members in your spare time, answering their queries and sharing useful ...
@matjung Hello, thank you for your post. I'll leave it to an advisor to share some feedback with you in regards to the pro/cons of being an advisor. Regards Bhavna - @Bhavna Did you find an Advisor in Ireland? Read More