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Latest post on 07 September 2012 - 18:42

I don't think it's HMC. Recently, in Education City there's been trouble getting visas for new employees. Makes it VERY awkward for everyone. The employer is powerless if MOI refuses to issue a visa. No use to ask "why", of course. There's never an explanation. Wasta helps sometimes.

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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 14:42

You also owe taxes on the fair market value of your housing and transportation and other benefits. Your tax rate all depends on how much above the exemption you make.

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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 01:06

35 minutes? And that's each way in traffic.

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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 19:09

Yes, if you qualify for the "foreign domicile exemption" you can spend more than 35 days in the US. My state doesn't offer tax exemption based on foreign residence.

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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 15:45

Oh, yes! The US is one of the few countries that tax foreign-earned income. You will owe all state and local taxes. If you qualify for the federal foreign income tax exemption - and be careful that you meet all the criteria - after the first year you can exclude up to $93,500 of your income. Some of the criteria include not spending more than 35 days in the US in any calendar year. Have a professional do your taxes, you don't want any nasty surprises. The exclusion will save you maybe $20,000.

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Latest post on 02 May 2012 - 05:45

I think your expertise and your services would be very welcome and needed in Doha. But there are a great number of legal issues involved with setting up a business in Qatar, including having to have a Qatari sponsor that owns at least 51% of the business. Licensure is another issue. I'm hoping someone can shed some light on how to do this. Perhaps Qatar Business and Professional Women's Association?

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