How long can I stay in the Philippines with a tourist visa extension?
Three years, according to their own Philippines Immigration Bureau web site.However, (a) you need to extend your visa many times, first at 30 days, then 29 days (and get an ID Card), and then every 1, 2 or 6 months. I’m told (no personal experience) that after about 8 months they start getting curious as to why you are staying so long on a tourist visa, but they will extend it up to the full three years. And (b), each of those extensions is about PHP3,000, plus about PHP 5,000 for the ID Card (at the 2nd extension, and the ID Card is mandatory), and you have to re-register the card every year (January to March). (c) lastly, after you have been there 6 months straight, you are then required to seek permission (at about PHP1,000 or PHP2,000 - forget which) to leave - i.e. an Exit Permit.So, my suggestion is: stay about 5 months (into your third extension) and then hop on a cheap flight to a neighbouring country for a day or two ‘holiday’ from your holiday. Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, Bali, Jakarta or Hanoi / HCM are all good, cheap, choices (US$2–300 rtn airfare if booked well in advance) that are only a couple hours flying time away. That resets everything and you start over with 30 days as the first time (but you don’t have to get a new ID Card).Unlike most of the world, the Philippines actually wants people to stay (so you spend your money, of course, they are not altruistic, just smart). And given the extension fees, and the large numbers of tourists always there extending when I am, the extensions are funding the entire Immigration department budget I’m sure.Good luck, and enjoy your stay.
Do I have to pay Indian income tax if I am an Indian citizen currently working in the UK?
Taxation in Foreign Income depends on Residential Status of the person. If you are resident in India, then all your Income including foreign Income will be taxable in India.As you are Indian origin, you will be considered as Resident in India, only if you were in India for more than 182 days during the relevant financial year. If you were in India for more than 182 days during year, your foreign income will also be taxable in India.Now, if your Foreign Income is taxable in India, you are eligible to claim Tax Relief u/s 90(as we have DTAA with UK) for Taxes paid in UK. So you will have to pay differential tax only if Indian Tax Rate is higher than Tax Paid in UK.e.g. If You paid Average Tax in UK @ 15%, But As per Indian Tax Rates, your Tax is coming @ 25%, then you will have to pay Balance 10% taxes only. If Tax paid in UK is more than Indian Tax Rate, then there will be no Tax.I will advise you to consult a Chartered Accountant for Relief computation. Even I can compute your Tax Relief. You can contact me on cadeepakspatel@gmail.com.
Why did radical revolutionaries during the french revolution oppose monarchy?
because it was the monarchy that had oppressed the populace for hundreds of years while they taxed them to starvation levels & lived lives of luxury then when the comment was made when asked about how Maria Antoinette felt about the people not being able to afford bread to eat & she replied "Then let them eat cake " this enrage the people & started the revolt that lead to the slaughter of the Aristocracy