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About Dimitri Svolos
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Expertise
Any question relating to Panama real estate laws and practices, importing into Panama, relocating pets into Panama, hiring contractors in Panama, document transfers in Panama, starting a business in Panama, living in Panama and relocating to Panama.

Experience
I have over 10 years of experience as a professional engineer and licensed Realtor in Panama. I am fully tri-lingual in English, French and Spanish. I am originally from Canada but living and working in Panama since the canal changed hands (1999).

Education/Credentials
Bachelors in Civil Engineering Masters In Business Administration

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Dimitri Svolos 
In Category  Panama

SubjectDate Asked

financing10/8/2009
  Q: Can one get Real Estate financing from Panamanian banks or must all purchases be in cash?
  A: J W, most of Panamanian banks do offer real estate financing and their protocols are similar to the ...
Holidays9/28/2009
  Q: What are some details about Carnaval, such as how long does it usually last, when it usually starts, ...
  A: Logan, Carnaval is a bog deal in Panama. It is one of the most anticipated events for every ...
job opportunities in Panama9/15/2009
  Q: Wondering what suggestions you can give for an individual without a Visa wanting to work in Panama. ...
  A: Christopher, Panamanian law forbids individuals of working within its territory without a work visa ...
importing a car8/26/2009
  Q: i've driven a chevrolet lumina APV 1993 down from the states. it's got californian registration. ...
  A: Sabrina, There is no way that one can tell you the time frame needed for the completion of the car ...
Work permit8/21/2009
  Q: I would like to obtain a work permit. I am a United States citizen, but I want to relocate to Panama ...
  A: You'll need to retain the services of a qualified labor law attorney in Panama. There are a number ...
Bring a car to Panama8/17/2009
  Q: I am moving to Panamá, I am considering either taking with me my 2004 Land Rover Discovery or ship ...
  A: Daniel, You are absolutely right! Bringing a used car in Panama is a cumbersome and bureaucratic ...
Transfer ownership of a US registered car in Panama8/16/2009
  Q: 1. How can i transfer a ownership of a car with California registration plates in Panama without ...
  A: Your questions must be answered by someone with experience and knowledge on the DMV protocols and ...
Import auto to Panama8/11/2009
  Q: I bought a home in Cerro Azul earlier this year and will spend 1-2 months/year. I will likely seek ...
  A: The importation process is somewhat bureaucratic and cumbersome and that's why you'll need a ...
selling a US car in Panama8/9/2009
  Q: Dimitri, I live in Colorado and plan to drive down to Central America in my car this winter. The car ...
  A: The process of importing and selling a car in Panama, although straight forward tends to be a bit ...
Bringing car into Panama short-term as a tourist8/5/2009
  Q: I'm a US citizen currently residing in Costa Rica. I own a used car which is licensed and titled in ...
  A: Nicole, You have 90 days. After that you need to exit Panama for 72 hours in order to be able to ...
car import tax7/31/2009
  Q: nice site. From reading here everybody wants to import there car, me too. I am trying to understand ...
  A: Panamanian Customs have their own vehicle valuation protocol that has nothing to do with "Market ...
Costs of buying a used boat in Panama7/30/2009
  Q: I am planning to buy a used boat in Panama for $100,000 from a Panama Corporation. It is a Panama ...
  A: There is a Transfer Tax & Capital Gain Tax for such sale and it is the duty and responsibility of ...
Registration of Vehicle7/22/2009
  Q: What department in Panama City handles auto registration? Thanks, Esther
  A: All vehicle registrations in Panama fall under the umbrella of Registro Unico Vehicular. There are ...
relocation7/3/2009
  Q: I am a young professional specialised in the tourism industry and I am thinking about relocating to ...
  A: The biggest advice I can give you on relocating to Panama and working in it ,is that, when it comes ...
selling a US car in Panama5/20/2009
  Q: We travelled down from the states in a 1996 Oldsmobile and currently we are trying to sell it in the ...
  A: Olaf, Take what your broker says with a grain of salt. Under Panamanian law the amount of ...
selling a US car in Panama5/14/2009
  Q: We travelled down from the states in a 1996 Oldsmobile and currently we are trying to sell it in the ...
  A: For you to able to sell your car in Panama, the car has to be properly registered in the Vehicle ...
Where to buy cheap flat screen TV5/1/2009
  Q: we are going to furnish our condo in Playa Blanca. We are going to Panama third week of May. Where ...
  A: Please, accept my apologies for the late response.It was a frustrating issue of your question ...
send a car to panama from the states4/22/2009
  Q: Can you recommend a customs broker in panama to handle the importation of a car for me? Thank you, ...
  A: generally I refrain from recommending professionals in Panama because they are not consistent in the ...
Transportation4/13/2009
  Q: I will need to arrange for Transportation from Panama City to the Royal Decameron on April 20th. ...
  A: Mithun, The best and less complicated way to get to Decameron is by taxi. Even though fares differ ...
returning to Panama4/9/2009
  Q: I was born in Panama 48 yrs ago. My father was in the U.S. Army and I have lived in the U.S. since ...
  A: Laurie, The only Cristobal I know in Panama is the area around the port in the City of Colon (right ...
returning to Panama4/7/2009
  Q: I was born in Panama 48 yrs ago. My father was in the U.S. Army and I have lived in the U.S. since ...
  A: If you were born in the Canal Zone you are not a Panamanian citizen, as the Canal Zone was an ...
travel in panama4/7/2009
  Q: I'll be visiting Panama City this July 2009 and I want to catch a flight to Bocas City from Albrook. ...
  A: Air Panama has daily flights from the Albrook Terminal to Bocas. One is in the morning (8:00 a.m.) ...
Taking a vehicle into Panama3/21/2009
  Q: My Friend has a house in Panama. She is not sure if she wants to buy my car to take to Panama. I ...
  A: Gerri, I generally do not advice people to bring their used car into Panama and sell it. The ...
Importing a Car to Panama3/20/2009
  Q: I am planning ship a car to Panama, and what I need to know is how much the taxes will be and the ...
  A: Jose, Importation taxes in Panama are not based on the market value of the car but on the "customs' ...
colombia to panama3/10/2009
  Q: My mates and I are going to buy a dirt cheap car in colombia and drive all the way up to mexico. ...
  A: Charlie, You can not drive a car from Colombia to Panama as there are no roads connecting the two ...
panama relocation3/3/2009
  Q: I hope you don't mind, but I will be picking your brain for a little while. In my last question, I ...
  A: Don, If living on the mountains is what you and your wife are looking for, I would suggest the ...
Recommend Mover from US2/25/2009
  Q: I was wondering if you could recommend a mover that will move our household goods from South ...
  A: Hola Lynda, I would like to highly recommend the moving company we used for our move from the US to ...
panama retirement2/24/2009
  Q: My wife and I are Canadian citizens and we have reached the point where we want to move to a place ...
  A: I generally advice people to purchase a ready home (if they have the means)rather than build their ...
shipping a car2/1/2009
  Q: I currently live in Costa Rica, my belongings are in Montana. I would like to ship a vehicle to ...
  A: I generally do not advice on importing used vehicles into Panama. If you must bring your car to ...

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