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Can anyone advise as to whether residency in Malaysia for tax purposes commences on the day of arrival in the country or the date of issue of employment pass. I'm also employed by a Labuan registered company.

Hi I've been trying to find info on bank transfers to another country. I live in Ireland and have a mortage bills etc to continue paying. Is this possible to do without any complications? Another question: do women have to cover up in public places other than their own clothing.
Thank you
Paula

I need to check if I can return to Dubai with my family after being deported three years ago. I have tried to call the offices in Dubai, but I can't seem to get through or speak to someone who understands English. Kindly advise.

Hello. I'm a 50-year-old outgoing Irish lady whose children have grown up. I've been considering taking up a Nurse Managers position in Abu Dhabi in a private hospital. Conditions not finalised. One of the reasons I would go is the salary. Living in Ireland with low salaries is now too difficult. I'd be going alone but a bit apprehensive. I understand the company would give me accommodation for a month. I see it's very expensive. Where does one start to look? Can you make friends easily? Are the high temperatures so unbearable for us Irish?

I am a US citizen and got a job offer for one of the rigs in Oman. Do I pay taxes while working overseas? And do I have to go through a medical screening before being fully accepted for the job? What all will the employer need from me and how long is the process?

We are in New York for a couple of years and will return to the UK in 2016. I will be sending my kids to private schools on our return to the UK. I am looking for a tutor in New York to prepare them for sitting the entrance exams next year. Any advice is appreciated.

Can someone break down the "younger" neighbourhoods in Christchurch? We want to rent in an area walkable to bars/restaurants/shops but most importantly want to be in a safe neighborhood. Any tips would be greatly appreciated as we are moving in three weeks.

Hi All, I would really appreciate some advice here. I have just been offered 12,000AED for a job in Dubai. They will pay for Visa, flight and 1 or 2 months accommodation until I find my own place. Nothing else included. I will be going over on my own but hopefully my partner will follow within 2 months if he is able to find a job. After 3 months, salary will be put up to 14,000AED based on performance. Will this be enough to live comfortably and most importantly, enough to save so that we can travel to places like turkey or greece or maldives etc?

what is the living cost in qatar. what are the rents cost in doha/month , food,transport , etc.

Hi there I have decided to move to Stockholm to join my Swedish partner. I've just started looking into this, so any help would be welcome - especially when it comes to finding a job and adjusting to life in the country. Thanks in advance Dave

Hi, I'm about to move to Nairobi and in the middle of negotiating my salary. I'm wondering if any one could give me some idea what an International organization should offer as basic salary for a managerial position.Thank you

Hello we are coming to Paphos tomorrow afternoon for the week and we are looking at relocating here. We run our own business so all we would need is a good internet connection for that to continue. We have a family two boys 3 years and 20 months. Any advice at all is welcomed. My wife is a Mobile Hair Stylist also..... She will be missed! We also own an executive search and selection company. We will be looking at a long term rent. Then buying on this great Island if it is right! We have had enough of being in England its too dull and grey!

I am A British Citizen in Oslo hoping to legally migrate and live here. How do I go about obtaining health care if I were to need it?

Dear Sir,

I have learnt that Indian Companies owned by Sindhi in Nigeria doesn't pay off-shore salary on time, even don't pay for month, forcing expat employees to live as slave, keep their passport in their custody? Is it true?

I have an offer from a company based in Nigeria?

Hi all well wishers.Recently i got an offer to join a job in Hongkong. Me and my wife are all set to explore the new destination, but My wife had miscarriage twice. We showed the specialist gynac's in India and investigation is in progress for such miscarriages. Now we are worried , where to continue our further investigations in Hongkong under experienced high risk pregnancy doctors. We are also in worried if Hongkong is safe for such complications in pregnancy.Please suggest some doctors so that once we arrive we can continue the investigations and treatments.

Hi,I was offered a job as a receptionist in a hospital in Abu Dhabi and the salary will be 750$ per month.Food, house and transport will be covered by the boss.I don't know if i can afford life there cos I was told that i can spend only 250$.is it true?I don't know what to do cos i will go there in october.Your answers will help me with the decision..

Hi all peoples, guys i want help i need guidence, my name is amit kumar, i live in chandigarh, i want to go in malaysia i can do any type work, actually one my friend live there in malaysia so i can stay to her house, but i want work, please help me please guide me, can somebody sponsor me to malaysia i will be thankful to tht whole life and i pay tht person money from my salary, please someone help me

I'm from india and came to singapore on business visit, I have a valid visa for 1 year but while coming I mentioned in immigration form that I will only stay for 1 month, now I want to extend my trip, how can I do that and for how long I can extend my visit?

I'm looking at accepting an offer from my employer that would have my wife and kids in Dubai (me there weekends, commuting elsewhere in region during the week). Would it be possible for my wife to also work there in Dubai part time? She is experienced and likes to do esthetician (spa) work, it's nothing my employer could sponsor.

Hi guys this is a little worry of mine that I am struggling to find an answer to. My other half has got a place to study for a masters degree in Holland and as such we will be moving there early next year. Here in the UK I know you cannot rent property without an employment reference so I am wondering about the rules in the Netherlands? Clearly I cannot have a reference until I get a job, and it is likely going to be easier to get a job when I am over there? Any help would be greatly appreciated to put my mind at rest. P.s.

I live Prassat Issan Thailand I am moving to Hoi an Vietnam Looking for removal company to take my 5 dogs and personal possessions OVER LAND to Vietnam I am only 10 hours drive via Laos to my destination Otherwise its 5 hours to Bangkok, plane to Hanoi, plane to Da nang To long for dogs to travell with out me All the dogs have vaccination certs Can any body help Roy

Hi! Is it possible without any hindrance in immigration if I came from Abu Dhabi where I'm currently working then visit Singapore for a vacation where my sister is for 3 days or more and then go back to my original country Philippines.

Hi! I'm looking to start a business in UAE and looking for recommendations for good Consulting companies who can help me do this - regulations, taxation, incorporation. It will be in the finance sector, so Consulting companies that are knowledgeable in this sector would be important. Have you worked with any consultancies that you can recommend?

My family will join me in about 6 months and I am trying to learn my son's chances of being admitted to an international school since he has mild aspergers (high IQ but learning difficulties) age 9. He delights his public school teachers. I also have a 12 year old daughter.

Hi, I am Indian and now i receive an offer to work for private company in Nigeria, seeking advice to negotiate for salary. company providing salary break as local salary + overseas salary and free bachelor accommodation with house maid, house steward, transportation and security for the employee.the position is executive level, also advice what should be the salary for manager port operation.please note the salary would be tax free either in Nigeria and in India as mentioned by the employer.