I am moving out to the Philippines in Dec and staying on a one year tourist extension visa initially then getting married and staying permanently in 2009. I am going to be importing my personal possessions in January 2008 whilst on my tourist visa.

I checked the customs rules and it states I have to file a re-export bond or pay applicable duties and taxes within 6 months - only permanent residents can get their stuff in tax free?

Is this right? How can I avoid this? I thought about putting the shipping consignment in my partners name, (not married yet!) and pretending they were her's to avoid any tax issues but can this be done?

Any help on avoiding having to pay tax on my own goods on a tourist visa would be very much appreciated!!!