Estate planning in Portugal – five things you should know about inheritance
Estate planning in Portugal may not be as complex as in some European countries, but if you live in Portugal…
Living in Portugal after NHR
What will be the tax benefits of living in Portugal after non-habitual residency (NHR) ends? In this article, we take…
French property taxes
What French property taxes do you need to be aware of when buying, selling or renting out a property in…
Can you protect your family from French succession tax?
Understanding French succession tax is important if you are living in France and want to protect your family’s inheritance. Here…
Determining and proving domicile
Domicile is a very important issue for British expatriates.  You remain liable to UK inheritance tax on your worldwide assets…
The cost of living longer
The cost of living longer can be a concern with today’s increased life expectancy. With retirement potentially lasting decades, how…
Tax and estate planning in France – is yours up to date for 2023?
Tax and estate planning for living in France is best left in the hands of the experts, providing a holistic…
UK inheritance tax and domicile – what you need to know today
UK inheritance tax follows you around the world since it’s based on domicile, not residence. You could live abroad long…
Does your legacy planning in Portugal provide control and certainty?
Careful legacy planning in Portugal becomes important when you move there. Ensure your estate planning is up to date and…
Succession law and tax in France – how is your family affected?
Succession law in France works very different to what you may be familiar with in the UK and imposes forced…
Essential steps to take before and after retiring to France
Retiring to France can present a long list of jobs to get through in the process. While there are immediate…
Inheritance tax in the Canary Islands. How does it affect your family?
If you live in Spain, and intend to remain there for the foreseeable future, you need to be prepared for…
Andalucía’s succession planning benefits
There are so many benefits to living in Southern Spain, but, as with anywhere, there are both pros and cons.…
Inheritance planning in France – what you need to know today
Inheritance planning always needs careful consideration, but even more so if you live or own assets in France where the…
Take control of your finances in an uncertain world
Take steps to control your financial future.  For peace of mind, it’s worth spending a bit of time to review…
Valuing property for tax purposes – Spain’s new reference value of the cadastre
A property’s value plays a key role in determining various tax liabilities, particularly wealth tax, transfer tax, stamp duty, and…
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