Moving to Portugal? Are you paying the right taxes in the right country?
If you have moved or are moving to Portugal, tax planning should be high on your priorities. Otherwise you could…
Property or investment – which is the better option?
When we speak of property or investment in this article, we compare two different routes of investment; we weigh the…
France 2025 budget and potential tax reforms
The first draft of the France 2025 budget was presented by Prime Minister Michael Barnier’s government on 10 October 2024. 
Understanding and avoiding French succession law
French succession law imposes some rules on your estate that are very different from those of the UK. This article…
UK budget 2024 update
The UK budget 2024, as expected, included various tax rises, though income tax rates remain unchanged.  The key tax reforms…
Buying, owning and selling property in France
Tax and inheritance planning frequently asked questions
Buying and selling property is a major part of relocating from one country to another, or perhaps the time has…
UK budget 2024 – Painful taxing times ahead?
The Labour government’s first budget will be announced on 30 October.  While the Chancellor has promised not to increase income…
Moving to Portugal: 7 tax-saving considerations
With early and careful planning, you can make the most of tax-efficient opportunities when moving to Portugal or buying Portuguese…
Buying property in Portugal – six tax considerations
When buying property in Portugal, whether as your main home, holiday home or as an investment,  first research and understand…
UK inheritance tax vs French succession tax, at a time of change
These are rather interesting times for British expatriates in France, with the momentous July elections on both sides of the…
Key financial planning steps on your retirement journey in France
Are you fulfilling your dream of enjoying your retirement years in France?   Whether you are in the planning stages and…
It’s time to submit your income tax return in Portugal
The deadline for submitting income tax returns in Portugal is approaching on 30 June 2024. This marks the final date…
Making a home in Spain? Five financial essentials to consider
Making a new home in Spain? If you are quite new to living in Spain or in the process of…
Is your Balearics tax planning up to date for 2024?
There have been two significant tax reforms in the Balearic Islands over the last year, so here we look at…
Tax in Portugal 2024: What you need to know
What does tax in Portugal look like for UK nationals living in or thinking about moving there?   Those arriving from…
Succession planning concerns in France – FAQs
Succession planning in France can cause some concerns among UK nationals living there. In this article, we address some of…
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