UK inheritance tax continues to break records

More families than ever are caught in the UK inheritance tax net and tax bills keep rising. With the thresholds…

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. 

Moving to Portugal and living there tax efficiently

Moving to Portugal is an exciting way to spend your retirement, but did you know it can also offer tax-efficient…

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…

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…

Time running out to resolve Gibraltar border issue

While most of Europe has moved on from Brexit negotiations, they remain ongoing and unresolved in Gibraltar. 

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…

How are UK pensions taxed in France?

First published in French Property News   UK pensions in France are typically taxed under the double taxation treaty, but…

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…

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…

Retirement in Spain – 8 key steps to take before and after your move

Retirement in Spain remains popular among British nationals, and with very good reason – there are so many benefits to…

UK Premium Bonds and British expatriates

Premium bonds have been a popular savings arrangement in the UK for decades, and millions of people of all ages…