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…
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. 
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…
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…
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…
Planning a tax-efficient return to the UK
British expatriates waiting to return to the UK after living overseas will benefit from carefully reviewing tax planning, residency, pension,…
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…
Spain to end the golden visa – how does this impact UK nationals?
The Spanish government has announced its intention to end Spain’s golden visa.  Once ratified, non-EU nationals will no longer be…
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…
The UK tax residence test and expatriates – are you sure you have escaped UK taxation?
The UK statutory residence test determines whether or not individuals are resident in the UK for tax purposes. It can…
Financial planning issues British expatriates overlook or get wrong in France
Financial planning issues UK nationals face when moving to or living in France are compounded if they have not adequately…
Protect your pensions and retirement savings for the long-term
Protecting your pensions and savings is essential to safeguarding the money you have set aside for a comfortable retirement. Here,…
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