Capital gains tax in Spain: An expatriate’s guide
Spanish capital gains tax – learn about the intricate tax rates, exemptions, reliefs and allowances applicable to both Spanish residents…
Determining and proving domicile
Domicile is a very important issue for British expatriates.  You remain liable to UK inheritance tax on your worldwide assets…
Retiring to France after Brexit – obtaining visas and navigating the financial landscape
Retiring to France after Brexit may feel like a challenge, but the process can still be relatively seamless if you…
Mastering tax efficiency – navigating tax responsibilities when relocating to Portugal
Tax efficiency Portugal – When it comes to financial planning after a move to Portugal, ensuring proper tax management should…
Introduction to tax in France
Tax in France works very differently to the UK so it is important to understand the rules and how they…
Residence in Spain post Brexit – The golden, non-lucrative and digital nomad visas
Spanish visas – When the UK left the EU, UK nationals lost automatic freedom of movement in Spain and elsewhere…
Spanish tax – what has changed for 2023?
The Spanish tax regime in 2023 is very different from the UK’s and can be complicated. On first arriving in…
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…
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…
Portuguese Draft State Budget 2022 – what’s the plan?
The Portuguese draft state budget (DSB/2022) has been released by the newly formed government headed by Prime Minister Antonio Costa.
A year on from Brexit – what has changed for UK nationals in Portugal?
Portugal – a year after Brexit. What changes have we seen in the last 12 months that could affect British…
Do you know where you are domiciled? Are you sure?
Many British expatriates remain UK-domiciled without realising it, leaving their estate exposed to UK inheritance tax rates of 40%. Get…
Spain a year after Brexit – Changes to be aware of
A year after Brexit – what has changed for those living in Spain? While British expatriates continue to enjoy the…
Should you transfer UK pensions overseas? The pros and cons of QROPS
Transferring UK pensions to a QROPS can offer flexibility, tax, estate planning and currency benefits, but is it suitable for…
Understanding ‘lawful’ and ‘tax’ residence in Spain
Now that Brexit is here, it’s important that Britons in Spain understand the Spanish residence rules and meet their tax…
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