Estate planning in Portugal – ensuring a tax-efficient legacy for your family

Estate planning in Portugal differs from handling affairs in the UK. Portugal’s enforcement of forced heirship can potentially challenge the…

Considerations for buying a property in Spain

As you consider purchasing a property in Spain, it is important to be mindful of the expenses that go beyond…

Income tax in France

Income tax in France can be more complex than you might anticipate, for both residents and non-residents. From the different…

The new UK tax year – lifetime allowance abolished and other tax updates

The UK tax year started on 6 April, so how will this impact your pocket? UK tax changes can affect…

Portugal’s non-habitual residence (NHR) regime – 10 years of tax benefits

Portugal’s non-habitual residence regime offers new residents very attractive tax advantages. Some foreign income will be exempt from Portuguese tax;…

French income tax return – tax return portal opens for 2022 declarations

French income tax returns are due in May/early June 2023. Find out the deadlines, rates, and what French residents and…

Does the new UK tax year affect you when living in Cyprus?

The new UK tax year started on 6 April, so how will this impact your pocket? UK tax changes can…

Tax on pensions in Portugal

What tax will you pay on your pensions in Portugal? Other than government service pensions, your pension income will be…

Too good to be true?

Are the investments being offered to you a little too good to be true? We look at some past examples…

Why retirement planning matters at any age

It’s never too early to start retirement planning, but the closer you get, the more it pays to focus on…

Pensions and taxes – what you need to know in France

It is important to understand how your UK pensions are taxed when living in France. In fact, you may have…

Spain’s new Digital Nomad Visa – who’s eligible and the tax benefits

Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa allows those who work remotely to live in Spain for a few years, and also provides…

UK Spring Budget 2023 – the pensions lifetime allowance is abolished

The surprise announcement that the UK pensions lifetime allowance is being abolished was welcome news for those with larger pensions…

Portugal capital gains tax on property

How much Portugal capital gains tax will you be liable for when you sell a property?  Residents are liable to…

Modelo 720 March deadline – What do you need to do?

Modelo 720 – or Form 720 – is an online declaration Spanish residents may need to complete each year.

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…