Living abroad and still using UK-based financial advisers? 4 things to consider.
If you live in the EU but take financial advice from the UK, what do you need to think about…
Spanish tax in 2025
The Spanish tax regime is quite different from the UK’s and can be complicated. When moving to and living in…
The new UK tax year: What has changed, what hasn’t, and what’s on the way
The 2025/26 UK tax year ticked over on 6 April 2025. Most thresholds and allowances remain frozen and most tax…
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…
Understanding French income tax
French income taxes can be more complex than you might expect. Since it is income tax season in France –…
Creating and maintaining a successful investment plan
Whether you’re looking to invest new capital or refresh neglected savings and investments, how should you create and maintain a…
Returning to UK: The importance of timing and strategic planning
If you are returning to UK after being resident overseas, or expect to do so in the future, early and…
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.
Are your savings and investments suitable for you today and your future plans?
Investment planning involves carefully examining your objectives and risk appetite to ensure your portfolio is suitable for your current circumstances…
Should you keep your UK ISAs when moving and living abroad?
While ISAs are a valued savings arrangement in the UK, they lose their essential tax advantages when you move abroad.…
UK tax reforms: What you need to know if you live in Portugal or plan to move there
It’s a new era in the UK, with the autumn budget introducing a raft of tax reforms.
Moving to Portugal from UK – residency and taxation
This article offers some key information for moving to Portugal from UK, specifically regarding visa application and how to manage…
How UK investments are taxed in Portugal
Many British expatriates living in Portugal continue to hold the same savings and investments they had in the UK, even…
Planning a secure retirement in France
Planning your retirement in France? Be sure to review your strategy early in order to minimise your tax liabilities whilst…
Proposals to improve housing accessibility in Spain include tax increases on non-EU property buyers
Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, unveiled a plan of 12 measures on 13 January 2025, aimed at tackling the issue…
UK tax in 2025 and beyond, and implications for expatriates in France.
The last three months of 2024 were pivotal for 2025 taxation, with important announcements in the UK budget and failed…
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