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…
Spain golden visa abolished – how does this impact UK nationals?
The Spanish government has voted to end Spain’s golden visa. When the amended law comes into force on 3 April…
UK tax in 2025 and beyond
What British expatriates in Spain need to know.
The UK tax reforms announced in the autumn budget extend beyond the UK to impact UK nationals living in Spain.…
Strategic financial planning for a life in Spain
Review your financial planning for Spain to ensure it is on the right path, and that your savings and investments…
Review your financial planning for Portugal 2025
As we enter spring of 2025, have you reviewed your financial plan yet?
The Mbappé Law – a new tax deduction for foreign investors in Madrid
The ‘Mbappé Law’ is a new tax incentive introduced by Madrid to attract foreign investors and talent to live in…
UK tax in 2025 and beyond, and implications for expatriates in Cyprus
The UK’s autumn budget introduced several tax changes, many of which reach beyond its shores to also impact British expatriates…
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…
How UK pensions are taxed in Spain
If you’ve chosen to retire in Spain, it’s essential to understand how your UK pensions will be taxed in Spain.…
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…
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