Thinking of returning to the UK from France? Plan early to make the most of the new tax landscape.
Whether you’re planning a return to the UK soon or simply weighing your options, the UK’s new tax regime offers…
Taxing times ahead? Seven areas the Chancellor may target in the UK’s 2025 Budget
The UK Autumn Budget 2025 is fast approaching. The UK’s anaemic economic growth may necessitate further tax increases to meet…
Is it time to consider downsizing your home?
Downsizing your property can bring various financial benefits, as well as making your life easier. With careful planning you could…
The new EU Entry/Exit System: What British expatriates, holiday homeowners and frequent visitors need to know about the EES
There are changes ahead for travel. The new EES border controls – the EU’s Exit/Entry System – will start being…
Tax freedom day – how much of your income do you lose to tax?
How long does it take to earn money for yourself instead of the taxman? “Tax Freedom Day” varies greatly by…
What UK tax rises can we expect next?
The UK Autumn Budget 2024 introduced several tax increases. With the government still under pressure to boost revenue, attention now…
Pension and inheritance tax reform explained. Are you prepared?
Significant changes are on the horizon for UK pensions and estate planning.  Pension funds will soon be included in your…
Farewell domicile, welcome long-term residence
The UK’s domicile regime has been abolished for tax purposes. The new residence-based system provides much more certainty for UK…
The France/UK double tax treaty on inheritances
France is one of the few countries to have a specific double tax treaty with the UK for inheritance taxes.…
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…
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…
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…
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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