Prime Minister Theresa May’s message to UK nationals living in Europe
Following the agreement on citizens’ rights reached between the UK and EU in December 2017 (which will be included in…
New year financial planning review for expatriates in Spain
The New Year is a perfect time to review your financial planning. Is your tax, estate, investment and pension planning…
Make life easier for your heirs
How will your heirs cope if you die while living in France? Take steps now to protect them from complex…
Should expatriates in France cash-in a ‘gold-plated’ UK pension?
Are UK expatriates in France better off swapping their final salary pension for a one-off payment or keeping a guaranteed…
France reforms taxation on investment income and wealth
From 2018 French residents no longer have to pay wealth tax on savings and investments, and investment income benefits from…
Crunch-time for Brexit talks – can we move on?
After six official rounds of Brexit talks, December is the crucial month when the EU27 decides whether “sufficient progress” has…
Was there anything in the UK Budget for expatriates?
How does the latest UK Budget affect expatriates when it comes to personal tax, savings, property and pensions, and what…
Investing in UK property: Three common myths busted
Is bricks and mortar really a safe, reliable investment? We explore how investing in UK property fares as an option…
Three changes to UK domicile rules that could cost you money
Rule changes backdated to April 2017 make UK domicile even stickier and could bring expatriates into range for UK taxes…
Exchange of information – Are you fulfilling your tax obligations?
Now that global exchange of information is underway it’s important to ensure you are correctly declaring your income and assets,…
Is this the beginning of the end for low interest rates?
The UK interest rate has risen for the first time in ten years and some estimate it may hit 1%…
No tax between spouses upon death? Not always
In a previous Wealth News, we discussed a case that highlighted the importance of using a financial adviser who fully…
French wealth tax reform and investment property
From 2018 French wealth tax only applies to property. Shares, bonds and assurance-vie polices are no longer liable to this…
What happens if you sell your French home after leaving France?
The Constitutional Court ruled that the main home capital gains tax and social charges exemption is only available to French…
Delaying registering for healthcare in France could save tax on your pension
French tax on pension lump sums can be very low in certain circumstances. If you can avoid social charges it…
Are your investments suitable for you?
A tailor-made strategic approach built around your aims, time horizon and risk appetite is key for the success of your…
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