Moving to Portugal – The tax and financial essentials
There can be tax and estate planning advantages to living in Portugal. Its non-habitual resident regime can offer even more…
Brexit talks offer more certainty on citizens’ rights
What has been agreed in the latest round of Brexit negotiations on freedom of movement, healthcare, pensions and other expatriate…
The adhesive nature of domicile
Understanding domicile is an important element of estate planning for British expatriates. The rules are complex and catch many people…
New, additional Cyprus residence test
The Cyprus Parliament has voted an addition to their current simple ‘183 days’ residence test to include an additional three…
Major tax reforms in France
The France 2018 budget includes significant changes to how investment income and assets are taxed, including reducing wealth tax.
Should you cash-in a ‘gold-plated’ pension? Six questions to help you decide
With such high transfer values for UK final salary pensions today, should you swap a guaranteed income for life for…
Get to know today’s pension landscape
We outline six pension issues affecting British expats, from State Pension payments to tax-efficient transfer options for private pensions.
Bill Gates positive on UK’s science and tech ability after Brexit
Bill Gates believes that the UK can be a world leader in science and technology after Brexit. Last year, the…
First tax information exchange starting
Global tax transparency through the new ‘automatic exchange of information’ means expats need to take extra care with their tax…
Right Place, Wrong Taxes (Spain)
UK nationals living in Spain need to make sure they are paying the right taxes in the right country –…
Eight things you need to consider when moving to France
With early and careful planning, you can make the most of tax-efficient opportunities when moving to France or buying a…
UK keeps tight rein on pension transfers
Latest efforts from the UK government to tighten the rules for pension transfers should have little impact on Britons living…
New, additional Cyprus tax residence test
Cyprus has introduced new criteria that could make you resident for tax purposes. There are actually many advantages to living…
Taxation in France – Expected reforms for investment assets
French taxation on investment assets may soon improve, if President Macron goes ahead with his promised tax reforms.
Britons continue to move to Europe – Are you one of them?
Planning to move to Spain, France, Portugal, Cyprus or Malta? We can guide you through the tax implications and advantages…
Right Place, Wrong Taxes (Portugal)
UK nationals living in Portugal need to make sure they are paying the right taxes in the right country –…
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