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Lifestyle modelling: A smarter way to plan your wealth, retirement and goals
“The biggest thing we can help clients achieve is peace of mind and clarity in their financial future, both now and in the future,” says James...
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New EU and UK border controls – EES, ETIAS and ETA
There are changes ahead for travel, with both the EU and UK introducing new automatic, electronic border controls for third-country…
Financial planning for France in 2024
Here we are, at the start of the new year, wondering what it will bring.  The last few years have…
Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa – can you apply and what are the tax benefits?
Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa is a residence option for non-EU nationals who have not lived in Spain for the previous…
Wealth tax in the Balearics is reduced
Spanish wealth tax has effectively been eliminated for most residents and property owners in the Balearics.  From this year onwards,…
Reviewing your financial planning for Cyprus in 2024 and beyond
Is your financial planning suitable for living in Cyprus and on track to protect the long-term financial security for you…
Review your financial planning for 2024
Is your financial planning up-to-date for 2024? Take a little time now to check your tax planning, investments, pensions and…
Estate planning in Portugal – five things you should know about inheritance
Estate planning in Portugal may not be as complex as in some European countries, but if you live in Portugal…
The S1 form: Healthcare for UK nationals moving to Europe
The S1 form is an important document for Britons moving to Europe, providing access to essential healthcare services outside the…
Living in Portugal after NHR
What will be the tax benefits of living in Portugal after non-habitual residency (NHR) ends? In this article, we take…
French property taxes
What French property taxes do you need to be aware of when buying, selling or renting out a property in…
The UK Autumn Statement. What does it mean for pensions and tax?
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement to Parliament on 22 November. For UK residents the good news was…
As we say goodbye to one UK pension allowance, two new ones replace it.
The pensions Lifetime Allowance and resulting tax charges were abolished under the UK’s 2023 spring budget.  This was good news…
Can you protect your family from French succession tax?
Understanding French succession tax is important if you are living in France and want to protect your family’s inheritance. Here…
Inflation update and planning ahead to protect our savings
Our inflation update looks at how the costs of living is faring now in Europe, after two years of high…
Can you make France a tax-efficient home?
France’s tax may appear comparable to UK tax, and a little less kind on your finances than other parts of…
Portugal Non-Habitual Residence regime comes to an end
Portugal’s non-habitual residence (NHR) programme will end on 31 December 2023.
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