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The countdown to April 2027: UK pensions, inheritance tax and opportunities for expatriates
A major change to how pensions are taxed on death is now just months away. Pension funds that have traditionally sat outside the inheritance tax net...
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Taking your UK pension in Spain – tax and advisory issues to be aware of
When taking your UK pension in Spain you need to explore the options available to you as an expatriate and…
Introduction to tax in France
Tax in France works very differently to the UK so it is important to understand the rules and how they…
Bank deposit guarantee scheme limits in France and UK
Bank deposit guarantee schemes are designed to protect your savings and investments – but what are the limitations per customer…
More families than ever caught in the UK inheritance tax net
The 2022/23 tax year proved to be yet another record year for UK inheritance tax (IHT) receipts. This is expected…
Residence in Spain post Brexit – The golden, non-lucrative and digital nomad visas
Spanish visas – When the UK left the EU, UK nationals lost automatic freedom of movement in Spain and elsewhere…
Optimising tax efficiency for UK investments in Portugal
Tax efficiency for UK investments in Portugal is an important consideration for expatriates who have yet to review their existing…
The new UK tax year – lifetime allowance abolished and other tax updates
The UK tax year started on 6 April, so how will this impact your pocket? UK tax changes can affect…
Does the new UK tax year affect you when living in Cyprus?
The new UK tax year started on 6 April, so how will this impact your pocket? UK tax changes can…
Too good to be true?
Are the investments being offered to you a little too good to be true? We look at some past examples…
Why retirement planning matters at any age
It’s never too early to start retirement planning, but the closer you get, the more it pays to focus on…
Pensions and taxes – what you need to know in France
It is important to understand how your UK pensions are taxed when living in France. In fact, you may have…
How are your savings protected? Bank deposit guarantee schemes
Bank deposit guarantee schemes – EU banks provide a deposit guarantee of up to €100,000, and the UK has a…
UK Spring Budget 2023 – the pensions lifetime allowance is abolished
The surprise announcement that the UK pensions lifetime allowance is being abolished was welcome news for those with larger pensions…
Portugal capital gains tax on property
How much Portugal capital gains tax will you be liable for when you sell a property?  Residents are liable to…
The cost of living longer
The cost of living longer can be a concern with today’s increased life expectancy. With retirement potentially lasting decades, how…
What is Spain’s new solidarity tax?
Spain’s solidarity tax on large fortunes is a temporary tax imposed on the wealthiest residents to help the government deal…
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