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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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UK Chancellor’s Spring Budget 2022
Chancellor of the exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced the Spring Budget on 23 March 2022. Although the statement does not present…
Inheritance planning in France – what you need to know today
Inheritance planning always needs careful consideration, but even more so if you live or own assets in France where the…
Take control of your finances in an uncertain world
Take steps to control your financial future.  For peace of mind, it’s worth spending a bit of time to review…
Valuing property for tax purposes – Spain’s new reference value of the cadastre
A property’s value plays a key role in determining various tax liabilities, particularly wealth tax, transfer tax, stamp duty, and…
How significant is the impact of inflation on your savings?
Inflation is surging in both the EU and the UK. Since even low levels can impact your savings over the…
How is income from UK assets taxed in France?
How is income sourced from the UK taxed in France, and is it tax-efficient for UK expatriates to keep hold…
A year on from Brexit – what has changed for UK nationals in Portugal?
Portugal – a year after Brexit. What changes have we seen in the last 12 months that could affect British…
Why you need to know where you are domiciled
Where you are domiciled has a substantial effect on your estate planning, as it determines whether or not your worldwide…
Do you know where you are domiciled? Are you sure?
Many British expatriates remain UK-domiciled without realising it, leaving their estate exposed to UK inheritance tax rates of 40%. Get…
Spain a year after Brexit – Changes to be aware of
A year after Brexit – what has changed for those living in Spain? While British expatriates continue to enjoy the…
Tax reforms in Andalucía will reduce tax liabilities from 2022
Tax reforms in Andalucía will reduce income tax and succession tax liabilities for local taxpayers from 2022.
UK Autumn Budget 2021 – A focus on economic recovery
The UK autumn budget, the Chancellor’s second budget of the year, was notably lacking any significant changes to Qualifying Recognised…
UK inheritance tax collection reaches £6 billion – will your family be affected?
The UK inheritance tax (IHT) haul continues to set new records as it rakes in £6bn for 2021. This 19%…
French taxation changes 2022 – draft budget published
How might expatriates be affected by French taxation changes in 2022? The first draft for the 2022 French budget was…
Reviewing your UK pension options for your life in France
What are your UK pension options as an expatriate in France? Whether you should leave your pensions in the UK…
The cost of Covid – careful tax planning has never been more important
The UK government announces a rise in tax to help to re-strengthen the UK economy and tackle NHS record-high waiting…
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