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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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How UK investments are taxed in Spain
How are UK investments taxed in Spain? And is it worth reviewing the current structures of your assets to see…
Succession law and tax in France – how is your family affected?
Succession law in France works very different to what you may be familiar with in the UK and imposes forced…
Buying and selling property in France – frequently asked questions
Are you thinking of buying or selling property in France? Have you been made aware of the process, the tax…
Essential steps to take before and after retiring to France
Retiring to France can present a long list of jobs to get through in the process. While there are immediate…
Do you still have bank accounts, or savings and investments, in the UK?
UK-based banks continue to ask EU-resident clients to close their accounts following Brexit, and now National Savings & Investments is…
Modelo 720 – the new, improved penalty regime
The Modelo 720 penalty regime has been amended to much more acceptable levels following a ruling by the European Court…
Portuguese Draft State Budget 2022 – what’s the plan?
The Portuguese draft state budget (DSB/2022) has been released by the newly formed government headed by Prime Minister Antonio Costa.
Inheritance tax in the Canary Islands. How does it affect your family?
If you live in Spain, and intend to remain there for the foreseeable future, you need to be prepared for…
Andalucía’s succession planning benefits
There are so many benefits to living in Southern Spain, but, as with anywhere, there are both pros and cons.…
Why time in the markets matters
When you have worked hard to build up your savings, it is not always easy to decide how best to…
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…
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