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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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Brexit implications for buying and selling Spanish property
Has Brexit changed anything for UK citizens who own a Spanish holiday home or other property? Make sure you’re aware…
Retiring in Cyprus with financial peace of mind
Cyprus offers great appeal for a retirement in the sun, but be prepared to make some changes to protect your…
Andalucía reduces property purchase taxes for 2021
Anyone buying a Spanish holiday home or moving to Southern Spain in 2021 could benefit from a temporary reduction in…
Why chasing star performers won’t guarantee investment success
While it may be tempting to choose investments based on past performance, this tactic rarely works in the long term.…
Buying a property in France? Understanding your tax obligations
What do owners of French property need to know about income tax, wealth tax, capital gains tax and local property…
Key elements for successful investing when living in France
What do you need to think about when it comes to creating and protecting your wealth as a French resident?
New tax agreement between Spain and Gibraltar
Brexit has triggered a review of how Spain, Gibraltar and the UK work together in establishing tax residence and tackling…
Will Spain’s 2021 tax enforcement plan affect you?
Spain’s new tax control plan outlines how the authorities will investigate individuals’ tax residence, tax avoidance structures, and wealth and…
Understanding ‘lawful’ and ‘tax’ residence in Spain
Now that Brexit is here, it’s important that Britons in Spain understand the Spanish residence rules and meet their tax…
Do UK pensions now attract wealth tax in Spain?
One potential effect of Brexit for Spanish residents is that some UK pensions may now fall into the Spanish wealth…
Think beyond residency when planning your life in Portugal
Planning for your life in Portugal? While becoming resident is a key step in setting up home in Portugal, don’t…
Will your pensions get caught in the lifetime allowance trap?
If you have several UK pensions, have been saving for many years or have a generous company pension, you could…
UK Budget 2021: What are the implications for UK expatriates?
While there were few immediate changes in the latest UK Budget, the freezing of some allowances is set to increase…
Reap the benefits of tax planning in France
With strategic tax planning, French residents can reduce income tax, social charges, capital gains tax and wealth tax liability in…
Why it’s time to ‘think local’ for your financial planning
EU-resident Britons with UK bank accounts, investments, insurance policies or a financial adviser may face restrictions with Brexit.
Spain’s budget and taxation in 2021
This is the first Spanish state budget to be approved since 2018! Get to know the latest income, wealth and…
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