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UK inheritance tax: The mounting impact on British families
UK inheritance tax is no longer a niche concern. Frozen allowances, rising asset values, pensions entering the tax net and tighter reliefs mean many...
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Think beyond residency when planning your life in France
The Brexit countdown is on to secure French residency, but expatriates can also benefit from reviewing their tax and financial…
Becoming resident in Spain? Don’t overlook tax and financial planning
When securing Spanish residence before Brexit don’t forget to adjust your tax, investments, pension and estate planning to suit your…
Think beyond residency when planning your life in Cyprus
You may be rushing to move to Cyprus before Brexit but it’s important to prepare your financial planning for the…
Lockdown and tax residence in France
If you have homes in both France and the UK you need to carefully follow tax residence rules, so could…
Do you live in France and still have assets in the UK?
If you’re living in France, can you expect the tax burden to increase for UK property, investments and pensions once…
No extension to Brexit transition period
The UK government has confirmed that there will be no requested extension to the Brexit transition period. December 31 remains…
Living in France? Take time to protect your pension from unnecessary tax penalties
Expatriates in France can benefit from reviewing their UK pension options and where they stand with the UK lifetime allowance.
Will UK assets invite a bigger tax bill after Brexit?
Once Brexit takes full effect in 2021, can we expect the tax burden for expatriates to increase for UK property,…
Using this time to look after your financial wellbeing
With full Brexit still due in 2021, UK expatriates can benefit from using time in lockdown to review their residence,…
French taxation in 2020
See the French residence rules and 2020 tax rates for income and investments, social charges, wealth tax and succession tax…
Is time running out for tax-free pension transfers?
If you have chosen to retire in Europe, review your QROPS and pension transfer options now before Brexit potentially changes…
Preparing your finances for the unexpected
How can you prepare your investments, tax and estate planning for today’s volatile times and best protect against life’s unknowns?
Understanding ‘lawful’ and ‘tax’ residence in France
With the Brexit clock still ticking, it’s crucial for UK nationals living in France to know the difference between ‘lawful’…
Preparing your finances for the unexpected when living in France
How can expatriates in France prepare investments, tax planning and estate planning for volatile times and protect against life’s unknowns?
How might the global lockdown affect UK tax residency?
Expatriates in the UK through coronavirus lockdown may trigger UK tax residence, but HMRC’s ‘exceptional circumstances’ can prevent a UK…
Market volatility and coronavirus
Coronavirus is having a significant impact on global markets, but reacting too soon when markets fall can be risky.
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