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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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What expatriates can and can’t do with UK pensions in France
What are the current options for different UK pensions in France and how can expatriates find the most tax-efficient and…
France’s 2020 budget introduces an income tax cut
What changes does France’s 2020 budget propose for French tax on income, investments, real estate and assurance-vie policies?
Estate planning in Cyprus. Will you have control and certainty?
Expatriates in Cyprus can take steps to ensure the right money passes to the right hands at the right time…
How much wealth tax will you pay in Spain?
Wealth tax is a concern for high net worth residents in Spain, but with specialist advice you can often legitimately…
New French residence portal for Britons in case of no-deal Brexit
The French government has launched an online portal to make it easier for UK nationals to secure residence if there’s…
Five things expatriates need to know about UK inheritance tax
While domicile and property can affect inheritance tax liability, available reliefs can prevent your heirs from paying more tax than…
What UK homeowners in Portugal need to know about capital gains tax
If you sell a UK property while living in Portugal, you could face capital gains tax in both countries, so…
Owning Spanish property through a company – times have changed
If you’re thinking of using a company to own Spanish property, understand the consequences as the tax rules have changed…
Financial planning in France in the face of Brexit
How can UK expatriates in France secure residence benefits and avoid higher taxes on assets, investments and pensions in the…
Time to take interest in your investment options
With today’s low bank interest rates and economic uncertainty, it pays to look beyond cash deposits and review how you…
What to look out for to protect your pensions
See how to spot the signs of pension scams and protect your retirement savings without missing out on suitable opportunities.
Europe’s no-deal Brexit legislation for UK nationals: Portugal, Spain & France
As the UK Parliament engulfed itself in a Brexit quagmire of its own making, 29 March came and went with…
The basics of Spanish wealth tax
As President Macron in France sought to restrict taxpayers’ exposure to French wealth tax, Prime Minister Sánchez in Spain promised…
Spanish taxes on real estate
Spain has been attracting Britons looking for holiday homes close to the Mediterranean and those wishing to retire to the…
Portuguese taxes on real estate
For many expatriates, owning a place on the coast or in the sun-drenched countryside is part of their dream retirement…
French taxes on real estate
Buying a home in France is a dream that many Britons are making a reality. Regardless of whether it is…
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