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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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Countdown is on to review UK pension options before Brexit
What can expatriates do with UK pensions? How will they be taxed in Spain, Portugal or France? Explore current options,…
Six things you need to know about pensions today
Britons today can still benefit from tax-free QROPS transfers and high final salary pension transfer values – but Brexit could…
France’s budget for 2020 is confirmed
How will France’s 2020 budget affect social charges, wealth tax and French income tax on investments, real estate and assurance-vie…
What did 2019 bring for UK nationals in Portugal?
What happened in 2019 in the world of Portuguese tax, UK tax, global markets and Brexit that may have affected…
Right place, wrong taxes: Residence rules and your tax obligations
UK nationals living abroad need to take care to understand residence rules and get their tax planning right or it…
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.
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