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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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UK government service pensions can continue to be taxed in Cyprus, for now
Cyprus and UK agreed an amendment to the new tax treaty so government service pension income can continue to be…
Review your finances for the new year
New year is a good time to check your tax, savings, pension and estate planning are on track to meet…
Planning for the future
The New Year is a good time to review your tax and financial planning, but don’t just focus on 2019…
Vote on Brexit deal must wait until 2019
Theresa May has delayed Parliament’s Brexit vote until the week of 14 January. What went wrong with the first vote…
Blevins Franks wins two “Best Adviser Firm” awards
Blevins Franks won ‘Best Adviser Firm Europe’ and ‘Best Overall Adviser Firm 2018’ at the International Adviser Best Practice Adviser…
Financial planning for newly retired British expatriates in France
For your long-term financial security, you need to carefully review and adjust your savings and investments, pensions and tax planning.
Brexit deal gets green light from EU27 and heads to UK Parliament
The Brexit deal put forward by Prime Minister, Theresa May, has been signed off by EU leaders, effectively ending the…
Brexit deal jumps major hurdle but UK government is divided
A Brexit agreement is closer than ever, but with the UK government in disarray, no-deal is still possible. What are…
How might the 2018 UK Budget affect your pocket?
How does the latest UK Budget impact British nationals in Europe in terms of personal taxes, savings, pensions, inheritance tax…
Switzerland shares information on two million financial accounts
Switzerland begins automatically exchanging information on financial accounts owned by non-residents, sharing data from 7,000 institutions.
UK government admits Brexit may affect tax-free pension transfers
While government sources say expatriates will keep the right to transfer pensions in the EU post-Brexit, they admit the tax…
Goalposts shift for Brexit deal but transition could extend
Brexit negotiations may be behind schedule, but the UK insists the deal is 95% done and keeps options open for…
Wealth tax planning in Spain
With strategic tax and wealth management planning you may be able to significantly reduce wealth tax on your capital investments.
Can unlocking capital from property save you money in Spain?
As well as freeing up capital, downsizing a home or property portfolio can realise many cost savings – and even…
Implementation of PAYE system in France from January 2019
France will implement a new PAYE system from 2019. It applies to employment, retirement income etc but investment income is…
What you need to know today about UK pensions in France
We explore 7 key issues affecting UK pensions in France and how expatriates can take advantage of tax-efficient opportunities before…
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