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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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Reviewing your pension options in Cyprus in the face of Brexit
Expatriates in Cyprus today can leave pensions in the UK, take a lump sum, transfer overseas and more, but Brexit…
Reviewing your pension options in France in the face of Brexit
Expatriates in France today can leave pensions in the UK, take a lump sum, transfer overseas and more, but Brexit…
Owning Portuguese property through a company
Expatriates with corporate-owned Portuguese property may face higher capital gains and wealth taxes after recent rule changes.
Reviewing your pension options in Spain in the face of Brexit
Expatriates in Spain today can leave pensions in the UK, take a lump sum, transfer overseas and more, but Brexit…
The rising cost of investing in UK real estate for non-residents
British expatriates tend to prefer to keep hold of UK property, whether for sentimental or investment reasons. But many are…
Timing is everything when selling the UK main home
Unlike the UK, many European countries have strict time limits for capital gains tax exemptions when selling the main home.…
Up to 200% UK tax penalties on non- or mis-declaration
UK taxpayers with offshore interests have a limited time to make sure they are meeting their British tax obligations –…
Selling a French home after leaving France
A change to French tax rules means that certain capital gains tax and social charges exemptions are now only available…
Portugal: Tax rates and recent changes
Portugal continues to appeal to Britons looking for an affordable place in the sun that’s not too far away from…
Pensions and healthcare in France
Many UK nationals living in France do not realise that their tax bill on UK pensions could be adversely affected…
Can you afford the cost of living longer?
Today’s life expectancy means retirement could last decades. How can you make your savings, investments and pensions last as long…
Reviewing your pension options in Portugal in the face of Brexit
Expatriates in Portugal today can leave pensions in the UK, take a lump sum, transfer overseas and more, but Brexit…
Cross-border taxation: Gibraltar ‘residents’ under Spanish microscope
Scrutiny of Gibraltar ‘residents’ living in Spain highlights why understanding Spanish residency rules and cross-border tax planning is key.
What can we expect from a higher UK interest rate?
How does the increase in the UK interest rate to 0.75% affect savings and investments, exchange rates and pensions for…
Five questions to ask about your UK pension in France
Get answers to key pension questions that may affect expatriates in France and see how you can make the most…
Understanding tax residency in Portugal
By getting to grips with Portugal’s tax and residency rules, expatriates can ensure they meet their legal obligations and pay…
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