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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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Pension advice in France: Six tips for getting it right first time
With Brexit approaching and so many pension options for expatriates in France, quality advice is crucial. How can you get…
Brexit transition deal offers more scope to secure residency
A deal to delay the full Brexit transition for another 21 months is reassuring for expatriates, but the clock is…
Will you pay less tax in France this year?
French tax changes for 2018 mean you could pay less tax on your investments and investment income.
The new UK tax year: What changes from April?
The new UK tax year starts from 6 April 2018. Are there changes to tax rules, rates and allowances that…
Spanish residence and taxes. Are you sure you are getting it right?
Establishing where you are resident for tax purposes can be more complex than you think, and could prove very costly…
UK inheritance tax to be simplified?
The UK IHT rules are particularly complex. There is hope the system may be made simpler after the chancellor asked…
Portugal/UK double tax treaty
British expatriates need to understand how the Portugal/UK double tax treaty affects them. It’s important to know where your taxes…
The Brexit clock is ticking – are you legally resident?
With Brexit date – scheduled for 29th March 2019 – just a year away, now is the time for UK…
Will a UK interest rate rise be good news for savers?
Signs are that UK interest rates may soon increase. Why might this happen and what do expatriates with British savings…
Will a UK interest rate rise be good news for savers?
Signs are that UK interest rates may rise in the coming months. Why might this happen and will it benefit…
France income tax and wealth tax 2018
2018 introduced two key tax reforms in France: investment income is taxed at a new fixed rate and wealth tax…
How Brexit could increase Spanish succession tax for your heirs
As things stand, British nationals inheriting assets from Spain could attract a much higher succession tax bill once the UK…
The clock is ticking to lock-in benefits in Spain post-Brexit
With Brexit around the corner, Britons in Spain should act now to secure residency, healthcare and pension benefits under current…
Do you know how much your pension is really worth?
Britons with ‘final salary’ UK pensions could find their pension is worth much more than they think – but opportunities…
Do you know how much your pension is really worth?
Britons with ‘defined benefit’ or ‘final ‘salary’ UK pensions could find their pension today is worth much more than they…
The clock is ticking to lock-in benefits in Portugal post-Brexit
British expatriates in Portugal should act now to secure residency and take advantage of pension opportunities before Brexit changes the…
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