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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 can expatriates do with their UK pension in 2018?
What are today’s options for expatriates with UK pensions and what can you do to ensure financial security in retirement?
Changes to French taxation in 2018
From 2018 French residents no longer need to pay wealth tax on savings and investments, and investment income benefits from…
Changes to French taxation in 2018
2018 sees the introduction of some significant tax reforms in France, particularly for investment assets and income. How will you…
Prime Minister Theresa May’s message to UK nationals living in Europe
Following the agreement on citizens’ rights reached between the UK and EU in December 2017 (which will be included in…
New year financial planning review for expatriates in Spain
The New Year is a perfect time to review your financial planning. Is your tax, estate, investment and pension planning…
Make life easier for your heirs
How will your heirs cope if you die while living in France? Take steps now to protect them from complex…
Should expatriates in France cash-in a ‘gold-plated’ UK pension?
Are UK expatriates in France better off swapping their final salary pension for a one-off payment or keeping a guaranteed…
Brexit breakthrough on expatriates’ rights
A landmark agreement has been reached in Brexit talks to bolster citizens’ rights on both sides. What does this mean…
France reforms taxation on investment income and wealth
From 2018 French residents no longer have to pay wealth tax on savings and investments, and investment income benefits from…
Crunch-time for Brexit talks – can we move on?
After six official rounds of Brexit talks, December is the crucial month when the EU27 decides whether “sufficient progress” has…
Was there anything in the UK Budget for expatriates?
How does the latest UK Budget affect expatriates when it comes to personal tax, savings, property and pensions, and what…
Investing in UK property: Three common myths busted
Is bricks and mortar really a safe, reliable investment? We explore how investing in UK property fares as an option…
Three changes to UK domicile rules that could cost you money
Rule changes backdated to April 2017 make UK domicile even stickier and could bring expatriates into range for UK taxes…
Exchange of information – Are you fulfilling your tax obligations?
Now that global exchange of information is underway it’s important to ensure you are correctly declaring your income and assets,…
Is this the beginning of the end for low interest rates?
The UK interest rate has risen for the first time in ten years and some estimate it may hit 1%…
No tax between spouses upon death? Not always
In a previous Wealth News, we discussed a case that highlighted the importance of using a financial adviser who fully…
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