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Lifestyle modelling: A smarter way to plan your wealth, retirement and goals
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Right Place, Wrong Taxes (Spain)
UK nationals living in Spain need to make sure they are paying the right taxes in the right country –…
Eight things you need to consider when moving to France
With early and careful planning, you can make the most of tax-efficient opportunities when moving to France or buying a…
UK keeps tight rein on pension transfers
Latest efforts from the UK government to tighten the rules for pension transfers should have little impact on Britons living…
New, additional Cyprus tax residence test
Cyprus has introduced new criteria that could make you resident for tax purposes. There are actually many advantages to living…
Taxation in France – Expected reforms for investment assets
French taxation on investment assets may soon improve, if President Macron goes ahead with his promised tax reforms.
Britons continue to move to Europe – Are you one of them?
Planning to move to Spain, France, Portugal, Cyprus or Malta? We can guide you through the tax implications and advantages…
Right Place, Wrong Taxes (Portugal)
UK nationals living in Portugal need to make sure they are paying the right taxes in the right country –…
What next for Spanish tax harmonisation?
A tax experts committee has published details on how wealth and succession tax may be harmonised across Spain to reduce…
UK cashes in on offshore tax evasion crackdown
New measures to tackle offshore tax evasion make it more important than ever for expatriates to take care with their…
UK domicile determination and Brussels IV in Spain
You can use Brussels IV to opt for UK succession law to apply to your estate, but could this affect…
French vs Luxembourg assurance-vie bonds
Assurance-vie life assurance bonds provide many tax and succession advantages in France. Should you use a French or Luxembourg bond?
UK domicile determination and Brussels IV in Spain
The EU succession regulation, often referred to as Brussels IV, came into effect in 2015. It allows foreign nationals living…
Current pension and healthcare rights may survive Brexit
The UK has begun Brexit negotiations by pledging to protect existing pension and healthcare rights for British expatriates living in…
“I wouldn’t be starting from here” – Tax efficient investing for France
How are your UK investment structures working in France? The problem is that investments that work really well in the…
Record number of renounced inheritances in Spain
Why are 10% of people renouncing their inheritance in Spain? Set up an effective estate plan to protect your heirs…
What owning a slice of Portugal will cost you in tax
Get to know the full cost of owning property in Portugal, including local transfer and wealth taxes, capital gains tax…
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