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Your financial future starts now: How to plan with confidence
As the world around us becomes more complex and uncertain, having clarity over our finances can be genuinely reassuring. While we cannot control the...
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A fresh financial outlook: planning for your future in Cyprus
The start of a new year often inspires reflection and goal-setting, and your finances deserve a place on that list.…
Strategic financial planning for living in Portugal for 2026 and beyond
Is your financial planning on track meet your long-term needs in Portugal and to protect your legacy for your family…
Strategic financial planning for France for 2026
January is a time when many people reflect on the previous 12 months and look ahead to what the coming…
UK budget tax reforms – the slow and stealthy pain
The UK’s 2025 budget may seem mild compared to last year’s sweeping tax changes – but don’t be fooled. Both…
How are UK pensions are taxed in France?
UK pension income is  generally taxed in France under the income tax scale rates, once you become resident there. The…
UK budget 2025 – the tax measures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her 2025 budget on 26 November, including £26 billion worth of tax rises.  There were no…
Spain or the UK? Which country offers the best value for your retirement years?
Spain is a popular retirement destination, offering an enviable lifestyle, pleasant climate and lower day-to-day living costs. The Spanish tax…
Estate planning in Spain: The cross-border considerations for UK nationals moving to or living in Spain
Estate planning is essential for UK nationals living in or moving to Spain, to ensure that your assets are protected,…
Looking ahead to the UK budget: How could it impact British expatriates in France?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will present her budget speech on 26 November. Speculation has been building over what it will contain.…
What’s happening with interest rates?
Central bank interest rates in the UK and EU increased at a rapid pace over 2022 and 2023 to combat…
Tax and residence UK: Statutory Residence Test vs Long-Term Residence
As the UK tax landscape goes through a period of change, individuals with international ties must now navigate two residence…
Crossing EU borders: How the Exit/Entry System (EES) impacts British expatriates and visitors
The new EES border controls – the EU’s Exit/Entry System – came into operation on 12 October and is being…
Portugal’s NHR 2.0 – is it right for you?
The new Non-Habitual Residency (NHR) 2.0 regime in Portugal offers tax advantages to those working in specific scientific, research and…
Succession and inheritance tax revisited – France
What succession and inheritance tax issues do British expatriates in France need to be aware of right now?  French succession…
Thinking of returning to the UK from France? Plan early to make the most of the new tax landscape.
Whether you’re planning a return to the UK soon or simply weighing your options, the UK’s new tax regime offers…
How Spain’s succession tax reforms are protecting family inheritance
Spanish succession tax reforms in many regions have made this tax less of a concern than it used to be…
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