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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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French Residence And Taxes
If you own property and/or spend time in France each year, you need to understand the rules about residency in…
Sort Out Your Finances So You Can Relax And Enjoy Life In France
Thinking of retiring to France? Make sure you will have plenty of time – and money – to make the…
The Only Way Is Not Necessarily Up For Interest Rates
The global trend for low interest rates is showing no signs of fizzling out. In March the Bank of England…
What Will Happen To Your Legacy? (Southern Spain)
How will your wealth be passed down to your children, grandchildren and other chosen heirs? How will they handle your…
Looking after your pension starts with avoiding the scammers
Learn how to spot the signs of pension scams and ways to avoid losing your retirement savings without missing out…
Do You Pay More Tax Than Necessary? Will Your Heirs?
Tax planning is a fundamental part of protecting and maximising your wealth. Yet so many people do not review their…
Capital gains tax on shares in France
Capital gains on shares are taxed as income in France. Reliefs are available after two years. Look for tax-efficient ways…
Fighting Tax Evasion In Spain
Alongside other European authorities, the Spanish government has been stepping up its crackdown on tax evasion over recent years. It…
How Does The UK Budget 2016 Affect Expatriates?
In his eighth Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne announced very few changes that are likely to affect…
Protecting Your Wealth In France And Long-Term Investing
Estate planning is an important consideration for many of us, but so is protecting our savings for our own retirement…
What Will Happen To Your Legacy? Estate Planning For Spain
How will your wealth be passed down to your children, grandchildren and other chosen heirs? How will they handle your…
Where Should I Invest?
The temptation to try to predict which assets or shares will perform best is fraught with risk, especially if you…
Portugal Taxation In 2016
It is a time of change here in Portugal, with a new government but, so far, we have not seen…
Planning Your Move To France ? Checklist
If you are moving to France here is a checklist of the financial planning you need do before you leave…
Domicile Status and UK Inheritance Tax
One an important financial task you have as an expatriate is to plan how you will leave your assets. It…
France Tax Planning For 2016
There have been a number of French tax reforms over recent years and it is important to ensure your arrangements…
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