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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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Living in Spain – Tax Issues British Expatriates Need To Know
It is not difficult to appreciate why so many people fall in love with Spain and consider making it their…
Living In France ? Tax Issues British Expatriates Need To Know
It is not difficult to appreciate why so many people fall in love with France and consider making it their…
Update On UK Pensions
We are now in the new age of UK pensions. While the new pension regime is generally welcome, it is…
Do You Have A Trust In Portugal?
If you live in Portugal and have a trust, or if you are the beneficiary of one, then you need…
Do You Own UK Property? Changes To Capital Gains Tax For Non-Residents
Do you own property in the UK? If you do, and are not resident there, you need to be aware…
What Should You Do With Your Pensions?
Deciding what to do with your pension funds under the new pension freedom could be one of the most important…
Tax Newsflash. UK Budget 2015 – ?We?re all in this together?
George Osborne’s sixth Budget as the Coalition Chancellor was delivered on 18th March 2015. Here is a summary of announcements…
Interesting Times For Expatriates In Portugal
Expatriates in Portugal are facing a new financial environment. They need to understand how the changes impact them personally, what…
Residency Issues And Spain?s Form 720
Spain’s asset reporting law applies to anyone who is tax resident in Spain and owns assets outside the country worth…
French Tax On Savings And Investments
If you are living in or moving to France, what are the tax rates on your investments?  With professional tax…
Your Pension Funds and Succession Tax In The Canary Islands
If you are resident Spain, you need to understand the succession tax implications on your pension fund. If you live…
Offshore Tax Evasion In The Headlines
The issue of using offshore bank accounts to hide funds and income from the taxman has been back in the…
Your Pension Options From April
Deciding what to do with your pension savings after the new rules come into effect on 6th April is likely…
Do You Pay More Tax Than Necessary In Spain? Will Your Heirs?
Tax planning is a fundamental part of protecting and maximising your wealth.  Yet so many people do not review their…
New UK Capital Gains Tax On Property
Until now, many British expatriates have been able to sell UK property without having to pay any capital gains tax…
The New Automatic Exchange Of Information
A key theme over recent years has been the pursuit of greater international tax transparency, with the most significant development…
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