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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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Exchange Of Information And Living In Spain
Automatic exchange of information is almost here. What does it mean expatriates in Spain?
Exchange Of Information And The End Of Financial Privacy
There has been talk about this for years. It is important to realise however that this is not just talk;…
Living in Portugal – The tax and financial essentials
Many people fall in love with Portugal and consider making it their home. There are, however, some tax and financial…
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…
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