Featured News
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...
13.04.26 Read
Succession Law, Brussels IV, Succession Tax And Your Heirs
French succession law imposes strict restrictions on how residents can divide up their estate. A new EU Directive will allow…
The Long Arm Of UK Taxation
UK Chancellor George Osborne seems on a mission to raise more taxes from non-UK residents. This is a good time…
Why Make An Appointment With Blevins Franks?
Research is all well and good, but it is easy to miss something important and not be aware of this. …
Blevins Franks Acquires Siddalls In France
Blevins Franks is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire Siddalls France (Siddalls) from IFG Group PLC.
Lower Interest Rates For Longer. If You Are Offered Something That Seems Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is!
With the UK economy performing relatively well, there has been much speculation over when interest rates will finally rise. It…
New EU Law On Automatic Exchange Of Information
EU member states have agreed to apply the widest possible scope of mandatory automatic exchange.
UK Government To Abolish 55% Pensions Death Tax
Under current pension rules, if you have a defined contribution pension, when the balance is paid to your beneficiaries on…
The Long Arm Of UK Taxation ? Changes Affecting Expatriates In Cyprus
UK nationals living in Cyprus and those planning to move there are generally pleased to leave UK taxation behind them.…
Is Portugal Tax Taxing For You?
Anyone living in Portugal, or moving there, needs to understand how all the various aspects of Portuguese tax law impacts…
Spanish Succession Tax Ruled Discriminatory
The European Court of Justice has released a ruling stating that Spain failed to fulfil its obligations to have a…
Sometimes Plain Vanilla Is Best
You’ve invested in equities and bonds, should you now consider alternative assets? You may have seen funds advertised which sound…
Will UK Tax Changes Affect You In Portugal?
It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time, to ensure they continue to be effective.…
EU Court Rules Against Spain Over Discriminatory Tax Rules
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Spanish succession tax legislation is discriminatory. An article by The Telegraph looks…
UK Pension Reforms and Drawdown
The new pension regime coming into effect on 6th April 2015 provides much more flexibility for drawdown pensions. Many people…
The Keys To Successful Investment
In today’s world has become harder for investors to create and manage a portfolio which will achieve real returns, while…
Could Portugal Be A Tax Haven For You?
Are you planning to move to Portugal, or thinking about it?  A scheme for new residents can provide substantial tax…
Blevins Franks has been providing specialist financial advice to British expatriates across Europe for 50 years. Our expertise covers tax, estate planning, pensions and investment management to offer a genuinely holistic approach to financial planning.
Make an Enquiry
28 St James’s Square, London SW1Y 4JH
Gasan Centre, Triq il-Mergħat, Zone 1, Central Business District, Mrieħel CBD1020