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Lifestyle modelling: A smarter way to plan your wealth, retirement and goals
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10 Legal Tips For Avoiding UK Inheritance Tax
1) Change your domicile – Unlike any other tax, UK Inheritance Tax (IHT) follows you around the world, regardless of…
Finally, An Interest Rate Rise!
On 7th April the European Central Bank became the first major western economy to increase interest rates since July 2008.…
Spain?s Succession Tax considered discriminatory by European Commission
In Spain, inheritance and gift tax is governed by both the state and the Autonomous Communities. There are 17 Autonomous…
Smoothing Out Turbulence
The most effective way to protect the buying power of your wealth for the longer term is to be invested…
New UK Pension Regulations Now In Effect
Back in July last year the UK Treasury published a consultation paper on reforming the UK pension system with the…
Location Taxation Obligation – Cyprus/UK Tax Residency Issues
It can be more difficult than you realise to establish one?s tax residence in certain circumstances. The onus is on…
Plan Ahead For Tax If You Are Moving From Cyprus Back To The UK
It is never too early to start tax planning, whether you are moving abroad for the first time, or moving…
QROPS ? Helping Improve Your UK Pension For Your Life In Cyprus
Whenever you take any wealth management decisions, whether it?s investment, tax planning or pensions, they should be based on your…
The UK Budget ? Key Discussions For Expatriates
Chancellor George Osborne?s second budget came against an unfavourable economic backdrop so it was never going to be a give…
10 Top Financial Tips for Moving Abroad
1) Beware of the DIY Approach. When you first think about moving abroad, begin by listing in order of preference…
The Game Is Over, Warns HMRC
The hard line stance against tax evasion by tax authorities across Europe shows no sign of abating. Indeed it is…
Spanish Succession Tax ? State And Regional Rules
Spanish succession tax (SST) is charged on inheritances and gifts. This article mainly covers inheritances, so if you wish to…
QROPS ? Helping Improve Your UK Pension For Your Life in Spain
Whenever you take any wealth management decisions, whether it?s investment, tax planning or pensions, they should be based on your…
Your Spanish Tax Liabilities On Savings And Investments
If you are a Spanish resident, you are liable to pay tax in Spain on your worldwide income and gains,…
Location Taxation Obligation
Do you own property in Spain and spend a lot of time here, but believe that you are not tax…
Plan Ahead For Tax If You Are Moving From Portugal Back To The UK
It is never too early to start tax planning, whether you are moving abroad for the first time, or moving…
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