We outline six pension issues affecting British expats, from State Pension payments to tax-efficient transfer options for private pensions.

Assurance-vie policies offer tax and estate planning advantages. While some are lost after age 70 there are still benefits for you and your heirs.

‘Brussels IV’ lets expats override Portugal’s succession law to ensure their estate goes to chosen heirs – but beware the tax consequences.

Global tax transparency through the new ‘automatic exchange of information’ means expats need to take extra care with their tax planning.

UK nationals living in Spain need to make sure they are paying the right taxes in the right country – getting it wrong could prove costly.

Many British expats remain UK-domiciled without realising it, leaving their estate exposed to UK inheritance tax rates of 40%.

With early and careful planning, you can make the most of tax-efficient opportunities when moving to France or buying a French property.

Latest efforts from the UK government to tighten the rules for pension transfers should have little impact on Britons living abroad.

How long does it take to earn money for yourself instead of to pay tax? Take steps to reduce the tax burden on your wealth.

Cyprus has introduced new criteria that could make you resident for tax purposes. There are actually many advantages to living in Cyprus.