The cost of living longer

The cost of living longer can be a concern with today’s increased life expectancy. With retirement potentially lasting decades, how…

Tax and estate planning in France – is yours up to date for 2023?

Tax and estate planning for living in France is best left in the hands of the experts, providing a holistic…

UK inheritance tax and domicile – what you need to know today

UK inheritance tax follows you around the world since it’s based on domicile, not residence. You could live abroad long…

Does your legacy planning in Portugal provide control and certainty?

Careful legacy planning in Portugal becomes important when you move there. Ensure your estate planning is up to date and…

Succession law and tax in France – how is your family affected?

Succession law in France works very different to what you may be familiar with in the UK and imposes forced…

Inheritance tax in the Canary Islands. How does it affect your family?

If you live in Spain, and intend to remain there for the foreseeable future, you need to be prepared for…

Andalucía’s succession planning benefits

There are so many benefits to living in Southern Spain, but, as with anywhere, there are both pros and cons.…

Inheritance planning in France – what you need to know today

Inheritance planning always needs careful consideration, but even more so if you live or own assets in France where the…

Take control of your finances in an uncertain world

Take steps to control your financial future.  For peace of mind, it’s worth spending a bit of time to review…

Valuing property for tax purposes – Spain’s new reference value of the cadastre

A property’s value plays a key role in determining various tax liabilities, particularly wealth tax, transfer tax, stamp duty, and…

Tax reforms in Andalucía will reduce tax liabilities from 2022

Tax reforms in Andalucía will reduce income tax and succession tax liabilities for local taxpayers from 2022.

UK inheritance tax collection reaches £6 billion – will your family be affected?

The UK inheritance tax (IHT) haul continues to set new records as it rakes in £6bn for 2021. This 19%…

Tax-efficient investment in France – the benefits of assurance-vie

Assurance-vie policies offer tax and estate planning advantages. Many expatriates find them valuable for providing tax-efficient income while  protecting their…

How to retire abroad with financial peace of mind

If you’re retiring to Europe, be prepared to adjust your savings and investments, tax, pensions and estate planning to suit…

Retiring in Cyprus with financial peace of mind

Cyprus offers great appeal for a retirement in the sun, but be prepared to make some changes to protect your…

Think beyond residency when planning your life in Portugal

Planning for your life in Portugal? While becoming resident is a key step in setting up home in Portugal, don’t…