Estate planning in Portugal: Ensuring a tax-efficient legacy for your family
Your estate planning in Portugal needs careful attention to meet your wishes for your family and heirs. You need to…
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…
The new UK tax year: What changed, what hasn’t, and looking ahead to April 2027
The 2026/27 UK tax year ticked over on 6 April 2026, with most thresholds, allowances and rates unchanged. But the…
Live in France but continue to own UK assets? It’s decision time.
Have you left the UK to live long-term in France, but left assets behind? That might not be in your…
Selling a UK business and moving to Spain – planning and timing are everything
Selling a UK business before relocating to Spain demands careful timing and expert tax planning. We explain how residency rules,…
Preparing for the new UK tax year
As the new UK tax year approaches, now is the time to review your finances, maximise tax allowances and prepare…
Cross-border inheritance tax planning in France – what you need to know today
Inheritance planning in France is essential for UK nationals navigating complex cross-border tax rules. Without the right strategy, your heirs…
Cyprus tax in 2026 – tax reforms make the island an even more attractive retirement destination
Following tax reforms in Cyprus for 2026, we look at what has and has not changed for income taxes and…
UK budget 2025 – the tax measures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her 2025 budget on 26 November, including £26 billion worth of tax rises.  There were no…
Estate planning in Spain: The cross-border considerations for UK nationals moving to or living in Spain
Estate planning is essential for UK nationals living in or moving to Spain, to ensure that your assets are protected,…
Succession and inheritance tax revisited – France
What succession and inheritance tax issues do British expatriates in France need to be aware of right now?  French succession…
How Spain’s succession tax reforms are protecting family inheritance
Spanish succession tax reforms in many regions have made this tax less of a concern than it used to be…
Pension and inheritance tax reform explained. Are you prepared?
Significant changes are on the horizon for UK pensions and estate planning.  Pension funds will soon be included in your…
Farewell domicile, welcome long-term residence
The UK’s domicile regime has been abolished for tax purposes. The new residence-based system provides much more certainty for UK…
The France/UK double tax treaty on inheritances
France is one of the few countries to have a specific double tax treaty with the UK for inheritance taxes.…
The new UK tax year: What has changed, what hasn’t, and what’s on the way
The 2025/26 UK tax year ticked over on 6 April 2025. Most thresholds and allowances remain frozen and most tax…
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