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…

Cross-border financial planning for expatriates in France

If you live in France and have assets or family in the UK, cross-border financial planning can be complex. You…

Make your money last as long as you do: 5 questions to ask

Help ensure your pensions, savings and investments will provide financial security in retirement by asking 5 key questions.

UK tax reforms: What you need to know if you live in Portugal or plan to move there

It’s a new era in the UK, with the autumn budget introducing a raft of tax reforms.

Planning a secure retirement in France

Planning your retirement in France? Be sure to review your strategy early in order to minimise your tax liabilities whilst…

How UK pensions are taxed in Spain

If you’ve chosen to retire in Spain, it’s essential to understand how your UK pensions will be taxed in Spain.…

How UK pensions are taxed in Portugal

Updated 28 August 2024 with the new income tax rates   If you’re retiring to Portugal, how will your UK…

How are UK pensions taxed in France?

First published in French Property News   UK pensions in France are typically taxed under the double taxation treaty, but…

Retirement in Spain – 8 key steps to take before and after your move

Retirement in Spain remains popular among British nationals, and with very good reason – there are so many benefits to…

The results of the UK general election.
All change at Downing Street, but what about tax and pensions?

For the UK general election, tax and pensions are the focus of many expatriates. But, what changes can we expect…

Tax on UK pensions in Cyprus

How much Cyprus tax will you pay on your UK pensions and retirement savings?  If you’ve recently retired there or…

To QROPS or not to QROPS in France

Have you heard about the benefits of QROPS in France? You’ve come to the end of your working life and…

UK General Election – how the result could impact tax and pensions

With the UK General Election fast approaching, we look at the tax and pension elements contained in the Conservative and…

Protect your pensions and retirement savings for the long-term

Protecting your pensions and savings is essential to safeguarding the money you have set aside for a comfortable retirement. Here,…

Review your financial planning for 2024

Is your financial planning up-to-date for 2024? Take a little time now to check your tax planning, investments, pensions and…

As we say goodbye to one UK pension allowance, two new ones replace it.

The pensions Lifetime Allowance and resulting tax charges were abolished under the UK’s 2023 spring budget.  This was good news…