New, additional Cyprus tax residence test
Cyprus has introduced new criteria that could make you resident for tax purposes. There are actually many advantages to living…
Britons continue to move to Europe – Are you one of them?
Planning to move to Spain, France, Portugal, Cyprus or Malta? We can guide you through the tax implications and advantages…
Right Place, Wrong Taxes (Portugal)
UK nationals living in Portugal need to make sure they are paying the right taxes in the right country –…
What next for Spanish tax harmonisation?
A tax experts committee has published details on how wealth and succession tax may be harmonised across Spain to reduce…
Capital gains tax on selling property and shares in Spain
How much is capital gains tax in Spain, for residents and for non-residents? Can you benefit from allowances?
UK cashes in on offshore tax evasion crackdown
New measures to tackle offshore tax evasion make it more important than ever for expatriates to take care with their…
French vs Luxembourg assurance-vie bonds
Assurance-vie life assurance bonds provide many tax and succession advantages in France. Should you use a French or Luxembourg bond?
What owning a slice of Portugal will cost you in tax
Get to know the full cost of owning property in Portugal, including local transfer and wealth taxes, capital gains tax…
What Brexit answers do we have post-election and one year on from the referendum?
After the UK election and one year on from the vote to leave, do we know how Brexit may affect…
Downsizing in Portugal needn’t mean short-changing your heirs
It’s possible to scale-down the size of your Portugal property to secure a comfortable retirement and still leave a lasting…
Capital gains tax in Portugal. How does it affect you?
Portuguese capital gains tax on property and shares depends on if you are resident, non-resident or if you benefit from…
From Brexit to Budget: Time to Spring into action?
Following the events of the UK Budget and Theresa May triggering Article 50 to kick-start Brexit, we look at the…
Retiring in the Balearics? Make sure your money lasts as long as you do
Taking the right steps now can help you stretch your retirement income to afford the lifestyle you want in Mallorca…
No surprises in UK Spring Budget other than a sting in the tail for pensions
Much of the 2017 UK Spring Budget confirmed pledges made in 2016’s Autumn Statement, but a new tax on overseas…
It’s the differences…
In our second case study highlighting the importance for British expatriates to take pensions advice designed for their circumstances in…
Get to know the 2017 French tax landscape
Expatriates who know where they stand with French taxes could limit exposure to unnecessary taxation, take advantage of available opportunities…
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