Determining and proving domicile
Domicile is a very important issue for British expatriates.  You remain liable to UK inheritance tax on your worldwide assets…
Mastering tax efficiency – navigating tax responsibilities when relocating to Portugal
Tax efficiency Portugal – When it comes to financial planning after a move to Portugal, ensuring proper tax management should…
Introduction to tax in France
Tax in France works very differently to the UK so it is important to understand the rules and how they…
Optimising tax efficiency for UK investments in Portugal
Tax efficiency for UK investments in Portugal is an important consideration for expatriates who have yet to review their existing…
Does the new UK tax year affect you when living in Cyprus?
The new UK tax year started on 6 April, so how will this impact your pocket? UK tax changes can…
Why retirement planning matters at any age
It’s never too early to start retirement planning, but the closer you get, the more it pays to focus on…
Pensions and taxes – what you need to know in France
It is important to understand how your UK pensions are taxed when living in France. In fact, you may have…
UK Spring Budget 2023 – the pensions lifetime allowance is abolished
The surprise announcement that the UK pensions lifetime allowance is being abolished was welcome news for those with larger pensions…
Portugal capital gains tax on property
How much Portugal capital gains tax will you be liable for when you sell a property?  Residents are liable to…
What is Spain’s new solidarity tax?
Spain’s solidarity tax on large fortunes is a temporary tax imposed on the wealthiest residents to help the government deal…
Spanish tax – what has changed for 2023?
The Spanish tax regime in 2023 is very different from the UK’s and can be complicated. On first arriving in…
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…
Spanish taxation in 2023 – How do the changes affect you? (Andalucía version)
What you need to know about Andalucía tax in 2023.  Wealth tax has been abolished and income taxes reduced.  The…
UK autumn budget 2022
Having taken the decision to scrap the previous mini budget released in September, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt released…
Spain’s 2023 budget and tax plans
Spain’s 2023 budget – both the state and autonomous community regional governments have been busy planning their budgets for next…
Portuguese Draft State Budget 2023
Portuguese finance minister, Fernando Medina, delivered his Draft State Budget for 2023 on 10 October. In terms of taxation, the…
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