UK budget 2024 – Painful taxing times ahead?

The Labour government’s first budget will be announced on 30 October.  While the Chancellor has promised not to increase income…

Time running out to resolve Gibraltar border issue

While most of Europe has moved on from Brexit negotiations, they remain ongoing and unresolved in Gibraltar. 

UK inheritance tax vs French succession tax, at a time of change

These are rather interesting times for British expatriates in France, with the momentous July elections on both sides of the…

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…

Planning a tax-efficient return to the UK

British expatriates waiting to return to the UK after living overseas will benefit from carefully reviewing tax planning, residency, pension,…

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…

UK tax update for British expatriates in Europe

Following the UK spring budget in March and the start of the new tax year in April, we provide an…

The UK tax residence test and expatriates – are you sure you have escaped UK taxation?

The UK statutory residence test determines whether or not individuals are resident in the UK for tax purposes. It can…

The UK Spring Budget – how could it affect expatriates?

The UK’s spring budget included a number of tax announcements. The key news for British expatriates was the abolishment of…

Tax residence in France and the UK – are you paying tax in the right place?

Tax residence has been a big topic amongst British expatriates in France, and those hoping to move there over recent…

New EU and UK border controls – EES, ETIAS and ETA

There are changes ahead for travel, with both the EU and UK introducing new automatic, electronic border controls for third-country…

The S1 form: Healthcare for UK nationals moving to Europe

The S1 form is an important document for Britons moving to Europe, providing access to essential healthcare services outside the…

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…

Bank deposit guarantee scheme limits in France and UK

Bank deposit guarantee schemes are designed to protect your savings and investments – but what are the limitations per customer…

More families than ever caught in the UK inheritance tax net

The 2022/23 tax year proved to be yet another record year for UK inheritance tax (IHT) receipts. This is expected…

The new UK tax year – lifetime allowance abolished and other tax updates

The UK tax year started on 6 April, so how will this impact your pocket? UK tax changes can affect…