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HMRC Takes Long-Running IHT Case To Supreme Court
Retirement savers who transfer a pension for health reasons should not be charged inheritance tax, has reached the Supreme Court. The judges will rule if…
10 Tips To Retire Early
Ten tips to help you retire early . Would you like the option not to work? Here’s my best ten tips to help you.
Living In New Zealand, A Guide for Expats
Living in New Zealand is sometimes like being on another planet as the air is fresher, the lifestyle more active, and the scenery is jaw-droppingly…
Golden Visa, What Countries can Expats Settle In
Golden visas are a chance for expats for those lucky enough to have the money to buy a new life in another country. The visa…
Who gets what if a British Expat dies without a Will?
If an expat dies without a will, any estate is split according to the rules of intestacy – which means the person someone wants to…
Buying a Property in Spain for Expats
British expats love affair with property in Spain started in the 70s and we started laying claim to property in the 80s. In fact, we’ve…
Lifetime Allowance For Expats Explained
Retirement seems a long way off when you start saving, but the years soon catch up and so do the limits on how much you…
FATCA List August 2020
The number of offshore banks and financial institutions reporting to the US Internal Revenue Service under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act is still growing…
What Happens to a Pension when an Expat Dies?
A worry for expats is what happens to any unspent cash in their pension pot when they die. The good news is many pensions continue…
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Living In New Zealand, A Guide for Expats
Living in New Zealand is sometimes like being on another planet as the air is fresher, the lifestyle more active, and the scenery is jaw-droppingly…
Swiss Pension Transfers To The Philippines
Expats in The Philippines who have retirement savings locked in a Swiss pension scheme can transfer the money but must follow some strict rules. Switzerland…
Swiss Pension Pillar System and Transfers Explained
The Swiss Pension Pillar System is regarded as one of the best in the world, with Switzerland being known for financial security, but one of…
Living in France, A Guide for Expats
Vive la France – a land that offers so many opportunities to British expats. France is Britain’s closest neighbour and a favourite expat destination, with…
Financial Advice in Dubai
The lure of earning tax-free cash pulls thousands of expats to the glass and steel high-rise city of Dubai that rises out of the Arabian…
Living in Portugal, A Guide for Expats
Living in Portugal for expats is a lifestyle choice for those looking to cut the number of hours spent working to retire. Portugal nestles on…
SIPP, Self Invested Personal Pensions, For Expats
A SIPP, which is short for a Self Invested Personal Pension, are a popular retirement saving choice for expats who want to take control of…
Buying A Property Abroad, Guide For Expats
Buying property abroad for expats is a lot different from taking on a home in the UK. In many places, the property market follows different…
Living in Thailand, A Guide for Expats
There are lots of reasons why Thailand is the most popular Asia Pacific destination for expats. The tropical climate, endless beaches, bustling cities, friendly people,…