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USA Healthcare Guide For Expats
One of the biggest concerns for expats relocating to the US is the cost of healthcare. After growing up with a free National Health Service,…
SA Expat Tax & SARS VDP Explained
Where you live is not always the place where you pay your taxes, especially if you are a South African expat. Tax residence is not…
Time ticking away for expats to file tax returns
Time is running out for expats who want to avoid automatic fines for failing to file their tax returns online and pay any tax due….
QROPS List – February 15, 2021
Australia has seen the most QROPS changes – with 48 new QROPS added and one removed according to the HM Revenue & Customs official QROPS List….
Playing The Markets As A Day Trader
If you fancy making some money on a side gig from home, day trading forex, stocks or cryptocurrencies may be for you – but there’s…
Top 10 British Expat Sunshine Destinations Outside Europe
Thousands of British expats have seen European countries like Spain and France as their top sunshine destinations, but Brexit has changed all that. While Britain…
Expat Healthcare In Spain After Brexit
Brexit has changed the way British expats access healthcare in Spain. Once registered, British expats can access basic medical services for free, but there are…
Doctors Warned Of Pension Tax Risk
Doctors on the COVID-19 frontline face paying unexpected tax bills as they work longer hours to tackle the pandemic. The issue is complicated pension savings…
Living in Malta, A Guide for Expats
Expats can find the Mediterranean island of Malta about 50 miles to the south of Sicily. This island paradise is hugely popular for expats living,…
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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,…