Foreign Exchange Money Transfers For Expats
With bank transfer charges, currency fluctuations and a myriad of ways to manage expat finances, dealing with foreign exchange and money transfers across borders can
British Expats ‘Unbankable’ As Brexit Passports Set To End
British expats living in Europe are likely to join a mass of unbankables due to Brexit financial rules as the UK bows out of the
QROPS List – September 1, 2020
10 new offshore QROPS have opened since the last list was published on August 18. Seven QROPS were opened in Australia, with one added in
Massive Change As Fed Aim For Zero Rates
The U.S. Federal Reserve is hosting a “monumental” meeting at which the Chairman Jerome Powell is expected to say the central bank will keep interest
QROPS List – August 17, 2020
Nine Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes have been added to the HMRC QROPS List since July 15. The list is scheduled for fortnightly publishing, but
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
What Is An Expat?
There’s a lot more to becoming an expat than jumping on a boat or plane to start a life in a new country. Expat is
Buying a Property in Dubai for Expats
If you’re living in Dubai and looking for a home, returning to put down roots, or are looking to invest in buy to let, there’s
Pension Consolidation for Expats
Few modern pensions offer a retirement income guarantee which means it pays to be more hands on about how your hard-earned money is invested. One
Best Places to Live in Dubai For Expats
Dubai is well known for its dynamic architecture and tax-efficient lifestyle, but there is so much more to living in Dubai as an expat. Whether
Expat Pensions
What’s in a name for offshore expat pensions? Well, quite a lot as several similar but competing schemes are out there if you know where
QNUPS Pensions For Expats Explained
If you are an expat looking for the best offshore retirement saving package, then a QNUPS, Qualifying Non UK Pension Scheme, may be just what you