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
Best Places To Live in Portugal For Expats
If you were looking for the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the warm weather and a cheap cost of living, then living in Portugal
FATCA List – July 2020
The list of foreign financial institutions (FFI) reporting under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) increased by 2,463 to 361,535 in June, according to the
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
Drawing A Pension Overseas Explained For Expats
How your pensions pay out when you are overseas depends on if you belong to a defined benefit (DB) or defined contribution (DC) scheme. Your
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,
UK Reciprocal Health And Social Security Agreements Explained
Britain has reciprocal healthcare and social security agreements with several countries – but the arrangements exclude many Commonwealth nations. The agreements do not cover the
South African Expat Planning Traps & Opportunities
On the 25th of June Nigel shared tips on how South African Expats can maximise their finances from a tax perspective. He also discussed other
QROPS Overseas Transfer Charge
The QROPS Overseas Transfer Charge is an exit charge for retirement savers transferring money from a UK pension fund to a specialist offshore pension for
Can HMRC Chase Expats Abroad?
Is the arm of the British tax man long enough to nab expats who have skipped the country owing tax? A landmark court ruling means
Common Reporting Standard, CRS, Explained
The Common Reporting Standard or CRS is an international network of tax authorities which share personal and financial data about foreign nationals living in their
Expat Financial Advice
Expats leave Britain for lots of reasons – work, retirement, to be close to someone they love or plain wanderlust. Around 5.5 million British expats
Split Year Treatment For Expats Explained
Split Year Treatment is a tax rule for expats leaving or returning to the UK during the tax year. The rule divides the year into
Financial Advice in Spain
Warmer weather and cheaper cost of living lures thousands of British expats to the sun-kissed beaches, island escapes and cool mountains of Spain. Spain is
Fintech Apps for Expats
Banks and finance houses design fintech apps for consumers, savers and investors living in one country but do not cater for expats making cross-border transactions.
Non Resident Landlord Scheme Explained for Expats
The UK Non-Resident Landlord Scheme (NRLS) is the way HM Revenue & Customs collects tax on rents from property owners who spend most of the
QROPS List – June 1, 2020
The number of Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS) across 28 countries has hit 1,917 – with 13 opening during the past two weeks. Australia