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
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
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
Horizon Portfolio Bond by Providence Life Review
The Horizon Portfolio Bond is all about versatility, whether saving for a special reason, just looking for somewhere to make extra cash work harder or
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
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
Why Does The UK Tax Year Starts On April 6?
The UK tax year starts on April 6 because Julius Caesar got his sums wrong when decreeing all the provinces in the Roman Empire should
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
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
HMRC Explained
HMRC is short for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs. The HMRC collects the taxes and customs duties that the British government spends on public services.
Difference Between Residence and Domicile
For British expats, their residence and domicile determine how much tax they are likely to pay, both in the country where they live and UK.
South Africa Expat Tax
South Africa expat tax is the new way tax is charged by the South African Revenue Service on income earned outside the country. You can
How 2020-21 Tax And Pension Changes Will Hit Your Pocket
April 6 marks a big day for UK taxpayers and state pensioners as the start of the new financial year that comes with several changes
Coronavirus Fears Spark Surge In People Making Wills
Fear as the deadly coronavirus outbreak spreads has prompted a huge surge in the number of expats wanting to make a will. Demand for wills
American Expats Ignore FATCA Filing Rules
FATCA is failing to deliver as millions of Americans abroad ignore the law aimed at stopping tax avoidance, claim US expat accountants. The Foreign Account
Emergency Coronavirus Will Signed Through Windows
Lawyers are ready to tackle a rising demand for emergency wills during the coronavirus crisis. Firms across the country report a rising demand from worried
Tax Man Wants To Bin Paper Returns To Save Money
Expats expecting to file a paper self-assessment tax return will have to go online as HM Revenue & Customs has scrapped automatically sending out the