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
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
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
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
QROPS List – June 15, 2020
The number of offshore pensions for expats has jumped by the most in nearly two years, according to the latest QROPS List from HMRC. Between
Statutory Residence Test Explained For Expats
The Statutory Residence Test (SRT) allows expats to work out their UK residence status for a tax year. The test is applied to each year,
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.
Where Do British Expats Live?
More than 5.5 million people from Britain live overseas and leave the country at a rate of around 2,000 a week. That’s about 1 in
Secrets of James Dyson Britain’s Richest Man
Billionaire Inventor James Dyson Is Now Britain’s Richest Man. What’s his secret? In this video I explain his 4 secrets
British Passports, A Guide for Expats
If you are wondering what do about your British passport once you make your home in another country, then this guide is for you. Here,
Last Brits Trapped On Cruise Shops Fly Home
A final rescue flight has seen the last British passengers stuck on nightmare cruise liners riddled with coronavirus back in Britain. A massive logistics operation
Right To Rent Does Not Breach Human Rights, Rules Appeal Court
An Appeal Court judge has slammed landlord discrimination against ethnic minorities and non-UK nationals who want to rent a private home as ‘shocking’. Lord Justice
Retire in Spain, How To Guide for Expats
Retiring to Spain offers many expats a warmer weather, a more relaxed lifestyle and a cheaper cost of living than they can expect in most
World Tipping Into Doomsday Recession, Warns IMF
The world is facing the deepest recession ever as millions lose jobs and see income dip due to the coronavirus. Banks and political leaders are
UK Pension Tracing For Expats
Expat retirement savers who have lost track of their UK pensions can stake a claim for a share of billions of pounds languishing in bank
How to Claim Your UK State Pension as an Expat Retired Overseas
If you are an expat about to retire, or have already retired, and want to claim your UK state pension, you can claim from any
The Problems Of Comparing COVID-19 Around The World
The way coronavirus deaths are counted is under comparison between countries – but does it really matter? Governments have no accepted standard in how the
Rescue Flights Bring Home Thousands Of Stranded Brits
Thousands of Brits stranded in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh due to the coronavirus will fly back to the UK on a fleet of chartered flights
Does The Coronavirus Lockdown Impact Tax For Stranded Expats?
While most people are worrying about their health and money during the coronavirus crisis, for expats tax is a concern as well. With billions of