Money and finance help for expats

Managing your money and investments when you move abroad can be complicated, and  extra caution is definitely required. We've created this library of information and guidance on what you need to know to manage your money and finances when you're living abroad.

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Key financial considerations for people returning to the UK after living abroad

Key financial considerations for people returning to the UK after living abroad

When returning to the UK after living abroad, careful planning and preparation is required to ensure you avoid making any expensive mistakes. Read our guide and use our free introduction services to ...

United Kingdom
Expat financial advice in Azerbaijan

Expat financial advice in Azerbaijan

As an expat in Azerbaijan, it is important to understand your financial options, including the various risks about rogue financial advisors targetting expats. This article looks at some of the ...

Azerbaijan
How to choose the most suitable currency broker

How to choose the most suitable currency broker

Whether you need to do regular international transfers or you need to send a large lump sum internationally, it's vital to choose the most cost efficient currency broker to ensure the amount sent is ...

Everywhere
How UK Investment Platforms can benefit British expats and non-residents

How UK Investment Platforms can benefit British expats and non-residents

UK investment platforms are often overlooked by expats and offshore financial advisers, but they can offer excellent investment and tax advantages for expats and non-residents. This article breaks ...

United Kingdom
How to spot the hidden fees and charges of financial advice

How to spot the hidden fees and charges of financial advice

While regulated advice requires costs to be clearly explained, financial advice is still rife with advisers intentionally hiding fees. Find out how to spot the tricks used and what you can do to find ...

Everywhere
What is the overseas transfer charge on QROPS transfers?

What is the overseas transfer charge on QROPS transfers?

I’ve heard the UK government has introduced an overseas transfer charge of 25% for pension transfers to QROPS schemes, but what is the overseas transfer charge?

United Kingdom
Options to mitigate the changes to UK Pension Lifetime Allowance

Options to mitigate the changes to UK Pension Lifetime Allowance

The UK Pension Lifetime allowance was eroded to £1m, but you still have options available. Find out what they are

United Kingdom
Five essential tips to maintain good financial health as an expat in Italy

Five essential tips to maintain good financial health as an expat in Italy

Five important financial tips to adapt, survive and thrive as an expat living in Italy!

Italy
Gifted Deposits: What are they and how they work for expats

Gifted Deposits: What are they and how they work for expats

An explanation of gifted deposits for expats looking to purchase property and secure a mortgage.

United Kingdom
16 important pension terms British expats need to know explained in plain English

16 important pension terms British expats need to know explained in plain English

We’ve collated the most common pension terms which most expats will come across, and explained them in plain English.

United Kingdom
Pensions Freedom: The information every expat with a UK pension needs to know

Pensions Freedom: The information every expat with a UK pension needs to know

Find out how the new pension freedoms will affect expats living abroad with a UK pension

United Kingdom
Estate Planning Checklist

Estate Planning Checklist

We’ve created this concise Estate Planning Checklist which should provide you with a guide to what needs to be considered regardless of your country of residence.

Everywhere
Expat Website Review: ThinkSpain.com

Expat Website Review: ThinkSpain.com

For people thinking of moving to Spain, ThinkSpain is a very useful website containing the latest news, jobs and properties all in English.

Spain
Don't want to retire? Here's 8 alternatives to retirement

Don't want to retire? Here's 8 alternatives to retirement

Retirement isn't the only option, and more people are considering an alternative to out-and-out retirement.

Everywhere
What the FATCA does all this mean?

What the FATCA does all this mean?

The intention of FATCA was to tackle offshore tax evasion; however these regulations have imposed stringent due diligence and reporting requirements on non-US financial institutions.

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