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Moving to Barcelona: What Expats Need to Know

Thinking about moving Barcelona? This guide for expats covers housing, healthcare and schools as well as tips to help you settle in with less stress.

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New Zealand Partner Visa: Eligibility & Requirements

If you’re moving to New Zealand as the partner of a New Zealand citizen or resident, this guide outlines eligibility requirements, types of visas available and the evidence and documentation you’ll ...

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Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime: A Guide for expats and non-residents

This guide provides an easy to understand explanation of the foreign income and gains (FIG) regime which, from 6th April 2025, replaces the previous Remittance Basis of Taxation for non-doms in the ...

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US and UK tax explained for UK citizens living in the USA

This article explains how UK and US tax systems interact for UK citizens living in America. It covers residency rules, double taxation relief, pensions, investments and key reporting obligations, ...

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Hong Kong tax guide for foreigners and expats

A detailed Hong Kong tax overview for expats living or moving to Hong Kong. If you need assistance, we can connect you with a trusted Hong Kong tax specialist from our network.

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Non-Dom tax advice and changes to the UK Non-Dom tax rules

If you are a non-dom or expat living in the UK this article explains your tax situation, including information about the Remittance Basis of taxation and other matters that affect non-doms living in ...

United Kingdom
Remittance Basis of Taxation for UK Non-Doms up to 6 April 2025

Remittance Basis of Taxation for UK Non-Doms up to 6 April 2025

Please note this article is relevant only to the tax years before 6 April 2025. From 6 April 2025 onwards, the remittance basis regime will be abolished and will be replaced by the Foreign Income and ...

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What is Domicile and why does it matter?

A lack of understanding, or making assumptions when it comes to your tax liability can have serious financial consequences. This article provides a clear breakdown of what Domicile actually is and ...

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'Domicile of Choice' and losing your 'Domicile of Origin'

'Domicile of Choice' and losing your 'Domicile of Origin'

Your domicile of origin is, in most circumstances, the country where you were born. Knowing where you are domiciled is vital when it comes to various tax rules and it might be possible to lose your ...

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Spanish Wealth Tax explained for foreign nationals and expats in Spain

In this guide, we’ll give you an overview of how to figure out if Spanish wealth tax applies to you, and the advice to seek if it does.

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Is your money safe in the UK? A complete guide to FSCS protection and UK banking licences

The FSCS provides some level of protection for consumer savings in the UK, but what is the full extent of the protection? And where does it offer no protection at all? Read our complete guide for ...

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Non-Resident Landlord Scheme (NRLS) explained

This article explains the obligations of non-resident landlords, agents acting for non-resident landlords and also the tenants of non-resident landlords.

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The difference between fee-based and commission-based financial advice

An overview of the main differences between fee-based financial advice and commission-based financial advice, including the pros and cons of each approach.

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Five key considerations when moving money abroad

Five key considerations when moving money abroad

If you’re starting a new life overseas, one of the things you’ll need to think about is how you plan to manage your international currency transfers. In this article one of our experts looks at the ...

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What is your residency status?

I live abroad and travel a lot, what is my residency status?

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