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French Tax Guide for expats and foreign nationals

The French tax system is complicated if you're an expat and it's easy to overpay your tax. Our easy guide provides a simple overview of the French tax for expats

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German Tax Guide for expats and foreign nationals

A comprehensive guide to the German tax system for expats living in Germany. It explains how to determine your German tax residence status, income tax rates, how to pay taxes and what other taxes may ...

Germany
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Portugal Tax Guide for expats and foreign nationals

The tax system in Portugal can be very complicated, however it provides excellent opportunities to reduce tax if managed correctly. This tax guide to Portugal provides a detailed overview or what ...

Portugal
How To Successfully Move From The US to Italy

How To Successfully Move From The US to Italy

In a recent webinar, we were joined by two experts in Italian relocation and US tax to give an overview of available Italian visas, the property buying process in Italy, and the tax and financial ...

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Types of UK Visas and how to successfully apply

A detailed overview of some of the main types of UK visas and the application requirements that come with each.

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How to avoid the most common tax mistakes made by non-UK residents

How to avoid the most common tax mistakes made by non-UK residents

Every year British expats continue to make the same expensive tax mistakes and assumptions. Read our guide on how to avoid making the most common expat tax mistakes and save yourself money and stress ...

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Selling a UK property while living abroad

Selling a UK property while living abroad

Selling a UK property when living abroad is naturally exposed to certain bumps in the road including currency fluctuations and delays.

United Kingdom
How to complete a UK Tax Return (SA100) as a non-resident

How to complete a UK Tax Return (SA100) as a non-resident

We've compiled this guide for expats to help you understand how to complete a UK tax return as a non-resident, including the forms you will need and when to seek assistance.

United Kingdom
Portuguese Mortgages for expats and non-residents

Portuguese Mortgages for expats and non-residents

In this overview, we’ll help you to get started on the process of securing a mortgage in Portugal. You’ll discover the key things to watch out for, what you’ll need to have to hand and whether buying ...

Portugal
What type of visa do I need to move to Portugal?

What type of visa do I need to move to Portugal?

An overview of the three most popular visa options for people looking to move to Portugal and the key criteria for how to obtain each visa.

Portugal
What does it mean to revoke the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?

What does it mean to revoke the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?

To revoke the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) means that you will stop using this option when you submit your US tax return.

USA
Can I switch from the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to Foreign Tax Credit?

Can I switch from the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to Foreign Tax Credit?

I'm filing my taxes and I'm not sure which tax break to apply, can I switch from FEIE to FTC?

USA
How can I keep my tax exposure low when moving from the US to the UK?

How can I keep my tax exposure low when moving from the US to the UK?

I'm American but I'm planning to move to the UK in the near future. What can I do to minimize my tax exposure both in the UK and the US?

United Kingdom
How can you avoid US tax on foreign income as a US expat?

How can you avoid US tax on foreign income as a US expat?

As an American living abroad, how do I avoid US tax on foreign income?

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Can I give up my US citizenship?

Can I give up my US citizenship?

Is giving up my US citizenship an option avoiding the issues that being a US citizen in the UK brings?

USA

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