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Investing in start-ups as an expat

Investing in start-ups as an expat

The article lays out some key fundamentals when investing in unlisted companies and looks at the various options available as well as the key benefits and risks

United Kingdom
Process for buying a home in Canada

Process for buying a home in Canada

This article provides a breakdown of the steps involved within the process and how better to both navigate and anticipate what you will be facing once the opportunity presents itself again.

Canada
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Back-end loads: How to avoid being stung with hidden fees as an expat investor

In regulated financial markets, back-end loads are a legitimate fee option. However, many expats are being stung with hidden fees masquerading as back-end loads

Everywhere
QROPS (ROPS) Pitfalls: How to protect yourself

QROPS (ROPS) Pitfalls: How to protect yourself

Every day, thousands of expats are targeted with QROPS cold-calls. Here's the story of one such expat and how they protected themselves by using Experts for Expats

Everywhere
Alternative investments and crowdfunding explained

Alternative investments and crowdfunding explained

Alternative investments are increasingly attracting the attention of investors; but should you be considering them and which is the best option for you?

Everywhere
Remittance Basis of Taxation in Ireland

Remittance Basis of Taxation in Ireland

Foreigners moving to Ireland may have come across the term ‘Remittance Basis of Taxation’, but it may be unclear what this can mean and whether or not it may apply to yourself.

Ireland
Special Assignee Relief Programme (SARP)

Special Assignee Relief Programme (SARP)

The Special Assignee Relief Programme, or SARP, provides Income Tax relief to specific people who have been assigned from somewhere overseas to work in Ireland, find out about it in our detailed ...

Ireland
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Getting a UK mortgage as a returning British expat

This article identifies and explains what you can do as a returning expat to maximise your chances of getting a mortgage.

United Kingdom
Defined benefit pension schemes explained

Defined benefit pension schemes explained

Learn more about defined benefit pension schemes and the options available to people who either live in the UK or abroad as an expat

United Kingdom
QROPS vs QNUPS

QROPS vs QNUPS

To have an overseas pension plan classed as QNUPS some important requirements must be met.

United Kingdom
Pension deficits: Should you be concerned and what are your options?

Pension deficits: Should you be concerned and what are your options?

There is much media coverage surrounding pension deficits, but how have they come about, should you be concerned and what are your options?

United Kingdom
Tax in India for expats

Tax in India for expats

A detailed overview of tax in India, specifically tailored for expats and tax residents of India and Indian nationals living abroad.

India
Cyprus tax for Expats

Cyprus tax for Expats

It is estimated that there are around 70,000 British expats living in Cyprus. While many will have their tax situation in both the UK and Cyprus in hand, this article provides an overview of tax for ...

Cyprus
Tax in Switzerland for Expats

Tax in Switzerland for Expats

An overview of the Swiss tax system designed to help foreign nationals living in Switzerland gain an understanding of Taxes in Switzerland and have the opportunity to speak to a Swiss tax specialist.

Switzerland
Australian Visas

Australian Visas

A short overview of Australian visas designed to help you understand your basic requirements if you are planning on moving to Australia

Australia

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