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Do you have to pay tax if you work abroad?

I'm a US citizen, but I live and work abroad. What taxes do I have to pay and to which government(s)?

Everywhere
Essential information for taking your pet abroad

Essential information for taking your pet abroad

Essential information for pet owners to help them understand the requirements of taking their pet abroad with they move.

United Kingdom
How to calculate what I need to pay into a pension

How to calculate what I need to pay into a pension

This article provides a clear breakdown on how to calculate exactly what you should be contributing to your pension to get the retirement you want

United Kingdom
Transferring pension funds to a SIPP: Options available for British expats and foreign nationals living in the UK

Transferring pension funds to a SIPP: Options available for British expats and foreign nationals living in the UK

While self-invested personal pension schemes (SIPPs) were originally designed for more experienced investors, more and more people (including UK non-residents) are transferring their personal pension ...

United Kingdom
Retiring to an EU country from the UK post-Brexit

Retiring to an EU country from the UK post-Brexit

Retiring abroad is still the dream for many people in the UK, however Brexit now completed, how do you retire in the EU?

United Kingdom
Avoiding rushed overseas property purchases post-Covid lockdown restrictions easing

Avoiding rushed overseas property purchases post-Covid lockdown restrictions easing

With lockdown restrictions relating to Covid-19 easing around the world, this article provides a breakdown of why it is crucial to not dive head-first into your overseas property purchase with your ...

Everywhere
401K: Should American expats no longer living in the US close their 401k and/or IRA accounts?

401K: Should American expats no longer living in the US close their 401k and/or IRA accounts?

Options for American's living or planning to live abroad who have been told their 401k or IRA accounts need to be shut down.

USA
‘Green-Screening’ your future investments: Why ethical investing is important to understand

‘Green-Screening’ your future investments: Why ethical investing is important to understand

This article provides an an in-depth look into how you can ensure that your important investments are done both ethically and efficiently.

Everywhere
Service charges for leased property in the UK

Service charges for leased property in the UK

This article takes a closer look into these service charges from perspectives from both landlord and tenant, and what foremost must be considered.

United Kingdom
Navigating Brazilian Probate and Inheritance rules

Navigating Brazilian Probate and Inheritance rules

Brazilian succession laws and procedures can be incredibly complicated, especially if you are a foreign national living in Brazil. This guide explains they key issues that you need to understand to ...

Brazil
Meeting all offshore tax obligations as a South African living abroad

Meeting all offshore tax obligations as a South African living abroad

A recent strict crackdown on untaxes funds held by South African's living abroad, it's essential that you ensure you are compliant with all South African tax laws

Everywhere
Divorce for British Nationals living abroad

Divorce for British Nationals living abroad

This article is an overview of the necessary obligations you will need to be aware of if you are a British national living abroad and considering a divorce, as well as an overall summary of its ...

Everywhere
Tax considerations for American citizens living in Australia

Tax considerations for American citizens living in Australia

This article will help aid you in understanding your tax obligations as an American citizen or permanent resident, while residing in Australia.

USA
Financial advice for foreign nationals living in Italy

Financial advice for foreign nationals living in Italy

Foreign nationals in Italy are finding themselves in need of expert advice to know exactly how to declare their foreign assets and income to meet Italian tax obligations. This article provides an ...

Italy
Financial Emigration for people leaving South Africa

Financial Emigration for people leaving South Africa

The process of financial emigration can be rather complex, especially for foreign nationals leaving South Africa, and with new laws set in 2020 by the National Treasury and SARS, now is a better time ...

South Africa

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