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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
Financial considerations of Executive Expats living in Africa

Financial considerations of Executive Expats living in Africa

Executive expats in Africa require access to tailored and independent wealth management advice provided within a safe and secure financial centre in which to grow and protect their wealth.

South Africa
Retirement Planning for British Expats in Spain

Retirement Planning for British Expats in Spain

While Brexit has scuppered many British peoples' retirement plans, Spain still presents wonderful opportunities for retirement and smart financial planning can ensure an expat's retirement is ...

Spain
Protecting overseas property purchase with Power of Attorney

Protecting overseas property purchase with Power of Attorney

Individuals must be aware of the importance of setting up a Power of attorney, and in case of any problems that arising – knowing that professional help is on hand if needed.

Everywhere
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Can I transfer my property to my partner to avoid Stamp Duty obligations?

I currently live overseas and have decided to add my wife’s name to my UK property for tax reasons. My mortgage lender has consented to this transfer of equity. Will I still have to pay Stamp Duty?

United Kingdom
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British expats' investments post-Brexit

The tremors of the Brexit vote are still being felt across financial markets around the world. The initial devaluation of the pound was widely forecast, but what choices are available for expats ...

United Kingdom

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