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Options for unmarried Scottish expats who separate while living abroad

Options for unmarried Scottish expats who separate while living abroad

Scottish expats living together outside of marriage have different rules when they split or one partner dies. This article explains the options available.

Everywhere
Mixed funds cleansing for non-doms in the UK

Mixed funds cleansing for non-doms in the UK

Find out how mixed funds cleansing works and how, as a non-dom, you can potentially avoid unnecessary tax on foreign earned income

United Kingdom
Brexit, property and currency: 3 thorny issues for expats

Brexit, property and currency: 3 thorny issues for expats

Brexit has already had a profound financial impact on British expats - and the UK has not even left the EU yet. This article looks at the property conundrum facing many British expats

Everywhere
7 tips that can turn your foreign property dream into a reality

7 tips that can turn your foreign property dream into a reality

Many of us dream about buying a property abroad, especially after a perfect summer holiday. Here are Simon Conn's top seven tips to getting the foreign property of your dream

Everywhere
Mandatory health insurance in Dubai explained

Mandatory health insurance in Dubai explained

Everything you need to know about mandatory health insurance in Dubai to ensure you are covered

United Arab Emirates
Studying In Australia - An overview of the visa process

Studying In Australia - An overview of the visa process

Studying in Australia is an ambition of many people young and old. Find out about the visa requirements for studying down under.

Australia
Packing tips to save you time and money when moving abroad

Packing tips to save you time and money when moving abroad

Eight essential tips for how to reduce the stress, time and cost of packing for your move abroad

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What is the overseas transfer charge on QROPS transfers?

I’ve heard the UK government has introduced an overseas transfer charge of 25% for pension transfers to QROPS schemes, but what is the overseas transfer charge?

United Kingdom
Non-Dom tax rule changes: Who will be affected and how?

Non-Dom tax rule changes: Who will be affected and how?

On 6 April 2017, new rules will be introduced affecting many non-doms in the UK. Find out what these rules are and who they affect.

United Kingdom
Everything UK expats need to know about health insurance when working in Hong Kong

Everything UK expats need to know about health insurance when working in Hong Kong

A detailed look at the costs of healthcare in Hong Kong and the insurance options available to British expats.

Hong Kong
Bringing your appliances and gadgets to your new home: A guide to choosing the right voltage transformer

Bringing your appliances and gadgets to your new home: A guide to choosing the right voltage transformer

We cannot live without our appliances and gadgets - but moving abroad doesn't mean you cannot take them with you. Save a fortune and follow this guide to getting your power supply right for your ...

Everywhere
How to set up a business in Singapore as an expat

How to set up a business in Singapore as an expat

If you are considering setting up a business in Singapore, here is our quick guide covering the basics of how to set up a business in Singapore if you are an expat.

Singapore
Options to mitigate the changes to UK Pension Lifetime Allowance

Options to mitigate the changes to UK Pension Lifetime Allowance

The UK Pension Lifetime allowance was eroded to £1m, but you still have options available. Find out what they are

United Kingdom
Expat health insurance checklist

Expat health insurance checklist

A quick checklist for how to choose the health insurance that’s right for you as an expat

Everywhere
10 essential tips to reduce the stress of packing for university

10 essential tips to reduce the stress of packing for university

If you are preparing to go to university, here are our top ten tips for packing for university

Everywhere

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