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Understanding Canadian healthcare: A guide for British people moving to Canada

Canada’s healthcare system offers high-quality care but works very differently from the NHS. This guide explains provincial healthcare plans, waiting periods, insurance requirements and practical ...

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Moving your belongings to Canada: how to plan, pack and ship cost effectively

Moving your belongings to Canada? This guide helps you decide what to take, store or sell, compare shipping options, prepare for customs.

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UK–Canada taxes explained for British expats in Canada

This article explains how UK and Canadian taxes work for British expats moving to or living in Canada. It covers residency rules, the UK–Canada Double Tax Agreement, treatment of income, property and ...

Canada
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Investing and Retiring in Canada for British Expats

A clear guide for British expats in Canada exploring how to manage investments and private pensions abroad. Understand the importance of risk appetite, how to structure cross-border portfolios and ...

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7 banking tips for people moving and living abroad

Living and working abroad can transform how you manage your finances. This guide shares seven essential international banking tips for expats, from choosing the right offshore account and managing ...

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Visa options for British people moving to Canada

An overview of the main visa routes for British people considering moving to Canada, including Express Entry, provincial nominations, and work permits plus key guidance for professionals, families ...

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Choosing where to live in Canada: A region-by-region guide and checklist

From Vancouver's coastal living to Ontario's city pace and Nova Scotia’s maritime calm, this guide will help you create a shortlist of where to live in Canada based on lifestyle, affordability, ...

Canada
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Transferring a UK pension to Australia: updated guide to ROPS, rules and risks

Transferring a UK pension to Australia can offer long-term benefits, but strict ROPS rules and tax conditions apply. This guide explains every step of the process, from eligibility and timing to ...

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Expat Wills: Creating a Will when living abroad

Living abroad doesn’t remove the need for a UK Will, especially if you hold property, investments or pensions in the UK. This guide explains how to create or update a UK Will when you live overseas, ...

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Moving your belongings from the US to Italy

Relocating your household goods from the US to Italy requires careful planning. This guide explains how to decide what to take, how to ship it, what paperwork customs expect and how to avoid ...

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US/UK Dual Citizens: Tax Obligations, Filing Checklist and Timeline

Many US/UK dual citizens, and even those who simply have a US parent or passport, don’t realise they may still have to file US tax returns while living in the UK. This guide explains how dual ...

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Italy's healthcare system for Americans

This article provides a breakdown of the Italian healthcare system (SSN), explains what private insurance you’ll need and how to register for care once you become a resident. It also highlights ...

Italy
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US and Italian Tax: What Americans Moving to Italy Need to Know

Americans relocating to Italy must manage both US and Italian tax systems, with worldwide income reporting, strict residency rules, and complex filing deadlines. This guide explains how the two ...

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How to choose where to live in Italy

Choosing where to live in Italy is about matching lifestyle, costs and culture to your needs. This guide explores Italy's regions, highlighting typical property types, living costs and how widely ...

Italy
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Financial Planning Guide for Americans Moving to Italy

Italy offers an incredible lifestyle, but financial planning is essential for Americans moving abroad. This guide focuses on the most important areas: managing US investments, pensions and retirement ...

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