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Types of UK Visas and how to successfully apply

A detailed overview of some of the main types of UK visas and the application requirements that come with each.

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How to avoid the most common tax mistakes made by non-UK residents

How to avoid the most common tax mistakes made by non-UK residents

Every year British expats continue to make the same expensive tax mistakes and assumptions. Read our guide on how to avoid making the most common expat tax mistakes and save yourself money and stress ...

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Selling a UK property while living abroad

Selling a UK property while living abroad

Selling a UK property when living abroad is naturally exposed to certain bumps in the road including currency fluctuations and delays.

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How to complete a UK Tax Return (SA100) as a non-resident

How to complete a UK Tax Return (SA100) as a non-resident

We've compiled this guide for expats to help you understand how to complete a UK tax return as a non-resident, including the forms you will need and when to seek assistance.

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Portuguese Mortgages for expats and non-residents

Portuguese Mortgages for expats and non-residents

In this overview, we’ll help you to get started on the process of securing a mortgage in Portugal. You’ll discover the key things to watch out for, what you’ll need to have to hand and whether buying ...

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What type of visa do I need to move to Portugal?

What type of visa do I need to move to Portugal?

An overview of the three most popular visa options for people looking to move to Portugal and the key criteria for how to obtain each visa.

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What does it mean to revoke the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?

What does it mean to revoke the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?

To revoke the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) means that you will stop using this option when you submit your US tax return.

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Can I switch from the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to Foreign Tax Credit?

Can I switch from the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to Foreign Tax Credit?

I'm filing my taxes and I'm not sure which tax break to apply, can I switch from FEIE to FTC?

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How can I keep my tax exposure low when moving from the US to the UK?

How can I keep my tax exposure low when moving from the US to the UK?

I'm American but I'm planning to move to the UK in the near future. What can I do to minimize my tax exposure both in the UK and the US?

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How can you avoid US tax on foreign income as a US expat?

How can you avoid US tax on foreign income as a US expat?

As an American living abroad, how do I avoid US tax on foreign income?

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Can I give up my US citizenship?

Can I give up my US citizenship?

Is giving up my US citizenship an option avoiding the issues that being a US citizen in the UK brings?

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What is an Accidental American?

What is an Accidental American?

If a person is aware that they were born in America, but continues to reside in a foreign country, they must not assume that they are no longer classed as an American Citizen.

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What is the meaning of Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?

What is the meaning of Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?

I'm an American citizen living abroad, but I don't understand what Foreign Earned Income Exclusion is or how it might apply to me.

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What is the difference between Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)?

What is the difference between Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)?

I'm unclear of the difference between Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE). What is the difference between the two?

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I want to move back to the US, how do I break my UK Residency?

I want to move back to the US, how do I break my UK Residency?

Breaking UK residency is done by not meeting the Statutory Residence Test rules, which looks at the number of days spent in and the number of ties you have to the UK.

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