Expat News and Opinion

While we offer a free introductory services for people of all nationalities who have moved or are moving abroad, we also present the professional opinions of experts through our expert opinion section.

While you should not rely on any online article to make a decision about your finances, these articles will help you form a better understanding of complex situations and our complimentary introductions will enable you to make smarter choices, guiding you to a better life at home and abroad.

Tax and other financial requirements for British expats returning to the UK

With so many British people looking to return home in 2022, we've written this article to help you understand your tax and financial responsibilities if…

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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…

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Tax requirements if you relocate abroad while working for a UK employer

The potential tax implications on the individual as well as the UK based employer and should help to establish whether working abroad is a feasible…

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HMRC delays imposing late payment penalties for 2020/21 Self Assessment Tax Returns

On 6th January 2022, HMRC announced that that there will be an extended period of time where no late penalty charges will be applied if…

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How to tell if you have to submit a UK tax return

Even if you haven't received a letter from HMRC, you may still have to complete a Self Assessment tax return in the UK. These six…

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Self-Assessment Tax Returns in the UK

With the tax return deadline approaching for anybody required to complete a UK Self Assessment Tax Return, this article details all you need to do…

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How to find a trustworthy financial advisor

Managing your investments while living abroad can put you in a uniquely vulnerable position. It’s not uncommon to come across rogue financial advisors so we…

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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 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

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Eight simple steps you can take to make your UK tax return stress free

Over 750,000 people submit their tax return late, incurring sizeable fines and late filing penalties. Follow these eight simple steps to help you stop worrying…

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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…

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Expat News and Opinion

Tax and other financial requirements for British expats returning to the UK

Retirement Planning for British Expats in Spain

Tax requirements if you relocate abroad while working for a UK employer

HMRC delays imposing late payment penalties for 2020/21 Self Assessment Tax Returns

How to tell if you have to submit a UK tax return

Self-Assessment Tax Returns in the UK

How to find a trustworthy financial advisor

Selling a UK property while living abroad

How to calculate what I need to pay into a pension

Eight simple steps you can take to make your UK tax return stress free

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

Experts for Expats has been featured in...

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