Peter Esders, commercial director at Judicare Group www.judicaregroup.com, an international legal services company provided Part One of a Beginners Guide to investing in overseas property and what people need to be aware of two weeks […]
Tag: Tax
UK tax crackdown and delisted QROPS
Jason Porter, Director, Blevins Franks, comments on delisted QROPS and the UK tax crackdown on offshore pension transfers: “One of the more complicated areas of financial advice has always been pensions, particularly where this involves […]
Labour’s Stamp Duty Pledge
• First time buyers outside London will save just £242 in Stamp Duty with Labour’s new pledge > • Rents in London would have gone up twice as fast if they had been pegged to […]
New tax rules will hit business-owned homes next month
New tax rules which come into force next month could leave some home owners with a bill of £7,000 if their property is partly or wholly owned by a company or partnership. The 2014 budget […]
UK Residency Rules And Connecting Factors
Expatriates are used to counting days to establish their tax residency. Many countries including the UK have the ‘183 days a year rule’, while the UK also has the ‘90 days a year over four […]
Important Changes To French Property Capital Gains Tax Rules
The French Parliament passed an important amendment on 12 October 2011 that could have a positive effect for many British owners of French property. The amendment says that the sale of second homes will be […]
The Double Taxation Agreement Between the UK and France On Inheritances
Are you or will you become a British expatriate living in France? Do you own property in France? Both France and the UK impose an inheritance tax, but which country will tax you? French residents: […]
Setting up home in another country
Moving abroad is a big step. Apart from considerations concerning family and friends, there are issues around pensions, tax and healthcare costs that you will need to be aware of. Here’s a checklist to make […]
Offshore Banking Moves Further Towards Tax Transparency
Few expatriates used to think twice about opening an offshore account. They provide a means of keeping Sterling outside the UK (useful to help prove your UK-non residency status); you can usually open and use […]
