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When should you consider paying for tax advice? - Experts for Expats

When should you consider paying for tax advice? - Experts for Expats

If you're living abroad, you've probably considered seeking tax advice. While free consultations can help solve general questions, to get formal advice will normally require paid services.

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How UK Investment Platforms can benefit British expats and non-residents

How UK Investment Platforms can benefit British expats and non-residents

UK investment platforms are often overlooked by expats and offshore financial advisers, but they can offer excellent investment and tax advantages for expats and non-residents. This article breaks ...

United Kingdom
How to spot the hidden fees and charges of financial advice

How to spot the hidden fees and charges of financial advice

While regulated advice requires costs to be clearly explained, financial advice is still rife with advisers intentionally hiding fees. Find out how to spot the tricks used and what you can do to find ...

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A guide to living and working in Auckland as an Expat

A guide to living and working in Auckland as an Expat

To give you a taste of what living and working as an expat in Auckland is truly like, this article explores the city’s most popular industries, career opportunities and aspects of lifestyle from cost ...

New Zealand
6 things you need to know before moving to Australia

6 things you need to know before moving to Australia

Our friends at UniBaggage have put together this simple list of keys issues you need to consider when moving to Australia

Australia
Buying property in the UAE as a foreigner

Buying property in the UAE as a foreigner

Buying property in the UAE has always been an attractive proposition for investors. This guide details all you need to know about buying property in the UAE as a foreigner

United Arab Emirates
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.

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Mixed funds cleansing for non-doms in the UK - Experts for Expats

Mixed funds cleansing for non-doms in the UK - Experts for Expats

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

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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

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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

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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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Travel insurance for British expats: Are you covered?

Travel insurance for British expats: Are you covered?

When British expats travel abroad, one of the last things they consider is their travel insurance, but it should be one of the first.

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What is the overseas transfer charge on QROPS transfers?

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?

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