Number of EU citizens wanting work plunges

A survey has revealed that the number of citizens from the European Union looking to work in the UK has plunged this year.

The findings from Indeed reveal that there's been an 18% fall in the number of citizens who are looking for work online since January in the UK.

This is the sharpest fall of EU workers looking for jobs in Britain since the Brexit referendum vote last June.   more ...

Thousands of UK expats get non-dom tax shock

Thousands of expats returning to the UK may be facing significant tax bills when new non-domicile regulations take effect from April.

According to one national British newspaper, the Finance Bill will reduce the tax perks enjoyed by people whose 'domicile', or permanent home, is overseas.   more ...

What are expat employers looking for?

With growing numbers of expats heading overseas to exploit work opportunities, a survey has revealed the most in-demand jobs in each country.

Currency exchange specialists World First has looked at the occupational skills shortages list for countries including Germany, Canada, the US, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.

In the UK, the survey reveals there is strong demand for engineers, IT specialists, teachers, graphic designers and paramedics.   more ...

British expats face 25% tax charge

The latest budget from the UK's Chancellor Philip Hammond will have surprised many in the financial services world after revealing that expats are facing a 25% tax charge on their offshore pension fund.

The measure will hit retirement fund centres in Malta and Gibraltar, among others.   more ...

Some expats will benefit from offshore banking while others will not but there's no doubt that expats can save tax by placing their savings in offshore accounts.

This is particularly helpful for British expats, for example, who are classed as being UK non-resident since they will not need to pay income tax on the interest from their savings.

However, any income earned on savings for an account held in the UK will be taxed at 20% at source.   more ...