Many expats living overseas, particularly those approaching or at retirement age, start to worry whether or not they can get their pensions and other benefits paid outside of their country of origin. The good news here is that in the vast majority of cases this is never a problem, though there can be some things … Read more
It’s always a little sad when one has to start worrying about pensions. Expats are no different to most people in that the word ‘pensions’ reminds us that aging is inexorable and that we need to think about making some sort of provision for that period in our lives when work may be a thing … Read more
In the first article in this short series, we outlined a little of the background to the UK government’s decision to permit pension fund transfers out of the UK to overseas arrangements in certain circumstances. We also had a brief look at what exactly a QROPS was. In this article we will look briefly at … Read more
By Elisabeth Dobson, Head of Private Clients at World First At the time of writing, we have just seen sterling lose around 3% in value against the euro – in a matter of days. Whilst on the surface this may seem insignificant, if you’re relying on a sterling income to finance your life in Spain, … Read more
In this edition of the podcast (download here or listen online from 07:40 onwards here) we talk to UK expat tax specialist and Expat Focus partner Oliver Heslop about some of the basic issues British expats, or those who have moved to the UK from abroad, should be aware of regarding UK taxation. Oliver worked … Read more
courtesy of Investasure Financial Services Ltd. [Editor’s note – Expatriates often struggle to find the right investment vehicle for their money, a task made more complicated by the various taxation and legal requirements of different countries. In recent years another element has been thrown into the mix: ethics. The following article explores the history of … Read more
France is a country of many beautiful images. One of the most prevailing is that of the small French business. Whether a small farm, the baker or the local carpenter and odd-job man, everything that comes to mind suggests a small and perhaps rural enterprise. Although France has the largest economy in Europe and vast … Read more
by Medibroker International Since the explosive growth of the past decade in global telecommunications and the Internet, more expatriates are working on contract overseas, than ever before. More families and couples are retiring abroad at an earlier age, being very familiar over the years with foreign holidays to such as Spain and Portugal, or Florida. … Read more
Why real estate or why property, some people ask when looking for an investment. Well, as far as I am concerned, real estate/property investment is, and always has been, the most powerful type of investment for building wealth. It has been said that over 90% of the world’s millionaires got there by owning property. The … Read more
Let’s be clear at the outset, for most expats getting this type of loan overseas is not going to be easy! The situation varies hugely from one country to another, and do make sure you get country specific advice and guidance BEFORE you start making too many plans and commitments. Remember to ALWAYS consult a … Read more