Oliver Heslop, founder of Global Expatriate Tax Services (GETS) and Expatriate Tax Services London Ltd, is a highly experienced UK tax specialist dealing with expatriate cross border issues. He is also the official Expat Focus UK Taxation partner and is available to answer readers’ UK tax questions. In this article, Oliver looks at purchasing a house, comprehending payroll, and … Read more

Are you repatriating to the UK? In this article, Expat Focus partner and Founder of Global Expatriate Tax Services Limited, Oliver Heslop, looks at six financial issues British expats should consider when moving back home. A good friend of mine moved to the Middle East about fifteen years ago, and this year he moved back … Read more

Covid-19 has caused the UK Government to re-examine pension finances and to roll out certain reforms. These types of reforms, aimed at reducing costs, were inevitable in most European economies. In this article, we will look at four key topics: The UK Government’s new formular for paying out state pensions The freeze on the lifetime … Read more

Bank notes were first introduced in the UK in around 1661, and the Bank of England was established in 1694. However, the evolution of the banking landscape in the UK, which has made it as it is today, only really gained traction after the First World War. There are currently around 344 banks in the … Read more

The answer to “How can I live comfortably in the capital on a budget?” might, at first glance, be “Buy a tent!” This is not as far-fetched as it seems, given the numbers of people living alongside the footpaths of Regent’s Canal and elsewhere in the heart of London. We’re going to be looking at … Read more

While the UK is among the world’s most popular destinations for expat talent to develop their careers, the income tax situation is complicated. There’s no doubt that cross-border taxation can be a complex area in finance and law but it’s something expats will need to deal with. For those expats moving to the UK, there … Read more

When it comes to private banking services, expats will often be looking for an offering with innovation and value to help juggle work and life commitments at an international level. While this article focuses on private banking services for expats working in the UK, the advice here is useful for British expats working overseas as … Read more

Settling down in a new place takes time, even if you move to a place you really like. However, once you get accustomed to the culture and lifestyle of new home, planning your finances should be one of your top priorities. Anyone who is employed, works as a freelancer or runs a business should open … Read more

On Thursday June 23rd 2016, the people of Britain voted for a British exit, or Brexit, from the European Union in a landmark referendum. Eurosceptics across the continent celebrated the outcome, which also sent shockwaves throughout the international economy.Once the result was declared, the pound dropped to its lowest point since 1985. David Cameron resigned … Read more

For most people, immigrating to the United Kingdom (UK) means working for a living. As a part of working life there are many expenses that need to be considered, one of which is taxes. There are many types of taxes that apply within the UK, whether it be on everyday items in the form of … Read more

People often call London a mini New York. It is the British version of the city of dreams and it truly does make those big dreams become a reality. This is one of the reasons many Londoners love this wonderful, diverse and fresh city. If anything new or innovative is going to happen, London is … Read more

There are two pension issues (state pensions rather than occupational pensions) that I come across frequently when talking to people living in the EU about the implications that Brexit may have. The first is Pensioner Rights for working people, and the second is the potential ‘freezing’ of the UK state pension.Pensioner Rights With most EU … Read more

According to The Times, around 72,000 expats over the last two years have left Spain and another 7,000 have left Italy. Around 300,000 Brits remain in Spain and another 65,000 are living in Italy, though not all of these are retired.With the Brexit vote to leave the European Union, many financial experts are predicting that … Read more

When it comes to opening a bank account it’s a straightforward process and much easier than it used to be. As with British expats moving overseas, the easiest way to open a UK bank account is to do so in the expat’s own country as the process is easy and safe. It also means there’s … Read more

It’s a known fact that living in London can be expensive. But it’s also true that wages in the capital city are higher than they are in other parts of the country. Expats moving to London can keep their costs in check by selecting their accommodation wisely as city center areas tend to be more … Read more