UK Taxman Looking At Overseas Property
by Bill Blevins The UK tax authority HM Revenue & Customs has issued another warning against hiding assets offshore, and this includes overseas property. Many British residents own property in
Usufruto (tenancy rights) and Portuguese nominee company
by Dennis Swing Greene Most investors, when buying property, are looking to build their net wealth, enjoy retirement and pass their assets on to the next generation. Many want to
EC pressures UK to change ‘discriminatory’ IHT law
by Paul Beckwith The European Commission is putting pressure on the UK to review “discriminatory” rules which mean that transfers between domiciled and non-domiciled spouses are subject to inheritance tax.
Communication of statistical information to Bank of Portugal
Cláudia Vaz Póvoa | André Reis e Silva On September 17, the Bank of Portugal published Instruction 27/2012, which regulates the communication of statistical information to the Bank of Portugal.
All systems go for Swiss-UK tax deal
Bill Blevins The last potential obstacle to the tax deal between Switzerland and the UK has been removed. The landmark agreement does not need to be approved by referendum in Switzerland
Get to Know the Risk You Want to Take
by Raoul Ruiz Martinez With opportunities around every corner, whether it’s rental income, bank interest, bond yields, dividends or some form of guaranteed return … what is it you are
Tax treaties have a direct impact on you as a UK expatriate
by David Franks Many people have heard of double tax treaties, and some may know that the UK has an extremely sophisticated and large network of double tax treaties. But
Volatile markets
by Philippa Rowat Even by recent standards, the last month has been a volatile one in the FX markets. The reason for the uncertainty swirling around was the prospect of
It’s time not timing that reaps rewards
by Bill Blevins “Is this a good time to invest?” This is one of the questions wealth advisers are frequently asked, and the answer is “yes” more often than not.
Portugal launches tax hikes and re-enters bond markets
by Paul Beckwith Hoping to stem falling revenues due to a recession that is set to push unemployment to further record highs, and to meet budget targets set as conditions