Economy & Finance

GBP As usual, most of the pound’s focus was on Brexit but this week there was a greater sense of optimism than there had been in a long time. There

With the Brexit clock ticking, there are just months of certainty left for expatriates living in Portugal. If you have chosen to retire here, take steps now to review your

GBP: Q2 GDP growth in the UK came in at 0.4% as expected, but the accompanying numbers caused some problems for the pound. Business investment, which should have increased by

If you are new to living in Portugal or organising your move here, do not forget to review your tax, financial and estate planning. When you relocate, it is crucial

UK taxpayers with offshore interests, such as holiday homes, have until September 30 to make sure they are meeting their British tax obligations or risk costly penalties. Under the ’Requirement

  A common situation arises where a UK employee wishes to continue to receive a salary from a British-based company but would prefer to provide the services virtually via the

The pound has found perhaps an unlikely ally in EU negotiator Michel Barnier. His optimism about the possibility of reaching a deal and positive outlook on plans coming from the

Many expatriates have found it tax-efficient to own property through a corporate structure. If you own Portuguese property this way, or are thinking about buying a home here through a

  Despite some major stats on the UK economic picture being released this week, it was once again Brexit that caused the most movement in the pound. The UK’s economic

  More and more families are being caught by the UK inheritance tax net. Official figures released by HM Revenue & Customs at the end of July confirm that the