Guernsey QROPS – new HMRC rules
by Paul Beckwith features@algarveresident.com Paul Beckwith is an International Financial Advisor working with Blacktower Financial Management (International) Limited HMRC has broken its silence on its unexpected decision last month to
Choosing to live in Portugal
by Mary Mangan features@algarveresident.com Mary Mangan is the Managing Director of Winkworth Real Estate Portugal. The company has properties for sale on the Algarve and on the Silver Coast. Despite
UK inheritance tax
Unlike other taxes, UK Inheritance Tax (IHT) follows you around the world, regardless of where you may reside. This is because it is based on domicile, not residence, and it can
Algarve property market showing positive signs
Last October the mood in the eurozone was at its lowest. The crisis appeared to be deepening, the politicians seemed to be all but powerless to avoid the situation worsening,
The importance of tax planning
By BILL BLEVINS features@algarveresident.com Bill Blevins is the Managing Director of Blevins Franks. He has specialised in expatriate investment and tax planning for over 35 years. He has written books
Don’t let tax become taxing
Across Europe, the young working adult is facing the reality of growing unemployment. Those who are fortunate to remain employed are seeing their disposable income tighten up as tax levels increase
The new employment reform
The pros and cons of the new pack of laws by Cláudia Vaz Póvoa features@algarveresident.com Cláudia Vaz Póvoa is a partner and head of the Employment Department in the law
Extraordinary renewal of fixed term employment contracts
by Dr. Eduardo Serra Jorge features@algarveresident.com In his new monthly column, Lawyer Eduardo Serra Jorge from lawyers firm Eduardo Serra Jorge & Maria José Garcia – Sociedade de Advogados, R.L.,
Trademarks in Portugal
By Dr. Eduardo Serra Jorge features@algarveresident.com In his new monthly column, Lawyer Eduardo Serra Jorge from lawyers firm Eduardo Serra Jorge & Maria José Garcia – Sociedade de Advogados, R.L.,