Plan early … it saves a lot of tax! – By BILL BLEVINS
CURRENTLY, AROUND 1.5 million households are liable to UK inheritance tax (IHT), which could triple by 2020. In the decade between 1999 and 2009, around two million more estates will
Fair trade – it’s time for people power!
From Philip Bushill-Matthews MEP and Conservative Spokesman for Employment and Social Affairs WITH THE unfolding tragedy in the Middle East dominating the headlines, it would be easy to have missed
Loyalty marketing programmes – By CHELO SÁNCHEZ
Loyalty marketing programmes are a way to reward your customers and build long-term relationships with them. A well-executed programme can increase sales and differentiate your business from the competition. In
Offshore tax fraud – By DAVID S. FRANKS
One of the largest tax investigations ever seen in the UK is currently underway by the Offshore Fraud Projects Group (OFPG). The OFPG was created a couple of years ago
Using a company to own Portuguese property Nº 5
Contributed by DENNIS SWING GREENE Portuguese nominee companies: the better solution A Portuguese nominee company is the best solution for those stuck with non-resident structures. Combining tax efficiency, low cost
Creating a business with the government’s help
Contributed by Pedro Simões Tax and accountancy consultant Managing Director, ACOQ Creating and starting a business brings many changes to a person’s life. There are several decisions to make and
Using a company to own Portuguese property Nº4
Contributed by Dennis Swing Greene International fiscal consultant, EuroFINESCO S.A. Why move a company to Portugal? When a company redomiciles to Portugal, there is no property transfer: no Property Transfer
Investment Sans Frontière – By Bill BLEVINS
Contributed by BILL BLEVINS Financial Correspondent Blevins Franks Global economies are part of the modern investment approach to diversification, i.e. spreading your investments across different geographical zones to lessen any
All wrapped up – By JOHN WESTWOOD
OFFSHORE BONDS, or “wrappers”, as they are more commonly known nowadays, have been around for a long time. However, their importance in financial planning, especially for expatriates, has never been
Portuguese prefer Lidl
A STUDY carried out by Marktest has revealed that for the first time in three years, the Portuguese prefer to shop in supermarkets rather than hypermarkets. The percentage of customers