The importance of domicile
For British expatriates, understanding domicile is an important element of estate planning. It is domicile, not residence, that determines your liability for UK inheritance tax. With rates at 40%, UK
Strategic financial planning for 2022
This New Year, make it one of your resolutions to check your financial planning is on track to meet your needs and protect your family’s long-term financial security in Portugal.
Portugal’s tourist industry lacks 85,000 staff
A World Travel and Tourism Council study into a lack of staff in the sector has revealed that Portugal has a shortfall of 85,000 up and down the country. The
When is your tax freedom day?
If you ever had the feeling that you have spent half your working life just paying tax, you are not far wrong. What with income tax, national insurance/social security, capital
Central banks, Omicron and the inflation headache
Sponsored Content It’s a perilous time for central banks as we head towards the final monetary policy meetings of the year. Just as it seemed banks were gaining the confidence
Investing responsibly – earning returns while helping the environment and society
The news was dominated recently by the COP26 meeting in Glasgow and the environmental issues affecting the planet and our daily lives. It came at a time when many of
UK Autumn Budget 2021 – A focus on economic recovery
The Chancellor’s second budget of the year was notably lacking any significant changes to Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS), pension tax relief, capital gains tax and inheritance tax. Instead,
The GBP/EUR autumn rollercoaster
Portuguese expats and those looking into a move to Portugal, may have noticed the pound to euro exchange rate has been busy over the last few weeks. A blend of
UK property owners and the widening UK tax landscape
Many non-UK residents own UK property. The UK tax law in this area has changed rapidly and significantly in recent years and the rules are now complex. This poses challenges
Look beyond property to unlock investment potential
For many people, investing in bricks and mortar by buying second or subsequent homes makes financial sense. Property is a solid, reliable investment that holds its value, right? Yes, and