UK keeps tight rein on pension transfers
Latest efforts from the UK government to tighten the rules for pension transfers should have little impact on Britons living abroad. Expatriates still have the right to move UK pension
The power of politics and panic in investment planning
UK expats who are engaged in international investment and tax planning can be forgiven for feeling a little bit nervous at the moment. Not only must they digest and account
When is your tax freedom day?
If you have ever had the feeling that you spent half your working life just to pay tax, you are probably not far wrong. What with income tax, national insurance/social
All quiet on the euro front
The euro has known better weeks; there was some stalling of the recent upward trend as both the pound and the US dollar recovered some of their recent losses. The
Britons continue to move to Europe – Are you one of them?
Moving to Europe is a dream for so many Britons. Some aim to retire abroad, while others cannot wait and move over while still working, or take early retirement to
Right place, wrong taxes
Imagine this scenario: you are a British expatriate, living in Portugal and enjoying the lifestyle you have dreamed about. Then you receive a letter from your local tax office claiming
Can you afford the cost of living longer?
By making the lifestyle choice to live in the Algarve, you will want to make the most of what this region has to offer by enjoying the beautiful scenery and
Moving to Portugal? 7 questions that could save you money
If you are planning on moving to the Algarve, or have already moved, you have made an excellent choice. Not only is it a beautiful place to live, Portugal offers
Tax debts – until when they may be demanded
Tax debts don’t last forever. Therefore, if a notification is received to pay a tax debt, it’s important to have the knowledge to evaluate if it is really due. First,
Financial Times says UK can learn a lot from Portugal
Portugal has been held up by the Financial Times as a good example to warring British MPs to ‘get real’ over the implications of Brexit. Writer Chris Giles explains that










