UK plans to restrict personal tax allowance for non-residents
The UK government is considering another tax reform which could affect British expatriates, depending on your circumstances. Following on from its plan to charge non-UK residents capital gains tax on
Local Lodging – Operating as a Sole Trader
1. REGISTERING A LOCAL LODGING BUSINESS ACTIVITY “Holiday lets” as a business If you let out furnished accommodations directly to holidaymakers on a short term basis, you are engaged in
UK pensions – “freedom and choice”
The biggest reforms to UK pensions in almost a century are underway. As more options become available, you need to understand how they affect you and consider what would work
QNUPS: The International Pension Plan
QNUPS – Qualifying Non-UK Pension Schemes – came into existence in February 2010 but were overshadowed by the overhaul of the legislation on QROPS – Qualified Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes
Swiss banks and the tax evasion crackdown
May 6, 2014 was a historic day for Switzerland. It joined other Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development members in committing to apply automatic exchange of information, in a bid
European financials: the story in 2014 so far
This week I found an interesting piece written by Rob Burnett, manager of a leading Fund House on the subject of the recent correction in peripheral banks and his outlook
Banks back in the headlines
Fears about the security of the banking sector had receded, but the recent news about Banco Espírito Santo brought back memories of the uncertainty we have experienced a few times
Is your wealth management designed for you?
The term “wealth management” covers many aspects – savings and investments, pensions, tax mitigation, estate planning, asset protection, etc. For many of us they are equally important, and across all
Public Water Domain – Occupation and recognition of private property
Water domain under the Portuguese legislation had its origin on a Royal Decree of the year 1864. Since then, the coastline and riverbanks have become property of the Portuguese State.
New annuity scandal
It has been reported that savers were locked into rip-off retirement contracts by insurers, without permission, just days before the government said over-55s would be free to withdraw pension funds