To Brexit or not to Brexit, that is the question
400 years of Shakespeare and we are still pondering over the question! I recently returned from London, more specifically the City of London, and was rather surprised to find that
Is your UK property worth its weight in tax?
For British expatriates, it may seem like financial sense to keep hold of your house in the UK. However, recent changes have generally increased the tax burden for owners of
Why is tidy a key word in financial planning?
Over the course of this year, I shall produce a number of articles on the key principles of financial planning. Let’s start with the most sensitive area. Dying or, otherwise,
The only way is not necessarily up for interest rates
The global trend for low interest rates is showing no signs of fizzling out. In March, when decision-makers at the Bank of England (BoE) unanimously agreed to keep the interest
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
Do you pay more tax than necessary? Will your heirs?
Tax planning is a fundamental part of protecting and maximising your wealth. Yet so many people do not review their tax planning often enough, or do not have all the
Exceptional measure to support employment
As published in the Decree-Law 11/2016, of March 8, an exceptional measure to support employment has been created, thereby reducing the contribution rate (taxa contributiva para a segurança social) paid
Tax avoidance – a thing of the past?
Some time back I wrote an article entitled ‘Offshore is dead – long live onshore’. The article was written taking into consideration the raft of legislation that has been implemented,
What tax do you have to pay on property in Portugal?
There are many benefits to owning a property in Portugal but peace of mind about your finances is essential so you can enjoy them. You should seek advice on your
Sole traders – FAQ’s || Part 5
This is the fifth in a seven-part series on the self employed in Portugal Question: What is the difference between Standard Accounts and the Simplified Regime? euroFINESCO: Standard Accounts refers