UK pension liberation or incarceration?
From April 2015, changes in the UK have given the 55s and over the freedom to decide how to access their pension funds if they have a pension based on how much
Tax implications of owning a property in Portugal
If you own, or are thinking of buying, property in Portugal, you need to be aware of all the tax implications and what your tax liabilities are, both in Portugal
UK steps up fight against tax evasion
The UK government has been steadily cracking down on offshore tax evasion for years, arming HM Revenue & Customs with more and more tools to uncover undeclared assets and income.
Market Update
This week Blacktower brings to you the latest market update from David Miller, Executive Director of Quilter Cheviot and Fund Manager of Nexus Global Solutions Portfolio. David is a highly
What next for UK inheritance tax?
The UK imposes one of the highest inheritance tax burdens in the world, and this is a tax that continues to impact UK nationals even if they have been living
More taxing times ahead
From April 6 this year, individuals who do not spend sufficient time in the UK, or have insufficient ties with the UK to be resident there for tax purposes but
Inflation is a long-term threat
Much is being made of how low inflation is at the moment. It is a concern for governments and central banks as it could impact the economy and monetary policy.
New red tape for rental income (Category F)
In our contemporary world of comprehensive information sharing, gone are the days when a property owner could quietly rent a villa or apartment without reporting to the tax authorities. With
Getting the most out of living in Portugal
There are many attractions to living in Portugal, as I am sure most readers would agree. What can surprise people is that taxation can be one of them. Unlike other
The ever changing panorama – how do we keep up?
Plenty of news to read currently, some not so good … The loss of life following the German airline going down is extremely distressing; then you have the press going