Foretoken demise of the Bond Yield
As stock yields become more attractive than bond yields, is it time to make a flurry and invest in the stock market? If only one had a crystal ball, but
More families paying UK inheritance tax
One of the tax attractions of living in Portugal is the local inheritance tax regime. With spouses and children exempt from this “stamp duty”, a relatively low rate of 10%
2. Social Security for Sole Traders
When you begin an activity as a sole trader, you must be registered with the Social Security if you have not already done so previously. Since 2007, self-employed persons are
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
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
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
Determining and proving domicile
Domicile is a very important issue for British expatriates. You remain liable to UK inheritance tax on your worldwide assets for as long as you are domiciled or deemed domiciled

