Providing for the future
Contributed by JOHN WESTWOOD Managing Director, Blacktower Financial Management Limited FOLLOWING THE recent attacks on trust structures in the UK, John Westwood provides an introductory overview and summary of their
Taking up fiscal residency in Portugal
Contributed by Dennis Swing Greene International fiscal consultant, EuroFINESCO S.A. THIS IS the first in a three part series on taking up fiscal residency in Portugal: 1) Defining fiscal residency
Help for property management in Western Algarve
Established in Lagos in 2003, Ebenezer Promoção e Administração de Imóveis Lda. was formed to fill a perceived gap in the market for companies which actually specialise in property management,
Planning for the inevitable – By Bill Blevins
Making sure the right people get the right money at the right time: Planning to avoid death duties should be a key component of your estate planning. I do not
Plan early … it saves a lot of tax! – By BILL BLEVINS
CURRENTLY, AROUND 1.5 million households are liable to UK inheritance tax (IHT), which could triple by 2020. In the decade between 1999 and 2009, around two million more estates will
Loyalty marketing programmes – By CHELO SÁNCHEZ
Loyalty marketing programmes are a way to reward your customers and build long-term relationships with them. A well-executed programme can increase sales and differentiate your business from the competition. In
Offshore tax fraud – By DAVID S. FRANKS
One of the largest tax investigations ever seen in the UK is currently underway by the Offshore Fraud Projects Group (OFPG). The OFPG was created a couple of years ago
Using a company to own Portuguese property Nº 5
Contributed by DENNIS SWING GREENE Portuguese nominee companies: the better solution A Portuguese nominee company is the best solution for those stuck with non-resident structures. Combining tax efficiency, low cost
Creating a business with the government’s help
Contributed by Pedro Simões Tax and accountancy consultant Managing Director, ACOQ Creating and starting a business brings many changes to a person’s life. There are several decisions to make and
Investment Sans Frontière – By Bill BLEVINS
Contributed by BILL BLEVINS Financial Correspondent Blevins Franks Global economies are part of the modern investment approach to diversification, i.e. spreading your investments across different geographical zones to lessen any