Succeeding in business abroad

Posted on 28th August 2017 in Advice

Want to set-up overseas? Here’s our business abroad checklist… While many British citizens become expats in order to enjoy their retirement abroad, others leave the UK for more entrepreneurial reasons. Some expats yearn to start their own businesses abroad, thereby generating money that they can use to enjoy their new countries. If you’re one of […]

Best countries to move to with a family

Posted on 15th August 2017 in Advice

Moving abroad with your family? Here’s what you need to know.  The world is your oyster when you are young, free and single but moving aboard when you have children to consider, takes a great deal more thought and planning. Apart from the question of uprooting them against their will and assimilating them into a […]

Land of the rising sun and expat opportunities

Posted on 10th August 2017 in Advice

Is Japan the future for expat opportunities? If you’re looking for a professional, skilled job overseas, then Japan could be well worth considering. According to a report made at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2017, a shocking 81% of Japanese employers reported that skills shortfalls are becoming more acute. This has been largely attributed […]

More British seek dual citizenship

Posted on 24th April 2017 in Advice

Dual citizenship from other EU countries Some pundits blame a lack of faith in Britain’s future for the steep rise in people applying for dual citizenship from other EU countries. Passport officials in Ireland report that in one month, the number of UK-based applications for citizenship has reached the level they would normally expect over […]

Thailand British Expats – Thailand seeks to lure in wealthy British expats

Posted on 20th April 2017 in Advice

Thailand British Expats Since the announcement of Brexit, hundreds of British expats have sought a clear understanding of how this will affect them. Crucially whether or not they can continue their lifestyles. Similarly, those looking to join the Thailand British expats community are cautious of making the jump over fear for their long-term security. The […]

Kuwait Expats – driving ban could halt expats

Posted on 17th April 2017 in Advice

Kuwait Expats – Driving Licences Sometimes when you live and work abroad the laws can suddenly change, putting unexpected hurdles in your path. That’s the case with Kuwait’s proposed driving ban on Kuwait expats receiving permission to drive. MP Safa Al Hashem is calling for a one-year halt on issuing Kuwait driving licences to the […]

Expats Vietnam work-life balance

Posted on 7th April 2017 in Advice

Expats Vietnam: An expat destination Among the top emerging destinations for expat careers is Vietnam, which is working hard to attract new overseas talent. This exotic Asian country has made rapid progress since making a commitment to major economic reforms thirty years ago, and is developing employee benefits packages for indigenous and new residents as […]

Have you left your country of residence? Wealth management for Expatriates

Posted on 30th March 2017 in Advice

Expatriates Many expatriates often ask myself, “what can they do to provide support for future circumstances”. My answer is always the same. It will depend on your current circumstances and future aims, I can then provide wealth management options to suit the individual. Education Children, what can I do to support my child’s education whilst […]

Is France still a mecca for British expats?

Posted on 29th March 2017 in Advice

France has one of the largest British expats populations France has one of the largest British expats populations in the world. This led to the popular and picturesque region of Dordogne in southwestern France getting the nickname “Dordogneshire”.  But is it still the idyllic retirement and work destination it once was? We would have to […]

5 financial tips for British retiring abroad

Posted on 23rd March 2017 in Advice

British retiring abroad for the sun  Every year, thousands of British retiring abroad, heading for the sun to settle in places like Spain, Portugal and Thailand. It’s believed as many as 2 in every 5 people who earn over £60,000 a year set their sights on that retirement villa abroad. Amidst the destination scouting, house hunting and […]