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Emigrate to the USA

Could you emigrate to the USA?

Here’s our guide to living the American Dream. The USA is viewed by many as a land of opportunity. Making it one of the most popular choices for those wishing to begin a new life overseas. But what is involved in migrating to the USA and could you qualify for a visa? Are you eligible […]

working in Taiwan

Living and working in Taiwan for expats

With a survey conducted with over 14,000 Taiwan Expats, working in Taiwan has now become one of the hotspots for expats. With many people retiring in Asia now, some expats are choosing Taiwan to work. Many are having to transfer pensions to a suitable SIPP following the new pension rules.  Whilst others have no pension […]

Guernsey QNUPS

Investing in Property in the UK from your (Guernsey QNUPS) pension

What is a Guernsey QNUPS? In simple terms a QNUPS (Qualifying Non UK Pension Scheme) is a qualifying non UK pension scheme that is UK tax recognised. They are established primarily to secure additional pension income for a individual upon retirement. The UK Property Marketplace After a fairly tumultuous period there is still great interest […]

dual citizenship

More British seek dual citizenship

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 […]

HMRC QROPS

HMRC QROPS – 2017 overhaul of the QROPS Rules

Why did HMRC decide to change the HMRC QROPS requirements? In light of the increased pension flexibilities introduced in April 2015, HMRC decided to review the conditions for HMRC QROPS.  An overseas arrangement has to satisfy if it is to be a qualifying arrangement. From April 2015, retirement savers over age 55, can opt to […]

Kuwait Expats

Kuwait Expats – driving ban could halt expats

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 […]

brexit as an Expat

How to survive Article 50 Brexit as an expat

Article 50 – Brexit as an Expat On the 28th of March, Prime Minister Theresa May signed Article 50, thereby triggering the beginning of the Brexit process. But what does Brexit as an Expat mean? We’ve discussed what Brexit as an Expat means for expats and prospective expats several times on this blog. However, now […]

Expats Vietnam

Expats Vietnam work-life balance

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 […]