Looking to export? You may need to spend time living abroad

Posted on 1st September 2017 in Advice

There’s thousands of opportunities out there, it’s your job to find them and conquer them. UK business owners are currently going through a period of great uncertainty. With the economy going through something of a rough patch, and Brexit ambiguity a constant shadow hovering above us, many businesses are more concerned with staying afloat than […]

Spanish Property Versus Portfolio Investments

Posted on 30th August 2017 in Advice

Considering investing in foreign property? Here’s what you should know…. In the year 2000 to 2007 the Spanish property market grew quicker than expected with house prices rising as much 200% in the period. For residents and offshore buyers this was a perfect time to purchase, however, in 2008 the property boom hit with a […]

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 […]

How to survive Article 50 Brexit as an expat

Posted on 17th April 2017 in Advice

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 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 […]

401k Roth IRA Rollover Rules

Posted on 27th March 2017 in Advice

US Expat moved offshore and still have a 401k based in the US? Already a US expat living offshore and have 401K or Roth IRA. The process of rolling over or transferring your current 401K scheme is now relatively easy with most providers. With offshore scheme provider’s available you can still invest within the US […]

What did the Spring Budget mean for QROPS?

Posted on 23rd March 2017 in Financial Advice

Spring Budget  The Spring Budget has brought changes to ‘Qualifying Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) . Which will affect expats who want to transfer their pensions outside the EU, New Zealand and Australia. In a policy expected to net the treasury £65 million in 2017/2018, transfers of pensions will now be subject to a 25% tax. […]