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How Brexit Affects Workers Going Abroad Welcome to the July edition of the Expat Network newsletter, full of the latest news affecting those living and working overseas and for those planning a move abroad. The UK’s decision to leave the European Union is obviously of crucial importance - particularly for those who live and work abroad. We consider how Brexit might affect workers going overseas. In this edition we look at the latest job offers open to those wishing to work overseas. Below in Featured Jobs we detail just a fraction of the employment opportunities we hold on our database, classified by industry. Also important for those willing and able to work overseas is to keep track of where new contracts are being awarded. Below in Contract News we showcase just a few of the many contract details loaded on our website. We hope you enjoy this newsletter. We welcome your thoughts on other topics you would like us to cover. Or do you have your own tale to tell about expat life? Let us know. |
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How Brexit Affects Workers Going Abroad
Following the UK referendum in June, there is considerable uncertainty surrounding how the vote to leave the EU will affect those who work internationally. While nothing is certain at present, there are a number of tax issues to consider for those leaving the UK to work – or for those coming to the UK to work.  |
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Here are links, by industry, to some of the hundreds of job opportunities featured on the jobs board at expatnetwork.com, which is updated every working day. If you are in any of these industries, please click through for further details. You can also search by recruiter here. You can also browse by Industry using the buttons below.
OneInaMil have 4 positons, based in Buenos Aires, Argentina for a world class technology and development company providing high-end technology services to advertising and marketing agencies: Advertising Managing Director, COO Senior Technical Functional Analyst Other available positions: Technical Trainers, Oil & Gas - Saudi Arabia Teachers, English, Vocational and IT - Saudi Arabia Technical Sales Engineer, Manufacturing - Czech Republic Snr Concrete Construction Manager - Guam General Manager, Power - Zimbabwe Document Controller, Mining - Turkey Construction Manager, Coal Fired Power Station - Philippines Fire and Life Safety Engineering Manager - Saudi Arabia Occupational Health Nurse, Oil & Gas - Canada
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All the latest news for expat contractors is loaded every working day at expatnetwork.com. Here is just a small selection of the latest contract awards. If any of these interest you just click through from the heading.
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Oil And Gas Workers Should Retrain?
A new online tool is designed to help skilled workers in the oil and gas sectors find job opportunities in the wider UK engineering sector, supported by the pipeline of large energy and infrastructure projects, according to the UK government. But is this enough? |
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Contractors: Beware New Managed Service Company Rules
Contractors in the UK, or using UK financial structures while abroad, should consider how they might be adversely affected by new laws on managed service company providers. The UK taxman previously found it extremely difficult to enforce the old IR35 rules on personal service companies being used by contractors, but we have an important update on this. Would you consider working there? Find out more with our specialist destination guide. |
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Health Cover For Contractors
Policies from international insurance broker Bellwood Prestbury now offer contractors the option of taking out health cover for periods of three, six, nine or 12 months, rather than always having to take out annually-renewable policies. All International Contractors Plan policies are renewable and may be extended without re-underwriting, subject to there being no break in cover. |
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Beware The UK Stamp Duty Hike
From 1 April 2016, the UK taxman introduced a new higher rate of stamp duty which applies to the acquisition of a ‘major interest’ in an additional residential ‘dwelling’. So beware if you are buying property in the UK. |
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Best Savings Rates In Expat Banking
The best offering for sterling offshore savers is Standard Bank’s 1.4%, if you have £10,000 and can give 196 days’ notice of withdrawals. For dollars, Standard Bank pays 1% for $10,000 or more, with 196 days’ notice. Nationwide International is best for euros, paying 0.65% for €25,000 or more, with instant access. The only way to beat these rates is to lock your money away for longer. If you can leave at least £5,000 untouched for two years then 1.5% annual interest is on offer from NatWest International. |
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Healthcare For Expats In Canada
Canada offers citizens and permanent residents a universal public health insurance scheme known as Medicare. The quality of medical services in Canada is typically highly regarded and known for its remarkable standards of treatment and professionals. But what provisions have been made for expats in the country? |
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Doing Business Effectively Around The World
An online service aims to make it easier for you to conduct business effectively as an expat in different parts of the world. GlobeSmart is a resource to assist you to fit into unfamiliar business environments. |
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Read Your Free Expat Living Magazine
The Summer edition of Expat Living magazine is now available to read completely free of charge. You can learn about life in Saudi Arabia and Portugal, property purchase in Italy, whether to buy or rent a home, and what to consider doing with your pension. |
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