5 Essential Questions About Hong Kong Offshore Companies
Hong Kong is one of the leading financial and business centres in Asia and the world. Are you looking at setting up a Hong Kong offshore company but do not know where to start? Below are 5 common questions that new entrants should ask! Why use a Hong Kong offshore company?...
Do You Have Your UTR Number Ready To File Your Self Assessment?
A Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number is a ten-digit code required by all sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies in the UK. It’s unique to that individual or organisation and remains unchanged forever. You will also need a UTR if you have other forms of income or expenses that require you...
Essential Tips For Starting A Business Overseas
Starting a business is a lifelong dream for many people, and luckily the global economy continues to grow every year. As such, it offers incredible opportunities for anyone ready to jump into entrepreneurship anywhere across the world. If you are planning to start a new business overseas, chances are you’ll find a willing audience...
4 Business Opportunities For Entrepreneurs Abroad
Starting a business overseas is many entrepreneurs’ dream. However, before you decide to launch a company abroad, make sure you plan everything. Choose the industry you are familiar with and perform thorough market research. Focus on finding gaps in the existing products or services and innovate to fill them. If you...
UK Financial Advisers And EU-Resident Clients – 10 Key Questions To Ask
Are you a UK national living in an EU country such as France, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus or Malta? Or are you currently UK resident but planning to move to one of these countries in the next year or so? If the answer to either of these is yes, you should read this article from...
Self Assessment Advice For Returning Expats
Whether COVID-19 has uprooted you or it’s just simply time to return to the UK, it’s important to put the relevant tax measures in place before booking your plane tickets. Almost every year, expats return to the UK only to find themselves at odds with HMRC. In most cases, this is...
How To Set Up A Small Business In America
Over the last few years, there has been an increased awareness about the need for people to be in control of their professional lives. The Covid-19 virus outbreak and the lockdown that ensued served to remind people that they must pay attention to being their own bosses. When studying the effect...
UAE Foreign Ownership Up To 100% Now Available To Expats
The United Arab Emirates, particularly the city-states of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, is a popular expat destination in the Middle East. The country’s modern amenities, world-class services, highly competitive expat salaries, and no-tax levy on personal income are some of the many benefits expats in the UAE enjoy. Written by Naresh Manchanda,...
Everything You Need To Know About Renouncing U.S. Citizenship
Section 349(a)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) covers the loss of nationality under various circumstances, including the voluntary act. Although permissible, there can be dire consequences if it’s taken lightly. Therefore, in this article, we briefly cover all the aspects of renouncing citizenship so that you can make an informed decision. Why...
Why Do You Need Home Insurance Right Now?
Just bought your new home? Congratulations are in order. But, before we start the celebration, let’s talk about something important for a moment. As a first-time home buyer, you’re likely thinking about the long term. You want this to be a place where you can raise a family. Where you can make so many great...
How Will Your UK Pension Be Taxed If You Move To Europe?
Many Britons have been putting their retirement plans to sunny southern Europe on hold for two or more years while the UK extracts itself from the EU. Covid lockdowns mean the opportunities to sell a UK home and buy a property in Europe have been limited. The ending of travel restrictions will release pent-up...
4 Work Tips For Digital Nomads
One of the best things about living in a time when working remotely is accepted is that you can travel and see the world while holding down a full-time job. If you’ve ever felt the urge to pack your bags and move to a new country temporarily, being a digital nomad is probably the...