Starting a new business is already challenging enough as it is, but when you are planning starting a business when moving abroad, well, that’s an entirely different thing altogether. There are a lot of things that you must consider. From that nation’s culture to the contrast of their laws. Tip 1:...

Are you moving to the United States? Navigating an international relocation is certainly no simple task, especially if you’re moving for work and need to move by a certain deadline. Not to mention, balancing your work responsibilities alongside the complexities of an international move can be difficult to manage. One aspect...

Remote working can give the freedom to work anywhere leading to the growth in digital nomads, but takes away the communal element of the traditional office.  Coworking in shared offices is a practical option and coliving takes it to the next level where you live and work in an environment with others looking for...

As lockdowns and disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic continue, there’s no doubt it has changed the way we live and work. One impact is that jobs which were previously thought to be only office-based are now effectively done remotely, and whether you call it flex or hybrid working, working from home looks here to...

Have you welcomed the news of no penalties for filing late, are you one of the millions yet to file your UK self-assessment due to being adversely affected by coronavirus? Having your self-assessment up to date has aided the self-employed with claiming government schemes and for filing your 19/20 tax return GoSimpleTax look at...

Brexit has meant many UK citizens living in the EU have seen the forced closure of their UK bank accounts. But this is likely to be just the beginning – EU pensions and investments could be next.   Financial services – 6.9% of the UK economy in 2019, do not form...

Brexit has meant many UK citizens living in the EU have seen the forced closure of their UK bank accounts. But this is likely to be just the beginning – expat pensions and investments could be next.   Financial services – 6.9% of the UK economy in 2019, do not form...

With the current economic turmoil due to both Brexit and Covid-19, many UK mortgage brokers have continued to be accused of being ‘ageist’.  Mortgages for Over 60s can be difficult to obtain.   This is because many are lowering their maximum age limits on traditional mortgage lending for an older borrower from 80/85 to an...

If you are classed as self-employed or have a source of untaxed income, you will be required to complete a Self Assessment. However, this criteria is vague and many are left confused as to whether they actually need to file the tax return or not.  Written exclusively for Expat Network by Mike Parks of  GoSimpleTax...

According to Simon Conn, the overseas mortgage specialist, an increasing number of lenders and insurers are using online activity, including social media posts and profiles, to help them judge the suitability of applicants. So your social media profile can impact your credit rating and potential overseas based mortgage. Written by Simon Conn of Simon Conn Overseas...

Who doesn’t want to be their own boss nowadays? Thanks to the internet, getting started has become a pretty simple process. To make things better, all you’re going to need is a laptop and a little creativity. It gets even better too, as the internet also allows you to make money even when you’re living...

No one really wants to deal with the matter of life insurance. That’s because it’s so often confusing, mind-numbingly dreary, and a gloomy topic. Yet for most of us, it’s difficult to be financially secure without it. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Global1Life If you have loved ones in your care, or someone...