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Self Employed Pension

How Can I Set Up My Own Self-Employed Pension?

After a long time overseas I am returning to the UK in a self-employed capacity. I will have no employer pension, so can I set up a pension for myself? By 2018 there will be five million self-employed workers in the UK. They will outnumber public sector employees for the first time since records began,...

Holiday Tax Bill

Will My UK Holiday Trigger Tax Bill?

I am a British expat and have been non-resident since 1997. I would like to establish if I am able to visit the UK for a holiday of approximately 21 days without prejudicing my liability for capital gains tax on a property I sold in December 2010 for £680,000 “There are two questions to tackle...

Foreign Contracts No Tax

Can I Move Between Foreign Contracts and Pay No Tax?

I have been on a series of almost continuous short-term contracts overseas but have not paid income tax to any authority as I am not sure where I am resident. Do I need to pay tax as I move from contract to contract? Many contractors working today are under the misconception that if they do...

Offshore Companies and Invoicing

If you are planning to set up a limited liability company (in particular an Offshore Company), have a quick run through our checklist to ensure you have got everything covered.

Salary Transfers for Contractors

There’s a lot to think about when you are working overseas, from visas, accommodation, insurance, your contract length…the list is endless. Many contractors working overseas have an added concern, which is often overlooked: how do you ensure the maximum amount of your salary gets back home to your family?

Tax For Canadian Expats

Recent developments have made taxation and investing for Canadian expatriates even more difficult....

Finance: Meet the Expert Panel

Meet our specialist panel, all of whom have extensive experience of dealing with expat finances.