Why establish tax residency? With most Western countries around the world having marginal tax rates upwards of 30-40%, it is not surprising that second residencies and passports are on the rise as people begin looking for low tax alternatives. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Mark John of Offshore Protection Thanks in large part...

Missing friends and family is something we’re becoming all too used to at the moment. For expats though, it can be especially tough. Prior to lockdown, research by AXA – Global Healthcare found that nearly half (48%) of expats who have felt isolated at some point, miss friends and family. Written for Expat Network by...

Teenage years are tough enough as they are. They are dealing with plenty of issues – trying to become independent; trying to figure out who they are and what they want out of life; totally tied into their friends and their social lives. It can be a challenging period of years. Written exclusively for Expat...

Preparing young children for a move abroad can be a challenge. Clare Rowe moved to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia with her two children when her husband took up a new job there. Here she sets out her experience of making the move and how she used the experience to write an illustrated children’s book to...

Relocating within the same country is a challenging time in anyone’s life. Relocating to a completely new country or continent is on a whole other level. Here are some things to keep in mind as you prepare for your move abroad to make the process smoother and to mitigate any risks. Written exclusively for Expat...

Divorce rates among expats are high and when this happens in a foreign country it can be even more difficult to handle. One decision that has to be made is which legal framework should apply. Samara Iqbal of Aramas Law explains the issues that need to be considered when making the decision. Written exclusively for...

Learning a new language is something that can benefit you in many ways. Thanks to modern technology, more and more people are broadening their horizons by learning a new language. This ability to learn a new language online means you can now enhance your skills and knowledge, benefit from self-improvements, and even look at getting...

Singapore with its tropical climate, dynamic multicultural environment is one of the leading financial centres in the world.  It attracts many people to live, work and invest there and each year around 30,000 people receive Permanent Residence and there are around 530,000 living there with PR status out of a total population of 5.7 million....

Moving abroad is an exciting opportunity and the first few weeks can be very important as you settle into a very different lifestyle.  Here are five tips to help you to settle in and ensure the long-term success of your move abroad. Written for Expat Network by British Corner Shop The time has come...

For a long time now, travelling between Europe and the UK has been relatively pain-free. With Brexit on the horizon though, it’s time to start thinking about how it may affect your travel plans, and so here is our post-Brexit checklist for expats! This article was written for Expat Network by Gordon Delaney, Regional Head...

It’s important to learn how to drive safely in a foreign country. There’s nothing like the freedom of jumping behind the wheel, music blaring and foot to metal when exploring new surroundings or just enjoying a day out whilst getting to know your adoptive country! Written for Expat Network by Regency For Expats To make...

How do you integrate into a new country? Whether you’re moving 100, 1,000 or even 10,000 miles away, settling into a new area can be exhausting; not just the initial process of unpacking and acclimatising to your new environment, but also integrating. Not everyone handles change well, and for some who have the opportunity to...