Law 28/2022, of 21 December, on the promotion of the start-up ecosystem, published in the Official State Gazette on 22 December, brings with it, important new developments regarding the special regime for workers posted to Spanish territory.  The inpatriate regime, better known as the Beckham Law, entails sees significant new terms with the entry into...

UK inheritance tax follows you around the world since it’s based on domicile, not residence. You could live abroad long term and still be liable for this legacy tax. Here, Blevins Franks look at key facts about UK inheritance tax and domicile and how it could affect your intended heirs. Written...

Expatriates often keep UK investments like Premium Bonds, ISAs, savings accounts, shares and bonds, but are they suitable for Spain?  Jason Porter of Blevins Franks explains.   Written by Jason Porter of Blevins Franks However well we have settled into our new lives in Spain, most UK nationals living there...

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...

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...

It is important to understand your new tax responsibilities when you decide to become resident in Spain..  Yes, even in a new country, you still must pay taxes.  There are several similarities to your regular taxes, but here Holborn Assets explain the major points to plan for regarding Spanish taxes so you can prepare...

One potential effect of Brexit for Spanish residents is that some UK pensions may now fall into the Spanish wealth tax net for the first time.  Generally, Brexit has not affected the tax treatment for UK nationals settled in Spain, as the UK-Spain double tax treaty determines how Spanish residents are taxed on UK assets....

Since 2013, the Spanish tax authority has required every person having a tax residence in Spain to declare all foreign assets using the 720 Form. The original purpose of this measure was to fight fraud and discover all hidden assets that belonged to Spanish citizens. But in practice, the obligation to submit 720 has become...

Now that the UK has left the EU many UK nationals living in the EU face problems retaining their UK bank accounts and have difficulties and higher transactions costs making and receiving sterling payments.  Here Monito explain the causes and potential solutions. Economically, Brexit means that the UK has left the...

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...

Covid-19 is having an impact around the world, but as we sit in lockdown many consider their plans for the future.  With the agreement of Mortgage Direct we are publishing an article by Simon Staples which provides a surprising insight into the Spanish mortgage market during these difficult times where it is possible to move...