Five Tips For Becoming A Parent Abroad
Tom Wilkinson of Axa Global Healthcare has been thinking about his own experience of becoming a parent while living abroad. He says it’s an exciting but nerve-wracking time, and when you’re living somewhere new, there can be many unknowns which need navigating before the big day. Written for Expat Network by Tom Wilkinson, CEO, AXA...
Spain Forces Banks To Pay Mortgage Stamp Duty
Stamp duty payable on execution of a mortgage deed in Spain has been the subject of case law and legislation recently in Spain. B Law & Tax explain the implications of the recent decisions. This article was written exclusively for Expat Network by B LAW & TAX, International Tax & Legal Advisors Currently Stamp Duty...
How Do You Secure Affordable Health Insurance?
Health insurance is getting costlier every year around the world as medical costs continue to rise. Finding healthcare that won’t cost an arm and a leg is at the forefront of many people’s minds, but experience has taught us that the cheapest plan is often too good to be true. Today, Pacific Prime explains what...
Five Ways Expats Can Integrate Themselves In A New Country
There are many challenges when moving to another country. Kevin Melton of AXA – Global Healthcare offers some practical advice on how to adapt to life abroad, rather than being overwhelmed Written for Expat Network by Kevin Melton, Sales and Marketing Director, AXA – Global Healthcare Moving to a new location can be as...
Top 5 Secrets To Learning Any Language Faster
When moving to a new country there are many challenges. Learning a new language has many challenges and many advantages. Fluency Corp give their top tips to help you to learn a new language. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Fluency Corp Speaking the local language makes every aspect of adjusting to life in...
Five Tips When Having A Baby Abroad
Having a baby is one of the most life-changing experiences a person can go through. It’s an exciting but nerve-wracking time, and when you’re living somewhere new, there can be many unknowns which need navigating before the big day – from maternity leave timescales to hospital stays. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Andy Edwards,...
All Things Tax For UK Expats
Expat tax affairs can be complicated, so GoSimple Tax have gathered some tips to help you understand your tax requirements as a UK expat that is still domiciled in the UK. This article was written exclusively for Expat Network by SimpleTax Income Tax The tax you’ll need to pay within the UK on your foreign...
What Are The Best Options For Moving Money Abroad?
Today there are many options for moving money abroad and making the most appropriate choice depends on how much you are moving and whether you will be sending regular amounts. Short Term Travel Credit cards or holiday cash can cover short term holiday requirements, but if you are planning to buy a house or cover...
Expat Partner Or Trailing Spouse
Any decision to take a role abroad is relatively easy if you do not have a partner or family, but as soon as a partner is involved decisions become more complicated. Although partners and family can provide emotional support and enrich the experience, studies have repeatedly shown that the most common cause of problems with...
Update On The Spanish Local Tax “Plusvalía Municipal”
Real estate transfers in Spain can be subject to local Tax on the Increase in the Urban Land Value (“Impuesto sobre el Incremento de Valor de los Terrenos de Naturaleza Urbana” or “Plusvalía Municipal”). This mandatory municipal tax is levied on the increase disclosed in the value of urban land whenever urban land located in...
Spain Tops The Table Of Dream International Moves
Brits are dreaming of a new life in the Spanish sun, according to new research carried out by Opinium on behalf of AnyVan.com, the home moving company. Spain Tops the Table of Dream International Moves Spain is the most popular destination for UK residents fantasising of a move overseas, with 13% of the respondents...
Taxation Of US Expats: The Basics
The basic principle is that Americans living and working abroad are subject to the same tax rules as those who remain in the US. Americans are subject to US income tax on their worldwide income. There are the additional reporting requirements of FATCA and FBAR (see Five Things American Expats Need to Know About Foreign...