Seasoned recruiters will tell you that experienced professionals often make similar mistakes on their CV that the recent university graduates make. Even though you may be perfectly qualified for a position, a lack of focus on your CV may be just as harmful as inexperience. This article was written exclusively for Expat Network by Lee...

Living in modern-day UK, it’s hard to ignore the issue of immigration in the wake of the EU referendum vote. This continues to polarise opinion between the left and right of the political spectrum, despite recent reports confirming that migrants from the European Union are net contributors to the UK economy and collectively pay £20...

US Expat Taxes have been affected by significant changes to the American tax system between 2017 and 2018. Some of the changes are made annually, like alterations to tax brackets, deductions, and personal exemptions, though others were distinctive, like the sweeping tax reform that was passed at the end of the year. This article has...

A US citizen living and working abroad can use the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion as a shield against US taxes. Here is how to maximize the value of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) in 2018. This article has been written exclusively for Expat Network by American Expatriate Tax Consultants Qualifying for FEIE An individual...

Moving to Spain can be daunting. It is a beautiful country: warm, friendly and fun to live in. We know the pros – the good weather, the friendly people and the lovely houses. However, there are a lot of factors to take into account when you are ready to move. Here are a few for...

Are you non-resident for UK tax purposes and own UK residential property? If so, did you know that if you sell your UK property you have an obligation to file a Non Resident Capital Gains Tax Return (NRCGTR) within 30 days of conveyance? This is the case even if you do not make a gain...

There are many myths about expat life in Luxembourg, and one of these is that it is boring. David Charter of The Times sets out the hidden benefits of life as an expat in Luxembourg once you get to know your way around. This sponsored article is published in full here: www.thetimes.co.uk/article/swap-the-metropolis-for-hidden-pleasures-of-a-tiny-city Luxembourg is...

Patrick Hosking, the Financial Editor of The Times, sets out the pensions anomaly faced by British expats due to the UK’s two-tier approach to indexation of pensions. Depending on where you retire to your pension may be ‘frozen’ and not have the benefit of the ‘triple lock’. This sponsored article is published in full here: www.thetimes.co.uk/article/pensions-apartheid-is-keeping-expats-trapped-in-the-past...

If you’re like many expats around the world, when holiday time rolls around, it’s time to plan a getaway. Whether you are heading back home to spend the season with your family, heading to a remote ski resort to hit the slopes, or you just want to see what your favorite vacation spot is like...

Each year, countless people leave the UK for foreign shores, chasing a new life or career. Yet this break from Great Britain may not be clean in the eyes of HMRC, who could disagree with your ‘expat’ status. This article was written exclusively for Expat Network by SimpleTax Many non-resident Britons still face obligations when it...

Health insurance is an important consideration for every expat. A robust health policy offers extensive protection against a wide range of medical procedure costs, thus ensuring that the policyholder gets the treatment they need without breaking the bank. One thing to be aware of, however, is that health insurance plans won’t cover everything. To avoid...

HMRC-recognised SimpleTax has been developed for you and not accountants, calculating and submitting your return direct to HMRC. As it is cloud-based, SimpleTax is perfect for expats, guiding you through your return without all the tax jargon, prompting you to claim the allowances you are entitled to. This article was written exclusively for Expat Network...