Australia To Reconsider International Travel Restrictions
The travel restrictions in place in Australia were expected to remain in place until late 2021 but the potential vaccination breakthrough may mean changes earlier than expected. Interstaff set out what is being discussed. Written by Sheila Woods of Interstaff 12 November, 2020 We were delighted to hear that a COVID-19 vaccination will be available in Australia...
What The Federal Budget Announcements Mean For Australia’s Migration Program
If you are seeking the expat lifestyle in Australia, you may be keen to know how international travel restrictions impact your plans. Australia’s 2020-21 Federal Budget has confirmed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to be felt by the nation’s migration program for years to come. Interstaff set out the implications. Written by Sheila Woods of Interstaff 20...
A Guide To Recent Tax Changes For Landlords
With the latest Budget fresh in everyone’s minds, it’s easy to lose track of the changes actually impacting landlords today. For landlords who don’t have the time to keep abreast of every update to legislation, it’s hard to keep up and remain compliant. That’s why we’ve asked Mike Parkes from GoSimpleTax to weigh in on...
Expats Face Stamp Duty Surcharge On UK Property Purchases
Expats and foreign investors in the UK property market face a 2% stamp duty surcharge following the UK 2020 Budget. This is added to the 3% charged on those not occupying the property meaning that there can be stamp duty charges of up to 17% on the most expensive properties. The 2020 Budget included an...
East African Skills Gaps Opens Energy Market
With over 100,000 locals needing to be trained over the next ten years to support East Africa’s oil and gas, mining and construction ambition, a delegation of ten Scottish oil and gas training providers have been visiting Tanzania and Mozambique to offer their skills and experience to these markets and to capitalise on the significant...
Oman To Raise Expat Visa Fees By Half
Oman’s Ministry of Manpower has announced work visa fees for expats will increase by 50%. Fees for private sector workers will rise from OMR201 ($522) to OMR301 ($782). Times of Oman cited an official as saying the change would become law when it is published in the official Gazette. The official told the publication a...
Where Should Expats In The USA Place Their Pension?
Where should expats in the USA place their pension? British expats resident in the US may be tempted to place their retirement savings in overseas pension schemes. But would they be better off with a UK based scheme? By Mark James Many British expats, who are now living in the US, may request transferring their UK...