Missing the October US Tax Deadline Could Cost You Your Passport
As the October 15th deadline approaches for US expats to file their taxes the IRS is increasing pressure on those who are not in compliance. Greenback Expat Tax Services set out the risks and how to ensure you understand and comply with the requirements for expats. This article has been written exclusively for Expat Network...
Choosing A Family Health Insurance Plan With The Best Cover
Picking the right family health insurance plan can be a daunting task, especially if you are planning to relocate to another country with your family. To help make the process less stressful, international insurance broker and family health insurance specialist, Pacific Prime, has 5 quick tips for choosing the best plan. Written exclusively for Expat...
UAE’s New Income-Based Family Sponsorship Law
New rules in the UAE allows foreign nationals to sponsor their families to join them in the country. The new rule makes income, not profession the sole criteria for men and women to sponsor family members. The new rule allows any UAE resident, male or female, to sponsor family members (spouse, under-18 sons and unmarried...
US Expats Seek Changes To Tax Rules
Citizen-based taxation of US expats is a controversial subject and the annual survey carried out by Greenback Expat Tax Services shows it is the major issue for expats and is the major reason causing growing numbers to consider renunciation of their US citizenship. Nine million US expats live and work abroad, but since they...
Top Savings Rates For Expats – July
Here are the latest expat savings rates. Many expats can benefit from using offshore bank savings accounts. They are useful for working in different currencies and for gathering interest without deduction of taxes. See the article ‘British Expats – Do You Need An Offshore Bank Account?’ The best current offering for sterling offshore savers is...
Home From Home? Which Nationalities Have Property On The Costa Del Sol?
The Costa del Sol is an incredibly popular tourist destination and it’s not really hard to see why. With a vast array of stunning beaches, an abundance of gorgeous scenery and a plethora of historical landmarks, the region has become an increasingly popular place for foreigners to purchase holiday homes, jumping on the ‘residential tourism’...
Only One In Three British Expats Plan To Return To The UK Permanently
Over half of British expats feel the UK has changed for the worst, since leaving the country according to a recent survey. In addition, only one in three British expats now intend on residing in the UK in the future. The research, conducted by independent financial advisory, Hoxton Capital Management, questioned over a thousand British...
I Live In Canada. Where Do I Pay Tax On My UK Pension?
One of the members of the Expat Network community asked the following question about where her UK pension will be taxed having emigrated to Canada. Richard Watts-Joyce, Partner at Global Tax Network responded to her query. Question: “I have just submitted a request to collect my pension early from Merseyside Pension Fund of which...
What You Need To Know About Health Insurance For Expats
Whether you are planning on making that life-changing trip or migrating to retire or work abroad, it is imperative to choose the right type of health insurance that will cover your medical needs fully. There are a plethora of insurers and policies, and knowing which one to go for can be a difficult and often...
Cost Of Living While Retiring Abroad
A lower cost of living is one of the factors when people consider retiring abroad. There are many countries where the cost of living is lower than in the UK, but the decision is always about having a lower cost to live the life that you want to live rather than finding the cheapest place...
Trend In Dependent Visas Generally Positive But Not In All Markets
Dependent visas allow spouses and family members to travel for the purpose of accompanying a family member with a corresponding visa type. Fragomen’s research shows a generally positive trend in many countries but sees a constriction in some countries. Fragomen, the leading immigration law firm, has published research on the workings of immigration systems...
Travel Tips For Expats
It’s no secret that expats are on the road a lot. It’s also no secret that all of this travel can often hurt an expat’s wallet in the long run. It’s for that reason that we’ve put together this article with some travel tips for expats to help you save time and money. Written exclusively...