Sell, Store Or Ship When Moving Abroad?
There are many questions when you are moving abroad and for many there is no right answer. One of these will be whether to take things with you or buy or rent when you get there. The answer is, of course, it all depends… The first point is how long you are going to be...
Five Questions To Ask About Health Insurance For Expats Living Abroad
Health insurance is an important option for expats and there are many providers offering different options. Pacific Prime are insurance brokers and provide professional advice to expats. They set out five questions to ask before deciding on an expatriate policy to ensure the policy meets your needs. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Pacific Prime ...
Should I Start My Business In The US Or In Belgium?
I’m an expat who has been living abroad for seven years. As I’m married to a Belgian citizen, I’m also a Belgian resident with right to work in the EU. I would like to start my own business as a freelance copywriter but am wondering if it’s more beneficial to start a business in the...
Does My Employer Have To Deduct Tax In The UK?
I may be going to work offshore in Brunei on a 4 on 4 off rota. The money is tax free from Brunei but I have concerns as I will be going back to the UK in my time off. Is my employer obliged to pay the British tax? Jason Porter of Blevins Franks advises...
Do I Need To File A UK Tax Return As A Retired UK Expat?
I am a UK retired expat and left the UK in 2006 and have been travelling since then. I divide my time between Asia and Europe, no longer than 3 months in any one country at a time. I have not filled in tax returns, in that time, but am now looking to settle in...
Moving To France? Seven Questions Could Save You Money
With early and careful planning, you can prevent costly mistakes and make the most of tax-efficient opportunities when moving to France. It is important to be wary of UK rules on residence. By Jason Porter This article was written exclusively for Expat Network by Jason Porter, Business Development Director at tax and wealth management advisors Blevins...
Should I Bill Through A Company Or Direct?
I’m working with a German contractor, billing it for my services through my UK limited company. I have heard that after two years contracting by German law they need to employ me direct. Is this correct? Nick Broughton of Capital-GES answered this enquiry. “If you are working in Germany on a contract for any...
Will Care Visits To UK Affect Our Tax Status?
My wife and I have permanent residence in Bermuda. We are returning to the UK for maybe several months to assist with the care of my elderly father. Will we become resident in the UK at some point and subject to UK taxes? Jason Porter of expat financial advisory firm Blevins Franks answered this question. “Basically, if...
UK Tax On Guernsey Portfolio?
I have a query regarding my tax situation. I am British and have been working in Austria for the past 18 months or so. I have quite a large sum invested through an asset manager in Guernsey – in investment trusts, exchange traded funds, real estate investment trusts etc. Could you possibly tell me if...
Brexit: The Bank Of England View
The Bank of England has quickly responded to financial questions raised by the UK’s referendum result on leaving the EU, in a handy Q&A format. What do any financial market movements after the vote mean? The economy will need to adjust to whatever new trading relationships are put in place in the future. These decisions...
Can I Send Money Back To The UK Untaxed?
Am I right in thinking that, as long as fewer than 90 days is spent in the UK in a tax year, then overseas earnings may be repatriated to the UK without attracting UK tax? Am I also right that these repatriated earnings may NOT be used for investment in individual savings accounts (ISAs)? Adam...