Oliver Heslop from Global Expatriate Tax Services (GETS), the official Expat Focus UK Taxation partner, discusses tax relief for foreign nationals in the UK. Okay, so you’ve just arrived in the UK. You’re a tax resident, most likely; you’re taxable. So we’re looking for tax relief for you and tax benefits for an expat whilst based here. … Read more
Oliver Heslop from Global Expatriate Tax Services (GETS), the official Expat Focus UK Taxation partner, discusses the UK tax system for American expats moving to the United Kingdom. Hi there. This is my pub quiz for American expats who’ve just arrived in the UK. A few pointers on UK tax that’ll help you when you’re getting set … Read more
Okay, so you’re going to Dubai for 18 months, and you’re going to be moving abroad, living as an expatriate, and your main aim will be to achieve UK tax non-residence. And you’ll say to me, how many UK days can I be back in the UK? Well, it’s certainly not 183. It’s a lot … Read more
HMRC Complains About ‘Stealth Expats’ Although there has been a steep decline recently in the number of expats contacting HMRC with news of their move out of the UK, tax experts remain sceptical. The volume of P85 forms received by HMRC in 2019-2023 (these tell the tax authorities that someone has left the country for … Read more
Further Developments in the Nolotil Scandal Spain’s High Court has agreed to hear a lawsuit brought by campaigners on behalf of families bereaved by the controversial analgesic Nolotil. We’ve reported on this extensively in recent months, following the deaths of a number of British and Irish expats. At the end of last year, a lawsuit … Read more
by Megan Tarr, Writer at Global Expatriate Tax Services (GETS). GETS is the official Expat Focus UK Taxation partner and is available to answer readers’ UK tax questions. Have you recently moved abroad from the UK, perhaps to the United States? Or the Middle East? You may now be wondering: ‘am I still a UK tax … Read more
France, with its rich cultural heritage, excellent quality of life and diverse landscapes, has long been a favoured destination for expats looking to purchase property. From the rustic charm of Provence to the chic boulevards of Paris, France offers a range of hotspots that cater to different lifestyles and budgets. Let’s look at the current … Read more
InterNations: Expat Age Report As part of the annual Expat Insider survey, InterNations has recently released statistics relating to the average age of expats in 2023. The highest percentage – 18% – consists of expats over the age of 61, with those aged 36-40 in the next bracket at 14% (the average age of an … Read more
New ISA for Expats Investment and wealth management platform, Novia Global, announced at the end of January that it will be offering a new ISA to expats, particularly Brits in a state of ‘suspended animation’ with their current ISAs who are unable to add any funds to their existing schemes. The new product will not … Read more
As the 2024 elections approach, expats thinking about moving to the U.S. are keeping a close eye on how the results might affect them. Let’s look at some of the implications of a new administration on immigration, taxation and finance for expats. Visas and Green Cards Historically, the approach to immigration and the ease of obtaining … Read more