Expat Guide
Moving from Canada to the UK Guide
Many expats live in the UK, which is reportedly one of the countries with the most populous Canadian community. Statista recorded roughly 75,000 Canadians to
Expats: Essential guides and tips for living abroad, from cultural adaptation to legal matters, tailored for the global expatriate community.
Many expats live in the UK, which is reportedly one of the countries with the most populous Canadian community. Statista recorded roughly 75,000 Canadians to
An offshore trust is a type of legal arrangement where assets are transferred to a trustee-controlled trust in another nation with favorable tax rules. Offshore
The present form of non-domiciled tax regime in the UK is changing. This tax rule update comes as the UK government wishes to make sure
Portugal does not charge a conventional inheritance tax since it was repealed in 2004, according to the country’s Tax and Customs Authority. Instead, we’ll discuss
Real estate and financial investments are among the assets that are subject to Portugal capital gains tax. The structure of Portugal CGT remains the same,
There aren’t any particular Greek Golden Visa tax laws or regulations that only apply to holders. Rather, the tax system for Golden Visa holders is
Greece tax exemption and advantageous tax structure aims to lure competent workers and investors from abroad. This program is part of efforts to strengthen the
Inheritance taxes are due in Japan for both foreigners and Japanese citizens, but the precise exclusions and obligations vary depending on residency, type of visa, and
The 5 year rule in Japan is a material component of tax residency and system for foreign asset reporting. It backs the government’s attempts to improve
In this post, we’ll delve into what a Trump win means especially for American expats who live abroad. We’ll specifically tackle the following points: You need
The Greece non-dom regime is an alluring alternative for retirees as it makes paying taxes relatively easier, among other advantages. We’ll discuss what this tax
By providing helpful tax treatment on their overseas income, the Greece non-dom tax regime aims to draw in foreigners looking to relocate their tax residency
The flat tax in Greece for foreigners is advantageous and is intended to draw in high-net-worth individuals. It can drastically lower their total tax obligation.
This post outlines important information on Canada departure tax, or exit tax, for those who are leaving the country and turning into non-residents for tax
There may be certain factors to take into account when inheriting money from overseas, particularly with relation to taxes and money transfers. This post will
There are various considerations for setting up a business in Mauritius. This post, in particular, will explore: If you are looking to invest as an
If you don’t know what to do with an inheritance, this guide is for you. We’ll discuss how investing an inheritance as an expat works,
For those accustomed to offshore investing, the idea of being able to keep your Canadian stocks investment while living abroad might sound like a really
How much money can you move overseas? Is there a limit? What factors should you take into account? What countries have restrictions for international money
In this post, we’ll talk about: If you are looking to invest as an expat or high-net-worth individual, which is what I specialize in, you
Investors leaving the UK might ask: Though there are significant tax and administration implications, in principle, you can maintain your stocks if you leave the
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