Company director income is often made up of a relatively small amount of wages paid through the company payroll, topped up with company share dividend payments, with both taxed accordingly. But what if you’re a company director with income from other sources, more specifically, rental income from renting out property?     Article by...

If your dream is to open a restaurant, but you haven’t quite found the perfect opportunity to do so, starting one in a new country may be the right option for you. Opening a restaurant in a completely different country is a little more involved than opening one locally, but it can be an incredibly...

Starting a new company can be an exciting event, however, it is also likely to be a scary one. The complexities involved in opening an office in any foreign country will be overwhelming. Constant changes are happening around you in terms of the economic and political environment. It may be difficult to decide the...

If you’re living and working overseas as a British expat, you’ll probably still have your eye firmly fixed on the UK property market. But it can be difficult to get the property finance you need, as many mortgage lenders will see you as a higher risk. Written exclusively for Expat...

Digital nomads seek new locations to experience, explore, work from, and add to their impressive list of “places I’ve been to and worked from”.  Office Needle has compiled a list of the best 54 cities for digital nomads around the world.  Here we list the best cities in Australia for digital nomads. ...

Digital nomads seek new locations to experience, explore, work from and add to their impressive list of “places I’ve been to and worked from”.  Mateja of Office Needle has compiled a list of the best 54 cities for digital nomads around the world.  Here we list the best cities in Asia for digital nomads. Criteria...

Digital nomads seek new locations to experience, explore, work from, and add to their impressive list of “places I’ve been to and worked from”. Mateja of Office Needle has compiled a list of the best 54 cities for digital nomads around the world. Here we list the best cities in Europe for digital nomads. Criteria...

Moving to a new country brings with it a lot of excitement and opportunities. For those who want to start a business as an expatriate, relocating can mean a lower cost of living, as well as lower business-related taxes. However, there are some unique challenges that come with living as an expat that can...

Hong Kong is one of the leading financial and business centres in Asia and the world.  Are you looking at setting up a Hong Kong offshore company but do not know where to start? Below are 5 common questions that new entrants should ask! Why use a Hong Kong offshore company?...

A Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number is a ten-digit code required by all sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies in the UK.  It’s unique to that individual or organisation and remains unchanged forever. You will also need a UTR if you have other forms of income or expenses that require you...

Starting a business is a lifelong dream for many people, and luckily the global economy continues to grow every year. As such, it offers incredible opportunities for anyone ready to jump into entrepreneurship anywhere across the world. If you are planning to start a new business overseas, chances are you’ll find a willing audience...

Starting a business overseas is many entrepreneurs’ dream. However, before you decide to launch a company abroad, make sure you plan everything.  Choose the industry you are familiar with and perform thorough market research. Focus on finding gaps in the existing products or services and innovate to fill them. If you...