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Benefits Of A Spanish Compliant Investment Bond As A British Expat

One of the major goals of every investor is to find ways to reduce costs and enhance the growth of their investments. Different kinds of investments have different rules that apply to them and influence their growth and profitability. To make the right choices, you need to have a good understanding of how these...

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Understanding Workers Compensation: A Guide For Small Business Owners

Running a small business comes with its fair share of risks and responsibilities. Among these responsibilities is ensuring the safety and well-being of your employees. While you may take all necessary precautions to maintain a safe work environment, accidents can still happen. In such instances, having workers compensation in place is essential for both your...

The Entrepreneur’s Guide to International Tax Planning

In today’s global business environment, effective international tax planning is essential for startups aiming for global expansion. An understanding of how to manage your tax liabilities across different jurisdictions could be the difference between an also-ran and a world beater for your fledgling startup: it is your access to overseas markets that stands to benefit,...

COVID stimulus checks

Last chance for US expats to claim up to $3,200 in COVID stimulus checks

As a US expat, you’re exploring the advantages of life overseas. But there’s one opportunity you don’t want to miss – claiming your U.S. government COVID stimulus checks, otherwise known as Economic Impact Payments, which can amount to up to 3.200 US dollars. The final deadline of June 15, 2024, is fast approaching!  This is not...

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Top Reasons Why Americans Abroad Want To Renounce Their U.S. Citizenship

While the annual tax season can be stressful for filers, the burden is even greater for Americans overseas. About 9 million U.S. citizens live abroad, the U.S. Department of State estimates. Nearly a quarter of U.S. expats are “seriously considering” or “planning” to renounce U.S. citizenship according to 1040 Abroad. For those looking to renounce citizenship,...

Useful Tech Tools Every Business Should Fully Utilize

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, staying at the forefront of technological advancements is not just advantageous—it’s essential. Tech tools can automate mundane tasks, optimize operations, and provide invaluable insights into customer behavior. Whether it’s to improve productivity, manage projects effortlessly, or enhance customer engagement, there is a suite of tech tools designed to...

Six 2023/24 Tax Year Changes You Should Know If You’re A UK Landlord

April 6, and that can mean only one thing – the start of the new UK tax year. It’s when most changes to UK tax rules come into force, which can be good or bad news for you and your rental income. It can also be the perfect time to make tax less of a...

Receiving An Inheritance From Abroad: Special Considerations For Spain Taxpayers

My habitual residence is in Spain and I have received an inheritance from abroad. Do I have to pay taxes in Spain? Can I deduct inheritance tax paid abroad? Written by Dimitrichka Nedelcheva Anghelova, tax lawyer. AGM Abogados The tax consequences in Spain of receiving an inheritance abroad will depend on where the heir lives...

IT Professionals Can Help Expats Expand Their Business

Top Ways IT Professionals Can Help Expats Expand Their Business

Navigating the business landscape as an expat often involves overcoming unique challenges. IT professionals, with their specialized skills and global perspective, play a crucial role in enabling these ambitious individuals to adapt and thrive in new markets. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative strategies, they provide the tools and solutions essential for expats to establish...

Spain’s Co-Investment Fund (FOCO)

In Spain, the Council of Ministers of 27 December 2023 approved the creation of the Co-Investment Fund (also known as “FOCO” in Spain). The management of the Fund is entrusted to COFIDES and will have resources from the Next Generation EU instrument and a budget of €2 billion. The purpose is to mobilise resources from...

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Financing A Property in France

Whether you are planning to buy a holiday or investment property or are moving to France to live and are buying your main residence you need to consider the best options for funding your purchase. Here we set out how the French property market works and the options available to borrowers. Sources of funding...

Landlord Self Assessment Tips – How To Complete Your Tax Return

Many UK landlords, possibly you included, do their own annual Self Assessment tax returns, even though it’s a task that most dislike. It’s boring and it takes up precious time you would rather spend doing anything else. Here are our landlord self assessment tips. Article written by GoSimpleTax But you can save a few quid...