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Adapting to life as an expat in France
If you’re planning to emigrate to France before Brexit kicks in, clueing into to the French lifestyle is an essential task. Living in France is a dream for many Britons who’re sick of British politics, British weather and the prospect of a diminished UK due to Brexit. France, it seems, represents the mythical land of milk and honey,...
UK expats angry over Barclaycard cut off
British expats with Barclaycards will see their accounts closed if they can’t provide an authorised British address. Barclaycard holders with overseas addresses in all but 11 overseas locations have been hit by the sudden change in the credit card giant’s terms and conditions. They have until August 6 to inform the bank of their UK...
Finland as an expat professional destination
The Scandinavian country of Finland may not be a favourite for expat relocations, but it’s got a lot to offer for those who aren’t allergic to cold. \r\n\r\nThe 2008 financial crisis hit Finland harder than many other Western nations, but it’s now accepted as having turned the corner last year after it announced six straight quarters of...
Dutch universities and companies furious over slashed 30 per cent rule
The Dutch government’s cut of three years from the eight-year 30 per cent tax-free rule for expats is now being trashed by universities and academic institutes as well as major companies. The 30 per cent rule has attracted a large number of expat experts to the Netherlands, with many deciding against jobs offered in other European...
Finding an expat haven with inexpensive rentals
If you’re a cash-strapped retiree or you just want to live the simple life, there are places on the planet where rentals don’t cost an arm and several legs. In the majority of expat hubs overseas, housing costs are the biggest drain on personal finances, taking large chunks out of the monthly budget. However, there are still expat...
Rental property options for expatriate arrivals in Dubai
Real estate in Dubai is one of the first considerations for newly-arrived expats, with a choice of renting or buying. The desert city of Dubai was built around cars and still feels the boom and bust effects of the liquid gold far below the sands, even although its present-day leaders are committed to diversification. The price of property...
Avoiding HMRC after relocating to Europe post Brexit
Professionals in the financial sector planning to move to Europe pre-Brexit should do their legal best to avoid the long arm of HRMC. Her Majesty’s Revenues and Customs is on the watch for financial experts moving to European cities from London City. Wealth planners and accountants are now reporting widespread confusion over UK tax...
UAE expat parents shocked by list of underperforming schools
A list of seriously underperforming schools in the UAE was published last Monday by the UAE’s Ministry of Education. No less than 47 UAE international private schools have now been banned from enrolling Emirati youngsters after a list of failing educational institutions was published by the UAE’s Ministry of Education. Horrified...
Expat protests grow over Netherlands 30 per cent tax break cut
As expat dissention over the Dutch government’s shock 30 per cent ruling rumbles on, the reality of its effect on expatriates’ financial affairs is becoming clearer. As previously noted, the expat-specific 30 per cent ruling means the same percentage of salaries are untaxed, resulting in those benefiting having a higher actual...
Barclays dumps UK expat credit card holders in Portugal
UK citizens holding Barclaycards and planning to emigrate to Portugal for purposes of work or retirement are being advised to change their card provider a.s.a.p. Anger is rising in Portugal’s UK expat community against Barclays Bank for its arbitrary decision to demand UK addresses from holders of its card or face account closure....
