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Pensions in plain English make pension transfer easier for UK expats
Would-be expat retirees attempting to organise their financial requirements before heading overseas will welcome a long-overdue change in the technical language of most paperwork. For retirement savers attempting to make sense of advice from pension providers and financial advisors prior to leaving the UK for life in the sun, the...
Dubai needs affordable as well as expensive provisions for its residents
Dubai is arguably the top world destination for expat professionals looking for tax-free top salaries and a luxurious lifestyle to match, but the city in a desert is now one of the world’s most costly. Ranked as the 20th most expensive world city, Dubai’s drain on even the highest salaries comes mainly due to the costs of renting...
Time limit for Netherlands expat tax break cut from 2019
The time period for expats in the Netherlands who qualify for a 30 per cent tax break is to be cut from eight years to five, starting in January next year. The slashing of the time period will affect all expats working in the Netherlands, not just those who are planning to take up a job in the near future or who are being reassigned by...
UK frozen pension victims still fighting for their rights
British would-be expats are again being warned to check whether their UK state pensions will be frozen once they’ve moved to their chosen country of retirement. '' The ‘Frozen Pensions Scandal’ as it’s now known has been a thorn in the side of several UK governments over the years for its injustice and random application. Promises...
Are the glory days in Africa over for expat professionals
Experts on relocation to African countries are reporting the glory days of major perks and high salaries are now a thing of the past. Although serious senior talent is still in high demand on the African continent, top international executives aren’t being offered the major perks and stunning salaries common over the past decade. Africa...
Expats warned over losing money to forex scammers
Expats are being warned not to fall foul of forex scams. The increase in the number of expats living and working overseas far from their home countries is a gift for unprincipled currency traders and their forex scams. An unprecedented number of nationals from countries worldwide are on the move due to reassignments, study or simply the...
State pension possibilities for freelancing expats in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is fast becoming a first choice destination for freelancing expats, but many don’t appreciate the fact that they’ve rights to social security and even a pension. Every expat living and working in the Netherlands is covered by the country’s social security network, including its pension provisions for the individual...
Oman to roll out private sector healthcare insurance for expats
Oman is planning to provide medical insurance for all employees in its private sector, but isn’t prepared to give a due date for implementation. On the face of the report, the scheme is good news for both nationals and expats working in the Sultanate’s private sector but, according to a senior member of the Oman Chamber of Commerce,...
Expat climate scientists flocking to France after Macron offer
Following President Macron’s offer of financial support to climate scientists prepared to emigrate to France, expat professionals in the field have been flocking to apply. Macron’s offer came last year as an answer to Trump’s controversial withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, and was launched as part of the French president’s...
UK airports slammed for rip off currency exchange rates
If you’re about to jet off for a reconnaissance visit to your chosen work or retirement destination, you’ll need to ensure you get the best currency exchange rate for your trip. Currency exchange rates are often the last thing on the minds of would-be expats, especially if they’re relocating for work purposes. Visiting your...
