HMRC are sending out letters to taxpayers with foreign assets, income and gains – what to do about it
We have had a flurry of enquiries recently at GETS HQ from people who’ve had a letter from HMRC asking them if there’s any information
What UK tax changes are planned by the new Government?
Following the Labour Party’s decisive victory in July’s election, the UK’s new government has outlined its tax policy direction, with a particular focus on stability
Brits moving abroad? How does it affect your pensions?
One of the main questions we get asked by UK nationals moving abroad is the impact this will have on their pensions, so we thought
Returning to the UK After Living Abroad: What You Need to Know
Returning to the UK After Living Abroad: What You Need to Know Are you a UK expat thinking of moving back home? You’re not alone
So, you’ve received a UK tax enquiry letter ….
Hello all, Welcome back to our regular tax blog. I could write a book on this next subject of HMRC enquiries, and I was once
The UK tax changes to non-domicile rules and the impact on the high net worth expatriates
The changes to the United Kingdom’s ‘Non-domicile’ tax status that were announced in Jeremy Hunt’s Budget statement on 6 March 2024 have long been viewed
Are you or your child an international student?
Investment in an international education can be one of the most significant life decisions families make. To achieve this, parents might choose to send their
Should You Move to Monaco? It’s worth a thought..
Monaco has long been known as a playground for the rich and famous. With its stunning Mediterranean coastline, luxurious lifestyle, and favourable tax laws, it’s
NHS Healthcare for Expats: A Great Guide
Are you an expat planning to visit or reside in the UK? It’s essential to understand how to access healthcare during your stay. The NHS
Breaking UK tax residence and what to do when HMRC are slow
Hi everyone! This blog should get people chattering. It tells you how one of my clients failed to break UK residence last minute because of
Expatriates – Australian pensions and US army pensions
US Army pension – UK tax You are an American who loves all things British, especially afternoon tea and UK history. You therefore decide to
UK TAX RETURNS – THEY’RE BACK!
In the UK, the month of September 2023 was warm and sunny, it was our Indian summer. And the last thing on our minds was
Scrapping non-domicile tax status ?
The UK political scene 2023 Some of you will know that the UK currently has a Conservative Government in place led by Rishi Sunak. That
Tax on Americans in the UK – hot topics in 2023
If you are an American expatriate living in London, what issues might you face in 2023? You may struggle to find Reese’s Pieces in
What does an expatriate tax advisor do ?
We all think we know the answer …. We often assume “ an expatriate tax advisor is just an accountant who prepares tax returns (UK,
UK Tax Returns 2021/22 – Stressed ? How to Avoid this Seasonal Affliction
To : All expatriates with a UK filing obligation The deadline for filing 2021/22 UK tax returns is 31 January 2023, and now is no
UK expats – Are you tax resident in Spain ?
If you are coming to Spain to work, to spend your retirement years or simply to live in this sunny and welcoming country, we recommend you
Is Spain still very attractive to British expats?
If you are UK tax resident and you are thinking about moving to Spain, this article will be very useful for you. In Spain, you
Non-domiciled ? – the UK wants you here
Americans, Australians, EU nationals et al – welcome Hello all, my expat tax blog is back, and so we ask … “why did you
2021 UK Tax Changes to Expat Pensions
Pensions are very much a “Marmite issue” to readers, but we often find that new pension laws have a major impact personal finances. Sorry, Marmite
COVID and TAX – expatriate stories
Covid’s impact on UK tax My stories today focus on expatriate tax as opposed to vaccines for example or new viruses. In other words, most
Americans in the UK – What are the key UK tax words and UK tax phrases that an expat will need ?
Americans in the UK – key tax phrases. An American moves to the UK for 2, 3, 5+ years and upon arrival suddenly she has
UK expat tax – Tax when leaving the UK – great PowerPoint lesson
Oliver Heslop our MD works closely with an expat content provider About Us – Expat FocusWe can’t recommend them enough. Oliver recently provided full tax
How much does an Expatriate UK Tax Return cost ?
It’s the first question that clients ask, and it’s not an easy one to answer. I would love to reply “ How long is a
An American moves to London…a typical American expat
I am sorry to trick you in the title because there is no typical American expatriate. We cannot write one blog that covers every scenario
July 2021 – Oliver features in New York Times : Advice on UK state pensions, expats and Brexit
Extra details can be found in this interview UK And EU Pension Rights After Brexit – Expat Focus
Brits living abroad in the Middle East
We are very proud to say we have served hundreds of expatriates in this region – it is one of our core areas. We will
About Oliver
Hi Oliver, you are the MD of London Expatriate Tax Services. Can you tell us about your career ? I started my 25 year tax
Leaving the UK and trying Singapore, a very popular host country
Hi everyone, We are going to examine the tax issues that you will encounter in Singapore (SG); and just as important, we must review the
Non-resident Tax UK – a 2021 assignment … Leaving the UK and moving to Hong Kong
UK tax planning – living in Hong Kong The destinations of Hong Kong, and in fact the Asia Pacific region, continue to be very popular
UK Tax Residents: Plenty of UK tax savings for expatriates
Expatriates – UK tax planning This message on UK expatriate tax and immigration is vital and highly relevant. The UK remains a welcoming country for
