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Abolition of the LTA in the UK Budget

No one expected the abolition of the LTA in the Budget. Rumours always abound within the industry the week before, but major structural changes rarely happen. The industry expected the limit to be restored to £1.8m, but the Chancellor went even further, with the abolition of the LTA completely. The rationale was to encourage highly […]

Investment options

Not long ago, shareholders were limited to a narrow range of investment options. Employing a stockbroker was only open to the very wealthy; Unit Trusts were in their infancy and considered too risky for most, and With-Profit funds dominated the pension and endowment market. With-Profit funds were ok up to a point. However, they fell […]

Personal pensions and IHT

Countries worldwide are battling the financial consequences of Covid and the cost of living crisis. The UK is no different, with government resources struggling to provide services to the public. Into the fray stepped the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), a leading independent economic research institute, with proposals for personal pensions and IHT (inheritance tax). […]

Wealth Tax in Andalucia eliminated

The much despised Wealth Tax in Andalucia has been eliminated following Juanma Moreno’s recent election victory. Great news for Andalucian taxpayers! QROPS relationship with Wealth Tax has always been a contentious issue; at least we now know that they are definitely outside the scope of Wealth Tax for Andalucian (and Madrid) taxpayers, albeit by default. […]

How to avoid unnecessary investment management fees

Trying to understand investment management fees can be a challenge for investors. There’s an old saying about buying cars: no matter what the bodywork looks like, you should always look under the bonnet before committing to the purchase. The same applies to investment fund purchases. Marketeers are experts when describing their particular fund offerings’, the […]

Best SIPP for EU residents

The best SIPP for EU residents is an International SIPP. Sometimes referred to as a ‘non-resident SIPP’, it can be a useful retirement planning tool for expatriates. Many of us live, work or retire in an EU country and have a long ‘to-do list’ that needs ticking off before we can settle into everyday life. […]

The truth about pension fees and charges

New disclosure regulations for investments into financial products have obliged providers to make major changes to how pension fees and charges are presented to investors. These rules apply to all investment funds, pension plans, and QROPS trustee fees. Not only must pension fees and charges be disclosed before an adviser can complete an application, but […]

Investment risk management

Investment risk management is an on-going exercise if we wish to meet our financial planning goals. As our personal situation changes, it’s important that we alter our investment portfolio to reflect new needs and requirements. While it’s relatively easy to assess risk at the point of investing, unforeseen events can force a rethink. The most […]

The UK Budget – Autumn 2021

The UK budget contained a mixture of giveaways and takeaways; its impact on the public depends on individual circumstances. One consistency with each Chancellor is that the budget is always presented as a positive initiative from a forward-thinking politician! Rishi Sunak followed the trend, basing his tax and spending decisions on “levelling up” and “a […]

Wealth Tax in Spain

Wealth tax in Spain is regarded as being a ‘blunt tool’ used by the government to raise revenue. It seems particularly unfair as an individual’s wealth has been accumulated from assets and income which has already been taxed. The good news is there are ways to significantly reduce liability for wealth tax in Spain by […]

Financial planning: time for a spring clean!

The COVID-19 lockdown has prompted many to look for ways of using their extra spare time as productively as possible. For some, this includes reviewing their financial plan. We should always keep a close eye on our finances. It’s even more critical now that the fiscal effects of the COVID-19 crisis become apparent. Stock markets […]

The Modelo 720 declaration

It’s March, and time for expats to complete the Modelo 720 declaration once again. This form has to be submitted before the end of the month by Spanish tax residents. The Modelo 720 declaration is more of an asset reporting requirement than a tax return. Assets which have to be declared include properties, bank accounts […]

Financial planning and Brexit

There are many issues surrounding financial planning and Brexit that expats should be aware of. I’m going to make a bold prediction though. Life will go on even if the UK decides to leave Europe! I don’t say this glibly. History shows that every time major political and economic events rock our world, we can […]

Brexit and EU residency

British expatriates are waiting for some sense of direction when it comes to the question of Brexit and EU residency. Following the UK general election, we now have a little more clarity regarding Brexit. Theoretically, the UK could still leave on what has been termed a ‘hard’ basis. The new PM has promised to conclude […]

Spanish residency requirements post-Brexit

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding Spanish residency requirements for British expats in Spain. With only weeks to go until the so-called “do or die” Brexit promised by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the question of Spanish residency is still as clear as mud. There are actions we can take to protect ourselves from a […]

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