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30 Oct 2026

Spanish Compliant Investment Bonds: A Guide for British Expats Living in Spain

Spain remains a popular destination for British retirees. Moving abroad can affect how your savings, investments and retirement income are taxed. A product that may have been tax- efficient in the UK may not be so in Spain, where you become a tax resident.

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21 Oct 2026

French Inheritance Tax for British Expats: Allowances, Family Rules, and Cross-Border Estates Explained

Navigating cross-border inheritance rules is similar to assembling a jigsaw puzzle from two completely different sets of pieces. If you are a British citizen living in France, or you have assets in both Britain and France, assuming UK rules or standard tax treaties apply may lead to unpleasant and costly surprises.

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28 Sep 2026

Regulated Financial Advice for Expats in France: What British Residents Need to Know

Moving to France changes more than your address.If you have UK pensions, investments, savings or other assets, becoming resident in France can change the tax treatment of those assets and, crucially, the regulatory framework governing the financial advice you receive.

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01 Sep 2026

Spanish Succession Laws - What British Expats Need to Know

Spain is one of the most popular retirement destinations in Europe; however, many British expatriates are surprised to learn that Spanish succession and inheritance laws differ significantly from those in the UK.

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Expats Life

21 Jul 2026

Common Financial Mistakes Expats Make When Moving Abroad

Moving abroad is an exciting new chapter. Whether you're retiring to France, relocating to Spain or Portugal, or starting a new career overseas, months of planning usually go into making the move a success.

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02 Jun 2026

What is an Offshore Bond?

International mobility can create both planning opportunities and tax complexities, making it important to regularly review investment structures and long-term financial strategy.

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Pension Transfers

15 Apr 2026

Retiring and transferring pension abroad

Planning for retirement early can help expats feel more confident and less anxious about managing assets spread across multiple countries and tax authorities.

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Expats Life

03 Apr 2026

Lifetime Allowance Explained

The Lifetime Allowance (LTA) was abolished in April 2024, but this wasn’t the end of the story. New regulations were introduced; pension holders still have to be aware of how they might be affected and what they can do to mitigate any adverse effects.

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01 Apr 2026

Retiring to Portugal from the UK in 2026: Complete, Post-Brexit Guide

Moving abroad for retirement is a significant decision, and for UK citizens, Portugal remains one of the most attractive destinations in Europe.

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Pensions Matters

10 Mar 2026

What happens to my ISA if I move abroad

Many UK investors ask the same question before relocating overseas: “What happens to my ISA if I move abroad?”

Retirement in France

09 Mar 2026

Retirement Planning: tips for retirement in France, Spain or Portugal

Planning your retirement is one of the many important financial decisions you may have to make in your life as a UK national.

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Retirement in France

27 Feb 2026

Cost of living in France compared to the UK

Before moving, it's important to compare the cost of living in France with that in the UK.

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Retirement in France

25 Feb 2026

French Wills

Where there's a will, there's a way to reduce taxes!

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EU Taxation Matters

10 Feb 2026

Double Taxation Treaties and Overseas Pension Transfers

Individual States often have their own tax rules regarding the treatment of pensions.

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Retirement in Spain

19 Jan 2026

Best Places to Retire in Spain in 2026

Retiring in Spain has long been a goal for many British people, from those in their sixties to long-term expats currently working across the country who want to remain permanently.

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Pension Transfers

14 Jan 2026

Managing Your Investments While Living Abroad

Managing your investments after moving abroad presents a mix of challenges and opportunities.

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EU Taxation Matters

13 Jan 2026

Capital Gains Tax

Budget statements are always preceded by a slew of rumours and conjecture. The 2025 UK Autumn budget was no exception.

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SIPPs

11 Dec 2025

QROPS or SIPP?

Which is the best choice for a pension transfer, a QROPS or SIPP?

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Retirement in Spain

09 Dec 2025

The Golden Visa for Spain has ended: implications and options for retirement

Has the Spanish Golden Visa program been abolished?

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Expats Life

17 Nov 2025

Pension Investments

How we structure our pension investments can make the difference between a long, comfortable retirement and a daily struggle to maintain the lifestyle we want.

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Retirement in Spain

10 Oct 2025

Income in retirement options

Put an income generation strategy in place before it’s too late to change anything!

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Pensions Matters

23 Aug 2025

Investment portfolios and risk management

Investment portfolios can become unbalanced due to the different elements performing at differing rates of growth.

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SIPPs

22 Aug 2025

AI and non-resident SIPPs

Benefits associated with AI and non-resident SIPPs

SIPPs

15 May 2025

SIPPs for US residents

There are many expats with UK pensions living in the USA. It can be a challenge to get access to these pensions!

Pensions Matters

20 Apr 2025

UK Inheritance Tax on Non-Resident Pensions

Taking proactive steps now is key to navigating IHT changes effectively and securing your financial legacy for the future.

QROPS

04 Apr 2025

Making the most out of the rule changes to QROPS

With the new rules in place, there are several issues that need to be considered.

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EU Taxation Matters

20 Mar 2025

UK Inheritance Tax and New Long Term Non-Residence Rules

The recent UK Budget, like all major fiscal events, established clear winners and losers.

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Pension Transfers

11 Mar 2025

Defined Benefit Pension Transfers

Transferring your defined benefit pension is a major decision that can significantly impact your financial future.

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Offshore pension plans

07 Feb 2025

Retirement Decumulation

Retirement should be an exciting new chapter, but for those facing retirement decumulation, it often presents significant challenges that need to be addressed.

QROPS

06 Feb 2025

QROPS transfers - rule changes - Overseas Transfer Charge

The recent UK budget has changed QROPS transfer rules and their tax treatment. Overseas Transfer Charge (OTC) of 25% now applies to EU/EEA countries too.

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Pension transfers outside EU

03 Feb 2025

Pension fraud and how to protect yourself

The introduction of the Pensions Act 2014 has resulted in a significant increase in pension fraud incidents in the UK.

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05 Jan 2025

International group pension

HR departments can address the challenge of equalising retirement benefits for their multinational workforce by creating an international group pension scheme.

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Pensions Matters

01 Jan 2025

Financial Planning for Retirement

"Out with the old, in with the new." This year, take charge of your future with a solid financial planning checklist for success.

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QROPS

19 Dec 2024

Who is not eligible for QROPS?

When considering an overseas pension transfer, it’s important to know that not all pension funds qualify as Recognized Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS).