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Expat Financial Advice a Must When Returning to UK

Unfortunately, HMRC has so far failed to provide any useful clarity on the issue, saying only that, “The Prime Minister has announced that foreign buyers looking to buy homes in the UK will face a higher stamp duty rate. We will consult on the details in due course.”

Returning expats should be prepared and seek reliable international financial advice to guide them through the process of reintegrating to the UK. If a British citizen is planning to return to the UK, expat financial advisers can help them with strategies to reaffirm their ties to the UK in plenty of time so that they can avoid any unnecessary costs, taxes or indeed surcharges.

Blacktower Financial Management

Whether you are looking to move abroad, are preparing to stay abroad or are considering returning to the UK, Blacktower Financial Management can help you plan and structure your wealth and build for your retirement.

Our expat financial advisers in the Netherlands, Germany France and 12 other European offices understand the complex cross-border tax and financial issues that affect you and your money. And, because they are bilingual and locally-based, they can help you achieve the goals that are unique to your situation and location. For further information contact us today.

This communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice, investment recommendations or investment research. You should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in this communication is correct, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions.

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Expats in France enjoy improved quality of life

France has long been a favourite destination for expats. But what is it that’s so alluring about the country? Two recent expat surveys have highlighted a number of reasons behind why some expats chose to move to France, looking at all the main perks that are most commonly experienced. One key positive mentioned is the overall improved quality of life, with almost half of the respondents mentioning it as their main motivation behind moving.

In the HSBC Expat Explorer report that, released earlier in 2016, France placed ninth out of 45 countries for the overall experience, and an impressive fourth place for quality of life – fairing far better than the UK.

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Do you want HUGE tax efficiency for your savings in France?

Calculator and coins in a viceWhen I first meet a client it takes time for us to get to know each other, and every single person is different with different needs. However, at the root of those needs is usually the desire to find out how best to keep all those hard earned savings, investments and pensions as tax efficient as possible.

Once you have left the UK and become resident in France, the ISAs and other tax efficient savings you may hold in the UK are no longer tax-free and you need to give careful consideration about how you deal with this.  With the new Common Reporting Standards that were introduced recently we can no longer bury our heads in the sand and think that the French taxman will not know about the assets you have left in the UK and will not look to tax you accordingly.

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