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moving to dubai

What you need to know about emigrating to Dubai

Dreaming of emigrating to Dubai? Here’s your emigration checklist. Dubai is a wonderfully vibrant and modern city, and there are many great career opportunities there for expats. However, the immigration process is rather complicated.  Consult a migration agent rather than trying to handle the process by yourself, especially if you don’t speak fluent Arabic. In […]

students abroad

Studying, working and living abroad for graduates

Students abroad… here’s everything you need to know. Taking the decision to study and then work abroad can be exciting, fulfilling and a great way to explore other cultures; but it can also be difficult and many students drop out before completing their course. Challenges abound; how do you cope with a totally different language […]

QROPS v SIPPs

How will retiring abroad affect your pension?

Retiring abroad If you’re approaching retirement age, the chances are you’ve spent a good few months thinking about how you’ll spend the upcoming years. You may plan to travel, take up a new hobby, spend more time with family or even take on another type of job. For many people, however, the lure of hot […]

IT skills

IT skills could be your ticket to an expat dream

IT opening borders. The advent of big data, the growing connectivity of the Internet and the ways digital marketing underpins business growth have combined to make the world a smaller place. The opportunities for young IT professionals are growing exponentially. They can find themselves in great demand to help companies maximise their SEO, protect their […]

Expat opportunities in Japan

Land of the rising sun and expat opportunities

Is Japan the future for expat opportunities? If you’re looking for a professional, skilled job overseas, then Japan could be well worth considering. According to a report made at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2017, a shocking 81% of Japanese employers reported that skills shortfalls are becoming more acute. This has been largely attributed […]

Emigrate to the USA

Could you emigrate to the USA?

Here’s our guide to living the American Dream. The USA is viewed by many as a land of opportunity. Making it one of the most popular choices for those wishing to begin a new life overseas. But what is involved in migrating to the USA and could you qualify for a visa? Are you eligible […]

Expat Errors

Expat errors and how to avoid them.

Thinking of moving abroad? Here’s some expert advice. Becoming an expat can seem like a complicated process, especially if you haven’t spent any time living abroad before. It’s easy for inexperienced expats to overlook important details about moving abroad, which can cause annoying problems later. Luckily, the most common oversights and errors can be easily […]

Guernsey QNUPS

Investing in Property in the UK from your (Guernsey QNUPS) pension

What is a Guernsey QNUPS? In simple terms a QNUPS (Qualifying Non UK Pension Scheme) is a qualifying non UK pension scheme that is UK tax recognised. They are established primarily to secure additional pension income for a individual upon retirement. The UK Property Marketplace After a fairly tumultuous period there is still great interest […]

global super commuters

Global super commuters vs traditional expats

Are you a global commuter or simply someone with feet in two countries? Changes in the expat work market The traditional image of an expat as someone who has moved to a new country to work or retire is being blurred by a wide range of other overseas movers and business makers. For some people, […]