Are you aware that HMRC has cut all American QROPS? From the 9th March 2017, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced in his annual budget the introduction of an Overseas Transfer Charge (OTC). The OTC is, in essence, a 25% tax on any pension transfer to a QROPS for those that reside outside of the EEA […]

Norway Expats – Oil and Gas – Financial Advice Norway has one of the highest numbers of expats working in the oil and gas industry within Europe. Many of which stay for a set period of time before returning “home” or moving on to pastures new. As a result, they are in a unique position […]

Fee based financial advice Spain Spain has the highest numbers of British Expats throughout the world. It is easy to see why with the climate, food and low cost of living. As a result, there are a huge number of financial advisers in Spain, the majority of which still all work from a commission-based model. […]

Financial advice for expats in Dordogne Dordogne has long been a favourite with British expats thanks to its picture-perfect countryside, fantastic weather and renowned food and wine. Many have “holiday” home here while others have come and never left. With the high number of Brits bring the need for financial advice for those expats living here. […]

Do you hold a BT Pension? – BT pension transfer advice The BT pension scheme currently has one of the largest pension deficits throughout the world.  More recently it was in the news for an accounting error underestimating the scheme by another £500 million. Furthermore back in March, BT announced their final salary scheme would end in the May […]