Why you should be thinking about Retirement and Health in the UAE
The Earlier you Start a Pension the Better your Life in Retirement With the allure of tax free salaries life as an expat in the UAE is appealing. The fact is, however, the more the numbers look favourable in our bank account, the more we tend to empty it. A recent survey in The National […]
South African Tax Amnesty Announced
Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme to go live in October The South African government has announced a tax amnesty providing an opportunity for individuals and companies to declare their offshore assets and bring their tax affairs in order. Now is a good time to speak to a financial planner and implement proper wealth management if you […]
UK Expat Frozen Pensions to ‘Thaw’?
UK Expat Pensioners may Receive Redress over Frozen Pension Issues Just over half a million UK expat pensioners may receive some form of payment in respect of frozen pensions. Momentum seems to be shifting in favour of the pensioners following a meeting between Oliver Letwin, Cabinet mister for government policy, and the International Consortium of […]
Australian and New Zealand Expats to Pay for NHS Treatment in the UK
From the 6th April Australian and New Zealand Expats will pay £200 per year for NHS Treatment Currently, if you’re an Australian or New Zealand expat living in the UK, you can have free healthcare treatment on the NHS for twelve months. After a year, you pay £200 per year for NHS treatment. From 6th […]
What you Need to Know about Investing Offshore as a South African
Avoid Mistakes and Invest Wisely With South Africa’s economy struggling, it is wise to consider offshore investment to make your rand go further. South Africa’s GDP is less that 1% and as such, access to global growth industries is limited. The political risks are high too. Couple this with the depreciation of the rand against […]
Take Advantage of Marriage Allowance
Save £212 on Payable Tax Recently HMRC have changed the rules of marriage allowance, which could potentially see you as a couple pay less tax. In this post we look at the specifics of the arrangement and how you can benefit from it. Under the new marriage allowance rules, you can transfer £1,060 of your […]
5 Tips to Reducing your Tax Bill if you’re a UK Pensioner
British Pensioners contribute around £17.5 Billion a year in tax, which is just over ten percent of all income tax paid in the country. If you are a pensioner you could well be paying more tax than you should. Here are some tips to help you reduce your tax and have a better quality of […]
India: The Standout Investment Alternative to China
Is India the place for Spectacular Investment Growth? As India’s economy expands it is arguably becoming a strong target for investors. It is on track to expand its economy by 8% this year, and with inflation less than two thirds of the target 6%. The IMF considers it to be a standout performer. Prime Minister […]
HSBC Research Discovers School Fees Prevent Retirement Planning in UAE
Working Parents Struggling to Build up Retirement Funds due to School Fee Planning According to research carried out by HSBC Mena working parents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are forced to choose between saving for their children’s university education, or saving for their retirement. Unsurprisingly, it is often their retirement funds that are sacrificed. […]
Stop Paying Too Much Tax to the Government
When you think of tax you probably think about it in terms of income tax that you paid while employed. The fact is however, tax does not begin and end with a pay check. Instead it takes several forms and can catch us out when we least expect it. This post looks at the areas […]