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Is time running out for tax-free pension transfers?

Kate 03/06/2020 0 Comments

If you have chosen to retire in France, it is sensible to review your pension options now, before Brexit potentially changes the rules.

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GBP/USD rockets to two-week high as UK prepares to reopen

Kate 27/05/2020 0 Comments

GBP investors will be keeping a close eye on UK coronavirus statistics, as a resurgence in cases could derail the government’s plans to ease the lockdown.

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Using this time to look after your financial wellbeing

Kate 05/05/2020 0 Comments

It’s that time of year again, when we need to complete our French income tax returns, work out how much tax we owe, and submit them by the deadline.

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Income tax return season – are you declaring UK income correctly?

Kate 22/04/2020 0 Comments

It’s that time of year again, when we need to complete our French income tax returns, work out how much tax we owe, and submit them by the deadline.

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Pound pushes to one-month high

Kate 14/04/2020 0 Comments

Sterling got off to a strong start to the week, with the currency deriving some support from the news that PM Boris Johnson left hospital after spending time in intensive care with coronavirus

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Sterling under pressure as PM admitted to intensive care

Kate 07/04/2020 0 Comments

The pound fluctuated overnight as PM Boris Johnson was admitted to intensive care.

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Global lockdown affect on your UK tax residency

Kate 03/04/2020 0 Comments

Expatriates stuck in the UK due to the current health pandemic may unintentionally trigger UK tax residence – but HMRC’s ‘exceptional circumstances’ rule may prevent an unexpected UK tax bill.

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Coronavirus panic and rate cuts prompts market chaos

Kate 09/03/2020 0 Comments

Currency markets were rocked last week after central bank’s moved to cut interest rates….

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Countdown to review UK pension options before Brexit

Kate 04/03/2020 0 Comments

After four years of uncertainty, we can now expect Brexit to start taking effect after the transition period ends on 31 December 2020. While nothing should change for UK nationals living in France until then, the countdown is on to prepare.

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Latest Brexit Information from the French Government

Laura McLellan 02/03/2020 0 Comments

Latest Brexit Info from the French Government

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