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Category Archives: Tax & info
UK Autumn Statement November 2022 – a summary for expats
UK Budgets seem to come thick and fast these days with the last one in September, albeit that was referred to as a ‘fiscal event’. A small budget by any other name can lead to as many problems as a … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, News, Tax & info
Tagged Autumn Statement, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, currency exchange, currency transfer, Dubai financial advice, expat advice., expat financial advice, income tax, Independent financial advice in the UAE, Keren Bobker, Professional financial advice, UK Autumn Statement, UK Budget, UK pension, UK pensions for expats, UK property investment, UK State Pension, UK tax, UK taxes. capital gains tax
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UK Mini Budget September 2022 – a summary for expats
When a new Prime Minister takes office, it is usual for them to want to put their own stamp on things and Liz Truss and her team are doing just that. Kwasi Kwarteng, the current Chancellor of the Exchequer, has … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, News, Tax & info, UK Property
Tagged British expat tax, British Expats Dubai, Budget, currency exchange, currency transfer, Dubai expats. GCC expats. British expats, expat financial advice, expat mortgages, financial advice Dubai, financial planner, fiscal event, Independent financial advice in the UAE, Keren Bobker, professional advice, Stamp Duty, uae expats, UK Budget, UK mini budget, UK property, UK property investment, UK property tax, UK Stamp Duty, UK tax
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Offshore bank accounts – the benefits for expats
An offshore bank account is a useful tool for any GCC- based expat. You don’t need to be wealthy to have one and there are multiple benefits. Offshore banks are highly regulated and they are not just for the rich, … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Tax & info
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai financial advice, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Isle of Man banks, offshore bank, offshore bank account, offshore banking, offshore investment, UK tax
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Need to know: The UK’s Foreign Spouse Exemption, the tax issue you don’t hear about
I last covered this topic many years ago, so it is time for an update. If you are a Brit with a foreign husband or wife, or you are not British but are married to a Brit, this article is … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, Tax & info
Tagged British expat tax, British Expats Dubai, British tax, expat financial advice, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, foreign spouse, foreign spouse exemption, IHT, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, inheritance tax, UK Inheritance Tax, UK tax, UK tax advice, Wills
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UK Spring Statement, March 2022 – a summary for expats
The Spring Statement is essentially a mini-Budget, allowing the Chancellor of the Exchequer to make announcements, some minor changes, and to provides updates on the economy. It does not usually include major tax or spending changes. This is not an … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, News, Tax & info
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, professional advice, UK Budget, UK National Insurance, UK pension, UK Spring Statement, UK tax
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UK Budget & Spending Review October 2021 – a summary for expats
As has been the case for the past couple of years, many of the Budget measure have been leaked or drip-fed to the press so we were not expecting much in the way of surprises and there is nothing that … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, News, Tax & info, UAE Life, UK Property
Tagged British expat financial advice, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, expat financial advice, Expat financial advice Dubai, financial advice Dubai, independent financial adviser, UK Budget, UK Budget 2021, Uk Budget October 2021, Uk Budget summary, UK tax, UK tax advice
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Need to know: How to plan for the worst when living in the UAE
This article is designed to give you an overview of the sensible and practical steps that you should take to protect yourself and your family while resident in the UAE. I have written about each of these topics before, on … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Life Assurance, Need to know, Tax & info, UAE Life, Wills
Tagged British expat financial advice, British Expats Dubai, Dubai expat advice, Dubai financial advice, Dubai wills, Expat wills UAE, family matters, family protection, Living in UAE, offshore bank account, Sharia Law, sharia law UAE, UAE, UAE frozen bank account, UAE Life, Wills, Wills in the UAE
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UK Budget March 2021 – the facts for expats
There is no question that this will not have been an easy Budget to put together. There are still uncertainties in respect of Covid19 and the UK economy has problems, for more than one reason. With so many people on … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, News, Tax & info, UAE Life
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, expat pensions, financial planning Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, personal financial planning UAE, Retirement planning, UAE, UK Budget, UK Budget 2021, UK tax, UK tax advice
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What has a financial adviser ever done for you?
Paraphrasing Monty Python, purely to get your attention, but it’s a valid question. I am in an industry that is frequently criticised in the UAE, often for good reason, but let me explain why using a qualified adviser (rather than … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, Life Assurance, Need to know, Tax & info, UAE Life, Uncategorized
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats Dubai, Dubai IFA, expat financial advice, expat pensions, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, financial planner, Financial planning for women, IFA, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, investment, professional advice, UK tax, value of advice
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New to Dubai? Important facts & financial information
Welcome to Dubai and a new and exciting life. There is a lot to learn and while this is not a complete guide to setting up in Dubai, it does give you a useful overview of many of the financial … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, On Your Side columns from The National newspaper, saving money, Tax & info, UAE Life
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, expat financial advice, expat pensions, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, life assurance, new to Dubai, offshore investment, professional advice, uae expats, UK tax, Wills in the UAE
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