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Tag Archives: Becoming an expat in the UAE
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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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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Why investing can be more than just money
For a significant number of investors, investing in shares and funds can feel like a dance with the devil as they have to compromise personal values to achieve a return. With the growing awareness of the environmental impact of modern … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, Pension, saving money
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats Dubai, Dubai expat advice, ecological investment, ESG, ESG investing, ethical financial advice, ethical investment, Expat financial advice Dubai, expat investment, expat pensions, Independent financial advice in the UAE, investment, offshore investment, SRI, SRI investing
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New Year, new financial you? 10 tips for getting on track in 2021
Many of us make New Year resolutions, but how many of those are about our finances? 2020 was a tough year for large numbers of people, and we aren’t out of the woods yet, but knowing you have taken all … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, saving money, UAE Life
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats Dubai, Dubai expat advice, Dubai financial advice, Dubai financial adviser, Dubai IFA, emergency fund, expat financial advice, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, financial planning, financial planning Dubai, Financial planning for women, independent advice dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, New Year resolutions, UAE
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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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Five Financial Tips for New Parents
When you have a child, you get lots of advice and tips from everyone but one area that tends to be overlooked is the financial aspect. In the excitement of impending parenthood, or the crazy first few months (or years!), … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Life Assurance, UAE Life, Wills
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, expat financial advice, family protection, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, financial tips, Independent financial advice in the UAE, money matters, new parents, UAE, Wills, Wills in the UAE
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10 Steps for Smart Investing
The financial services industry is full of jargon and sales messages so sometimes it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction, the reality from the adverts and the sales pitches. With that in mind, I have put together a … Continue reading
Posted in Investment, Pension, saving money, UAE Life
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai expat advice, equity investment, ethical investment, expat investment, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, investment, offshore investment, professional advice, Retirement planning, UAE investment, UK pension, UK property investment, UK tax
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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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A survey – how has your UAE income & financial situation been affected by Coronavirus?
I am sure we are all well aware that the restrictions related to COVID-19 have meant that the income of many people in the UAE has been affected. In order to find out the extent of this I have put … Continue reading
Posted in Capital Radio UAE, General financial information, News
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British expat financial advice, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, coronavirus, COVID-19, Dubai financial advice, Everything UAE, expat financial advice, Independent financial advice in the UAE, Retirement planning, survey, UAE income, UAE survey, United Arab Emirates
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Where there’s a Will there’s a way to protect your family
Due to changes in legislation, this article has been updated and rewritten to so please see the latest one. https://financialuae.me/2020/11/17/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way-to-protect-your-family-november-2020/ Thank you
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, UAE Life, Wills
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, expat financial advice, expat wills, expat wills Dubai, Expat wills UAE, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, independent financial adviser, professional advice, Sharia Law, temporary guardianship Dubai, UK wills, Wills, Wills in the UAE
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