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Tax advice essential for expats
12/02/2010
British expats have been urged to get independent tax and legal advice before deciding which country to opt for when it comes to retiring or working abroad. Read more
Best medical insurer for Brits working abroad revealed
12/02/2010
Bupa has been named as the best medical insurance provider for people living abroad by Investment International.
The publication gave Bupa the accolade, which was decided by a public vote for the first time this year. Read more
The publication gave Bupa the accolade, which was decided by a public vote for the first time this year. Read more
Tax havens are not just for ‘Formula One champions’
10/02/2010
Offshore tax havens are not just for British Formula One champions, it has been claimed.
According to the Daily Telegraph, retirees who head abroad when they finish work can get the most out of their savings and pension plans by taking them overseas with them. Read more
According to the Daily Telegraph, retirees who head abroad when they finish work can get the most out of their savings and pension plans by taking them overseas with them. Read more
Brits working abroad ‘not provided with adequate health cover’
08/02/2010
Employees working abroad are often not being given adequate insurance cover by the companies they work for, according to a new report.
International healthcare and insurance firm PMI Global found that 20 per cent of firms are failing to provide the correct health insurance to workers living abroad for a prolonged period of time. Read more
International healthcare and insurance firm PMI Global found that 20 per cent of firms are failing to provide the correct health insurance to workers living abroad for a prolonged period of time. Read more
Tax increase could affect UK property owners living abroad
29/01/2010
Brits living abroad are being warned that increases in capital gains taxes could mean they do not receive as much money from a UK property sale as expected. Read more
‘No increase in expats working abroad leaving UAE’
04/01/2010
Predictions that expats working abroad in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would be forced to leave because of poor economic conditions have proved unfounded, reports Emirates Business. Read more
Demand for expats working abroad to increase in GCC
22/12/2009
Demand is increasing for expats working abroad in the Gulf Co operation Council (GCC) countries, reports Emirates Business.
According to a study from the India based Centre for Development Studies (CDS), the rise in demand for workers is mainly due to an increase in construction activity in Saudi Arabia. Read more
According to a study from the India based Centre for Development Studies (CDS), the rise in demand for workers is mainly due to an increase in construction activity in Saudi Arabia. Read more
Foreigners working abroad in Bermuda to receive ID cards
18/12/2009
Expats working abroad in Bermuda could be issued with ID cards in the new year under new plans from the Bermudian government, reports the Royal Gazette. Read more
Dubai is ’still an important offshore finance centre’
08/12/2009
Dubai must retain its reputation as the main centre for both offshore finance and tourism in the Middle East, analysts have told AFP.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) state attracts over seven million tourists each year with its five star hotels and luxury leisure facilities. Dubai is also a tax free zone and the Jebel Ali Free Zone is one of the most favourable offshore business centres for international companies operating in the Middle East. Read more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) state attracts over seven million tourists each year with its five star hotels and luxury leisure facilities. Dubai is also a tax free zone and the Jebel Ali Free Zone is one of the most favourable offshore business centres for international companies operating in the Middle East. Read more
Exchange rates impact on cost of living abroad in Asia
03/12/2009
Movements in exchange rates have been responsible for changes in the cost of living abroad in Asia, according to a new report.
In its twice annual cost of living survey, ECA International found that Tokyo was the most expensive city in Asia for expats to live in, while Hong Kong climbed to fifth in the rankings. It states that fluctuations in exchange rates mean employers may have to provide more funds for staff they relocate abroad. Read more
In its twice annual cost of living survey, ECA International found that Tokyo was the most expensive city in Asia for expats to live in, while Hong Kong climbed to fifth in the rankings. It states that fluctuations in exchange rates mean employers may have to provide more funds for staff they relocate abroad. Read more