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Seychelles Focus
The Seychelles are usually thought of as an upmarket tourist destination, a particular favourite of couples honeymooning from the chilly climes of northern Europe... Read full article »
Turks and Caicos Focus
The Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean Sea has become the latest British Overseas Territory to have improved its work and residence permit regimes recently. Find out more about these... Read full article »
Expat Tax Schemes - Denmark Focus
Numerous countries in the European Union seek to attract skilled foreign workers by sheltering them from potentially high rates of income tax - often in excess of 50 percent... Read full article »
Isle of Man - the High-tech, Low-tax Isle that Welcomes Skilled Expats
If you are a highly qualified and experienced IT professional, doubtless your talents are in high demand in many parts of the world. But where to go? You could do worse than consider the Isle of Man, Read full article »
Update On The Common Reporting Standard
Not only is it becoming easier for people to move around the world to live and to work, it is becoming easier to move money and investments across national borders too. According to the OECD... Read full article »

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Expat News Headlines

Greece Approves Tax Breaks For Foreign Pensioners
By Hans Esser, for Expatbriefing.com, 07 August, 2020
Greece has published in its Official Gazette a law to introduce a special tax regime for foreign pensioners relocating to the country.
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Greece Planning Tax Perks For Expat Retirees
By Hans Esser, for Expatbriefing.com, 24 July, 2020
Greece is set to introduce a special seven percent flat rate of tax on the overseas income of retired foreign nationals who shift their tax residence to Greece.
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COVID-19: IRS Reminds Expats Of Extended Tax Deadline
By Hans Esser, for Expatbriefing.com, 03 June, 2020
On June 2, 2020, the United States Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers living and working abroad that they have an extra month to file their 2019 federal income tax return and pay any tax due.
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COVID-19: Luxembourg And Belgium Clarify Tax For Frontier Workers
By Hans Esser, for Expatbriefing.com, 28 May, 2020
On May 19, 2020, Luxembourg and Belgium signed an agreement to clarify the tax position of frontier workers affected by the COVID-19 virus.
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Malaysia Issues FAQs On COVID-19 Tax Residency Issues
By Hans Esser, for Expatbriefing.com, 15 May, 2020
The Government of Malaysia has issued new FAQs on international tax issues relating to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
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Latest Expat Blogs

Payroll Delivery Considerations for your Global Mobility Program
By Contributed by Global Tax Network (GTN), 15 October, 2018
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UK Experiences a Rise in the Number of British Expats in the UAE Investing in Property
By HopwoodHouse, 03 April, 2018
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Top Tips for Overseas Investors looking to attract the Best Tenants
By HopwoodHouse, 29 March, 2018
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A Guide to Helping your Children during your Move Abroad
By HopwoodHouse, 29 March, 2018
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UK sees rise in Expats looking to Invest in Buy-to-let Property despite Borrowing Difficulties
By HopwoodHouse, 26 February, 2018
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