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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 »
What's Tax Reform Ever Done For US Expats?
While the United States tax code is subject to frequent legislative and regulatory change, the plight of the estimated 8 million Americans living and working overseas, who generally remain in... Read full article »
The UK "Golden" Investor Visa
For a variety of reasons, London is not usually to be found gracing the top end of the numerous league tables which attempt to measure the most attractive location for expats in terms of... Read full article »

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Expat News Headlines

Shanghai Grants First 'Entrepreneurship' Visa
By Fiona Moore, for ExpatBriefing.com, 30 August, 2018
Shanghai authorities have issued the city state's first "entrepreneurship visa" to a foreign national.
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Skilled Foreigners Being Turned Away For UK Visas
By Fiona Moore, for ExpatBriefing.com, 18 June, 2018
Lower-paid medical practitioners are increasingly having their request for UK working visas rejected, as a result of immigration quotas.
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French Lawmakers Seek FATCA Relief For Expats In France
By Fiona Moore, for ExpatBriefing.com, 18 June, 2018
The French Senate on May 15, 2018, adopted the text of a proposed Motion for Resolution in principle, which calls on the French Government to negotiate with the US Government relief for French taxpayers that were born in the US and face US tax penalties having been unaware they would be covered by the US Foreign Tax Compliance Act.
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Netherlands To Shorten Expat Tax Scheme
By Hans Esser, for ExpatBriefing.com, 27 April, 2018
The Dutch Government has proposed shortening the duration of the special tax scheme for expatriate workers from eight years to five.
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Finnish Lawmakers Call For Termination Of Portuguese DTA
By by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels, 13 April, 2018
The Finnish Government has proposed that parliament terminate the 1970 double tax agreement between Finland and Portugal so that Finland can tax the pensions of retired Finnish expats.
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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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