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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 »

Expat Country Sections

Expat News Headlines

Saudi Arabia Approves New Residence Permit Law
By Hans Esser, for Expatbriefing.com, 29 May, 2019
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have relaxed the country's immigration and residence laws by changing the regulations for residence permits, or "iqamas."
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Australia Cracks Down On Illegal Foreign Property Investment
By Fiona Moore, for Expatbriefing.com, 04 January, 2019
In December, the Australian Government announced that it had forced the sale of more than 300 properties illegally acquired by foreign nationals.
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French Senate Votes To Ease Exit Tax Burden
By Hans Esser, for Expatbriefing.com, 02 January, 2019
The French Senate last month approved proposed legislation abolishing the existing exit tax and replacing it with a new regime designed to enhance France's tax competitiveness.
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ECJ Rules UK Can Unilaterally Ditch Brexit Plans
By Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels, 14 December, 2018
The European Court of Justice has ruled that the UK can unilaterally abandon the process of leaving the European Union, providing parliament approves the move.
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Switzerland To Maintain 2018 Interest Rates For Overdue Tax, Refunds in 2019
By Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels, 29 October, 2018
Switzerland will keep unchanged the amount of interest charged to taxpayers on outstanding tax payments during 2019.
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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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