By Fiona Moore, for ExpatBriefing.com, 28 February, 2018
High-net-worth individuals are leaving the UK in search of a more accommodating tax system, political stability, and a higher quality of life, according to leading private wealth advisors. Read full story »
Tags: individuals | expatriates | compliance | Wealth | tax | business | property tax | mining | law | entrepreneurs | international financial centres (IFC) | Guernsey | United Kingdom | education | professionals | standards | Barbados | Expats | Tax
By Hans Esser, for ExpatBriefing.com, 17 February, 2017
Skipton International, the offshore bank, has reported that it has seen applications for UK mortgages from expats in Hong Kong more than double over the past three years, and applications from elsewhere rise too. Read full story »
Tags: expatriates | investment | Mortgages | Guernsey | offshore | Hong Kong | currency | Expats | Money Transfers | Europe | Invest
By Fiona Moore, for Expatbriefing.com, 14 June, 2016
The United Kingdom has legislated to stop property developers from using offshore structures in the Crown Dependencies to avoid UK tax on profits. Read full story »
Tags: Isle of Man | tax | business | Guernsey | Jersey | United Kingdom | offshore | agreements | legislation | Expats
By Fiona Moore, for ExpatBriefing.com, 31 July, 2014
The Bahamas has placed top in a new ranking of the most attractive low-tax locations for expats. Meanwhile, Bulgaria was identified as offering the best tax regime for expatriate individuals in the European Union. Read full story »
Tags: individuals | environment | tax | investment | Bahamas | Mauritius | Bulgaria | Cayman Islands | Guernsey | Monaco | tax rates | Switzerland | Andorra | Dubai | Panama | Expats | Investment | Welfare | Europe | Invest | Lifestyle | Investment | Lifestyle
By Fiona Moore, for ExpatBriefing.com, 28 July, 2014
Guernsey has announced that it is considering a revision to its residency rules, while neighboring island Jersey is embarking on a new housing strategy to provide affordable homes to islanders. Read full story »
Tags: Guernsey | Jersey | Expats | Immigration | Visas and Passports | Lifestyle | Immigration | Lifestyle
By ExpatBriefing.com Editorial, 28 January, 2014
Guernsey has more entities listed on the London Stock Exchange than any other jurisdiction globally (excluding the United Kingdom), a press release from the Guernsey Financial Center revealed, citing new figures from the market authority. Read full story »
Tags: Finance | Energy | investment | energy | capital markets | investment funds | Guernsey | United Kingdom | Expats | Investment | Invest | Investment
By ExpatBriefing.com Editorial, 21 January, 2014
Wealth management firm The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced on January 13, 2014 that it has reached agreement in principle with Legis Group Holdings Limited to acquire Legis Group's Guernsey-based trust and corporate services business, subject to regulatory and other approvals. Read full story »
Tags: Wealth | tax | investment | business | Bahamas | banking | Bermuda | Cayman Islands | Guernsey | Switzerland | services | Expats
By ExpatBriefing.com Editorial, 16 January, 2014
Foundations business in Guernsey is starting to grow, according to the Guernsey International Finance Center. Read full story »
Tags: Finance | investment | business | interest | law | entrepreneurs | Guernsey | Expats | Middle East
By ExpatBriefing.com Editorial, 15 January, 2014
Guernsey-based Legis Group announced that it has been appointed administrator of a newly launched vehicle for investing in student accommodation, a thriving new alternative property class. Read full story »
Tags: investment | real-estate investment | interest | real-estate | investment funds | Guernsey | Expats
By ExpatBriefing.com Editorial, 10 January, 2014
First Names Group, an Isle of Man-based trust, fund and corporate services provider, announced on January 07, 2014 that it is set to acquire Guernsey-based rival Mercator. Read full story »
Tags: Isle of Man | investment | business | trusts | investment funds | Guernsey | services | Expats