Tax & Regulation
How French succession law works
While there are many benefits to living in France, estate planning is not one of them, explains Jason Porter, director of European IFA firm Blevins Franks. After taking a look at succession tax last week, this week he breaks down succession laws that are complex, and which many feel are unfair.
Tax & Regulation | 9 Mar 17
UK fraud agency to probe failed Costa Rican forestry fund
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has opened a criminal investigation into an alleged fraudulent investment scheme marketed by Ethical Forestry Limited and “associated companies” between 2007 and 2015.
Offshore Bonds | 9 Mar 17
HMRC sets two year window to appeal offshore bond withdrawals
The UK tax office has given policyholders two years to appeal ‘unfair’ or disproportionate tax bills resulting from ‘mistaken’ withdrawals from life policies.
Property, tax and IHT planning under the new UK non-doms regime
With changes to the UK non-domicile regime set to go live next month, Canada Life’s Neil Jones talks through what the reforms mean for property, taxation and IHT planning.
Tax & Regulation | 8 Mar 17
Six changes you need to know from the Spring Budget 2017
Chancellor Philip Hammond took to the despatch box for the Spring Budget on Wednesday, delivering a hammer blow to qualifying recognised overseas pensions schemes (Qrops).