Tax & Technical

Tax & Technical | 23 Sep 13

If a UK expat dies in Spain, their executors may find themselves embroiled in the Spanish inheritance tax system regardless of where the deceased paid his tax as Helen Rowett, a partner in the private client department of Lodders Solicitors, explains.

Tax & Technical | 12 Sep 13

For UK residents spending time abroad, holding investment bonds can be a good way to avoid paying unnecessary UK tax. However, legislation from HMRC calls for a new calculation. Though deemed ‘not overly complex’, it’s not exactly simple either.

Tax & Technical | 19 Aug 13

In the pursuit of ‘fairness’, a new value-related annual charge is making the avoidance of UK inheritance tax on company-owned property registered offshore a lot trickier. Now may be the time to call in expert help, says Howard Bilton, chairman of The Sovereign Group

Tax & Technical | 5 Aug 13

As ever increasing numbers of people bid the UK farewell in search of a better life abroad, Adam Wrench, head of product & business development at London & Colonial, explores the advantages of a QROPS.

Tax & Technical | 24 Jul 13

Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt will be in the UK this Friday to attend the London Anniversary Games, an event staged to mark the one-year anniversary of the London 2012 opening ceremony.