Portugal
Best Practice | 20 Oct 16
Portugal’s property levy to ‘benefit’ some expats
An annual property tax proposed last week by the Portuguese government on homes worth over €600,000 (£538,572, $660,108), may be “beneficial” for some of the thousands of British expats settled there, according to two leading tax experts.
Portugal unveils wealth tax on properties over €600,000
The Portuguese government is looking at plans to introduce a wealth tax on properties valued over €600,000 (£538,572, $660,108) in a move that could affect thousands of British expats living in the EU-member state.
IFA warns of capital gains tax hike on expat homes in Europe
British expats living in Europe could be hit with higher rates of capital gains tax (CGT) on their homes if Britain decides to leave the European Union on Thursday, international IFA firm Blevins Franks has warned.
Barclays sells Spanish pension assets and liabilities
Barclays is continuing to offload its non-core operations, selling its Spanish pension assets and liabilities to Vidacaixa, S.A.U. de Seguros y Reaseguros, a member of the Caixa Group.
Portugal: the safe haven in the sun
Increasing numbers of high-value professionals are benefiting from bilateral double-tax agreements that offer Portuguese non-habitual residents qualifying income tax-free in a safe haven.