Portugal
Portugal strikes Jersey and Isle of Man off blacklist
Portugal’s government has removed Jersey, Isle of Man and Uruguay from its latest blacklist of jurisdictions.
Ireland told a French-style wealth tax will raise just €22m
Ireland’s controversial plans to impose a wealth tax on its super-rich, similar to other European countries such as France and Spain, may yield just €22m (£18.6m, $23.2m), according to a study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
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.