by SJB Global | Apr 21, 2026 | Expat Financial Planning, George Symes, Property & Capital Gains Tax, Tax, UK
Many expatriates assume that once they leave the United Kingdom, they can sell UK property without UK tax consequences. In reality, this is rarely the case. Since changes introduced in recent years, non residents are subject to UK capital gains tax on disposals of UK...
by SJB Global | Apr 2, 2026 | Financial Planning, George Symes, Retirement, Tax
Relocating to a zero-income tax jurisdiction has become an increasingly common consideration for entrepreneurs, investors and internationally mobile professionals. Jurisdictions such as the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain impose no personal income tax on individuals....
by SJB Global | Mar 31, 2026 | Advice, Expat Financial Planning, Financial Planning, George Symes, Retirement, Tax
Relocating overseas is an exciting step, whether driven by career opportunity, lifestyle preference or retirement ambition. From a financial perspective, however, leaving the UK is far more than a change of address. It alters your tax position, regulatory protections...
by SJB Global | Feb 27, 2026 | Advice, Expat Financial Planning, SJB Global, Tax
When you live abroad, change tends to be part of life. Careers move quickly. Contracts get extended or cut short. Countries change. Exchange rates move. Tax rules evolve. What felt settled two years ago can look very different today. That is why an annual financial...
by SJB Global | Feb 16, 2026 | Ben Eccles, Estate Planning, Inheritance Tax, Tax, UK, Wealth Management
There is no single official statistic that precisely measures how many people in the UK do not understand Inheritance Tax (IHT). However, multiple surveys and research reports provide strong indications that public understanding is low. Key Findings from Surveys...
by SJB Global | Dec 10, 2025 | Estate Planning, Expat Financial Planning, Inheritance Tax, SJB Global, Tax
For many expats, getting married abroad feels natural. You might be living in a new country, blending cultures, or hosting a ceremony in a place that means something to both of you. But while the celebration may be simple, the cross-border rules behind marriage are...
