Expat Money Newsletter - December 2019

Welcome to this month’s Expat Money Newsletter.

We are now well into the festive season and we wish all of our readers seasonal greetings and hope you have a happy and prosperous New Year.

Another consideration at this time of the year for British expats is the submission of their self assessment tax return due by 31st January. You need to consider whether you are due to submit or not even if you are no longer UK resident.

The Expat Network Team

expats@expatnetwork.com

Move From A Paper Tax Return To Online Submission

The deadline for submission of UK self assessment tax returns for tax year 2018-19 is 31st January 2020. If you’re new to submitting Self Assessment tax returns, it pays to know that there are three ways of filing. Firstly, you can submit via the HMRC site and receive instant acknowledgement post-submission. You can also use commercial software to do this for you. Or, you can send a paper tax return to HMRC in the post.

UK Expats: Do I Need To File A UK Self Assessment Tax Return?

If you no longer live in the UK, you may still be required to file a Self Assessment tax return with HMRC even if you’re a non-resident.

Tax rules for UK residents and non-residents can be different – one of the first requirements will be to determine your tax residency status in the UK. An important factor is to remember that although you live in a different country, you could still be a tax resident in the UK and have to file a self assessment tax return and pay taxes on some of your income.

Brexit Effect Leads To Buy To Let Bargains For Expats Says Broker

Is now the time for expats to take advantage of their buying power to purchase UK buy to let property? Broker, Offshore Online, believe that it is with prices rising slowly due to Brexit uncertainty and rates available to expats offering good value.

BRITAIN, the official magazine of VisitBritain, is the authoritative voice on UK travel, culture, heritage and style. With expert writing and stunning photography, this award-winning publication is a must-read whether you are visiting, moving to, or are simply just intrigued by our nation’s rich and illustrious history. Click here to find out more.

Where in Spain? Which Costa Really Is The Best?

Spain remains the most popular destination for Northern Europeans to move to in Europe whether to work or retire. The Costas are the most popular destinations, but what are the advantages of each?

When would-be expats decide to move from the more northern parts of the world to Spain, their main reasons for moving are usually the same; they want to enjoy the beautiful weather, the fabulous beaches, a healthy Mediterranean diet, and did we mention the beautiful weather? Just about all regions of Spain offer these fabulous advantages over countries like the UK, Holland or Germany, so choosing a region can be a difficult choice.

Your Free Guide To Living In Spain

Spain is a country rich in heritage with beautiful scenery, bustling cities, wild coastlines and sunny island outposts. No wonder it is the most popular destination for expats planning to retire abroad as well as for people planning to invest in a second home. Whether you are planning to retire, buy a second home, take up a temporary visa to work, set up a business in Spain, there are many issues to address before you go. Make the transition work better with this free-to-download, full-colour guide. Your Guide To Living In Spain provides you with guidance on the issues you will need to address as you plan your move.

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