What is a QROPS and do you need one?
One of the many advantages that expats typically enjoy is that they can use their ‘offshore’ status to their financial advantage in retirement
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Year: 2021
The top 10 cities for expats in 2021: survey
Kuala Lumpur is the number one global destination for expats to live and work in 2021, according to a survey of more than 12,000 respondents
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Faster work pass system for expats in Malaysia
Expats landing in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) can now obtain “immigration pass stickers” at the Expatriate Services Division
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New Zealand expats ‘relieved’ over new travel rules
New Zealand is to permit fully vaccinated international travellers into the country from next year, amid a gradual easing of its strict border restrictions
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More obstacles for expats who want Spanish citizenship?
Spain’s far-right party, Vox, has sent a bill to the country’s Congress to extend the time it takes for expats to be eligible to apply for citizenship
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Saudi Arabia gives citizenship to ‘Outstanding’ expats
In a major shift of policy, Saudi Arabia has given citizenship to an unspecified number of expats whose experience and expertise could help the Gulf country
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Kuwait makes insurance compulsory for expats over 60
Kuwait is to make health insurance mandatory for expats over the age of 60, according to local media reports.
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UK tax authority sued again over FATCA
The UK tax authority is facing another legal battle at the high court over supposed breaches of the EU’s data protection
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Global expats’ optimism revealed in new survey
Almost two thirds (65%) of expats feel optimistic about the coming year, despite the uncertainty of the past 18 months
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Belgium tax shake-up hitting expats
Expats in Belgium are facing a change to their taxes as the Belgian government are planning to shake-up the regime in the 2022 Budget
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