Taxation and death seem to be unavoidable aspects of life. Generally speaking, taxes are a national issue; and, tax laws change when crossing country borders. For expats, tax consequences differ based on residency status and one’s personal situation. Therefore, some basic knowledge about the Dutch taxation system could save you both money and stress. General…
For many, the United States is the land of opportunity. Chances are, if you’ve worked there a while you’ve built up some money in a 401(k). Accessing these funds can be difficult if you’ve returned to Europe however. Thankfully, Beacon Financial Education can help you take control again. The 401(k) is a staple of the…
The topic of money has long been a delicate subject. Discussion of finances is something that was considered taboo in polite company. This attitude left many couples unsure of how to broach the conversation with their significant other, especially during times of financial strain, until it was too late. Fighting over finances is the second…
Are you an expat, or have you been an expat, have you worked in the United States and do you – still – have a 401k in the U.S? This could be a mistake! Expat Retirement Planning Working as a cross-border professional chances are you are accumulating pension plans and retirement assets all over the…
American expats with some extra money lying around found themselves in a bit of a jam in recent years. Until quite recently, convoluted tax compliance laws, wary institutions, and complicated cross-border planning meant that if you had some extra money sitting in your bank account, it more than likely just sat there.
This month our sponsor Beacon Financial Education goes into the most common jobs as a digital nomad, and how they should go about arranging their finances – both before and during their travels. After all, living life as a digital nomad may seem exciting. If you are interested in travelling, seeing new places, and having…
Our friends at Beacon Financial Education recently published an article about inheritance tax planning on their website. Expat Republic asked them to rehash this information as well as give us some Dutch specific examples. The following article is about the do’s and don’ts of inheritance tax planning while living in the Netherlands. The Basic Planning…
Expatriate life brings many opportunities, culturally, educationally, in terms of career and investment opportunities. For internationals living in Europe, depending on your situation, where you are from, how long you intend your expat journey to last, your stage in life and a whole range of other influencing factors and needs, there are many solutions for…
The United Kingdom has a robust pension program which helps those who contribute to it. Known as the State Pension, the UK’s pension program can be combined with tax treaties and qualified recognized overseas pensions schemes (known as QROPS) to provide assistance to those who have contributed to National Insurance into retirement but live in…
There’s no doubt that investing some of your hard-earned cash for the future is a sensible decision. But for American expats living in Europe, their options can be thin on the ground. There are however some ways to invest, and we got in touch with Robert Rigby-Hall of Beacon Global Group to find out…
