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The more you learn about what’s involved in moving and living abroad, the smoother the process will be. These news stories fill you in on some of the latest issues – simply click on the ones that are most relevant to your situation.

French Capital Gains Tax

07 May 2008


Forthcoming Events

01 May 2008


The latest on Income Tax Returns in France

24 April 2008


With the deadline for returning your Income Tax Return form (31st May) drawing nearer our French team in Bordeaux have prepared an update on all your need to know about your French income tax.

Free Seminars from Siddalls in North West Region of France

11 April 2008


The Free Taxation Seminars in the North West Region of France will be jointly presented by Siddalls, Account Revision, First Rate FX and Anglo Info and will take place at the following venues:

New Tax Rates Announced in France

01 February 2008


New rules were introduced by the French Government at the beginning of this year.

French Mortgages Now available

04 September 2007


French Mortgages Now available
As from Monday 10th September Siddalls will be broadening the range of overseas financial services available to include French Mortgages. 
With over 10 years experience in overseas financial services and overseas business relationships Siddalls has the ability to source the best French mortgage available for its clients with the added bonus of no extra hidden costs.
As there are as many mortgage options available in France as there are in the UK,  Siddalls new  mortgage service aims to take the headache out of the mortgage process for its clients.  With the majority of all French mortgage application forms and financial terms being presented in the French language Siddalls can be relied upon to eliminate any uncertainties arising from translation difficulties.
The dedicated mortgage team at Siddalls will not only search the market for your needs, recommend the best mortgage deal available and take on the application process but they will also provide a decision in principle answer to your mortgage application by the next working day. As with all the other financial services available via Siddalls, the new mortgage service is no exception and will be following the unrivalled customer service currently available to its clients -  one of the key benefits to all mortgage applicants will be weekly application progress update communications.
So if you are looking for a new holiday home, purchasing an investment property in France or moving to France on a permanent basis – Siddalls has a mortgage to suit you and your needs.
For more information on the Siddalls French Mortgage Services please contact our UK New Client Co-ordinator – Vicky Allen on 01329 239111 or email her at

A prosperous retirement

17 July 2007


 
Many people move to Spain to enjoy the slower pace of life, especially if their work in the UK has been demanding. One of our clients had literally ‘had enough’ of his high-profile professional career, and decided to retire, with his wife, to a quiet part of the Costa del Sol, slightly inland and away from the crowds.
 
The sale of their house in the Home Counties enabled them to buy a beautiful property in Spain, with more than enough left over to supplement their pension. Siddalls converted their pension into a Euro-based Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) and managed their investments to give them a good extra income while paying as little tax as possible. We did this by choosing Euro-based funds outside the UK and Spain, but still within the EU.
 
Inheritance planning was also important for this couple, and we dealt with both UK and Spanish inheritance tax. To minimise their liability for Spanish wealth tax, we set up offshore trusts.
 
We’re still in regular contact with the couple, as the SIPP and offshore trust are actively managed. We also give them ongoing general financial advice, such as help with finding the most tax-efficient bank accounts.

How have we helped people in France?

16 July 2007


The main way Siddalls helps people moving to France is by talking to them when they’re still living in the UK – while there’s time to plan and prepare thoroughly. By anticipating potential problems, we can solve them in advance. So the move into your new home or second home is more about unpacking cases than unravelling tax regulations.
 
One of the most common issues in France is the forced succession laws. Get on the wrong side of them, and they can cause all sorts of inheritance problems. Our knowledge of double taxation agreements is also crucial here. These agreements between the UK and other countries are designed to protect you against paying tax twice on the same income – which we assume you would like to avoid!
 
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