Why Brussels IV May Not Protect Your Estate

Why Brussels IV May Not Protect Your Estate

Brits in France relying on “professio juris” risk tax surprises – here’s how to plan better. Many British people in France still believe they can use “professio juris” – the right to apply English law to their estate – to avoid France’s forced heirship rules. However,...
How to reduce risk if transferring your UK pension to France

How to reduce risk if transferring your UK pension to France

Daniel Butcher, founder of DTB Wealth Management, reviews ways to minimise tax and risk if moving your UK pension across to France. Moving your UK pension to France and into a Luxembourg or Ireland-based assurance vie (AV) offers tax efficiency, investment flexibility...
QROPS Transfers: Navigating the New 25% Tax Charge

QROPS Transfers: Navigating the New 25% Tax Charge

When transferring a UK pension to a QROPS, bear in mind the tax implications of Britain’s new overseas transfer allowance (OTA), says financial adviser Daniel Butcher. UK pension holders in France should be mindful of the overseas transfer allowance (OTA), which was...