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  • How Can I Reduce my Liability for Inheritance Tax?

    How Can I Reduce my Liability for Inheritance Tax? Dodging the Inheritance Tax Bullet: IHT Mitigation Strategies for UK Residents and Non-Residents. An Amusing Inheritance Tax Tale Once upon [...]

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  • Transfer Swiss Pension to the UK: A Guide for Expats Returning from Switzerland to the UK

    As Chartered Financial Planners our mission, at AES International, is to simplify the complexities of financial transitions for expatriates. A significant number of British expatriates, having spent considerable time [...]

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  • Losing UK Domicile: Defined, How It’s Lost & Who Decides?

    Domicile is a term used to describe an individual’s permanent home, or the country in which they have their most substantial connections. Domicile is an important consideration for tax [...]

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  • The Pathway for Non-UK Residents: AES Managing Existing AJ Bell SIPPs

    The Pathway for Non-UK Residents: AES Managing Existing AJ Bell SIPPs With the constant flux of economic conditions, regulatory frameworks, and financial scenarios, the need for effective wealth management [...]

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  • Life Insurance: Your Last Love Letter to Your Family

    Funny thing...is Life Life is unpredictable. In its mysterious nature, it offers joy and sorrow, prosperity and adversity. Yet, one aspect remains certain, inevitable and impartial: death. It is [...]

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  • Number of work hours needed to buy groceries has fallen since the 1980s

    "A Fish Called Wanda," a classic comedy film, was released in 1988, offering us a unique reference point to explore the evolution of the cost of living in the [...]

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  • Offshore Bank Accounts for Expats in 2024

    In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, the concept of offshore banking has become a pivotal tool for expatriates (expats) around the world. Far from the shrouded images of [...]

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  • Is Property a Good Investment for a British Expat? Read Pros & Cons

    Property investment has long been considered a reliable way to generate income and build wealth. For British expats, investing in property can be particularly appealing due to potential tax [...]

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  • AES International Review – 2023

    At AES International, we have always been driven by a singular vision: helping senior professionals and their families realise their dreams, ambitions, and financial aspirations. Over the years, our [...]

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  • International Portfolio Bonds / Offshore Bonds – A Guide for UK Residents & Expats

    International Portfolio Bonds, traditionally known as Offshore bonds, can provide a wealth of advantages for UK residents and expats alike. These investment vehicles, specifically designed to be tax-efficient, can [...]

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  • Transferring your Shell International Pension Fund / SOCPF? Read On – 2023 Update

    Introduction  Considering transferring out of your Shell International Pension Fund or Shell International (Bermuda) SOCPF? Read on for an update based upon 2023 tax and pension situation. The Shell [...]

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  • Family Investment Company Guide 2025 – Download Your Copy Today

    If you're considering a Family Investment Company to optimise Inheritance Tax planning or enhance your multi-generational wealth transfer strategy, please get in touch for a free initial consultation. We'll [...]

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