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Living in Australia: James Delaney’s Expat Story

A Great Expat Experience in Australia Originally from Essex in the UK, expat James Delaney moved to Australia in November 2014 to work as a recruitment manager. He now lives in a suburb of Melbourne called Docklands. Reflecting on two years of livin...

Top 3 most expensive countries for international schools

Your relocation letter at hand, it is important to assess many cost factors while negotiating with your employer. If the move is not related to your work, the same list of costs goes on and with even most importance as your cost of living will be str...

What tax exclusions and exemptions are available for Americans living abroad

Learn About Tax Exclusions and Exemptions that are Available for Americans Living Abroad All US citizens and green card holders who earn over $10,000 a year, or just $400 of self-employment income, are required to file a federal return declaring the...

Working in America: 5 Tips for Launching Your Career Across the Pond

Here are 5 Tips for Working in America and Launching Your Career Emigrating for work is a stressful period in anyone’s life – but when you’re moving 3500 miles from home it presents a whole host of new challenges. Recruitment consultant Alec P...

US Tax Guide for Americans Living Abroad

The IRS Streamlined Procedure is Still a Great Deal for US Expats

Learn How the IRS Streamlined Procedure is Still a Great Deal for US Expats Just over a year ago, a reformed IRS Streamlined Procedure launched, offering US expats who weren't up to date with their tax and FBAR filing a penalty-free path to complian...

5 Reasons Why the 457 Visa Could Change Your Life

Why Not Become An Expat in Australia with 457 Visa The 457 visa has been the Holy Grail for prospective expats and businesses for many years, offering overseas workers the chance to move to Australia in exchange for their much-needed skills. How do...

2014 HSBC Expat Explorer Survey results released

Survey Results: 2014 HSBC Expat Explorer Yesterday HSBC released the results of their 7th Expat Explorer Survey with the responses of over 9000 expatriates (an increase of over 2000 on last year) worldwide providing a snapshot of expat life around t...

Barcelona Expat Day

Barcelona often has an international day for expatriates in the City. Often it is held each October. Sometimes it is hostiedat the Museu Marítim de Barcelona. With free registration expats living in Barcelona will be able to experience a unique ...

Working in the EU as an EU national

Learn About Working in the EU as an EU national As an EU national you generally have the right to work for an employer or as a self-employed person in any EU country without a work permit. (Some restrictions are in place for Croatian citizens in som...

Top 5 Reasons to Get Caught Up Your US Tax Returns

Great Tips for Expats on US Tax Returns While there are approximately 7.6 million Americans living abroad, only about half are actually filing their US tax returns as required by the IRS. It may not seem fair that you are required to report your w...