Expatriates Warned of the Need to Respect Ramadan Customs

This week Muslims throughout the world began Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting that requires Muslims to refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and engaging in intimate relations during daylight hours. The religious observances that are required d...

Working Abroad Boosts the Careers of Women

A recent survey revealed that over 80% of women who have experience of working abroad believe that their time overseas has boosted their career prospects. According to the poll, which was conducted by the NatWest Personal Banking division, 83% of...

Chinese Expat Tax Threshold Remains Unchanged

Expats in China have been disappointed to learn that their current income tax threshold of 4,800 Yuan will remain the same while the rest of China will enjoy an increase in their tax thresholds. At present the tax threshold applied to people worki...

New Site Launches for Out of Work Expatriates

Expatriates living overseas who are finding it difficult to find suitable jobs may now have their prayers answered in the form of a new online meeting place that puts businesses who are seeking to outsource key projects in touch with qualified expatr...

HSBC Severs Ties With Tax Avoiding Expats

As a result of increased pressure from United States tax authorities HSBC have disclosed that they plan to close the accounts of wealthy U.S. citizens who have offshore accounts. In a letter sent this month to the thousands of their customers, HSB...