Expatriates in Italy face further financial reporting requirements

The tax regime in Italy has changed again meaning that expatriates who before only had to declare assets outside of the country over €10,000 ($13,500 USD) now have to declare all assets if they are classed as Italian tax residents. Whilst before...

Singapore to impose further rules on expatriate hirings

As of August 2014 companies in Singapore will have to prove they have tried to recruit a local citizen before hiring an expatriate. Whilst companies with 25 or fewer employees or those looking to recruit expats who are paid more than $12,000/month...

British government offers guidance to potential expats

With an increasing number of British citizens moving abroad the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) of the British government has produced a checklist of tipsaimed at people moving abroad. During the recent financial crisis the FCO has had to ...

British expats still overspending when it comes to bank transfers

In a recent report produced by the Post Office has found that British expatriates are still loosing out when transferring money abroad due to their reliance on UK banks. The report produced in co-operation with the ExpatForum.com website who sur...

China eases visa options for expats

The Chinese government has introduced a new class of visa to help attract foreign workers to China and make it easier for their families to join them. As of the 1st September the new R visa is option is now available to expats. This is aimed at hi...