The UK has completed a significant shift in its immigration system, replacing physical residence permits and passport endorsements with a fully digital model centred on electronic visa records, known as eVisas. Overseas nationals living in the UK or applying for
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More about Potential changes to the taxation of Limited Liability Companies in the UKThe international private client landscape continues to shift, shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, political change and increasingly divergent tax and regulatory regimes. Some internationally mobile families may find themselves outside the jurisdictions they originally expected to be living in, prompting a
More about Globally Speaking – April 2026At a time when families are understandably focused on safety and stability, it is easy to overlook how quickly UK tax residence can be triggered and how an unplanned return to the UK can have significant tax consequences if not
More about British expatriates returning to the UK from the Gulf: key tax and residency considerationsFrom 6 April 2025, the remittance basis of taxation was abolished and the “Foreign Income and Gains” or “FIG” regime was introduced. Under the FIG regime, a “new” UK resident pays no UK tax on FIG, even if brought to
More about The Temporary Repatriation Facility (TRF): act now or regret it laterImportantly, your appointed attorneys can only act if you lack mental capacity — but when that point is reached, having the right people legally empowered to speak for you can make a profound difference. A properly drafted health and welfare
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More about Increases to Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) announcedAfter several years of turbulence, the UK’s economic and political landscape is showing signs of stabilising. While uncertainties remain and policy developments continue, markets have steadied, the direction of travel on key reforms is becoming clearer, and the pace of
More about Globally Speaking – February 2026The Zakat principles Zakat is a strategic and rules-based mechanism rather than a random act of voluntary charity. It is obligatory for every Muslim who possesses the requisite net assets (Zakatable assets) to give Zakat. Zakat is due on assets
More about Understanding Zakat: obligatory charity giving in IslamThe UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme is tightening up, and from 25 February 2026, failing to travel with the right passport could stop you from boarding your flight altogether. This is not a small administrative tweak —it’s a fundamental
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