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International Clients

International families have specialist requirements in relation to estate and tax planning and we have the right expertise to help.

We advise ex-pats as well as individuals and families wishing to relocate to the UK.

We advise a vast number of international clients from across the globe on all aspects of UK taxation, including the remittance basis charge, the effect of UK deemed domiciled status and the application of double tax treaties.

We can assist with the following:

  • Bespoke advice in relation to domicile and residency
  • Creation of international Wills
  • Estate planning advice in relation to foreign trusts, foundations, companies and partnerships
  • Tax planning for international clients
  • Addressing conflicts of jurisdictional laws
  • Creating onshore and offshore structures
  • Dealing with probates abroad and consider the estate planning options available to families

Recent case examples are as follows:

  • Advising a non-domiciled, non-resident client about their substantial business interests in the UK and abroad about their liability to tax and the importance of diversifying their wealth worldwide
  • Advising non UK resident high net worth individuals on funding the purchase of UK properties and tax efficient structures, including advising on income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax implications of purchasing and owning assets personally or through various corporate structures
  • Evaluating the pros and cons of leaving or entering a specific jurisdiction from a UK inheritance tax planning point of view
  • Probate of a complex international estate with foreign assets worldwide and navigating the tax status of each jurisdiction