http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/ News, articles and information about international investment, banking and business offshore en rhiannon@shelteroffshore.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-19T09:21:03+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/our-government-says-theft-lesser-crime-than-tax-evasion-10786 Did you know that in this country stealing personal data and then selling it on to profit from it is viewed as a lesser crime than avoiding taxation – I know it’s hard to believe but as you will see, it’s a fact! Expat Tax Saving Guide, 2010-03-19T09:21:03+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/can-you-escape-tax-with-an-offshore-bank-account-10785 Is it possible to open an offshore bank account and avoid paying tax on your income? We examine what people think they can use an offshore bank account for and how one can actually be useful to you… Offshore Banking & Bank Accounts, 2010-03-19T06:43:54+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/stop-expatriate-women-getting-the-worst-financial-deal-10783 Women traditionally get a much worse deal than men when it comes to long terms savings such as for a pension in retirement – and expatriate women suffer even more – but we have a solution to prevent expat women falling foul of the savings gap Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2010-03-17T07:01:39+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/managing-money-matters-ahead-of-and-following-retirement-abroad The key to success in terms of living abroad as an expatriate is getting your money matters right at every step of the way…we show you how easily that can be achieved. Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2010-03-11T00:33:33+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/proud-to-be-british-peer-dont-make-me-pay-tax-10767 At a time when up to 25,000 council jobs are under threat in the UK because of underfunding, it’s been revealed that there are people in power in Britain who have bent the rules relating to tax to help them avoid their tax obligations – is it time to leave this sinking ship of inequality? Expat Tax Saving Guide, 2010-03-02T03:40:07+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/take-control-foreign-exchange-money-trade-currency-10766 New developments in the world of international currency exchange mean that now you can take control of your foreign exchange money matters and even trade different currencies online Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2010-03-02T02:28:13+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/pensions-expert-damns-traditional-onshore-pension-10763 An onshore British pensions expert has slammed and slated pensions as a retirement savings vehicle, leaving many expatriates wondering what they should be doing to secure their retirement income … Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2010-02-24T05:04:22+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/why-you-have-personal-advice-qrops-10762 Taking a close look at why personalised, independent and qualified advice is critical for anyone considering whether QROPS are right for them Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2010-02-23T06:06:48+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/alleged-government-tax-crackdown-on-expats-10761 According to sensationalist headlines in the likes of the Sunday Times, British expats should all now be running scared from the taxman in the UK who’s likely to launch a crackdown on them Expat Tax Saving Guide, 2010-02-22T04:00:31+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/new-financial-expert-assists-brits-moving-to-america-10753 Shelter Offshore is pleased to welcome a new expert into the fold – Ian Manwaring of UK2US Wealth is on hand to offer financial advice and wealth management services to British readers planning a relocation to America or British expats already living in the US. Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2010-02-16T05:57:41+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/avoid-uk-income-tax-increase-without-moving-abroad-10751 As the UK fast approaches the 6th of April and a new higher rate tax charge, we have teamed up with UK/US tax specialists Frank Hirth to discover what you can do to avoid the 50% income tax rate without having to move abroad Expat Tax Saving Guide, 2010-02-15T04:47:02+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/seek-investment-alternatives-to-pension-face-poverty-in-retirement-10745 Staying onshore or going offshore are no longer the only options you should be considering if you want to safely invest your wealth and protect it against a globally vulnerable economy Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2010-02-08T07:35:55+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/live-spain-own-spanish-property-plan-for-spanish-succession-tax-10737 Explaining why Spanish Succession Tax (SST) is a devastating tax very different to British Inheritance Tax – and how British expats living in Spain and international owners of Spanish property need to plan for it to avoid as much of it as they legally can! Expat Tax Saving Guide, 2010-02-01T05:04:44+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/property-abroad-invest-offshore-make-more-expat-earnings-10732 Is property a better investment asset than equities are, or should a high earning expatriate target a rental property investment abroad for income rather than investing offshore in stocks and shares? We explore these questions with the help of research from Halifax and Barclays. Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2010-01-27T05:39:13+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/british-expats-losing-money-with-onshore-savings-accounts-10731 Did you know that your UK based instant access savings account could be earning you 0% interest without you even knowing, and that inflation could be eating into your capital – and you call that investing safely? Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2010-01-26T06:10:07+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/headlines-not-dampening-appeal-qrops-britons-seeking-tax-shelter-10730 Scandalous headlines in leading national newspapers undermine the genuine benefits of offshore pensions in a bid to sell copies – however, Britons at home and abroad are aware of the genuine tax benefits of QROPS and are not deterred from moving their money Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2010-01-26T05:05:20+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/why-expat-wealth-health-more-important-abroad-10727 Have you ever thought about the fact that the health of your wealth is more important than ever when you move abroad and become more vulnerable, financially speaking, because you lose any state support system that you could have fallen back on? Offshore Banking & Bank Accounts, 2010-01-22T04:21:04+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/should-i-transfer-my-pension-into-a-qrops-10723 The most frequently asked question of the year so far has been related to expats and would-be overseas retirees asking whether they should transfer their onshore pension pot into a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS) – so here we explore the question and its potential answers Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2010-01-20T04:33:19+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/progressive-adventurous-cautious-which-type-expatriate-investor-are-you-107 A guide designed to help you determine what sort of investor you are, how much risk you’re happy to accept and which potential path you should follow towards your offshore or international monetary goals Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2010-01-15T05:05:31+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/qrops-advice-you-must-read-if-you-value-your-pension-10715 If you, as an expat or would-be overseas retiree, want to make the most of your long-term savings for retirement income, you need to find out all you can about QROPS and your eligibility for this highly advantageous type of pension. Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2010-01-13T05:41:47+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/20-percent-expats-no-idea-money-management-10714 Did you know that up to one in five expatriates have no idea about money management and potentially miss out on massive tax and offshore advantages as a result – it’s a disgrace! Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2010-01-12T07:06:55+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/why-pension-might-not-be-best-method-saving-for-retirement-abroad-10712 Did you know that a pension is not always the best method of saving for retirement and that your personal and individual circumstances actually dictate how you would be best advised to save for retirement? This is especially true for expatriates and those wanting to retire abroad… Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2010-01-11T10:51:39+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/5-offshore-money-basics-for-new-expats-10707 An accessible and comprehensive guide to everything from tax matters to making the most of your money once you move abroad, from international banking to currency transfers… Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2010-01-06T05:12:06+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/protect-yourself-and-wealth-from-offshore-investment-scams-10704 A timely and comprehensive guide to a) protecting yourself and your wealth from international investment scams and b) finding the best advice available for you and your money offshore… Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2010-01-04T07:03:57+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/offshore-tax-dodgers-face-even-bigger-fines-2011-10696 The UK tax amnesty has been extended, but miss it and you face even higher fines of up to 200% for the deliberate avoidance of your British tax obligations through the use of offshore solutions Offshore Tax Havens Update, 2009-12-21T06:20:13+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/abbey-financial-solutions-testimonials-speak-volumes-10695 If you’re wondering why Shelter Offshore choose to associate with certain solutions providers such as Abbey Financial Solutions for example, here are client/reader testimonials telling you exactly why the company’s so highly rated Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2009-12-18T05:46:13+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/who-are-abbey-financial-solutions-10693 We’re sometimes asked to explain why we recommend someone speaks to a service provider such as Abbey Financial Solutions when they’re seeking ‘best advice’ offshore, so let us explain how we pick those we recommend Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2009-12-16T05:24:19+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/what-if-70-percent-tax-becomes-reality-high-achievers-uk-10683 The pre-Budget Report is due out in the UK tomorrow and there’s talk tax will rise to an unpalatable 70% - experts warn a brain drain of unprecedented levels would follow… Expat Tax Saving Guide, 2009-12-08T07:44:33+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/christmas-great-time-to-get-better-offshore-banking-deal-10675 Whilst others are concentrating on spending every penny they have to enjoy an indulgent Christmas, those of us who want to have a bit left over may well find that now is the best time to haggle hard for better returns on our money Offshore Banking & Bank Accounts, 2009-12-01T08:56:49+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/we-urge-women-expats-take-charge-financial-future-10674 Female expatriates are failing to make the most of their time abroad and some are even relying on their partner to save towards their retirement – it’s just not on girls. We have to take control of our own financial future! Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2009-12-01T05:56:47+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/could-you-benefit-from-offshore-savings-account-10634 Is an offshore savings account of value and benefit to you? Could you get a better rate of interest, pay less tax or have more flexible access to your wealth from such an account? Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2009-11-23T07:22:17+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/what-are-benefits-going-offshore-for-expats-10632 Exploring and explaining the very real and straightforward reasons why expatriates should explore their offshore options Expat Tax Saving Guide, 2009-11-20T06:16:21+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/expatriate-wealth-management-10631 Explaining the concept of wealth management that’s specific and targeted for expatriates – covering every element one needs to consider for the protection and enhancement of fiscal status Offshore Asset Protection, 2009-11-19T07:47:51+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/do-you-have-to-leave-uk-to-avoid-british-taxation-10624 Are there ways tax residents in the UK can avoid British taxation on their income and assets without having to expatriate and go offshore? Expat Tax Saving Guide, 2009-11-16T05:56:07+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/do-expatriates-escape-inheritance-tax-living-abroad-10623 Is it true that you can escape inheritance tax by going to live abroad in some countries where they do not levy estate or death tax? The answer is a big fat no! Expat Tax Saving Guide, 2009-11-13T04:44:38+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/offshore-savings-accounts-and-interest-rates-10621 Can you get the best offshore interest rates from the high street banks? Not necessarily – but we cam show you where you can find the best offshore savings accounts for your wealth enhancement today Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2009-11-12T06:35:57+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/nothing-published-british-offshore-financial-centres-report-10619 Britain’s offshore financial centres are well run, provide essential capital inflows to the UK and are in a strong financial position apparently, so why does no one want to know! Offshore Tax Havens Update, 2009-11-10T07:04:35+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/offshore-expatriate-financial-advisers-dont-want-american-clients-10618 A frank look at why no one in the international financial marketplace wants to touch American clients whether they are expatriates or not – revealing how the IRS’s heavy handed tactics are alienating American money abroad Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2009-11-10T06:37:03+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/retire-abroad-dont-lose-out-on-pension-10616 Those Britons who retire abroad are losing out through currency fluctuations, charges, poor annuity rates and yet they needn’t be suffering at all – how to retire abroad and stay wealthy… Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore, 2009-11-09T06:13:05+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/offshore/more/swiss-offshore-banking-10612 Dispelling myths about Swiss offshore banking and proving that Switzerland is now a compliant and respected offshore jurisdiction Offshore Banking & Bank Accounts, 2009-11-04T08:52:40+00:00