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Many migrants aren’t aware of the tax issues when holding onto foreign shares after becoming a NZ tax resident. If they are a transitional resident, they have a 4-year window to decide whether they should continue to hold on ...

Dutch Income Tax 101 - want to understand what you pay for, and how your contribution is calculated? The key points below outline the basics regarding social premiums and income tax. #### SOCIAL PREMIUMS *What is it?* Person...

Italy is joining the club of European countries with digital nomad visas (DNV). We couldn't be more excited about this and quite honestly, it couldn’t be in any other way. We always expected Italy to be part of this renaissan...

They called it “The Northern Ireland conflict,” a downplayed attempt at curbing the effects of a war which tore a small country apart for around 30 years. Danielle listened to her teacher describe a recent history she did not...

Relocate is on a mission to connect you with leading migration practitioners in top-destinations around the world. Take a moment and learn more about those pioneering the way for global mobility today. This week the spotligh...

I got curious and wondered if depression among expats had been written about. A quick Google search told me “expat AND depression” had been covered more than 6400 times – on Medium.com alone. I can understand that. #### Dea...

Many of the people who choose the life of a digital nomad and who are working remotely try to find the best place and conditions for their nomad life. The important aspects are included in Global index (which was compiled by...

The Home Office has recently published information about civil penalties that were imposed between 1 July to 30 September 2021. Civil penalties are imposed on organisations which have employed an individual who does not have ...

In support of those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Canada has introduced the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) to help Ukrainians and their family members come to Canada as quickly as pos...

You are researching countries to relocate to, and while Panama's beautiful weather might be your initial attraction, there are other beneficial key factors to sway one to chose Panama. #### The tax regime Panama’s tax regime...

Is Italy introducing a Digital Nomads Visa? The answer is Yes and we couldn't be more excited about this news. Italy is not the first EU country to allow Digital Nomads from non EU to secure a VISA to enter the country. Eston...

Employees and managers relocating to France to work for a French company may benefit from personal income tax (“PIT”) exemptions of the “impatriate regime”. This article will discuss the benefits, conditions, and more. ####...

We are closely monitoring the tragic events in Ukraine and the refugee crisis unfolding as a result of the military conflict. Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine during these dark times. If you or your loved ones are...

Dear Sophie, I’m a U.S. citizen who has been living and working temporarily in Germany for the past year. I got engaged last month to my amazing partner — a German citizen — but I now need to return to the U.S. in a few mon...

When President Joe Biden began urging US citizens to leave Ukraine as tensions with Russia over its military buildup on the border intensified, the US Embassy in Kyiv had already been urging citizens to look at leaving. Some ...

We, along with many others, breathed a collective sigh of relief when the Government announced a visa pathway for family members of Ukrainians in New Zealand. The 2022 Special Ukraine Visa provides a pathway for Ukrainians p...

Latitude Law has volunteered as immigration lawyers to be part of the Ukraine Advice Project UK. They are a group of volunteer legal professionals with immigration and asylum expertise. Providing a free service to connect Ukr...

The great immigration reset announced mid-2021, but never implemented, is now being repackaged as a “rebalance” In a heavily redacted Cabinet paper titled “Long-term Direction for the Immigration Portfolio: a rebalance” The ...

Property prices are always a hot topic in Ireland but more so at the minute with concerns about housing stock, cost of rental and access to finance. Significant growth has also been noted in property prices over the past 12-...

If there’s anything that’s come to our attention during these trying covid times, it’s that life is precious. Whether you’ve lost a loved one or not, this pandemic has put us all in check on how fragile our existence can be, ...

The European Union Temporary Protection Directive (2001/55 EC) which allows Ukrainian nationals, their family members and certain other non-EEA nationals to apply for temporary protection in Ireland has now commenced. ### IR...

Different visa routes often have different requirements and procedures. Once you have narrowed down which pathway might be best for you, it's time to understand the complex details. Get the lawyer answers you're seeking in th...

The Italian government has extended the ‘first home bonus’ for the whole of 2022. Here’s what those hoping to get on the property ladder in Italy need to know about the continued scheme. In a bid to help more young people bu...

The Portuguese Government approved a simplified procedure to support and speed up the reception of Ukrainian refugees in Portugal, with a fundamental bet on the employment dimension on March 1, 2022. #### How To Apply The sp...

On March 3rd, Relocate hosted a premier soft-launch at The Hague. It was meant to be a symbolic destination, paying tribute to international institutions founded upon pillars of peace and justice. We were fortunate to simpl...

Wishing to live the "Dolce Vita" but scared of the Italian tax system? Italy is one of the world top destination for living, due to its history, culture, landscape, food and wine. However, many people decide not to make the ...

You have found your dream property in paradise, now what? It is important as a foreign investor to conduct your research and due diligence on the property, the seller and actual market value. **Here is a list of key thing...

Are you considering working in the Netherlands? Be it to kickstart or advance your career, expand your business or build whole new company; we’re honored to be on your mind. As a small state with a high-income economy and l...

Ireland is recognised as one of the most open economies in the developed world. Notwithstanding ongoing moves towards the globalisation of corporate taxes, Ireland continues to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). ####...

Dear Sophie, Can you please provide guidance and counsel for companies to support Ukrainian team members who are evacuating to the U.S.? Greatly appreciated! — Magnanimous VC #### Dear Magnanimous, The practice of immigr...

The conflict between Ukraine and Russia seems to worsen with each passing day. Sanctions and other measures have been put in place for the country of Russia, creating an infallible amount of different reactions. People in Ukr...

At the Comisión Mexicana de Ayuda a Refugiados (COMAR) or Mexican Commission for Refugee Assistance in English, located in the Juarez neighborhood of Mexico city, stands a long line of individuals who have been forced to flee...

Following the visa waiver announced by the Irish Department of Justice last week for Ukrainian citizens, the Sinnott Solicitors immigration team has received a substantial number of queries from Russian citizens and non-EEA n...

You’ve finally made it, you’re in the heart of Brazil’s Amazon jungle! It was hard taking the time off from work and finding the money for such a vacation, but that’s the last thing on your mind right now. You are completely ...

Congratulations! You're about to receive your visa, and you just bought a one-way ticket to France. That barrier to relocate to France is now finalized. But now what? Now you need to find housing. Finding housing is infamou...

The Irish government has announced that Ukraine nationals will no longer require a visa in order to enter the Irish State. Ordinarily Ukrainian nationals travelling to Ireland are required to obtain pre-entry clearance by way...

I recently had some time away from the office. My original plans involved a trip to New York, but we were forced to cancel when my health took a little decline, and I was admitted to hospital for a couple of days. I’m now on ...

Mexico is a preferred location around the world for working remotely, with varied locations and climates, from one of the largest and culturally diverse cities in the world to hidden tropical paradises. While Mexico does not ...

Global human mobility has never been easier. Today people constantly move around through secure, fast and affordable transportation methods. The internationalization of an increasing number of businesses and services and the ...

The government is beginning a back down on border restrictions due to public pressure for life to return to normality. Hence their rather hastily created plan for the border to re-open. Much like the traffic light setting wit...

In today’s society, pets are already part of families – in Portugal it is estimated that 43% of families have pets, corresponding to 5.8 million domestic animals. Being Portugal a pet friendly country, the relocation of your ...

The Australian Government has announced that the country’s borders will be fully reopened on 21 February 2022. Is this a return to the pre-COVID normal? Australia will reopen to all **fully vaccinated** visa holders, welcom...

When I was 12 years old, my brother, who’s 10 years older than I am, got a call that changed both our lives. I still remember that day, he rushed into the living room on a hot summer afternoon with a huge playful smile on his...

Ireland is recognised as one of the most open economies in the developed world. Notwithstanding ongoing moves towards the globalisation of corporate taxes, Ireland continues to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). ####...

The Bahamas was one of the pioneering nations to join the phenomenon of Digital Nomad Visas in 2020 with their Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) program. However, a recent newsflash and at least one personal experie...

Following from the announcement of the Government on 3 February 2022, the New Zealand borders are finally reopening. After a long two years of fighting for both visas and Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) places, we can ...

FLEE is beautifully made, a cross-over movie in many ways. This is illustrated by its nomination for Academy Awards in the Best Documentary Feature, Best Animated Feature and Best International Feature Film categories for 20...

Even when living abroad provides you with the exact life you were in search of, one will still find aspects of home which they dearly miss. This is a natural phenomenon which all expats are likely to experience to some degree...