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Starting from 2022, China will cancel the tax exemption on certain fringe benefits for certain foreigners (including housing rental, children’s education expenses and language training expenses). This is expected to result in higher tax liabilities for those with higher incomes. Find out what is concretely changing in 2022 for expatriates in Shanghai. IIT reforms and…
It’s the end-of-year break. A respite where the continuous rhythm of work takes a back seat for two weeks to family, friends and sharing. For expatriates, the end-of-year celebrations are an opportunity to leave their host country and go home to their families. For others, immersed in the local culture, spending Christmas somewhere else is…
Persian Gulf has always attracted people from around the world: luxury cars, glitz and glam, skycrapers, bright sunshine and… a favourable tax status. Expatriating to Oman means taking advantage of a tax haven where personal taxes are rare or non-existent such as income tax. Is being an expat in Dubai becoming too common? Find out…
Cyprus is ranked second among Mediterranean countries for improving its quality of life according to the latest HSBC Expat Explorer survey. In the logic of attracting more and more qualified expatriates, the Cypriot government has announced new measures among which the issuance of a Digital Nomad Visa. We explain you everything! Cyprus government introduced Friday…
Dubai has undoubtedly become one of your favourite destinations in recent years. With over 80% of expatriates, the city continues to attract foreign nationals every year. And we understand why! The most populous city in the United Arab Emirates is the new paradise for expats looking for adventure and change. However, you should know that…
Which important aspects should I consider before moving in? Moving abroad implies many things to prepare and think of: job, finance, well-being, work-life balance, life conditions, homesickness… And above all of this, it is not an easy task to determine in which country you would like to settle in, especially if you plan…
Do you want to expand your horizons and move to the Netherlands? Diana, a 24 year old German expatriate, took the opportunity to move to the land of windmills… in the middle of the Covid pandemic! She tells us about her experience of moving to the Netherlands… As a child, I always dreamed of leaving…
Singapore is one of the cities that attracts the largest number of visitors and expatriates. Combining both modernity and the unexpected, there are so many things to discover in Singapore, both in the city centre and in its surroundings. Thanks to Lea’s precious advice, a young French expatriate in the City of the Lion,…
Property purchase when on assignment in a foreign location is a possibility. Before considering such an investment, one should know in which city to invest this year. To give you an overview of the real estate market in Europe in 2020, we have looked at the average housing price evolution in some of the most…
Many of you were directly impacted by the global health crisis caused by the coronavirus. It has also greatly impacted expatriate departure decisions which were in many cases postponed or cancelled. We will hereby provide an overview of the direct and indirect consequences that the quarantine measures had on a significant number of projects….