Offshore Bank Accounts for UK Expats 2026: Options Compared
Offshore bank accounts for UK expats in 2026: Jersey and Isle of Man options, minimum balance rules, currencies, fees, and HMRC reporting basics.
UK Pension Tax in Spain 2026 -- Modelo 720, Treaty Rules and Beckham Law
UK pension Spain tax 2026: private pensions taxable in Spain under DTC Article 17; government pensions only in UK under Article 18. IRPF reaches 47% above EUR 60,000. Modelo 720 applies for assets over EUR 50,000. Beckham Law holders are exempt for six years.
Dubai Free Zone for UK Entrepreneurs 2026 -- IFZA, DMCC, ADGM Compared
Dubai free zone for UK entrepreneurs: 100% foreign ownership. IFZA from AED 12,500 (approx £2,650); DMCC from AED 18,500; ADGM for regulated finance. UAE CT is 9% above AED 375,000 from June 2023; qualifying free zone entities retain 0% CT rate on qualifying income.
Best International Health Insurance for UK Expats 2026 -- Cigna, Bupa, Allianz Compared
International health insurance UK expats in 2026 costs £1,200-£6,000 per year. Cigna Global (FCA 422737), Bupa Global (FCA 211081), and Allianz Care (FCA 121849) are the largest providers. Annual limits range from £1 million to unlimited. A £1,000 deductible reduces premiums by 15-20%.
