Community Blogs

Bern, Switzerland

• Jul 30

This guide breaks down what you need to know if you’re self-employed in Switzerland, from income tax rates and registration requirements to deductions, VAT and...

Ingrid

Tokyo, Japan

• Jul 30

Your move to Japan will be truly complete when you get a Japanese bank account (銀行口座) so you can enjoy paying your rent, bills, and other expenses. Luckily,...

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Lisbon, Portugal

• Jul 30

Top Portuguese business banks: Millennium BCP (€6/month), Santander (€8/month), ActivoBank (€5/month, digital). Non-residents can open accounts but need Portuguese tax number (NIF).

Brussels, Belgium

• Jul 30

If you want a change of scenery, Antwerp (Dutch: Antwerpen, French: Anvers) ranks first on any alphabetical list of large cities in Belgium. And why not? This...

Sophie

Rome, Italy

• Jul 29

If you’ve been working in Italy and are heading towards retirement, you’ll likely be considering how to access your pension. Unfortunately, Italy’s pension...

Marco R

Madrid, Spain

• Jul 29

If you are thinking about starting a business in Spain, you will need to understand how the local tax system works. This will help you with everything from...

Emily Johnson

Bern, Switzerland

• Jul 29

Religion’s place in Switzerland Roman Catholicism Protestantism Other religions in Switzerland Religion’s place in Switzerland Membership of Christian churches...

Ingrid

Paris, France

• Jul 28

French property prices are some of the most expensive in Europe. Luckily, mortgage rates hit an all-time low in 2022. If you’re not sure how long you will be...

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Pretoria, South Africa

• Jul 28

If you are self-employed or a business owner, you are liable to pay South African corporate tax. However, the amount of business tax you pay and which...

London, United Kingdom

• Jul 28

Brits are hungry for news and are very well served by a diverse range of newspapers, broadcasters, and their associated news websites. Indeed, it is fair to...

Priya

Madrid, Spain

• Jul 28

Finding the right school for your child in Spain and getting them enrolled might seem like a huge undertaking. But help is at hand as this guide will outline...

Emily Johnson

Lisbon, Portugal

• Jul 28

It’s no wonder Portugal has become a magnet for internationals, with its year-round sunshine, friendly people, and affordable lifestyle. While some foreigner...

Global, Global

• Jul 28

Depending on the benchmark you’re using, you’ll find the answer in different places. To give you an idea, here’s a look at where the healthiest countries in...

The Expat Collective

Rome, Italy

• Jul 28

Life insurance is often intended to offer financial security for people left behind when a policy holder dies. You may want a life insurance policy to make s...

Marco R

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Jul 28

Studying in Saudi Arabia might not be the first thing that pops into your head, but it’s definitely worth a closer look. The country is home to modern...

Fatima Hassan