Your Guide to Expat Taxes
With a unique blend of geography, cultures, and an outstanding quality of living, Belgium remains one of the most appealing destinations for families, professionals, and retirees alike.
As a growing number of UK nationals consider employment opportunities abroad, understanding the impact of international tax regimes is a crucial consideration in the post-Brexit climate.
Planning for your financial future is as vital to a comfortable life overseas as any other factor. Knowing what the tax system looks like and how it will apply to you is often a concern for expats.
Chase Buchanan has created our complimentary Expat Guide to Taxes in Belgium to equip you with all the information required to make decisions about your new life in Europe.
The guide covers all of the essential considerations, including:
- Tax rates, income tax bands and social security contributions.
- How tax residency works and establishing your status.
- Managing international investments tax-efficiently.
- Planning for inheritance tax liabilities.
- The Belgian laws around property and wealth taxes.
Download your FREE guide today for a comprehensive oversight of how the Belgium tax system will reshape your income, property, assets and investment portfolio.
As global wealth management experts, the Chase Buchanan team works with British expats living worldwide, with our Brussels office providing on the ground, up to date advice around every aspect of taxes in both Belgium and the UK.
Our downloadable Expat Guide to Taxes in Belgium is designed to provide clear guidance on where the Belgian tax regimes differ from those in Britain and where professional advice is most critical.
The regulations, filing requirements and tax rates vary substantially between countries. Every expat, moving to any overseas country will need to know where these variances will impact them and how their tax liabilities will influence their income levels, investment plans and retirement savings.
Following the completion of Brexit from 1st January 2021, it remains crucial for expats to invest the appropriate time into assessing their finances and ensuring these have been structured most beneficially in advance of any relocation abroad.
Access your copy of the Expat Guide to Taxes in Belgium for information around succession planning, offshore interest charges, declaring your worldwide income, and how the double tax treaties apply.
About Chase Buchanan
Chase Buchanan is a market-leading wealth management expert, supporting global clients from our offices in Spain, Cyprus, Portugal, Canada, Belgium, the USA and our Administration Centre in the UK.
We have years of experience working with expats throughout Europe and the wider world, and our international offices position us ideally to offer current, accurate and reliable financial recommendations.
From investment strategies to retirement plans and pension transfers to budgeting, Chase Buchanan consultants are on hand to ensure your lifestyle in Belgium offers everything you hope for the long-term.
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