UK Yankee - Expat Americans in the UK

What do US Expat Taxes, PFIC and FATCA have in common?

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:52:22 +0000

American expats living abroad have an opportunity to invest in a wide range of investment vehicles. Specifically, the United Kingdom residents have an access to a variety of tax-free collective investments.

UK NARIC – Helping you apply to study or work in the UK

admin — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:38:59 +0000

If you are applying for a job or a study programme in the UK, but have qualifications from outside the UK, how do you know that you satisfy the necessary requirements? UK NARIC can help you!

A Guide to Pancake Day Events in 2013

admin — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:37:33 +0000

Here is your cut-out-and-keep guide to some of the events being held on Pancake Day in 2013.

British Citizenship and Good Character/Criminality

qstalbots_steve — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:56:28 +0000

In December 2012, the UK Border Agency (UKBAUnited Kingdom Border Agency - government body overseeing visas and immigration) changed the rules relating to good character when applying for naturalisation. Previously, convictions spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act need not be disclosed. However, it is now the case that all convictions or character issues must be disclosed on the application form.

Localphone.com Celebrates Thanksgiving With Free Calls To The United States

admin — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 07:37:58 +0000

Leading international call provider, Localphone.com, will be celebrating Thanksgiving by giving away unlimited free calls to the USA.

US Expat Taxes and FATCA: To Disclose or Not to Disclose

admin — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:19:13 +0000

Back in 2009, the global financial tycoon, UBS, made a payment of $780M to the IRS and forever changed the security of Swiss banking by reporting American Citizens with offshore accounts. Since then, additional international banks have come forward with information about American Citizens and Green Card Holders maintaining foreign accounts which had not been reported to the Department of

5 Halloween Getaways in the UK

admin — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:44:38 +0000

Longing for Halloween like you had it in the US? Ever wondered where the best places are to experience Halloween across the UK?

Still Time to Register and Vote Absentee (Infographic)

admin — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 19:23:11 +0000

There is still time for overseas citizens to register to vote absentee and request your ballot, but time is beginning to run out.

North American Indie Films at Raindance 2012, London

admin — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:28:18 +0000

The Raindance Film Festival, Europe’s leading independent film festival and the only such event in the UK at which films can gain Oscar nominations, returns to London between the 26th September and 7th October!

American Expats and Obamacare

admin — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:31:11 +0000

What should American expatriates know about Obamacare?