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Avoiding tax on UK and overseas property disposals

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  • How to use offshore structuring to reduce tax on UK properties

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Overseas property investment

Of increasing importance to property investors are overseas property developments. Investors looking to benefit from high levels of capital growth often look overseas. This opens up even more tax planning opportunities as now there are two (or more) jurisdictions to consider, as opposed to one.

Anyone buying an overseas property will be concerned with issues such as:

Offshore tax books

We specifically look at avoiding tax on overseas property investments in our printed offshore tax books:

Offshore Tax Advice Books
Tax Saving Tactics for Non DomsTax Saving Tactics for Non Doms
This unique tax planning book is essential reading for all non doms. It gives you the lowdown on the latest rules as well as what you can and can't do to reduce your UK taxes. It looks in detail at the many new exemptions and concessions available and is invaluable for any non doms looking to make the most of the new loopholes. . . . keep reading

Non Resident and Offshore Tax PlanningNon Resident and Offshore Tax Planning
This best selling offshore tax planning book tells you what you need to know to take advantage of offshore opportunities and slash your UK tax bill. It's a pretty comprehensive look at plenty of offshore tax planning techniques including residence, domicile, emigration, using offshore companies and trusts, buying property overseas and much more. . . . keep reading

The Worlds Best Tax HavensThe Worlds Best Tax Havens
How to use tax havens to reduce your tax bill. The first half of the book goes through what you need to know about 25 of the worlds top tax havens. The second part actually looks at the techniques that you can adopt to use these tax havens to slash your tax bill. . . . keep reading

How to Avoid Tax on Overseas PropertyHow to Avoid Tax on Overseas Property
If you're interested in reducing tax on your overseas property this book is for you. Whether you're buying a dream holiday home or building an overseas property empire, this invaluable tax saving resource will help you save money both in the UK and abroad. . . . keep reading

Overseas Property Tax Articles

In addition to the tax books above we cover lots of up to date tax articles on UK and overseas property investment topics on our site. Have a look at the articles below!

Maximising private lettings relief to reduce CGT
04/09/2009
Maximising private lettings relief to reduce CGT Lettings relief is not as well known as principal private residence relief, however where it applies it can be very effective in further reducing your capital gains tax charge. This article looks at how lettings relief operates as well as how to maximise the amount of lettings relief to reduce your capital gains tax . . . keep reading
Using an offshore trust to buy a UK property to reduce UK tax
17/04/2009
Using an offshore trust to buy a UK property to reduce UK tax 'Can I use an offshore trust to buy a UK property and save UK tax?' - It's a common question that we're asked, particularly by non doms who may already have an offshore structure in place. In this article we'll look at the key UK tax implications of using an offshore trust to purchase a UK property. . . . keep reading
Establishing a property as a main residence in 2010
Establishing a property as a main residence in 2010 Establishing a property as a main residence can be very attractive in terms of reducing your tax charge on a future disposal. This is due to the fact that a property that has been occupied as a main residence will qualify for principal private residence ('PPR') relief. This article looks at some of the main points to consider when establishing a property as a main residence and also includes a handy checklist of 'evidence' that could prove invaluable in arguing a property was a main residence. . . . keep reading
Exchange gains and overseas property
12/09/2008
Exchange gains and overseas property If you're looking to purchase an overseas property (or any other other asset) you're likely to suffer an exchange gain or loss at some point. It's therefore well worthwhile understanding how these exchange gains and losses will be treated for tax purposes, and the options available. . . . keep reading
Reducing CGT when transferring property to children (including an example of how to save £13,824 in CGT)
08/08/2008
Reducing CGT when transferring property to children (including an example of how to save £13,824 in CGT) Transferring property to children is popular for a number of reasons. In tax terms it's usually as part of an inheritance tax planning strategy. The CGT implications will however be very important. This article looks at options to reduce CGT including an example of how CGT of £13,824 can easily be saved. . . . keep reading
Pros and cons of investing in overseas property as an individual or via an offshore structure in 2008?
25/07/2008
Pros and cons of investing in overseas property as an individual or via an offshore structure in 2008? If you want to know when you should and when you shouldn't invest in overseas property through an overseas company read this article. Fully updated for the changes applying after April 2008 it goes through how you can purchase overseas property and pay the minimum in capital gains tax and income tax. . . . keep reading
How double tax relief works when you sell an overseas property
21/07/2008
How double tax relief works when you sell an overseas property Unless you sell an overseas property that is situated in a tax haven the chances are you'll have to pay some form of overseas tax on any profit you make on the disposal. With the UK rate of CGT now 18% obtaining relief for any overseas tax can make the difference between having a UK CGT liability or not. This article looks at how double tax relief applies to the sale of an overseas property. . . . keep reading
Should you own an overseas company directly or via an offshore trust if you want to minimise future capital gains tax?
14/07/2008
Should you own an overseas company directly or via an offshore trust if you want to minimise future capital gains tax? Using an offshore company to hopefully avoid or minimise UK tax is frequently of interest to anyone looking to trade overseas. The broad plan is often to incorporate a tax haven company (eg in the BVI) and use this to carry out the overseas activities before eventually selling the business. This article looks at which is the best ownership structure if you're looking to minimise UK capital gains tax on a future disposal of the company or trade after the 2008 changes. . . . keep reading
An example of restructuring to reduce UK property tax
30/06/2008
An example of restructuring to reduce UK property tax Many buy to let investors now look further afield and are interested not just in UK property, but also overseas property. This raises a number of issues for tax purposes, one of which is that relief is obtained for any losses. This article looks at one aspect of this which involves restructuring ownership to maximise tax relief . . . keep reading
Top 5 ways to reduce capital gains tax on a second property abroad
25/06/2008
Top 5 ways to reduce capital gains tax on a second property abroad Anyone that owns a second property abroad may be looking at ways to reduce the UK capital gains tax ('CGT') charge when they eventually sell it. Here's our top 5 ways to reduce CGT on a second property abroad . . . keep reading
Making the most of your tax free capital gains whilst non resident
23/06/2008
Making the most of your tax free capital gains whilst non resident If you're non resident it makes sense to make full use of your capital gains tax exemption wherever possible. This article looks at how you can use transfers to individuals, UK and offshore companies and trusts to hold assets free of UK capital gains tax. . . . keep reading
Reducing your capital gains tax to 10% on overseas property
Reducing your capital gains tax to 10% on overseas property Establishing that a trade exists can be highly advantageous when it comes to minimising your UK taxes on overseas property. This article looks at the new capital gains tax rules applying after April 2008 and how you can still qualify for a 10% rate of CGT. . . . keep reading
How best to structure small scale overseas property development
11/06/2008
How best to structure small scale overseas property development With the advent of many low entry cost property development opportunities overseas an issue that is often important is what is the best structure for this. What we're considering here are small scale operations. The large investors will be likely to already have an established offshore structure in place - but what about the newbies - how should they proceed? . . . keep reading
How Non Doms can still have a tax free overseas investment portfolio
06/06/2008
How Non Doms can still have a tax free overseas investment portfolio The new tax rules for non doms make it less attractive for many non doms to claim the remittance basis, especially if they're long term UK residents. This article looks at how they can still have significant overseas investment assets and escape UK tax . . . keep reading
Is it worth reoccupying a property before sale to reduce CGT?
28/05/2008
Is it worth reoccupying a property before sale to reduce CGT? This is a common question that our members have so we've devoted an article to it to explain the tax position. If you have a property that you have occupied as a main residence or you intend to do so in the future, this article tell you what you need to know about reoccupying it before a disposal. . . . keep reading
Reducing UK tax when you sell UK property as a non resident
14/05/2008
Reducing UK tax when you sell UK property as a non resident Many non residents are looking to sell UK property. Ascertaining whether to sell whilst abroad or after a return to the UK can have important tax implications. This article looks at the UK tax position and the reliefs and exemptions available. . . . keep reading
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