Tax
Transferring Overseas Property to Family Members: Tax and Legal Implications
Transferring overseas property to a spouse, child, or other family member can appear straightforward — but it triggers a chain of UK and overseas tax consequences that are frequently underestimated. This guide sets out the full picture before you act.
Read guide →TaxTax Residency vs Domicile for Property Investors: What Every Expat Must Understand
Tax residency and domicile are two distinct legal concepts that determine how you are taxed on overseas property. Confusing them is costly. This guide explains the rules clearly for international property investors.
Read guide →TaxJoint Tenants vs Tenants in Common: What Overseas Property Investors Need to Know
How you register ownership of a property determines what happens to it when one owner dies — and the wrong structure can have serious tax and succession consequences. This guide explains the difference between joint tenancy and tenants in common, and how these concepts translate across our key overseas markets.
Read guide →TaxInheritance Tax on Overseas Property: What UK Expats Must Know
UK inheritance tax can reach beyond the UK's borders — and many expats are caught unawares. This guide explains how domicile, deemed domicile, and the April 2025 rule changes affect overseas property held by British nationals abroad.
Read guide →Tax · United KingdomInheritance and Succession Planning for Property in the UK: A Complete Guide
UK inheritance tax on property can reach 40% above the nil-rate band, but careful planning — joint ownership structures, spousal exemptions, and the post-2025 residence rules — can significantly reduce the liability. This guide sets out the key rules for UK and overseas investors.
Read guide →Tax · ThailandInheritance and Succession Planning for Property in Thailand: A Complete Guide
Foreign nationals owning property in Thailand face a distinct set of succession risks — from leases that may not survive the leaseholder's death to the delays of foreign probate proceedings. A Thai will, prepared and registered locally, is the most important step any property owner can take.
Read guide →Tax · SpainInheritance and Succession Planning for Property in Spain: A Complete Guide
Spain's inheritance tax is levied on the heir rather than the estate, varies dramatically by region, and can be effectively zero for close family in Madrid or Andalucía — yet overseas heirs and investors in other regions may face significant bills. This guide explains the rules and how to plan effectively.
Read guide →Tax · EgyptInheritance and Succession Planning for Property in Egypt: A Complete Guide
Egypt abolished inheritance tax in 1996 and imposes no estate duty, making it one of the more tax-efficient markets for property succession. The complexity lies in registration procedures, the 5-year minimum hold rule, and the applicable succession law — which differs for Muslims and non-Muslims.
Read guide →Tax · United Arab EmiratesInheritance and Succession Planning for Property in Dubai: A Complete Guide
Without a registered will, Dubai property can be frozen and distributed under Sharia-based succession rules that may bear no relation to your wishes. This guide explains how non-Muslim expatriate investors can protect their UAE property through DIFC wills and proper estate planning.
Read guide →Tax · CyprusInheritance and Succession Planning for Property in Cyprus: A Complete Guide
Cyprus abolished inheritance tax in 2000 and imposes no estate duty or gift tax, making it one of the most succession-friendly jurisdictions in the EU. Company structures and Cyprus International Trusts add further planning opportunities for international investors.
Read guide →TaxEstate Planning for International Property Investors: A Complete Guide
When you own property in multiple countries, each asset is governed by the succession law of the country where it is situated — not your home country's law and not necessarily your will. This guide sets out what international property investors need to address in their estate planning.
Read guide →TaxDouble Tax Treaties and Overseas Property Income: A Practical Guide
Double tax treaties prevent the same income from being taxed twice in two countries, but they do not mean paying no tax. This guide explains how DTAs work in practice for overseas property investors — covering rental income, capital gains, and inheritance tax.
Read guide →Tax · United KingdomOwnership Structures for Foreign Property Buyers in the UK: A Complete Guide
Foreign buyers in the UK can hold property in their own name, jointly, through a UK limited company, or via an offshore vehicle — but each route carries distinct tax costs and compliance obligations that have tightened sharply since 2017.
Read guide →Tax · ThailandOwnership Structures for Foreign Property Buyers in Thailand: A Complete Guide
Thailand's property laws prohibit direct foreign land ownership, but foreign buyers have well-established routes — condo freehold within the foreign quota, registered leasehold, and BOI-promoted structures — each with distinct legal and tax implications.
Read guide →Tax · SpainOwnership Structures for Foreign Property Buyers in Spain: A Complete Guide
Foreign buyers in Spain can hold property in their own name or through a Spanish company, with tax treatment varying by residency status, region, and holding period — making structure selection an important decision before purchase.
Read guide →Tax · GreeceOwnership Structures for Foreign Property Buyers in Greece: A Complete Guide
Greece imposes no restrictions on foreign property ownership for EU or non-EU buyers, with individual ownership the default route — though the Golden Visa programme, annual ENFIA tax, and Greek succession law all require careful attention.
Read guide →Tax · EgyptOwnership Structures for Foreign Property Buyers in Egypt: A Complete Guide
Egypt permits foreign nationals to purchase and own property directly, subject to a two-property cap, area restrictions, and a mandatory five-year minimum holding period before resale — making the rules relatively straightforward but compliance essential.
Read guide →Tax · United Arab EmiratesOwnership Structures for Foreign Property Buyers in Dubai: A Complete Guide
Dubai offers foreign buyers genuine freehold ownership in designated zones, with no income tax, no capital gains tax, and no inheritance tax — but estate planning is essential for non-Muslim buyers to ensure assets pass as intended.
Read guide →Tax · CyprusOwnership Structures for Foreign Property Buyers in Cyprus: A Complete Guide
Cyprus offers foreign buyers one of the most tax-friendly ownership environments in Europe — no inheritance tax, no annual property tax since 2017, non-domiciled status available, and a straightforward route to permanent residency — making ownership structure an opportunity rather than a burden.
Read guide →Tax · Bali, IndonesiaOwnership Structures for Foreign Property Buyers in Bali: A Complete Guide
Foreign buyers cannot hold full freehold title to land in Indonesia, but Bali offers several legitimate ownership routes — registered leasehold, Hak Pakai rights for residents, and the PT PMA foreign company structure — each requiring careful legal setup.
Read guide →Tax · GreeceInheritance and Succession Planning for Property in Greece: A Complete Guide
Greece applies inheritance tax on a sliding scale based on the heir's relationship to the deceased, with a meaningful exemption for direct family. Forced heirship protects 50% of the estate for children and spouse, and UK nationals cannot use Brussels IV to override this.
Read guide →Tax · Bali, IndonesiaInheritance and Succession Planning for Property in Bali: A Complete Guide
Succession planning for Bali property is more complex than in most markets because Indonesian law governs regardless of the foreign owner's nationality. The ownership structure you choose determines how cleanly your heirs can inherit.
Read guide →Tax · United KingdomUK Property Taxes for Overseas Investors: A Complete Guide
UK property taxation for overseas investors spans multiple regimes — from transaction taxes on purchase through to inheritance tax on death — and the rules applying to non-residents differ in important respects from those for UK-resident owners. This guide sets out the landscape as of 2026.
Read guide →Tax · ThailandThailand Property Taxes and Fees — A Guide for Foreign Investors
Thailand's property tax framework involves several distinct charges at the point of transfer and on an ongoing basis. Understanding who pays what — and how costs are typically allocated between buyer and seller — is essential for accurate investment modelling.
Read guide →Tax · SpainSpain Property Taxes for Foreign Buyers — Complete Guide 2026
Spain levies a range of taxes on property acquisition, ownership and disposal. For non-resident buyers, additional obligations apply — including a requirement to file an annual income tax return even on properties left empty. This guide covers every material tax in plain terms.
Read guide →Tax · GreeceGreece Property Taxes and Fees: A Complete Guide for International Investors
Understanding the full cost of buying and holding Greek property is essential before committing capital. Transaction costs typically total 8–10% of the purchase price, and ongoing taxes depend on how the property is used and the owner's personal tax position.
Read guide →Tax · EgyptEgypt Property Taxes and Fees for Foreign Investors
Egypt's property tax system is relatively straightforward by international standards, but investors must understand the annual property tax, the 2.5% tax on sale proceeds, rental income obligations, and critically, their home-country tax position on overseas property.
Read guide →Tax · United Arab EmiratesDubai Property Taxes and Fees: What International Investors Need to Know
Dubai imposes no income tax, capital gains tax, or annual property tax — but several fees and levies apply, and investors resident in the UK, EU, or other jurisdictions remain liable to tax at home on overseas rental income.
Read guide →Tax · CyprusCyprus Property Taxes and Fees: A Complete Guide for Investors
Understanding the full cost of buying, holding, and selling property in Cyprus is essential before committing to a purchase. This guide covers every material tax and fee category, including changes since the abolition of annual immovable property tax in 2017.
Read guide →Tax · Bali, IndonesiaBali Property Taxes and Ownership Costs: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Buying, holding and renting property in Bali involves a layered set of Indonesian taxes. This guide explains each levy, who pays it, and how it interacts with common ownership structures used by foreign investors.
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