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What is international estate planning? How does it affect an expat in Singapore?

Planning what to do with your estate can be complicated, especially if you have family or assets spread across the globe. In reality, this extra layer of complexity almost always requires professional assistance.

Every country has its own unique rules when it comes to estate planning. Domicile, Inheritance Tax and succession laws can vary significantly across borders. Planning ahead means you can make sure that your money is protected and ends up in the right hands, whilst avoiding unnecessary taxes.

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All expats need to know about estate planning

What is international estate planning?

International estate planning is the umbrella term given to the management of your estate in your country of domicile and assets located in different jurisdictions. As each country has its own unique laws, professional assistance is almost always required to help tackle the complexity.

Are foreign assets subject to Inheritance Tax?

Your domicile position will determine HMRC’s ability to levy Inheritance Tax. If you are UK domiciled at your death, then your worldwide estate would be subject to Inheritance Tax. If, however, you are non-UK domiciled then HMRC will tax UK assets only.

Who is international estate planning for?

International estate planning is beneficial for those who meet the following criteria:

  • Domiciled in the UK and own foreign assets
  • Own assets, in particular land, within the UK but are domiciled overseas
  • Planning to move to or from the UK
  • Hold assets in multiple countries
  • You wish to pass your assets on to people domiciled in different countries

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Belgium

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1150 Brussels, Belgium

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Cheltenham

Cheltenham

Pure Offices, Cheltenham Office Park,
Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire, GL51 6SH

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Dubai

Dubai

Emirates Financial Towers, Level 3,
North Tower, Office 310, PO Box 507290,
DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Exeter

Exeter

The Senate, Southernhay Gardens,
Exeter, Devon, EX1 1UG

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Unit 1115, Tower 2,
Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway,
Admiralty, Hong Kong

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London

London

10th Floor, Nova North
11 Bressenden Place
London, SW1E 5BY

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Singapore

Singapore

6 Battery Road #16-04/05,
Singapore 049909

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Worthing

Worthing

Crescent House, Crescent Road,
Worthing, West Sussex BN11 1RN
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Worthing (Head Office)

Crescent House, Crescent Road,
Worthing, West Sussex BN11 1RN
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