Once you’ve decided to move to another country, a quick call to Avancier Legal will start the pre-immigration ball rolling. It’s the single-most important step you can take. It’s vital you engage an experienced international tax and wealth-structuring lawyer well before immigrating or returning home.
Due to the worldwide taxation system some countries implement on its tax residents, the system is full of intricacies for non-residents coming (or expats returning) to their new country. Avancier can offset the impact with clear advice, structure and of course, planning.
Working closely with you and your overseas advisers, on strategies which include income tax and compensation planning; estate, gift and other transfer tax, trust planning and wealth preservation. Our team combines deep expertise in succession, immigration law, cross-border structuring, international tax planning and private client advisory to ensure a seamless transition to life and business in your new country. Avancier will take note of your personal circumstances with a focus on both the country you are moving to and the country you’re leaving.
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Depending on your circumstances, our advice may include:
We work with migrants and their advisors on strategies which include income tax and compensation planning; estate, gift and other transfer tax, trust planning and wealth preservation.
Pre-immigration tax planning helps you understand and manage the tax implications of moving to a new country. Exit implications may arise in the country you are leaving but at the same time you want to plan and develop a tax and succession strategy to apply to the new country. Many countries have complex worldwide taxation systems, and planning ahead can help you avoid unexpected tax liabilities and ensure a smooth financial transition.
Key issues include income tax, compensation planning, estate and gift taxes, business and trust structure planning, wealth preservation, and potential double taxation. Each country has different rules, so it’s important to review both the country you’re moving to and the country you’re leaving.
Yes in most cases. Depending on the laws of the country you are leaving (and moving to) there is a transitional period before migration which offers an opportunity to restructure foreign financial affairs, review trust structures, companies, and investments, and implement tax planning strategies for future income streams and distributions.
Double taxation occurs when the same income is taxed in two countries. Where two countries have a double tax treaty pre-immigration planning can help you evaluate exemptions, concessions, and transitional residency rules to minimize or avoid double taxation.
