Pension auto enrolment – does it apply to UK contractors?
We all now know that the UK government has become concerned that the work force is not putting enough money aside to cover their financial req...
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Two excellent Australian visas for South Africans enginee...
If you are a qualified South African engineer, Australia is looking for people with your skills. Whether you’re a fresh graduate or an experie...
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How SARS plans to target South African expats
Mark Twain said it best – “The difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector is that the taxidermist only takes your skin”. In the 2017...
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How to get a job after you’ve arrived in the UK
Thousands of people pack their bags and head over to the UK to start a new life each year. However, unless you have plenty of savings or inves...
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Reunite your family with the new Aussie parent visa
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has announced a new visa: The temporary sponsored parent visa. This will allow as many as ...
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You could be eligible for a UK Ancestry visa
Just about every South African or Australian knows somebody, or is someone, who has gone to the UK on an Ancestry visa. The visa's continued p...
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Protect your wealth from exchange rate volatility
Stop-loss and limit orders are terrific solutions that can help you reduce your currency risk. Whether you are a private investor looking to s...
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Paying into a UK pension? Don’t forget to claim your tax ...
Whether you receive a state, company or personal pension through PAYE in the UK, there are a number of reasons why you may end up overpaying t...
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Skilled jobs up for grabs as EU net migration to the UK p...
The UK has seen a dramatic fall in net migration between 2015 and 2016, mostly due to the number of EU citizens leaving the country after the ...
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