I have been receiving an increased flow of enquires from UK companies and UK citizens that want to move to Ireland to avoid BREXIT. I thought it was worthwhile writing about one of the main sources of questions I receive, that is, buying a property in Ireland.

Being an Expatriate opens up a whole world of opportunities but it also brings complexity, having to deal with the legislative, products and taxes of two or more countries can brings its own headaches and can lead to expensive missteps.

One of the more complex areas even for professionals is gaining an understanding of residency rules and how they are interact with overseas jurisdictions. I thought a good starting point is look at what are the rules in Ireland and some of the significant implications from an Irish perspective.

Given the close historical and economic relations between Ireland and the U.S. it is not uncommon to find U.S. citizens living in Ireland. Some may be here as result of a temporary employment transfer, while others may have been living here for many years. In this paper we identify some important financial planning issues that affect US persons living in Ireland today.

Leaving the UK to live overseas can present many planning opportunities but there are also circumstances in which individuals may find themselves in danger of paying more tax than necessary both while they are overseas and if they return to the UK.