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Forum: Far East and Asia
Mar 19th 2009, 6:29 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,226
Posted By John0956

Re: Financial tsunami about to hit asia !!

No other end in Paphos
Forum: Far East and Asia
Mar 18th 2009, 2:02 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,226
Posted By John0956

Re: Financial tsunami about to hit asia !!

I am not an economist but you dont need to be. You are right that when Chinese production expands we are coming out of the recession. Supply follows demand so the first sign will be a pick up in...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jun 22nd 2008, 6:29 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,296
Posted By John0956

Re: Aust citizen, UK resident, contract in HK - what to do about tax??

This is a confusing answer. Tax is relative to residence and not domicile. My domicile is the UK but I am non resident for tax purposes as I live in another country. Tax returns ask if you have been...
Forum: Thailand
Jun 6th 2008, 3:51 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,524
Posted By John0956

Re: buying an house in Thailand

Be carefull Katongkaren. We looked into settling in Thailand and the excellent legal advice that we received, from a reputable lawyer, was exactly as Long Noi said. The lease is 30 years! Extensions,...
Forum: Far East and Asia
May 22nd 2008, 1:17 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 664
Posted By John0956

Re: Private insurance with a pre-condition

Exeter Trust in the UK will do world wide and has a generous pre condition policy.
Forum: Far East and Asia
May 22nd 2008, 11:47 am
Replies: 38
Views: 6,031
Posted By John0956

Re: Frozen UK Pensions

We should all relax on the subject of frozen pensions, the end may be in sight.In 2005 a British pensioner, resident in Canada, took the UK government to the European Court of Human Rights on this...
Forum: Far East and Asia
May 22nd 2008, 9:20 am
Replies: 38
Views: 6,031
Posted By John0956

Re: Frozen UK Pensions

Individual £300000, couple £600000, rising to £350000 and £700000 in 2010
Forum: Far East and Asia
May 22nd 2008, 5:23 am
Replies: 38
Views: 6,031
Posted By John0956

Re: Frozen UK Pensions

You should be highly suspicious of foreign lawyers advising you on your UK tax position. They are normally only experts on their own.
Forum: Far East and Asia
May 22nd 2008, 5:20 am
Replies: 38
Views: 6,031
Posted By John0956

Re: Frozen UK Pensions

Non resident and domicile are confusing to most people. The UK tax man has first call on all worldwide assets of a UK citizen under inheritance tax laws. You are only non domiciled if you have...
Forum: Far East and Asia
May 16th 2008, 3:34 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 6,031
Posted By John0956

Re: Frozen UK Pensions

I am confused. If you live in a tax free country with no UK income why did yiou even bother with the paperwork? Why do you want to establish non res for tax when you dont have taxable income. But...
Forum: Far East and Asia
May 14th 2008, 4:07 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 6,031
Posted By John0956

Re: Frozen UK Pensions

On leaving the UK and establishing your residence abroad you write to the Overseas tax office in nottingham. They send the paperwork, you take to your new tax office for stamping and return it to UK....
Forum: Far East and Asia
May 14th 2008, 4:03 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 6,031
Posted By John0956

Re: Frozen UK Pensions

I have just looked at my HMRC letter and it simply clarifies the tax position and says contact me when you move. Certainly my pensions are paid to me here in Cyprus gross..
You may have missed my...
Forum: Far East and Asia
May 14th 2008, 3:21 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 6,031
Posted By John0956

Angry Re: Frozen UK Pensions

I have followed the discussion with interest. We hope to move to Malaysia soon.
Having had an exchange of letters with HMRC I am more amused at the attitude on pension taxation! Because Malaysia...
Forum: Far East and Asia
May 10th 2008, 6:46 am
Replies: 0
Views: 630
Posted By John0956

Estate Ageents Malacca

Can anyone suggest a GOOD estate agent in malacca. I want to buy a house and the respose is mmmmmm.
Forum: Far East and Asia
Mar 24th 2008, 12:15 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 12,295
Posted By John0956

Re: Expats in Melaka.

I am interested but only if its big.
Forum: Far East and Asia
Mar 20th 2008, 11:03 am
Replies: 26
Views: 12,295
Posted By John0956

Re: Expats in Melaka.

Thanks for the message. We have an agent and are under way. Can you give me any estate agent contacts in Melaka. We are finding difficulty getting anyone to deal with us. Are there no houses for...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Mar 18th 2008, 6:00 am
Replies: 26
Views: 12,295
Posted By John0956

Re: Expats in Melaka.

Sorry?
Forum: Far East and Asia
Mar 17th 2008, 12:27 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 12,295
Posted By John0956

Re: Expats in Melaka.

I have received an e mail from Australia but my reply keeps getting returned as not known. Please send a different e mail, Tiscali not working.
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jan 9th 2008, 10:04 am
Replies: 26
Views: 12,295
Posted By John0956

Re: Expats in Melaka.

Thanks. Melaka is Malay spelling, Malacca is western.
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jan 8th 2008, 3:54 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 12,295
Posted By John0956

Re: Expats in Melaka.

I dont know which one to use yet. We are still at the exploring stage. I have not the slightest wish to work in malaysia, we are retired and its payback time.:)
Our greatest problem is getting...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jan 8th 2008, 5:56 am
Replies: 26
Views: 12,295
Posted By John0956

Re: Expats in Melaka.

i have replies from a number of agents and they seem to read the rules differently. Most agree its either cash in bank or income from pensions. However several say that the cash in bank is king. The...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Nov 25th 2007, 10:06 am
Replies: 26
Views: 12,295
Posted By John0956

Expats in Melaka.

My wife and I are planning to move to Melaka under the MM2H scheme next year. Are their any expats in melaka we could talk to?:)
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