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Two free checklists covering the 10 financial priorities that matter most, whichever direction you are moving.

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Moving UAE → UK

Moving from the UAE to the UK: 10 Financial Priorities

  1. 1Confirm your UK tax residence date and understand when UK taxation starts.
  2. 2Review overseas pensions (QROPS, local schemes and SIPPs) before returning.
  3. 3Plan investment restructuring before UK tax residency begins where appropriate.
  4. 4Review offshore investment bonds and portfolios for UK tax efficiency.
  5. 5Understand Capital Gains Tax implications before disposing of assets.
  6. 6Review foreign bank accounts, currency holdings and exchange strategy.
  7. 7Update wills, powers of attorney and estate planning to reflect UK law.
  8. 8Check National Insurance and State Pension entitlement following time overseas.
  9. 9Review life assurance, income protection and healthcare arrangements.
  10. 10Prepare a comprehensive financial plan covering retirement, income, tax and investments.

A well-planned relocation can save significant tax, avoid costly mistakes and make your financial transition much smoother. Contact us for a complimentary initial consultation to discuss your personal circumstances.

Who prepared these

Cross-border coordination, from people who do this every week

IFA Private Office is a UK based practice working with internationally mobile families moving between the United Kingdom, the Gulf and Europe. Sean Kiani leads the practice, drawing on more than 26 years in financial services and a career built almost entirely around clients whose money, family and tax position sit in more than one country.

These checklists are the questions we work through with clients before a move, in the order they usually need answering. They are general information rather than personal advice, and every regulated activity is carried out by appropriately UK regulated and authorised firms.

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