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In this episode, I’m joined by Peter Ferrigno, an expat tax veteran (CTA, FCA, CIPD) whose career spans Big Four leadership, immigration and relocation, and hands-on advisory across Europe. Peter has lived the expat life himself—Poland, the Czech Republic, and now Spain—so he understands the human side of cross-border moves as much as the numbers.

We unpack what’s driving today’s migration out of the UK (non-dom changes, rising effective rates, inheritance tax exposure), how to compare destination countries in a structured, practical way, and why tax is only one part of the decision. The key thing to note here is that assets, income sources, and lifestyle priorities change the answer—property portfolios, flat-tax regimes (e.g., Italy/Greece), UAE vs. EU trade-offs, temporary non-residence rules on business exits, and the impact of abolished schemes like Portugal’s NHR all feature.

We also talk through Peter’s simple matrix for shortlisting countries, the importance of immigration pathways post-Brexit, and the real-world factors that make or break a move—kids’ schools, spouse integration, social networks. If you’re weighing a relocation to or from Ireland or the UK, this conversation will help you frame the right questions before you act.

Main Topics discussed in this Episode:

1. Peter’s Global Career and Perspective: Peter shares his journey across major firms and countries, shaping his people-focused approach to expat tax and mobility.
2. The UK Exodus and Non-Dom Changes: We unpack why more high-net-worth individuals are leaving the UK and how Ireland and Europe compare.
3. Tax Planning vs. Lifestyle Reality: Relocation isn’t just about tax—family, lifestyle, and emotional fit often decide success abroad.
4. Choosing the Right Destination Country: Peter explains his method for comparing countries based on assets, income, lifestyle, and tax outcomes.
5. Immigration Pathways and Investment Residency: We discuss how residence-by-investment schemes support post-Brexit mobility and tax planning.

Get in touch with Peter Ferrigno:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterferrigno1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peter.ferrigno/

Chapters:

• (00:00) Welcome and Introduction
• (00:31) Meet Peter Ferrigno of Global Expatriate Tax Services
• (01:44) How Peter’s Career in Global Tax Began
• (04:40) Living the Expat Life – Lessons from Abroad
• (06:01) Why More High-Net-Worth Individuals Are Leaving the UK
• (09:22) The Real Impact of UK Non-Dom Changes
• (10:12) How to Choose Where to Move – Tax Isn’t Everything
• (12:52) The Emotional and Family Side of Relocating
• (15:10) Selling a Business and Temporary Non-Residence Rules
• (17:02) Comparing Tax Systems and Narrowing the Shortlist
• (19:05) Immigration Rules and Post-Brexit Challenges
• (20:33) Investment Residency and Final Takeaways

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