Opening bank accounts, moving money, the blue dollar, and what HMRC needs to know.
Money & BankingArgentina's domestic residence test for foreign nationals focuses on permanent immigration residence or a continuous 12-month stay under temporary authorisations.
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Money & BankingTreaty outcomes depend on residence, income type and eligibility. The rules for private pensions, the State Pension and withholding claims differ significantly.
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Money & BankingMonotributo can simplify Argentine tax compliance for a small freelance business, including qualifying service exports, provided you follow the invoicing, payment and revenue-limit rules.
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Money & BankingFor an Argentina treaty resident, qualifying employment pensions and annuities are taxable only in Argentina. UK State Pension follows a separate rule and can be taxed in both countries, with Argentine credit for UK tax.
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Money & BankingArgentine banking has a reputation. Some of it is deserved. But it's more navigable than people say, once you know the terrain.
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Money & BankingHMRC doesn't forget about you when you move abroad. Here's what you need to do, and why early action matters.
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Money & BankingA UK pension goes considerably further in Argentina than in Britain. But there's a pension freeze rule that every retiree should understand before committing.
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Money & BankingBoth claim to be cheap. Both have hidden trade-offs in the Argentine market. The right choice depends on whether you want speed, rate, or local ARS delivery.
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Money & BankingMost British pensioners assume their State Pension uprates automatically every year. In Argentina, the frozen pension rule often applies — and most do not know.
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Money & BankingP85 is not what makes you non-resident. It is how you tell HMRC you have left. But skipping it causes quiet problems that surface years later.
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Money & BankingRevolut works surprisingly well in Buenos Aires for everyday spending, but you need to know its limits. This is what a UK user actually runs into.
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Money & BankingThe SRT is the set of rules that actually decides whether HMRC can tax your worldwide income. Moving to Argentina does not automatically end UK tax residence.
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Money & BankingYou need 35 qualifying years for a full UK State Pension. If you leave with 25, the remaining 10 years of voluntary contributions may be the best investment you make.
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Money & BankingSelling your UK home from Argentina does not escape CGT. The 5-year rule, private residence relief and non-resident reporting all interact. Here is the real picture.
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Money & BankingCouncil tax liability ends when you vacate your UK property. But the 'when' and 'how' of cancellation matter for avoiding overpayments.
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Money & BankingMoving money from the UK to Argentina has more options than ever. The gap between the cheapest and most expensive is enormous. Here is the full comparison.
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Money & BankingMoving abroad does not close your ISA. But it does stop you contributing. Here is the practical impact on your cash ISA and stocks-and-shares ISA.
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Money & BankingMoving to Argentina does not escape UK Inheritance Tax. Your domicile status (not residence) determines whether HMRC can tax your worldwide estate.
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Money & BankingArgentine banking is famously difficult for foreigners. The fintechs changed everything. Here is the honest 2026 picture for a British citizen.
Read guide →Money & BankingIf you keep your UK property and rent it out, HMRC has rules. The NRL1 form lets you receive rent gross instead of having 20% withheld.
Read guide →Money & BankingYour SIPP works from Argentina. But the tax treatment changes, some providers restrict non-resident access, and the drawdown maths need rethinking.
Read guide →Money & BankingThe blue dollar is Argentina's parallel exchange market. Every British expat learns about it in week one. Here is the honest guide to what it means for your money.
Read guide →Money & BankingYou will end up with at least two of these. Brubank gives you a USD account. Mercado Pago gives you QR. Ualá gives you investments. Here is the order.
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Money & BankingBritish incomes go further in Argentina than they do in any major Western European country, but only if the holder converts at the right exchange rate. The arithmetic is straightforward, the conversion is not.
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