American Citizen Services
Helping you navigate the complexity of US citizenship in the UK.
Are you a US citizen living in the UK?
If you or members of your family are US citizens living in the UK, you are likely painfully aware of the tax and legal complications that come with being an American ‘overseas’.
Apart from the yearly tax filing burden, there are also a number of other issues that US citizens face in the UK – this can range from the implications of property ownership, cross-border wills, pension/retirement savings and savings for children.
Often, individuals and families can make financial and/or financially relevant decisions in the UK without consideration of the US implications (and vice versa).
We get it.
Co-founded by a dual US/UK citizen, Alawco fully understands the often opaque and frustrating complexity inherent in dealing with two different tax and legal structures. As such, we have created a targeted service specifically for American citizens living in the UK – whether you are a recent arrival from the States or have always lived here.
Alawco aims to provide you a single point of contact for all your concerns regarding the implications of American citizenship, including wills and estate planning, house ownership, and strategies relating to retirement and education savings. Where necessary, we can provide referrals to trusted tax and finance professionals, ensuring everyone is working for you in coordination.
We fully understand the anxiety and stress that these issues can cause and the often-dire lack of clear answers. We are here to listen to you and to ensure that you feel confident and secure in the arrangements you put in place.
Get in touch to arrange a no-obligation discussion and let’s see how we can help.
Can we give you a Heads Up?
Alawco offers what we call a “Heads Up” service for any newly arrived US citizen, any US citizen living in the UK about to embark on a significant life change, such as getting married, having children or starting a business - or just any US citizen who has any niggling concerns about their current arrangements.
The service is entirely confidential. This will allow you to ask any questions you might have – and also for us to alert you to questions that you might not realise you need to ask.
Together, we can create a strategy moving forward and minimise the possibility of unpleasant future surprises.