The Expat Edge

UK Inheritance Tax Changed in April 2025. If You're a UK Expat in Malaysia, Here's What It Means for Your Estate

UK Inheritance Tax Changed in April 2025. If You're a UK Expat in Malaysia, Here's What It Means for Your Estate

Published on: 25/03/2026

UK IHT rules changed in April 2025. If you're a British expat in Malaysia, your worldwide estate may be in scope. Here's what the new test means for you.

UK ISA After Moving to Malaysia: What Happens to It and What to Do Instead

UK ISA After Moving to Malaysia: What Happens to It and What to Do Instead

Published on: 25/03/2026

Your UK ISA stays open after moving to Malaysia but freezes for new contributions. Here is what to hold, what to do instead, and where to invest new savings.

MM2H Fixed Deposit 2026: Interest Rates, Withdrawal Rules & Strategy

MM2H Fixed Deposit 2026: Interest Rates, Withdrawal Rules & Strategy

Published on: 25/03/2026

MM2H fixed deposits range from RM 300,000 to RM 1,000,000 depending on tier. Current interest rates, withdrawal rules for education and medical, and how to make your locked capital work harder.

Malaysia Stamp Duty 2026: What Foreign Buyers Under MM2H Will Actually Pay

Malaysia Stamp Duty 2026: What Foreign Buyers Under MM2H Will Actually Pay

Published on: 24/03/2026

Foreign buyers in Malaysia pay up to 8-10% in upfront costs. Here's the full stamp duty breakdown for MM2H holders in 2026.

DB Pension or CETV Transfer: What UK Expats in Southeast Asia Need to Weigh Before Deciding

DB Pension or CETV Transfer: What UK Expats in Southeast Asia Need to Weigh Before Deciding

Published on: 23/03/2026

Should UK expats in Southeast Asia transfer their DB pension CETV? Tax, QROPS, currency risk, and the decision framework explained.

Best Offshore Bank Accounts for Expats in Southeast Asia (2026)

Best Offshore Bank Accounts for Expats in Southeast Asia (2026)

Published on: 13/03/2026

Comparing HSBC Expat, Standard Chartered, DBS, and offshore banks in Jersey, Singapore, and Guernsey. Minimum deposits, fees, and which accounts actually work for expats in Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore.