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Expatriation lawyers
There are many reasons why you might wish to renounce citizenship of a country. Our team of lawyers can guide you through the process, ensuring that renunciation of citizenship is as seamless as can be.
Expatriation is a legal process whereby citizens leave the country and give up their nationality (and their rights as a national) and move to a new country. If you are looking to renounce citizenship in your country, our expatriation solicitors can help.Applying for renunciation of citizenship could be required for many reasons. For instance, you may not feel any connection to the country and would therefore like to renounce citizenship. An example of this would be 'accidental Americans' who are nationals of other countries who only became aware of their US status in adulthood. Another reason for expatriation is that you may feel obliged to do so for tax reporting, legal or political reasons. Or you may simply have moved on and are ready to start a new life elsewhere.
Whatever your reason for moving on, our team of experienced and understanding citizenship lawyers are skilled in expatriation law and will assist you through every stage of the process.
Renouncing US citizenship
One of our key focus areas is helping people through the application for renouncing their US citizenship. This is a process suitable for those who are accidental Americans, which can lead to tax issues. The taxation of US citizens who are nationals of another country means that many are hit with unforeseen tax bills. And as all US citizens are required to file an annual tax return with the IRS on their global income, there may be heavy penalties.As long as you are over the age of 18, our citizenship and visa lawyers can help you renounce your US citizenship to reduce your tax burden. We will give you complete support, guiding you through the process and providing all the necessary information so you can make a careful consideration of your options.
Empowering global citizens
As well as our expertise in the renunciation of US citizenship, we can also assist those across all jurisdictions. Whether you want to give up your nationality for political, personal or tax reasons, we have local attorneys based across every continent.At Withers, we are one of the leading expatriation law firms, with a network spanning the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. That means we can advise on expatriation and immigration, bringing our in-depth knowledge of local laws to ensure that we get the best possible outcome for you, your family, and your future. Our strong reputation for representing private clients has led to us being asked to act in many cases of this kind. Not only that, but we're also passionate about making a difference to the legal system and improving the lives of global citizens.
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The US-born son of a UK businessman
When he became engaged to a Swiss citizen, the son of a high-profile UK businessman asked us to help him obtain a British Passport and expatriate from the US. We were also asked to draft a prenuptial agreement. Timing was of the essence but as a global, full-service firm we created a team of immigration, family and private client lawyers to meet tight deadlines.
The US-born son of a UK businessman
When he became engaged to a Swiss citizen, the son of a high-profile UK businessman asked us to help him obtain a British Passport and expatriate from the US. We were also asked to draft a prenuptial agreement. Timing was of the essence but as a global, full-service firm we created a team of immigration, family and private client lawyers to meet tight deadlines.
The US-born son of a UK businessman
When he became engaged to a Swiss citizen, the son of a high-profile UK businessman asked us to help him obtain a British Passport and expatriate from the US. We were also asked to draft a prenuptial agreement. Timing was of the essence but as a global, full-service firm we created a team of immigration, family and private client lawyers to meet tight deadlines.
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