Welcome to The American Hour’s September 2019 Email Newsletter. We hope that you enjoyed a fantastic summer season and/or vacation, and are looking forward to a fabulous September and fun-filled autumn! SAVE THE DATE … for The American Finance & Networking Event on Monday, 4th November at Smith & Wollensky, London – further details to follow. This email contains information and events relevant to the American community in the UK - please let us know if you have any suggestions, or if you have something you would like us to include. You are registered to receive this monthly email from us, if you no longer wish to receive it, please reply with ‘unsubscribe’. Please share the free subscription to American in Britain magazine with any of your American colleagues or friends – especially those who may have relocated to the UK over the summer season! Please click here for further information. BritishAmerican Business – Join Our Community Today! The special relationship remains the talk of the town in both the United Kingdom and United States – and it should come as no surprise. Both the UK and USA remain the top sources of Foreign Direct Investment in one another’s economies, directly employing 1.25m people in the USA, and 1.5m people in the UK. But this relationship doesn’t stop at business – indeed, with record numbers of flights between the UK and USA, alongside new direct routes, and the use of speedy e-gates in the UK being extended to US citizens arriving here, each day the Atlantic is looking less like an ocean and more like a puddle for transatlantic travellers. Our mission is to ensure that this relationship grows in all ways, bringing our two countries closer together than ever before. Only recently, we published the latest in our Trade & Investment Guide series – Finding Your Way: The Trade & Investment Guide to the UK 2019/20 which provides guidance on a range of business issues such as Tax, Intellectual Property, Logistics and Immigration for US companies looking to take their business transatlantic. Business support is a key component of our mission, illustrated best by our regular Accelerate Series Roundtables. Taking place throughout the year in both New York and London, the Accelerate Series brings together household names, unicorns, and SMEs just finding their feet to discuss, learn and support one another to grow and take their business transatlantic. But at BritishAmerican Business we understand that underpinning this relationship is a community of friends passionate about the special relationship. That’s why throughout the year we hold events to bring this community together for a celebration of all things transatlantic, away from the politics. You may have seen our ‘Big American Christmas Party’ advertised in the latest American in Britain magazine – but if not we encourage you to check it out. So, whether it’s to take advantage of our fantastic programming, get support for your transatlantic expansion, or you just want to be a part of this growing community, we say “Welcome!” Get in touch today and find out what opportunities await. www.babinc.org [email protected] 020 7290 9888 Legal Matters by Jeremy Duffy & Julie Man at Mundays Whether you’re a Hollywood celebrity like Julia Roberts, an intrepid traveller, entrepreneur, expatriate moving for work or simply relocating for love, moving is always an exciting time, and as an American who has moved to the UK in particular, you will no doubt have a list of interesting and exciting things you may want to do on your arrival, such as check out the vibrant theatre and gastronomic scene, visit Buckingham Palace to catch a glimpse of The Queen, or decide which football team you are going to declare undying allegiance to for the rest of your life. Understanding your tax status and ensuring your estate planning arrangements are in order are often not a top priority when blinded by so many exciting new experiences and challenges. This article will give you a few pointers as to why you should give these issues some attention and consider whether your existing planning arrangements, such as if your Will and Nuptial Agreements are still effective. What happens if you fall ill whilst you are living in the UK? We will explore some key points for you to consider, as well as covering what happens if you take to the British lifestyle and wish to consider purchasing a UK property and putting down more permanent roots: - Tax Planning - Ownership of UK Property - Individual Ownership - Corporate Ownership - Estate Planning: Wills - Lasting Powers Of Attorney (LPA) Click here for the full article online. Arrange a Preview Meal at The Club at The Ivy The Club at The Ivy is a private members club in London. The Club are pleased to offer our followers and readers a chance to arrange a preview meal at the club by emailing [email protected] Events at Benjamin Franklin House Concordia Concert at Benjamin Franklin House - Thursday 19 September, 7.00pm-9.00pm Benjamin Franklin House will be hosting an evening in keeping with Franklin’s love of 18th century music in association with the Concordia Foundation, which serves young musicians. For the 2019 concert, flautist Anna Kondrashina and harpist Anna Astesano will be performing as a duo. £25/per person, includes refreshments. For more information please email [email protected] Thanksgiving Dinner - Thursday 28 November, 7.30pm An American Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings will take place at magnificent Clothworkers’ Hall. Roast turkey (and stuffing and vegetables and of course pumpkin pie) will be a highlight. Franklin, in addition to suggesting the turkey become one of America’s national symbols, practised cooking it as part of his early work on electricity. £90/Adults £50/Children. RSVP to [email protected] Please like us on Facebook by clicking this link: FACEBOOK Follow us on twitter @AIBmagazine Follow us on Instagram The Summer Issue of American in Britain Magazine Is Online Now! The latest issue of American in Britain magazine (Summer 2019) is available to view online. The features in this issue include Wealth Management: Assessing Pension Drawdown Strategy In A World Of Increased Flexibility by MASECO Private Wealth; Taxing Issues: How To Navigate Foreign Investment Pitfalls by Letitia McGuigan, H&R Block Expat Tax Services; Legal Matters by Jeremy Duffy & Julie Man, Mundays; American Expatriate Clubs & News including AWBS International Women’s Club, The American Society in London, Kensington & Chelsea Women’s Club, and American Women Lawyers in London; Theatre Reviews of Rosmersholm at the Duke of York’s Theatre & The Starry Messenger at Wyndham’s Theatre by Lydia Parker; Travel – Santorini, Greece; A Historic Location – Ten Trinity Square; Eating Out Reviews of Akira, Oblix East, The Glass Room, SingEasy at The Piano Works & The Ivy Club; Food Tours Provide Taste For A Place – From Traditional Fare To Modern Delights, A Food Tour At The Top Of Any Trip To Britain Is Just Right by John Dunphy; Days Out With The Family: 10 Quirky Things To Do With The Family; Take Five: Spirit of Summer by Judith Schrut; Meaghan Martin: An American Actress in Britain interview by Lydia Parker; Hotel Review of South Lodge, Horsham, Surrey; Arts & Antiques: Chihuly At Kew: Reflections On Nature – A Magical Exhibition by Abby Cronin and Embassy Corner: Planning Your Visit To The US Embassy? You can view this issue online, and previous issues here. PLEASE SHARE THE FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO AMERICAN IN BRITAIN MAGAZINE WITH ANY FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES NEW TO THE UK - FREE SUBSCRIPTION THE 2019 EXPATRIATE’S GUIDE TO LIVING IN THE UK – ORDER THE 2019 ISSUE NOW! ORDER YOUR FREE COPY OF THE 2019 EXPATRIATE’S GUIDE TO LIVING IN THE UK If you would like to receive a FREE PDF copy of the 2019 Guide, email [email protected] and put 2019 GUIDE PDF in the email subject. If you would like to receive a FREE hard copy, please email Damian your mailing address. We also manage the associated website to support expatriates of all nationalities, who are relocating to live in the UK. The site includes lots of useful information, advice and links to expert advice and websites. Updated Articles in the 2019 issue include: Banking, Clothing Conversion, Clubs, Driving, Education, Embassies, Family Law, Property, Serviced Apartments, Tax, Travel & Wealth Management Please share this website with any friends or colleagues relocating to the UK - www.expatsguidetotheuk.com Society of Mayflower Descendants in the UK and Europe INVITATION FOR VISIT TO SOUTHAMPTON Members and non-members are warmly invited to join the European Society of Mayflower Descendants for a day's visit to Southampton, from which the Mayflower first departed on 15 August 1620 and the home of John Alden, the ship's cooper, who later married passenger Priscilla Mullins: Saturday 28 September: 11:00 Meet at Entrance to Sea City Museum -- which is close to station for Mayflower Walk with Godfrey Collyer of "See Southampton" 1:00 walk concludes at Mayflower Memorial & we will go for lunch to Dancing Man Pub 2:30 Visit to God's House Tower, recently restored, which has model map of Southampton in 1620, with talk. The Tower would have been one of the last buildings seen from the Mayflower ship. Please let us know if you and others intend to come. The cost will be £70.00 for Godfrey's walk, shared among whoever comes, and £5.00 per person for the Tower, plus lunch. If those who intend to come by car let us know and parking information will be provided. Please let us know you would like to come by sending an email message to [email protected], giving name and email address.