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Expat Advice
If you have decided to move abroad and are not sure what this means for your personal tax situation. You most likely need to get in contact with an accountant who deals with British expat accounts. Tax for expats can be tricky and we have the right people for you to speak to so you can understand what your duties are and the tax you need to pay.
Once you move abroad the assumption is that no tax is now to be paid in the UK. However this is far from the truth as HMRC have very complex rules around expat taxes. Therefore expat taxes are not that straight forward.
There are a number of things to consider once you have decided to move abroad for work. One being whether you are non domicile or a non resident. There is also a split year treatment test that you may need to do as a expat to ascertain if you need to pay tax in the UK once you have moved abroad.
It is no longer as simple as “ if you spent l90 days or less in the UK” then you are automatically a non UK resident. It is best to speak to a professional to understand your position.
How do I find out if I am a UK tax resident?
There is a statutory residency test (SRT) which is very complicated that allows you to understand if you are a UK tax resident as an individual in the UK.
If your position is unclear then it Is best to speak to a professional to get an opinion on your residency status.
The statutory residency test takes into account the amount of time you spend and where relevant work in the UK and the connections you have with the UK.
There are a number of tests that you will need to perform such as the
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automatic overseas test
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automatic UK tests
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sufficient ties test
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application of the SRT to deceased persons
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split year treatments
If you have been in the UK for 183 days or more you will be a UK resident and there will be no need to consider any of the tests
There are certain ties that can affect your residency status also.
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Is your family a UK resident
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Do you have substantial employment in the UK? Working in the UK for more than 40 days (3 hours a day)
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Do you have accessible accommodation in the UK?
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What was your presence in the UK for the last 3 tax years? In the UK for 90 days or more for the last 2 tax years
