International Tax Guides for Expats

Tax can be one of the most stressful and difficult concerns when you move abroad. With tax residency criteria to interpret, special tax regimes and treaties on top of navigating tax systems in a different language, it's easy to make mistakes. We've created this library of information and guidance on a range of tax subjects for people living abroad, whatever your nationality.

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US Tax Advice for UK Residents

Tax obligations for American expats living anywhere in the world can be a incredibly complex and for those living in the UK it is no different. Here's our detailed guide that outlines your tax ...

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Everyone

Double Taxation Agreements with the UK

If you are considered a tax resident in two or more countries, it is important to understand possible tax relief through double tax treaties. This article looks at double taxation agreements the UK ...

United Kingdom
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Everyone

Do I owe UK Capital Gains Tax if I sell my UK property while living abroad?

If you're living outside the UK and thinking about selling a UK property, you may still owe Capital Gains Tax in the UK. This guide answers frequently asked questions about CGT for non-residents ...

United Kingdom
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Everyone

Statutory Residence Test: How to establish your UK tax residence status

An explanation of how to use the Statutory Residence Test to determine whether you are a UK resident or not for tax purposes. This has been updated with an easy to follow flowchart which you can ...

United Kingdom
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Everyone

Statutory Residence Test: Why DIY tax planning could be a risky and costly mistake

The Statutory Residence Test may look simple, and online flowcharts combined with AI may make it feel easy to navigate, but it's easy to make very costly mistakes when you try to DIY tax planning. ...

United Kingdom
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Everyone

AI and Tax: Why DIY tax "advice" is likely to be a costly mistake

This article explores the growing trend of using AI tools, eg ChatGPT, for international tax advice and highlights the risks and misconceptions associated with a DIY approach to doing your taxes. The ...

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American

Key US and UK tax deadlines for American expats living in the UK

Staying on top of both US and UK tax deadlines as an American living in the UK is essential to remain compliant and avoid penalties. This guide outlines the key dates, filing obligations, and ...

United Kingdom
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Everyone

Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime: A Guide for expats and non-residents

This guide provides an easy to understand explanation of the foreign income and gains (FIG) regime which, from 6th April 2025, replaces the previous Remittance Basis of Taxation for non-doms in the ...

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British

US and UK tax explained for UK citizens living in the USA

This article explains how UK and US tax systems interact for UK citizens living in America. It covers residency rules, double taxation relief, pensions, investments and key reporting obligations, ...

USA
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Everyone

Non-Dom tax advice and changes to the UK Non-Dom tax rules

If you are a non-dom or expat living in the UK this article explains your tax situation, including information about the Remittance Basis of taxation and other matters that affect non-doms living in ...

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Remittance Basis of Taxation for UK Non-Doms up to 6 April 2025
Everyone

Remittance Basis of Taxation for UK Non-Doms up to 6 April 2025

Please note this article is relevant only to the tax years before 6 April 2025. From 6 April 2025 onwards, the remittance basis regime will be abolished and will be replaced by the Foreign Income and ...

United Kingdom
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Everyone

What is Domicile and why does it matter?

A lack of understanding, or making assumptions when it comes to your tax liability can have serious financial consequences. This article provides a clear breakdown of what Domicile actually is and ...

United Kingdom
'Domicile of Choice' and losing your 'Domicile of Origin'
British

'Domicile of Choice' and losing your 'Domicile of Origin'

Your domicile of origin is, in most circumstances, the country where you were born. Knowing where you are domiciled is vital when it comes to various tax rules and it might be possible to lose your ...

United Kingdom
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Everyone

Spanish Wealth Tax explained for foreign nationals and expats in Spain

In this guide, we’ll give you an overview of how to figure out if Spanish wealth tax applies to you, and the advice to seek if it does.

Spain
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Everyone

Non-Resident Landlord Scheme (NRLS) explained

This article explains the obligations of non-resident landlords, agents acting for non-resident landlords and also the tenants of non-resident landlords.

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