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> I'm from the UK and if you spend more than 180(?) days abroad in a tax year you become non-resident which has some implications This isn’t quite accurate. Th

> I'm from the UK and if you spend more than 180(?) days abroad in a tax year you become non-resident which has some implications This isn’t quite accurate. There are other tests that come into play, including whether you own a house in the UK, and how long you spent outside the UK for the rest of the year (and the preceding years). Basically if you live in the UK, then spend 180 days (or even a whole year) outside the UK but then immediately return HMRC is not going to consider you a non-resident for that period. It is worth paying for tax advice before you leave because the rules are complicated and there are other factors aside from just not being in the country.

arethuza 6y ago
"worth paying for tax advice" I knew someone who, through their employer, got tax advice from one of the big name accounting firms that turned out to be completely wrong - leaving them liable for tax both in the UK and in the country they had travelled to. It all got sorted out in the end but took a long time and was he was rather unhappy with the whole thing, as you can probably imagine.
- 0xfaded 6y ago
  I had this situation where an employee insisted on tax advice from the company's lawyer. The law firm represents who is paying, same for liability. In the end we sponsored an expensive email basically saying as such.
  - arethuza 6y ago
    One thing I have learned through bitter experience is if there is a significant tax issue at stake then get your own lawyer and/or tax adviser.
    - gambiting 6y ago
      Yes, and you can get accounting companies which will do it for you and take responsibility for it(for a fee). So if they get it wrong, they are on the hook, not you. Well, it is on you, but it's on them to put it right.
- raverbashing 6y ago
  Yeah it's also worth doing your research and seeing if it matches what the advisor is telling you "you owe/doesn't owe this because A, B, C" is the answer you should be looking for, they might give general advice but they might not know 100% about some specific situations Note: I'm not saying "you can deal with this by yourself", I'm saying "double checking is a good idea"
UglyToad 6y ago
Ah OK thanks for the clarification. I will definitely consult an accountant once I'm moved and settled.
ionwake 6y ago
If you are considered a non resident - does that mean you pay less UK tax or that you need to register in another country?
- iso947 6y ago
  If you permanently emigrate and then work for a foreign company, why would you pay tax in the UK? Rules for temporary emigration are more complex, but if you get a job in Germany and move there, returning to the Uk occasionally to see friends and family (say 3 or 4 weeks a year) clearly you don’t need to pay tax in the Uk. Will still have to repay your student loans though - declare your income and pay the bill (which is 9% above an income that varies depending on the country you have loved to)

arethuza 6y ago

"worth paying for tax advice" I knew someone who, through their employer, got tax advice from one of the big name accounting firms that turned out to be completely wrong - leaving them liable for tax both in the UK and in the country they had travelled to. It all got sorted out in the end but took a long time and was he was rather unhappy with the whole thing, as you can probably imagine.

0xfaded 6y ago
I had this situation where an employee insisted on tax advice from the company's lawyer. The law firm represents who is paying, same for liability. In the end we sponsored an expensive email basically saying as such.
- arethuza 6y ago
  One thing I have learned through bitter experience is if there is a significant tax issue at stake then get your own lawyer and/or tax adviser.
  - gambiting 6y ago
    Yes, and you can get accounting companies which will do it for you and take responsibility for it(for a fee). So if they get it wrong, they are on the hook, not you. Well, it is on you, but it's on them to put it right.
raverbashing 6y ago
Yeah it's also worth doing your research and seeing if it matches what the advisor is telling you "you owe/doesn't owe this because A, B, C" is the answer you should be looking for, they might give general advice but they might not know 100% about some specific situations Note: I'm not saying "you can deal with this by yourself", I'm saying "double checking is a good idea"

UglyToad 6y ago

Ah OK thanks for the clarification. I will definitely consult an accountant once I'm moved and settled.

ionwake 6y ago

If you are considered a non resident - does that mean you pay less UK tax or that you need to register in another country?

iso947 6y ago
If you permanently emigrate and then work for a foreign company, why would you pay tax in the UK? Rules for temporary emigration are more complex, but if you get a job in Germany and move there, returning to the Uk occasionally to see friends and family (say 3 or 4 weeks a year) clearly you don’t need to pay tax in the Uk. Will still have to repay your student loans though - declare your income and pay the bill (which is 9% above an income that varies depending on the country you have loved to)