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15/03/2011Editor's Guide: Tax in the UK

Editor's Guide: Tax in the UK Here's a short introduction to our Tax section for the UK.

The tax system in the UK
Taxes in your native country are complicated enough. Expatriate taxes can be totally confusing. Common questions addressed in articles on Expatica’s Tax channel include: ‘How does the income tax system in my new country of residence work?’, ‘Does my new country of residence tax expats or do tax rules back home still apply?’, ‘Where can I find a financial advisor specialising in expat tax issues?’, and ‘What about inheritance tax in my new country?’

Expatica’s articles offer tips including ‘Why Americans should never own shares in a non-US incorporated mutual fund’ and 'Back to basics - Canadian tax for expats' as well as basic information about the British tax system, such as national insurance, income tax on full-time employment and 'UK residence rules for tax purposes: The facts'.  You can also read informal perspectives on tax such as Mr American in Britain discussing the  Mind-boggling British tax system'. Expatica keeps you informed of any changes to the tax system via our British news and community news channels.

Expat tax advantages

Britain may not be known as a tax haven, yet Expatica's Tax channel aims to keep expats updated about tax advantages in the UK. Our expat tax specialists explain how mobile workers employed in more than two countries can use a 'salary split' to reduce their tax burden, and how to deal with issues such as tax with your wealth 'suspended' between two cultures.

If you are a UK citizen abroad planning to return to the UK, you could benefit from articles such as 'Tax savings on your return to the UK' and 'Expert tax tips: Returning to the UK'.


Ask the expert
Expatriate tax services are also available at our Ask the Expert section: ask one of Expatica’s international and expat tax accountants under the Tax category for help. Try it: you may find that your question has already been answered!

Expatica discussion forums

Expats who’d like to share their viewpoints or ask advice from ‘veteran’ expats in the UK can visit the Expatica forums and get involved in discussions on expatriate tax issues.


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