Been living abroad and are thinking of moving back to the UK? Here are a few nasty surprises you might want to avoid. Every year about 60,000 people return to the UK, having lived abroad for several years. If you are planning to return, here are some surprises to avoid: Charges on importing your belongings […]
Category: Non-resident
Top 5 tips for non-resident landlords
Top 5 tips for non-resident landlords Published 15th August 2024 Managing UK property from abroad can be a rewarding investment strategy, but it comes with its own set of challenges and responsibilities As a non-resident landlord, staying compliant with UK tax laws and maximising your returns requires careful planning and attention to detail. Here are […]
Non-Residents: beware of changes to Capital Gains Tax
Changes to CGT for non-residents: non-resident landlords disposing of UK property: beware of changes to Capital Gains Tax (deadlines for submission of the CGT return, payment of the tax due, changing rates of tax applicable. Read on to find out more. Published 5th March 2019; Updated April 2024 The deadline to submit a Capital Gains […]
Register of Overseas Entities for non-resident companies
Published 9th August 2022 Register of Overseas Entities: new laws have been enacted that impact directly on non-resident companies holding UK property New laws have been enacted that impact directly on non-UK companies holding UK property For many years the UK Government has been concerned about the UK property market being used to conceal proceeds […]
The Capital Gains trap for non-residents
Published 10th May 2022 Are you a non-resident owning property in the UK? Be aware of your obligations when you sell We have all become used to the idea that since April 2015 non-residents could be liable to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the disposal of UK residential property and the same applies to the […]