Commentary and guidance on UK tax for expatriates and internationally mobile individuals, from the Expat UK Tax specialist team.
Four of the UK's key Inheritance Tax allowances have not risen in decades. Here is what they are really worth today, and what it means for your estate planning.
England is consulting on a High Value Council Tax Surcharge on homes worth £2m and above, from April 2028. Scotland is proposing its own version with a lower £1m threshold and a different mechanism. What owners, including non-residents, should understand now.
From April 2027, unused pension funds are expected to fall within inheritance tax. Before you draw down and start gifting, understand the double-tax trap, the deprivation of assets risk, and what the change means for internationally mobile families.
How the UK-Singapore double taxation agreement works in practice: residence and Singapore's territorial system, employment, the pensions trap that catches many expats, UK investment income, and capital gains, for individuals living between the UK and Singapore.
How the UK-UAE double taxation convention works in practice: residence and the tie-breaker, employment, UK pensions and the NT code, UK investment income, and capital gains, for British expatriates living between the UK and the United Arab Emirates.
Personal reflections on the direction UK tax policy might take, and what a shift from taxing what people earn towards taxing what they own could mean for expatriates and internationally mobile individuals.
A period of working overseas can engage the tax systems of two countries at once. What employees and company directors should check first: the right to work, personal residence, social security, and permanent establishment risk.
A clear calendar of the UK tax dates that matter for the 2026/27 tax year, plus a deadline FAQ and the HMRC links you will actually need, for expatriates and internationally mobile individuals.
A summary of the key personal tax changes taking effect from 6 April 2026, including income tax bands, dividend allowance, capital gains, and IHT updates.
The 60-day capital gains tax reporting deadline for UK residential property sales catches many taxpayers off guard. Here is what it is, who it affects, and how to comply.
HMRC is tightening Self Assessment reporting requirements for company directors from 2025/26. Here is what has changed, who is affected, and what you need to do.
If you've received an HMRC nudge letter or compliance check notice, here's how to respond, and what the escalation path looks like if you don't.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment is being phased in from April 2026. Here is what it means for landlords and self-employed individuals, including those based overseas.
Nine major changes from the UK Autumn Budget 2025, covering income tax, pensions, ISAs, inheritance tax, Making Tax Digital, and more. Essential reading for expatriates.
Expat UK Tax has been named a finalist for Best Independent Tax Consultancy Firm at the Tolley's Taxation Awards 2026, recognition of our specialist work for expatriates worldwide.
Scotland's 2026 budget introduced changes that widen the income tax gap with England. We examine the implications for expatriates, high earners, and those with Scottish income.