Commentary and guidance on UK tax for expatriates and internationally mobile individuals, from the Expat UK Tax specialist team.
The government plans to introduce automated in-year payments from April 2029 for taxpayers who currently make Self Assessment payments on account. Further details are expected in 2027.
Higher announced tax rates on rental profits, an annual surcharge on high-value homes in England, and changes to penalties for late property returns.
The Autumn Budget is on 28 October 2026, the first delivered by Chancellor John Healey. After two years of major reform to non-dom, inheritance tax and pensions, here is what is being predicted and what internationally mobile taxpayers should be watching.
On 22 October 2026 we co-hosted a lunchtime briefing in Hong Kong with On Invest and Harbour Property Group, on whether to hold UK residential property personally or through a company, and the UK tax implications of each approach. Here is a short recap.
Overseas income, investments or a change in tax residence can create UK reporting obligations. A guide to HMRC's Worldwide Disclosure Facility, how offshore penalties and interest are assessed, and how many years may need to be reviewed.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now live for the first wave of self-employed individuals and landlords. Here is what the next quarterly deadline means, who will be brought in from April 2027 under the lower £30,000 threshold, and why your 2025/26 tax return matters.
Expat UK Tax joined On Invest in Singapore for a Lunch & Learn on holding UK property when you live abroad, personally or through a company. A full room, a lively Q&A, and a clear message: structure the ownership before you buy. Here is a short recap.
A practical guide for British expatriates living in Malaysia, including popular expatriate hubs such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, which remains an attractive destination for British expatriates because of its climate, lifestyle, comparatively favourable tax system and established international community.
Expat UK Tax partnered with the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) and HLS Global to present 'Both Sides of the Tax Equation', a seminar on the UK and Japanese tax obligations facing British residents of Japan. Here is a short recap.
From September 2026, HMRC is expected to begin automatically setting up Making Tax Digital for Income Tax obligations for taxpayers it considers to be within scope for 2026/27. For non-resident landlords and British expatriates with UK property or self-employment income, early preparation is now essential.
A UK adviser's comparison of the UK and Japanese tax systems for British expatriates in Japan, covering residence, income tax, capital gains, filing calendars and inheritance tax, and where early, coordinated planning matters most. We are UK tax specialists, not Japanese tax advisers, and can refer you to trusted Japanese specialists we work with.
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.
The High Value Council Tax Surcharge on homes in England worth £2m or more is confirmed from April 2028, with a wider deferral scheme and a new empty homes premium. Scotland is taking a different approach with a £1m threshold. What owners, including non-residents, need to know.
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.