International Tax Guides for Expats

Tax can be one of the most stressful and difficult concerns when you move abroad. With tax residency criteria to interpret, special tax regimes and treaties on top of navigating tax systems in a different language, it's easy to make mistakes. We've created this library of information and guidance on a range of tax subjects for people living abroad, whatever your nationality.

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What tax planning measures should I take if I'm leaving Australia to live abroad?
Australian

What tax planning measures should I take if I'm leaving Australia to live abroad?

I'm thinking of moving abroad, but I'm unsure what I need to do from a tax perspective in Australia - what tax planning do I need to undertake when moving abroad?

Everywhere
Should I cease my Australian tax residency if I live abroad?
Australian

Should I cease my Australian tax residency if I live abroad?

I'm moving abroad from Australia, but I'd like to know if I can cease my Australian tax residency and how to do it if so.

Everywhere
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Everyone

UK Autumn Budget 2024: What are the key tax changes for expats?

Overall, despite the doom and gloom headlines preceding the budget announcement, the UK remains a fairly tax-efficient place to be for expats. In this article we explore the key tax headlines for ...

United Kingdom
UK non-dom tax regime changes coming into effect April 2025
Everyone

UK non-dom tax regime changes coming into effect April 2025

In April 2025, the existing UK Remittance Basis of Assessment for non-doms will be replaced with a new system. This article explains what the changes are, how you might be affected and what you need ...

United Kingdom
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Everyone

What taxes do expats pay?

When someone moves abroad, what taxes do expats have to pay?

Everywhere
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Why have I received a ‘nudge letter’ from HMRC regarding my Offshore Investment Funds?

I have recently received a letter from HMRC querying if I am declaring my taxes correctly on my Offshore Income Gains. Why have I received this now, despite not making any changes to my current ...

United Kingdom
Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) vs Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)
American

Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) vs Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)

If you are a US expat or are subject to US taxes but live abroad and earn income from outside the US, understanding how Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) can be ...

USA
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Everyone

The difference between domicile and residence explained

An easy-to-understand explanation of the differences between domicile and residence, primarily for people connected to the UK.

United Kingdom
Canada tax for Expats (2024)
Everyone

Canada tax for Expats (2024)

Whether you already live in Canada or are planning to move there, understanding your Canadian tax obligations is essential to ensure you don't incur any punishments.

Canada
Tax for offshore oil and gas workers explained
British

Tax for offshore oil and gas workers explained

People working offshore on oil rigs or supply vessels have highly complex tax requirements. This article provides a detailed overview and provides guidance to help establish where you may owe tax

United Kingdom
How to tell if you have to submit a UK tax return
British

How to tell if you have to submit a UK tax return

Even if you haven't received a letter from HMRC, you may still have to complete a Self Assessment tax return in the UK. These six steps will help you understand whether you should be completing a UK ...

United Kingdom
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Everyone

Do expats pay UK tax?

When someone leaves or moves to the UK and becomes an expat, do they have to pay UK tax?

United Kingdom
Expat tax return preparation: Are you ready for the tax return deadline?
British

Expat tax return preparation: Are you ready for the tax return deadline?

Are you prepared to submit and settle your tax return before the 2023 deadline?

United Kingdom
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Everyone

An overview of the UK tax system for people moving to the UK

If you are planning to move to the UK, it's vital you understand your UK tax obligations before you move. This article provides a useful introduction to the UK tax system.

United Kingdom
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Everyone

What is Split Year Treatment?

I am spending some of this tax year working abroad and therefore I am not going to be a tax resident in the UK for the whole tax year. What is Split Tax Treatment, will it apply to me and how could I ...

United Kingdom
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