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Have you structured your financial situation
before leaving the UK?
Leaving the UK Financially (for Tax and VAT purposes)
Involves a Few Key Steps. It Depends a lot on
whether you're
an Individual, Self-Employed, or Running a Company
Here are a few steps
Your Obligations Depend on whether you Remain a UK Tax Resident under the Statutory Residence Test (SRT).
You Typically Become Non-Resident If:
- You Spend Fewer than 16–46 Days in the UK (Depending on Prior Residency), OR
- You Work Full-Time Abroad and Limit UK Visits
Why it matters:
- UK Residents Pay Tax on Worldwide Income
- Non-Residents Usually Pay Tax only on UK-Sourced Income
You should Inform HM Revenue & Customs.
Fill Out Form P85 ("Leaving the UK")
Submit it:
- Online via your Personal Tax Account, or
- By Post
This helps:
- Claim Any Tax Refund
- Establish your Non-Resident Status
Before Leaving (or After the Tax Year Ends):
File a Self-Assessment Tax Return if required
Include:
- Employment Income
- Rental Income
- Self-Employment Income
- Capital Gains
You may Qualify for Split-Year Treatment, Meaning:
- Part of the Year Taxed As UK Resident
- Part As Non-Resident
You Need to:
- Deregister as Self-Employed with HMRC (if Ceasing UK Activity)
- File Final Accounts and Tax Return
- Pay any Outstanding: Income Tax, National Insurance
If continuing your business abroad:
- You may still owe UK Tax on UK-Based Income
If you're VAT Registered with HM Revenue & Customs:
You Must:
Deregister for VAT if:
- You Stop Trading in the UK
- You move your Business Abroad with no UK Taxable Supplies
Submit a Final VAT Return, including:
- Stock and Assets (you may need to account for VAT on them)
OR Keep VAT Registration if:
- You Continue Selling Goods/Services in the UK
- You have a UK Establishment or Customers
If you're Moving to UAE, you'll likely deal with the FTA (Federal Tax Authority) for Corporate Tax
Corporate Tax in UAE
- 9% on Profits above AED 375,000
You may become a UAE Tax Resident if:
- You Spend more than 6 Months per year in UAE
ZERO Taxes Benefits:
- ZERO Taxes on Worldwide Income
- ZERO Personal Taxation
You may be able to Continue Paying Voluntary NICs to Protect your UK pension
- Check Eligibility Before Leaving
Even as a Non-Resident:
- UK Rental Income is still Taxable in the UK
- UK Property Sales may trigger Capital Gains Tax
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not informing HMRC → Can Lead to Penalties
- Assuming you're Non-Resident Automatically
- Forgetting VAT Deregistration or Final Return
- Ignoring Tax Obligations in the New Country
- Missing Split-Year Treatment (Can Save Tax)
Quick Checklist
- Complete P85
- Confirm Tax Residency Status
- File Final Self Assessment
- Deregister or Maintain VAT Correctly
- Close or Transition Business
- Register with New Country's Tax Authority
- Review UK Assets and Ongoing Obligations
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