August 2007

Income tax in the UK and when you're overseas

We're wrote a few articles covering the kind of questions that lots of people ask us. In particular: How are overseas dividends taxed? , and How is UK income taxed when you're non UK resident The recent changes announced in the budget will impact on…

Going overseas to avoid CGT

If you're going overseas to avoid CGT ensure that you don't get caught out, and read our latest article Hidden dangers in going overseas to avoid capital gains tax There are numerous circumstances where you can lose the CGT exemption, and this…

Transferring property to children tax efficiently

Given the difficulties many first time buyers face in getting their first property, it's becoming more common for parents who have benefited from the property boom, to transfer property to their children. This can give the children a 'foot' on the…

Going to work overseas

Going to work overseas (eg a secondment) is pretty popular these days, and is actively encouraged by many employers as a way of broadening yoru skill base. If this is an option for you, ensuring that the UK tax issues have been considered in crucial…

Capital Gains Tax on Overseas property and using a limited company

Knowing when to use a company to reduce your UK taxes, and when not to can be difficult. Usually it's a case of comparing the after tax position under the different options to find out which leads to the best result. However, there are cases where…

Tax and leaving the UK

If you're planning on leaving the UK, you should bear in mind in mind (as well asthe 101 other things) the tax implications of your departure. For some it well be very straightforward, but if you own a UK business, carry out a UK trade, own a UK…

CGT and Overseas property

If you're selling overseas property have a read through our summary of the key reliefs and exemptions you could be claiming to reduce or even eliminate the UK CGT charges. CGT and Overseas property disposals

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