Some UK expats left years ago and simply want confirmation their filing obligations are being met correctly. Others are only weeks from boarding a flight and need a plan before their tax year changes shape.

Whatever your circumstances, our tax specialists start by confirming your tax status, because everything else in your tax planning depends on getting that right first.

6 April 2025 marked the end of the UK's old non-dom and remittance basis regime. In its place, the UK government introduced the Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime, which changed how new UK residents are taxed under UK taxation law.

The FIG Regime Can Protect What You Earn Or Own Abroad

The new regime can give qualifying new UK residents relief on eligible foreign income and gains for up to four years. To qualify, you generally need ten consecutive tax years of non-UK residence before you arrive, and claiming it correctly can reduce your UK tax exposure during your first years back in the UK.

Before the reform, HMRC recorded more than 83,000 non-domiciled and deemed-domiciled taxpayers, who between them accounted for around £12.5 billion in Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and National Insurance in 2024. Non-domiciled taxpayers alone made up close to £9 billion of that total. That is the scale of the group these tax rules touched, and if you are one of them, the rules around you have moved.

Overseas Workday Relief Matters If You Still Work Outside The UK

If you live in the UK but still work some of your days abroad, Overseas Workday Relief could bring real tax benefits. Eligible internationally mobile employees can claim up to £300,000 a year, subject to the usual conditions and limits, and it is particularly relevant if you live here but perform part of your role outside the UK.

Overseas investments, international pensions and international bank accounts can all create extra work at tax time for expats, even if you never bring the money home. You can have UK tax obligations even when your income, property, investments or pension sit entirely outside Britain.

Non-Resident Landlords Have Their Own Filing Rules

If you rent out a UK property while living abroad, you fall under the rules for non-resident landlords. We prepare your rental accounts, handle your Self Assessment tax returns and check that your letting agent or tenant is not deducting tax incorrectly from your rental income.

Selling A Home Abroad Or In The UK Can Trigger A Tax Bill

Selling a UK property as a non-resident, or selling a home overseas while you are UK resident, can both trigger a Capital Gains Tax bill. Capital gains tax rules for non-residents disposing of a home here differ from the rules that apply to UK residents, and the reporting deadline is short. We advise on this position before you sell, not after, then calculate what you owe and file within HMRC's deadlines so you avoid penalties for a late return.

Foreign Pensions, Dividends And Bank Interest Still Need Reporting

UK residents with foreign income, including overseas pensions, foreign dividends and shares, and bank interest, may need to report them through Self Assessment. International pension transfers add another layer, since the tax treatment can depend on the country involved, and we advise on this case by case, working out what needs declaring and which tax relief brings your bill down.

Our tax services cover everything from a single non-resident tax return to ongoing personal tax support and compliance for a family living across three countries. We advise individuals, and we advise business owners, because expat tax rarely stays simple for long. You get advice from people who deal with cross-border tax every week, not a script.

If your personal tax affairs are more complex than a standard return, our tax specialists assist with expat tax advice, tax planning and UK tax returns for clients based anywhere in the world. Our tax specialists also assist with tax liability calculations when you have income from more than one country.

We support company directors, contractors and business owners with compliance across borders, and we keep up with changing tax regulations under UK law so you do not have to. Our assistance covers everything from a first UK tax return to years of catching up after a missed filing.

Clients choose our tax services because our international tax advice actually applies to their situation, not a generic template. Whatever your circumstances, your wealth, or the country you call home, this is personal tax planning built around your life, not the other way round.

Our actual rough price for a standard expat tax return sits between £350 and £750, depending on how many countries, income sources, and reliefs are involved. More complex cases, such as a property sale, a FIG regime claim, or several years of foreign income to sort out, usually run higher.

This is a rough guide, not a fixed quote. The actual cost varies depending on your circumstances, so we always confirm a fixed fee before we start any work.

If you are moving to a new country, coming back to the UK, or already living overseas with tax obligations still sitting here, we can take this off your plate. Speak to Vexo Accounting today for a free quote and some honest expert advice. That is straightforward advice, not a sales pitch, backed by support with your tax returns and tax status for years to come.