UK Tax Return For Expats & Non-Residents
Living abroad? Our expat tax specialists prepare and submit tax returns for clients worldwide, ensuring full compliance with HMRC and meeting the self-assessment tax return deadline.
Help submitting UK non resident tax return
We make the process simple, fast, and secure — so you can stay focused on your life abroad while we handle your UK self-assessment tax forms.
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Self-assessment tax return deadline
One of the most important aspects of filing a UK tax return is meeting the self-assessment tax return deadline. Missing this deadline can lead to automatic penalties and interest charges.
Key Tax Return Dates for Individuals
File British tax return from overseas
At Global Tax Consulting, we specialise in handling UK tax returns for clients living and working across the globe. Here are just a few of the common situations we help with every day:
We prepare SA109 pages to notify HMRC of your split year or non-resident status.
We report incomes in line with your non-resident status and prepare HS302 or HS304 pages to prevent double taxation.
We will reclaim tax suffered via PAYE or payments on account through self-assessment tax return.
We prepare SA109 pages to notify HMRC of your split year resident status.
We assess eligibility to claim FIG scheme or use the temporary repatriation facility to remit foreign incomes to the UK.
We file your UK tax returns claiming relevant reliefs such as FIG scheme, TRF or tax credits to mitigate overseas tax.
We help you create a capital gains tax account with HMRC and appoint ourselves as your tax agent.
We prepare a non-resident capital gains calculation taking into account rebasing and private residence relief.
We file your Capital Gains Tax Return and advise on payment to settle with HMRC within 60 days.
You create a Let Property Campaign or Worldwide Disclosure Facility account with HMRC and we appoint ourselves as your agent.
We prepare a calculations of the undeclared incomes or gains taking into account reliefs to reduce the tax charge.
We file your disclosure including assistance with penalty mitigation to bring your affairs up to date with HMRC.
Do expats need to file a UK tax return?
Many expats assume that once they leave the UK permanently, they no longer have to worry about taxes. In reality, your tax obligations depend on your SRT residency status and the types of incomes and gains you receive.
You may still need to complete a UK tax return if you:
Professionals who move between countries but retain UK employment or sole trade.
UK nationals living or working abroad who still have UK incomes or assets.
Professionals who move between countries but retain UK employment or sole trade.
Individuals living overseas with rental income from UK property.
Brits returning home who need advice on residency status and global income.
Foreigners who are UK tax residents and earning foreign-source income.
Even if you are classed as a non-resident for tax purposes, HMRC often requires you to report UK-sourced income through the Self Assessment system. This means that expats may still need to submit a UK tax return annually to ensure their income is properly declared. For more details about residency rules, see our guide to the SRT.
Why expats use professional UK tax advisors
Filing a UK tax return as an expat can be more complicated than completing a standard domestic tax return. Expats often deal with multiple tax systems, different currencies, and complex residency rules. By working with experienced advisors can reduce stress and ensure your return is accurate and submitted correctly.
We specialise in cross-border UK tax advice, serving expats, nomads, and mobile professionals in 50+ countries.
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We fix fees before commencing work — you’ll always know what you’re paying for and payment is due upon delivery of services.
Our online portal makes managing your UK tax return easy— securely upload documents, sign forms and message your tax advisor.
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Contact us today to ensure your British tax return is completed accurately and submitted before the self-assessment tax return deadline.
