Employees Switching from Tier 4 to Tier 2
If you are an employer looking to hire an international student graduate who has studied in the UK under Tier 4 of the points based system, the following guidance sets out the process of assisting the individual to ‘switch’ from a Tier 4 to Tier 2 visa. Who is eligible to switch from Tier […]
British Citizenship
For individuals who do not automatically hold British nationality by birth or descent, the most common route to British citizenship is through naturalisation. Naturalisation is a Home Office application process requiring applicants to evidence that they meet the British citizenship eligibility criteria. Applying for British Citizenship is a major step in your life. It is a […]
UK Travel Documents
If you are a non-UK national and need to travel outside the UK without the use of a passport from your own country, you will need to obtain UK travel documents from the Home Office. The consequences of not having the correct permission when travelling can be significant, potentially affecting your ability to re-enter the […]
Non Dom Tax Status: What does it Mean?
So what exactly is a ‘non-dom’ and how is it connected to your tax status? A person’s domicile is an important factor when it comes to deciding on their tax status. The term ‘non-dom’ is used to describe a person who for tax purposes has a domicile outside the UK. The non-dom status generally brings […]
Taxes for Expats: A Guide
Many British expats mistakenly believe that once they have left the UK to live overseas, they are no longer subject to UK tax, but the situation isn’t as clear cut or straightforward as that. An expat living abroad is still liable to pay taxes on any UK income they receive. Any obligation to pay UK […]
What is Income Tax for Expats?
Even if you leave the UK and move abroad, you may still be liable to UK income tax. It is therefore important to understand if and when any UK tax liability arises, and how this may affect you. The following guide looks at income tax for expats, and what you need to know about UK […]
Non Doms Tax – The Current Position
If you are UK tax resident but not domiciled in the UK, special rules apply to determine the basis upon which you pay UK tax. Below we examine the rules relating to non doms, including recent reforms to the law. Non doms tax – Determining your domicile status Your domicile is usually the country in […]
UK Entry Requirements for Non-EEA Countries
If you’re a national of a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA), you will ordinarily be subject to UK immigration control. This means you must have valid permission to enter and remain in Britain. [toc] Which are the EEA countries? Under current UK immigration rules nationals of the following countries are not subject to […]
Claiming Asylum in the UK
Under Article 14(1) of the 1948 Universal Declaration on Human Rights and the 1967 Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees, anyone who faces persecution in their home country may seek asylum. To be eligible for asylum in the UK, it must be impossible for you to live with any degree of safety in your […]
Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 (Employing Asylum Seekers!)
The Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 outlines the conditions and restrictions placed on employers regarding asylum seekers and refugees seeking work in the UK. This legislation was further clarified and amended in the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and the Immigration Act 2016. Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 & Employing asylum seekers The […]