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Accountant for Non-Residents
Fixed fee, online accountants for people with UK income who live abroad
Living outside the UK doesn't end your UK tax obligations. We work out your residence status, file your UK tax return, claim any double taxation relief and report UK property sales on time, wherever you are in the world. One agreed monthly fee, with no need to visit the UK.
- UK tax return filed for you
- Residence status confirmed
- Double taxation relief claimed
- Help in any time zone
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In short
What does an accountant for non-residents do?
An accountant for non-residents handles the UK tax of people who live abroad but still have UK income or assets. They confirm your residence status under the statutory residence test, prepare your non-resident tax return with the residence pages, claim relief under double taxation agreements, deal with the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme and report UK property sales to HMRC within the deadline.
- Residence statusStatutory residence test applied to your year
- Tax returnFiled with the residence pages included
- Double taxationTreaty relief so you aren't taxed twice
- Property salesReported and paid within 60 days
Non-residents we help
British expats, international investors and people moving in or out of the UK all face different rules. As a non-resident accountant, we work with each of them.
British expats
Living and working abroad with UK pensions, savings, a UK job ending or property still in the UK.
Overseas landlords
Letting UK property from abroad. We register you for the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme so rent can be paid without tax deducted.
Non-resident landlordsSelling UK property
Non-residents must report every UK property sale to HMRC, even if there's no tax to pay. We work out the gain and file on time.
Capital Gains TaxLeaving the UK
Moving abroad part way through a tax year. We check whether split year treatment applies so overseas earnings aren't taxed in the UK.
Moving to the UK
Arriving to live or work. We explain how your foreign income and gains are treated and what to report in your first years.
Overseas company owners
Running or owning a UK limited company from abroad. We handle company accounts, Corporation Tax and your director's tax position.
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Our non-resident packages are set out clearly on one page, so you can compare before you speak to us.
Are you UK resident? The statutory residence test
Your residence status decides what the UK can tax. It's set each tax year by the statutory residence test, which looks mainly at the days you spend in the UK and your ties here. These are the automatic tests.
You're automatically non-resident if…
- You spend fewer than 16 days in the UK in the tax year
- You weren't UK resident in any of the previous three tax years and spend fewer than 46 days here
- You work full-time abroad, spend fewer than 91 days in the UK and work here for fewer than 31 days
You're automatically UK resident if…
- You spend 183 days or more in the UK in the tax year
- Your only home is in the UK for a period, and you use it for at least 30 days
- You work full-time in the UK for a period of 365 days
If neither applies, your status depends on your UK ties, such as family, accommodation and work. We'll apply the full test for you. Source: GOV.UK residence and tax.
Your non-resident tax return and more
Everything you need to stay compliant from abroad, covered by one fixed monthly fee agreed before we start.
Non-resident tax return
Your Self Assessment with the residence pages, filed using HMRC-approved software.
Non-Resident Landlord Scheme
Registration so your agent or tenant can pay rent without deducting tax.
UK property sales
Non-resident Capital Gains Tax return filed within 60 days of completion.
Residence status check
The statutory residence test and split year treatment applied to your dates.
Making Tax Digital
Quarterly updates if your UK rental income is over the threshold.
UK company accounts
Accounts and Corporation Tax for UK companies owned from overseas.
Non-resident tax rules for 2026/27
The rules that affect most people living abroad with UK income.
Personal Allowance
Available to many non-residents, including UK and EEA nationals and residents of some treaty countries. It isn't automatic, so it's claimed on your return.
What's taxed
As a non-resident, the UK usually taxes only your UK income and gains, such as rent, UK employment and UK property sales.
UK property sales
Every sale of UK property or land must be reported within 60 days of completion, even if there's no gain.
Capital Gains Tax
Rates on gains from UK residential property, after the £3,000 annual exempt amount.
Filing deadline
HMRC's own online service doesn't support the residence pages, so many people file on paper by 31 October. We file online with approved software, so you have until 31 January.
Double taxation
The UK has tax treaties with many countries, so income taxed in both places can often be relieved in one of them.
Sources: GOV.UK tax on UK income if you live abroad, GOV.UK non-resident Capital Gains Tax, GOV.UK double taxation.
Fixed fee accountant for non-residents
Cross-border questions can take time, but they won't add to your bill. As a fixed fee accountant for non-residents, we agree one monthly price before we start, however many emails it takes to settle your position.
- One fee in pounds sterling
- No charge for questions
- Price agreed before we start
Online accountant for non-residents
You don't need to be in the UK to work with us. As an online accountant for non-residents, we handle everything by email and video call, act as your agent with HMRC and send you clear reminders ahead of every deadline.
- Video calls across time zones
- Documents shared securely online
- We deal with HMRC for you
Selling a UK property from abroad?
You must report the sale within 60 days of completion, even if you make a loss. Talk to us before you complete, so the deadline is never missed.
Non-Resident FAQs
Do non-residents have to file a UK tax return?
You usually need to file if you have UK income that hasn't been fully taxed, such as rent from UK property, self-employment in the UK or income from a UK directorship, or if HMRC sends you a notice to file. You'll also need to report any sale of UK property. We'll confirm whether a return is needed in your case.
Are non-residents entitled to the UK Personal Allowance?
Many are. UK nationals, EEA nationals and residents of some countries with a UK tax treaty can claim the Personal Allowance of £12,570. It isn't given automatically, so it has to be claimed on your tax return.
How do I know if I'm UK resident or non-resident?
Your status is decided each tax year by the statutory residence test. You're automatically non-resident if, for example, you spend fewer than 16 days in the UK, and automatically resident if you spend 183 days or more here. Between those points, your UK ties decide it.
Do I pay UK tax on my overseas income?
If you're non-resident, the UK generally taxes only your UK income and gains. Income you earn abroad is usually taxed in the country where you live. Double taxation agreements help where the same income could be taxed in both countries.
I'm selling a UK property from abroad. What do I need to do?
You must report the sale to HMRC within 60 days of completion, even if there's no gain or you make a loss. Any Capital Gains Tax due must be paid within the same period. We work out the gain and file the return for you.
What is the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme?
If you live abroad and let UK property, your letting agent or tenant must deduct basic rate tax from your rent unless HMRC has approved you to receive it gross. We apply for approval and file the tax returns that keep it in place.
What is split year treatment?
If you leave or arrive in the UK part way through a tax year, split year treatment can divide the year into a UK part and an overseas part. It means income from your time abroad isn't taxed in the UK. We check whether you qualify.
How much does an accountant for non-residents cost?
It depends on your UK income, whether you let property or have sold one, and how complex your residence position is. We charge one fixed monthly fee, agreed before we start. You can compare packages on our non-resident pricing page.
Talk to an accountant for non-residents
Tell us about your UK income and we'll confirm your fixed monthly fee, with no obligation.