International Aspects of UK Tax

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Learn how to navigate the international aspects of UK tax, from residency and reliefs to foreign company rules and double tax agreements.

£100 +VAT

4 CPD hours

120 days’ access

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International Aspects of UK Tax

£100 +VAT

4 CPD hours 120 days’ access
Use ACPD101 for 10% off any purchase.

International Aspects of UK Tax

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This course will enable you to

  • Determine when an individual, company or trust is UK resident
  • Advise on issues that arise on entering or leaving the UK tax system
  • Explain the tax implications of being non-UK resident
  • Discuss capital gains tax on UK property held by non-residents
  • Understand the UK system of relief for foreign taxes and double tax agreements
  • Consider the tax position for foreign companies trading in the UK
  • Apply group relief and transfer pricing regulations correctly

About the course

In today’s globally connected world, even accountants who do not specialise in international tax are increasingly likely to encounter cross-border tax issues. Whether it’s determining the residency status of a client, navigating double tax agreements, or understanding the implications of a business entering or leaving the UK tax system, a solid grasp of international aspects of UK tax has become essential.

This course covers the core technical areas relevant to international tax within the UK system. It explains how to determine the UK residency status of individuals, companies, and trusts. It outlines the tax issues that arise when a person or entity enters or leaves the UK tax system, and discusses the treatment of non-UK residents, including capital gains tax on UK property. It also covers relief for foreign taxes, double tax agreements, and the tax position of foreign companies trading in the UK. Finally, it looks at group relief and transfer pricing rules for UK companies operating as part of an international group.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to apply key UK tax rules with confidence in an international context. Whether advising clients, reviewing tax positions, or managing global operations, you’ll gain the technical understanding needed to navigate common international tax issues accurately and effectively.

Contents

Residence

Overview of international tax
The importance of being resident
Statutory residence test
Stage 1: Automatic overseas tests
Stage 2: Automatic UK tests
Stage 3: Sufficient ties test
Residence test for companies
Residence test for trusts
Applying the rules

Arrivals and departures

Overview
Split year treatment
Temporary non-residence
Notifying HMRC
Foreign Income and Gains Regime
International travel costs
Tax planning

Non-residence

Taxing non-residents
Personal allowances
Disregarded income
Non-Resident Landlords’ Scheme
Taxation of offshore dividends
CGT issues
CGT on UK property

Double taxation issues

What is double tax relief?
Applying double tax relief
Double tax treaties
In detail: Double tax treaties
Withholding taxes and Certificates of Residence

Company issues

Buying property abroad
Offshore property holding companies
Taxing foreign company profits
Non-residents trading in the UK
Permanent Establishments
Transfer pricing
Group issues for UK companies
Group relief
Determining nature of offshore entities
Anti-avoidance legislation

How it works

Author

Andrew Law

Andrew Law

Andrew Law has been in professional tax practice for over 30 years advising SME business on taxation matters and has advised on the sale and purchase of numerous businesses of all kinds and sizes.