How do I tell HMRC I am no longer a UK resident?

How do you let HMRC know you have left the country?

If HMRC already expects a self-assessment tax return from you, then they'll want you to notify them via the residency pages on your tax return. 📍 Complete your self-assessment return as usual, but make sure to: Tick the relevant "leaving the UK" section. Indicate the exact date of departure.

What is the 5 year rule for expats in the UK?

If you return to the UK within 5 years

You may have to pay tax on certain income or gains made while you were non-resident. This doesn't include wages or other employment income.

Who do I need to inform if I leave the UK?

When you leave the UK you must tell HM Revenue and Customs who will arrange for you to get any tax refund you are owed and will calculate any tax you still owe on a pro-rata basis. If you want to leave money in a savings account in the UK you may be able to claim tax exemption on the interest.

What is the exit fee in the UK?

The proposed “exit tax” – also referred to as a “settling-up charge” – would impose a 20% levy on unrealised gains from UK business assets when an individual ceases to be UK tax resident. This would include shares in private companies and other financial instruments, even if they are not sold at the time of departure.

How long can an UK resident be out of the country?

You are allowed to spend time outside of the UK so long as these periods of absence do not exceed 6 months at any one time. It does not matter how much time you spend outside of the UK in total during the required 5-year continuous residence period provided you return each time after a maximum of 6 months.

Does HMRC know if you move abroad?

Generally, you do not need to tell HMRC if you are leaving the UK for a short period, such as for a holiday or brief business trip. However, if you are leaving the UK to live overseas, at the very least you should advise HMRC of your new residential address (and correspondence address, if different).

How to lose UK tax residency?

You're usually non-resident if either:

1. you spent fewer than 16 days in the UK (or 46 days if you have not been a UK resident for the 3 previous tax years)
2. you worked abroad full-time (averaging at least 35 hours a week), and spent fewer than 91 days in the UK, of which no more than 30 were spent working.

What happens if I'm not a tax resident?

If you are a nonresident alien engaged in a trade or business in the United States, you must pay U.S. tax on the amount of your effectively connected income, after allowable deductions, at the same rates that apply to U.S. citizens and residents.

Does the government know when I leave the country?

Airlines send passenger details (name, date of birth, passport/travel-document number, flight, date) to the Home Office before departure. That creates a digital record of when you left.

Who to notify when leaving the country?

When moving to another country, always notify your car, home, life, and travel insurance companies. Policies may change or require updates depending on your new location. Some coverage may not apply outside the U.S., so review policy terms carefully. Notify providers of your move date and new address.

What is the 183 day rule in the UK?

Broadly they are as follows: You spend 183 days or more in the UK in the tax year under consideration. You have a home in the UK for a period of more than 90 days, and you are present in the home on at least 30 separate days (note there are further conditions in relation to this test which you should also consider).

What happens if I sell my home in the UK while non-resident?

You may have to pay tax when you sell (or 'dispose of') your UK home if you're not UK resident for tax purposes. Even if you have no tax to pay, you must tell HMRC you've sold the property within 60 days of transferring ownership (conveyancing).

How do I avoid exit fees?

50-Day Window to Avoid Exit Fees

Martin Lewis, the founder of MoneySavingExpert.com, has advised consumers that they can avoid early exit fees if they leave a fixed energy tariff within the last 50 days of their contract. This provides a window of opportunity to switch to a better deal without penalty.

How much is exit tax?

How much is the exit tax? There's no single rate. The IRS treats your worldwide assets as sold and taxes net gains above $890,000 (2025 exclusion) at capital gains rates of 15-20%, plus potential 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax.

Do I still have to pay UK tax if I live abroad?

As long as you pay tax on your wages in your home country, you will not have to pay tax in the UK. You must file a Self Assessment tax return, together with a completed SA109 form. Use the 'other information' section of your SA109 to include: the dates you were stuck in the UK because of coronavirus.

What documents do I need to leave the UK?

Gather key documents

• Passport.
• Driving licence.
• Marriage certificate.
• Birth certificate.
• Child custody papers.
• Divorce papers.
• Adoption papers.
• Rental references.

What happens if I stay more than 6 months outside the UK?

You might not be able to get settled status if you spent more than 6 months outside the UK within any 12-month period. There are some exceptions to this. You might still be able to get settled status if you were outside the UK for up to 12 months for: an 'important reason' - for example, pregnancy or study.

Can I return to live in the UK after living abroad?

Residency and Legal Status. As a British citizen returning to the UK after living abroad, you retain the right to live, work, and access public services. However, if you've been away for an extended period, it's important to re-establish your UK residency.

When am I no longer a UK resident?

If you spend fewer than 16 days in the UK in a tax year, then you will always be non-resident in the UK for that year. If you spend 183 days or more in the UK, then you almost certainly will be resident in the UK for that year.

How do I prove my residence is continuous in the UK?

You will need to provide a combination of documents to show you have been living in the UK continuously. Here are few examples of acceptable evidence: Passport stamps or visas showing entry to and exit from the UK. Letters from employers or payslips confirming your employment in the UK.