Practical Guide to UK Cross-Border Taxation

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Practical Guide to UK Cross-Border Taxation

Description

This title offers a clear and accessible explanation of the basic principles and many anti-avoidance rules in the UK cross-border taxation of private investments and cross-border trading. It is structured into four sections:

General Principles - an introductory section for those who have limited knowledge in these areas.

Inbound to the UK - providing an overview of the advantages and pitfalls of the UK tax system for foreign individuals and entities, this section deals with the principal taxes affecting non-resident individuals, companies and other entities establishing a UK presence or undertaking transactions with the UK from abroad.

Outbound from the UK- considers the practical considerations relating to investments or trading operations abroad, dealing with the taxation of UK resident individuals, companies and other entities with foreign interests – both the extensive anti-avoidance rules in relation to foreign investments and trading operations as well as the available tax breaks; reviews the operation of double tax treaties, the taxation of interests in offshore trusts and of the anti-avoidance rules for SMEs and larger companies; and outlines the taxation of employees going to work abroad.

Tax Planning - deals with a variety of tax break opportunities for direct investments in the UK as well as offshore planning opportunities for individuals (using trusts, other estate planning vehicles and insurance products), and for companies – in particular for SMEs; highlights potential tax pitfalls for those moving to or from the UK, in particular returning residents; and features numerous practical examples of key principles alongside matters such as the General Anti-abuse Rule and the disclosure requirements for DOTAS, DAC6 and certain tax avoidance schemes.

The result is a readable and practical overview of the UK's offshore tax rules; one which is valuable both to newcomers to UK cross-border taxation, as well as to the experienced practitioner who needs to refresh their knowledge of the relevant rules, and wants an up-to-date and reliable source to refer to.

Table of Contents

General Principles
Status of taxpayers and high-level implications
Individuals
Companies
Trusts

Residence
Individuals
Companies

Domicile and Deemed Domicile
Tax Consequences of Residence and Domicile
The UK's Double Tax Treaties
Impact of EU Law
Exchange of Information

Inbound to UK
Overview of UK Tax System
Income Tax
Capital Gains Tax
Inheritance Tax
VAT
Corporation Tax
Stamp Taxes
Withholding Tax
UK Property Investment by non-residents
Partnerships
Companies
Corporate Structuring
Employees coming to the the UK

Outbound from United Kingdom
Practical Considerations for investing or doing business outside of the UK
Individuals
Companies
Double Tax Relief
Individuals - Anti-avoidance
Companies - anti avoidance
Employees working abroad

Tax Planning
Overview of tax incentives for direct investments
Use of estate planning vehicles
Insurance products
Immigration, emigration and returning citizens
Anti-avoidance rules
Special optimisation techniques
Planning for charitable donations and investments
Asset protection
Business succession
Planning opportunities with trusts
Planning opportunities for corporates
Dealing with HMRC

Product details

Published 03 Jul 2025
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 144
ISBN 9781526528247
Imprint Bloomsbury Professional
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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