To All British expatriates(P85)

zayQuan
By zayQuan

Hi All,

 

I am currently, waiting to commence employment in Qatar on a one year's contract. I would like information about being tax exempt. Does it constitute completing P85 form or is there more do?

 

Any advice is appreciated.

 

Thanks,

 

Za.

By zayQuan• 10 Feb 2008 20:13
zayQuan

Cheers mate,

 

 

My understanding exactly. The one year's contract is extendable, however, I would like to see for myself if I like the working environment before I commit to longer stay.

 

 

Za.

 

By tallg• 10 Feb 2008 09:14
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tallg

Firstly, as I understand it you will only be able to apply for non-resident status (i.e. tax exemption) if you are going to be out of the UK for a complete tax year - i.e. 06th April -> 05th April (approximately). If you're only coming out here on a 1 year contract and you will be in the UK either side of that year then you will probably have to pay UK tax on your earnings made in Qatar.

I believe P85 is the correct form to apply for non-residents status (the form was called 'Leaving the UK' I think). Once they've received this they will ask for some more stuff from you (P60, P11d etc - stuff from your previous employer).

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