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UK tax residence is determined by the Statutory Residence Test (SRT), introduced in Finance Act 2013. This article explains the three parts of the test (automatic UK, automatic overseas, sufficient ties), the day count rules and how split-year treatment can apply to the year of departure.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
After becoming UK non-resident, foreign income is generally not subject to UK tax. This article covers the rules for the year of departure (split-year treatment), the temporary non-residence rules that catch some gains on return, and the interaction with the country of new residence under
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Student visa dependants were restricted from January 2024. This article covers who can still bring dependants on the Student route, the qualifying postgraduate research and government-sponsored programmes, and the implications for international students with families.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
The UK State Pension is payable to anyone with the required UK National Insurance contributions, regardless of where they live. This article covers eligibility, payment options, the freezing of annual increases in some countries, and the tax position under double taxation treaties.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
UK rental deposits are protected in government-approved tenancy deposit schemes. Tenants leaving the UK can recover their deposit through the scheme, with dispute resolution available if the landlord does not return it in full. This article covers the process and timing.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Non-residents who let UK property must register under the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme. This article covers how the scheme works, the tax treatment of rental income, allowable expenses, and the self-assessment tax return.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
UK pensions (state, workplace and personal) have specific cross-border rules when the holder leaves the UK. This article covers each type's treatment, the QROPS overseas transfer route, and the tax position under the relevant Double Taxation Treaty.
17 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
UK National Insurance contributions affect entitlement to the State Pension and some other contributory benefits. After leaving the UK, voluntary Class 2 and Class 3 contributions can fill gaps in the contribution record. This article explains the entitlements and the value of voluntary
17 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
UK ISAs are tax-free wrappers available to UK residents. Once a holder becomes non-resident, no new contributions are permitted but the existing ISA can be retained. This article covers the rules, the tax position abroad, and what to consider at departure.
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
UK investments (shares, bonds, funds, property) have specific tax treatment when the holder becomes non-resident. This article covers the temporary non-residence rules, the position on UK dividends and interest, and how Double Taxation Treaties allocate taxing rights.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
The UK has a dedicated immigration route for stateless persons who are not entitled to citizenship anywhere. This article covers eligibility, the evidence required, and the path through leave to remain, ILR and naturalisation.
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
The UK has raised salary thresholds for Skilled Worker and other work routes in recent years. This article describes the current threshold levels, how they relate to the going rate for each occupation, and the policy reasons behind the increases.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
The UK Immigration Rules are a set of binding regulations made under the Immigration Act 1971 that govern who can enter and remain in the UK. This guide describes how the Rules are structured, who makes them, how they change, and how the points-based system, Appendix FM family route and
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Most UK visas carry a 'no recourse to public funds' condition. This article explains what counts as public funds, the consequences of claiming them in breach, and the limited routes to lift the restriction.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Overstaying a UK visa carries serious immigration consequences including re-entry bans, restrictions on future applications and the risk of detention and removal. This article explains the timeline of consequences and the routes to regularise status.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Judicial review is the High Court (or Upper Tribunal) process for challenging immigration decisions on public law grounds where no other remedy applies. This article explains when JR is the right route, the grounds available, and the procedural steps.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
The good character requirement applies to many UK immigration decisions including settlement, citizenship and some leave to remain extensions. This article explains what counts against an applicant on character grounds and how the Home Office assesses borderline cases.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Fee waivers are available on UK family and human rights immigration applications for applicants who can show they cannot afford the fee. This article explains the eligibility test (destitution, child welfare, exceptional circumstances), the evidence and the application process.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Deportation and administrative removal are different legal processes with different consequences. This article explains how each works, who they apply to, and the appeal and reapplication rights that follow.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
The UK care worker visa route was tightened significantly from 2024 following concerns about exploitation and the scale of recruitment. This article covers the current rules: regulated provider requirement, dependant restrictions, salary floor, and the implications for care workers in the
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Immigration bail is granted to people held under immigration powers as an alternative to detention. This article explains the conditions commonly imposed, who decides them, and the consequences of breaching bail.
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
Appendix FM of the UK Immigration Rules governs family routes including partner, child, parent and adult dependant relative applications. This article explains the appendix's structure, key concepts and how the family route's tests fit together.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Administrative review is the internal Home Office process for correcting caseworker errors on most points-based immigration refusals. This article explains when administrative review is available, the grounds, the time limits and the process.
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
The UK Graduate visa (formerly the Post-Study Work visa or PSW) gives international students who completed a UK degree time to work in the UK after graduation. This 2026 guide covers eligibility, the 2-year and 3-year length, no settlement on this route, and proposed reforms.
16 Jun 2026 · 13 min read
UK driving licences remain valid abroad in many cases but specific rules apply by destination country. This article covers keeping a UK licence, exchanging for the destination country's licence, and the position for international driving permits.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Non-residents selling UK property are subject to Non-Resident Capital Gains Tax under rules introduced from April 2015 and extended to all UK land and property in April 2019. This article covers the calculation, the 60-day return filing requirement, and the interaction with the country of
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Returning to the UK after a period abroad raises questions about visa status, reset of qualifying years for settlement, and the Returning Resident visa for those whose ILR has lapsed. This article covers the rules for British citizens, ILR holders and visa holders.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Leaving the UK after a period of residence involves a sequence of tax, financial, immigration and practical decisions: tax residence status, pension treatment, property and investment positions, NHS and council services, and timing of departure. This guide explains each in order and the
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Closing a UK bank account when leaving is not always the right choice. Many UK residents leaving keep an account to receive pensions, rental income or other UK-source funds. This article covers the closing process, the alternative of keeping an account as non-resident, and the regulatory
18 Jul 2026 · 10 min read
The final weeks before leaving the UK involve closing down a range of services: utilities, broadband, mobile, council tax, insurance, GP, and subscriptions. This article gives an ordered checklist and the typical timing and refund rules for each.
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