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Working in the United Kingdom with Traveller XP
The UK offers fabulous work and career opportunities as well as being a stone’s throw away from mainland Europe.
Traveller XP will support you every step of the way from initially assessing your contract and determining your employment status, to producing an income forcast to give you an indication of what your take-home pay could be.
We can even set you up with a UK bank account, and a UK National Insurance number as well. Traveller XP will help you to make sense of your visa and professional registration requirements and answer your most frequently asked questions.
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Traveller XP is a product of JSA a firm of Chartered Accountants and allows you to work and explore the UK and Europe, while we ensure that your tax and NI is paid.
As with anything new there is much to learn and take on board, so the more you can do before you leave home the quicker and more confident you will feel on arrival. This is where Traveller XP comes into its own…
UK Passport and Visa
To work in the UK, you need to have an appropriate visa or passport. The UK has an award winning online visa application facility which makes it possible for applicants in many countries to apply for a UK visa or entry clearance online using a secure internet connection. Some countries also accept payment of visa fees online.
Tax and National Insurance
There are a number of tax advantages to be enjoyed by individuals whose domicile is outside the UK. With Traveller XP (provided you meet the criteria) you can offset the cost of your accommodation, your food, travel, including your flight over, and any other expenses that relates to your work in the UK.
Non-Domicile expenses
Under UK tax regulations there are certain special provisions that apply to Non UK Nationals who wish to work in the UK. It is possible for you to offset certain expenses incurred during the time you are working abroad through Traveller XP. These expenses will be deducted from your income before calculating your Tax and National Insurance liabilities and therefore paid to you tax-free.
Contracting In the UK
If you’re thinking of heading north to work for a while then the chances are you’ve considered the UK as your base.
The UK offers great working opportunities, especially for people who do not require a work permit and have a European Union or British passport. Here we discuss the basics, from, 'what is a contractor', to where you can find international work.
Finding a contract
The best place to begin your search for a contract is online. Unless you have an impressive network of contacts abroad you will probably need to secure your first contract through a recruitment agency or online job board.
Professional qualification registration
If you are serious about working in the UK it is essential that you check your particular area of expertise to see if you are required to register with a profession body.
Depending on the nature of your industry and profession you may find that registration with the appropriate professional body is essential in order to work in the UK. If you are a health care professional or teacher, registering in the UK with the appropriate professional body is mandatory.
UK bank account
Opening a UK bank account can be a little tricky. For a start you’ll need proof of address, which can be difficult if you are staying in a hotel or with a friend. Then you’ll need a utility bill, which is in your name to your registered address. Our Traveller XP service has been designed to make working in the UK as stress free as possible and as part of this service we can open a UK bank account for you both quickly and easily.
To view industry specific online resources visit our Work in UK links page
View our Frequently asked Questions page
