UK Tax advice
There are a number of excellent and legitimate tax advantages to be enjoyed by individuals whose domicile is outside the UK.
Everyone who works in the UK, even if you are a non-UK National must pay National Insurance in addition to Income Tax. Working abroad in a new country without any understanding of the complex and complicated tax rules, can be an extremely daunting prospect. Our Traveller XP package will ensure that you always pay the correct level of Tax and National Insurance with the minimum of fuss, hassle and headache.
Traveller XP allows you to fully enjoy the experience of living and working abroad with a little extra money in your pocket. Many of your expenses including, the cost of your accommodation, your food, travel and transport (including your return flight over to the UK) can be offset before your wage is taxed and National Insurance is deducted, which in realistic terms can save you up to one days payment per week.
Traveller XP will calculate your tax and National Insurance on your behalf, so that you can always feel confident that the money in your pocket is legitimately yours to spend!
After deducting your non-domicile expenses, we will calculate and deduct your tax and NI from your pay at source and pay you the money that you are owed directly into your personal UK bank account.
You decide the contracts you work on and when you are going to work and we calculate and deduct your tax before making payment into your bank account. It is that simple!
Income Tax
There are three levels of personal tax allowances in the UK:
| Personal allowance |
2008-2009 tax year |
Income limit |
| Basic rate |
£5,435 |
None |
| Age 65-74 |
£9,030 |
£21,800 |
| Age 75 and over |
£9,180 |
£21,800 |
National insurance Contributions
When you come to work in the UK you have to register for a National Insurance number.
What is a National Insurance number?
A National Insurance (NI) number is a personal number used:
- To record a person's NI contributions and credited contributions
- To claim social security benefits, such as the National Health service
A NI number should only be given to one person and must only be used by that person. There are circumstances when, by law, you must apply for a NI number.
When you begin working in the UK you must immediately start paying National Insurance contributions on the same basis as other people who normally live and work here.
Traveller XP Fast Track Service
Traveller XP will fast track your National Insurance (NI) number application as soon as you arrive in the country. We will make the application on your behalf; fill in all the necessary forms and paperwork, leaving you little more to do than sign the form. As soon as you can confirm your UK address we can submit your application for a National Insurance Number.
* Please note: applying for an NI through Traveller XP will reduce the application time from 8 weeks to a maximum of 3 weeks
Applying for a NI Number independently of Traveller XP
If you wish to apply for your NI number independently to Traveller XP visit the UK’s Jobcentre plus website to find out where your closest social security office is and to book an National Insurance application interview. In due course you will be issued with a National Insurance card.
*Please note: applying independently to Traveller XP could take up to 8 weeks during which time you will be paying more Tax.
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