Working Remotely?
Ensure Your Tax Affairs Are In Order
Whether you're a remote worker traveling the world or a freelancer hopping between co-working spaces, being a digital nomad comes with flexibility — but also complex tax questions.
At Expat Tax Solutions, we help digital nomads stay compliant while minimising tax wherever possible.
UK Tax Checklist for Digital Nomads
1. Know your UK tax residence status
UK tax residence is determined by the Statutory Residence Test (SRT). Relevant factors include:
- Working and personal time spent in the UK
- Access to UK homes
- Where your family reside
Knowing your UK tax residence status is vital in understanding your ongoing exposure to UK tax.
2. Understand your UK tax obligations
You may be required to register for self-assessment tax returns if you are UK tax resident or have UK sourced income. This includes if you exercise work duties in the UK while working remotely.
You should notify HMRC of your filing requirement by 5 October following the end of the tax year.
3. Optimise your global tax affairs
Managing where you spend your time and how you earn your income can help to minimise your global tax burden and streamline your global filing requirements. Reducing cost and administrative burden can be achieved while remaining compliant.
Understand Your Ongoing UK Tax Obligations
Meet your filing requirements
UK tax returns are due by 31 January following the end of the tax year on 5 April. Knowing your filing obligations is key to ensuring the deadlines are met and penalties/fines are avoided.
Structure your tax affairs efficiently
It may be possible to structure your global tax affairs to reduce your global tax burden. Being proactive in taking the necessary action will ensure that your tax affairs are optimised and key deadlines are not missed.
Know your NIC position
When working remotely in the UK, you may be subject to UK National Insurance Contributions (NIC). This cannot be paid annually and must be paid in real time via a NIC payroll. It is therefore important that your exposure to UK NIC is assessed so that the NIC payroll be applied for.
How can we help?
Our expert tax advisers can:
✅ Residence assessments
✅ UK and international tax and NIC compliance
✅ Self Assessment registration and filing
✅ Cross-border tax planning
✅ Crypto, affiliate, and online income structuring
✅ Ongoing support — wherever you are in the world
Schedule a free consultation to find out more.
