International Tax
Expert international tax articles and analysis from Simon Newsham CTA — a Chartered Tax Adviser with over 30 years' experience advising businesses and high net worth individuals.
Moving to the UK in 2026: The FIG Regime, Statutory Residence Test and Cross-Border Tax Planning
How the 2026 Foreign Income and Gains regime, the statutory residence test and double-tax treaties shape tax for individuals relocating to the UK.
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What Is the FIG Regime? UK Tax for New Residents Explained (2026)
The FIG regime gives qualifying new UK residents a four-year exemption from UK tax on foreign income and gains, replacing the abolished non-dom remittance basis from 6 April 2025.
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US Citizens Moving to the UK: A Complete Tax Guide for 2026
Moving from the US to the UK? As a US citizen, you'll face tax obligations in both countries. This comprehensive guide covers residence, the double tax treaty, PFICs, pensions, and pre-arrival planning.
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Non-Dom Tax Changes: The 2025 FIG Regime Explained
The non-dom regime is gone. From April 2025, the new 4-year Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime replaces the remittance basis. This guide explains who qualifies, how it works, and what it means for international individuals.
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US-UK Double Tax Treaty Explained: What Americans Relocating to London Need to Know
The US-UK Double Taxation Convention determines which country taxes what income. From the Foreign Tax Credit to PFICs and pension provisions, here's what Americans relocating to London need to know.
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UK Residence Test: How Transit Days and Exceptional Circumstances Beat HMRC
A recent First-tier Tribunal ruling shows how carefully documented transit days and exceptional circumstances can be decisive in a UK tax residence dispute — and what non-resident taxpayers should learn from it.
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UK Domicile, Non-Doms and the New Residence-Based System: What Changes in 2025
The non-domicile regime has undergone its most significant reform in decades. We explain what has changed, who is affected, and what planning steps to consider.
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US Businesses: Are You Missing Out on $26,000 Per Employee?
Businesses and non-profits can access free cash as part of the US Government's COVID financial support package.
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