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UK & UAE Tax
Break UK tax residency cleanly — and get the timing right before you go.
Moving to Dubai doesn’t switch off your UK tax on its own. What matters is when you stop being UK tax resident under the Statutory Residence Test — and getting your departure year right is the single most valuable thing to plan before you leave.
We work alongside UK and UAE tax specialists to map your position: non-residency, split-year treatment, the UK–UAE treaty, and what UK-sourced income stays taxable.
What we handle
- Reviewing your Statutory Residence Test position
- Planning split-year treatment in your departure year
- Coordinating UK and UAE tax advice
- Telling HMRC you’ve left (the P85) and what to file
- How UK rental, pension and investment income is treated
Who it's for
- UK individuals planning the timing of their move
- Founders selling or exiting a UK business
- Anyone with UK property, pensions or investments to consider
How it works
Assess
We review your residency position and the timing of your move.
Plan
We map the cleanest departure-year route with our tax partners.
Execute
We coordinate the steps so nothing is missed before or after you go.
Common questions
Do I still pay UK tax after moving to Dubai?
Usually not on UK employment income once you are genuinely UK non-resident, but moving does not stop it automatically. Your liability ends when you break UK tax residency under the Statutory Residence Test, typically using split-year treatment. Some UK-sourced income can still be taxable.
Is this regulated advice?
Personalised tax advice is delivered with appropriately qualified partners. This site is general guidance, not advice.