Living abroad but working in the UK

[Resipol]

Good evening,

I live in NE Thailand and commute to the UK every two weeks to work. I am a UK citizen and work on a North Sea Oil Production Platform 50 miles east of the Shetlands. I am also a UK property owner. My partner is Thai and we have two young children. I enter Thailand on a Non-Resident Visa category 'O'. My question is - Do I qualify for any reduction in tax given that I spend very little time in the UK, for example, I have only stayed at my home in the UK for approximately 14 days since December 2002. I would really appreciate some advice as any reduction in tax liability would greatly assist with my excessive airfares every month. Thank you.

[accountant@uktaxshop]

In general if you are an oil worker in United Kingdom designated area of the Continental Shelf, you would be treated as liable to UK tax, however I believe this has no effect on residence.

Therefore you may be treated as non-resident for the UK, and due refunds of income tax.

If you would like me to do some digging for you, and try to secure a refund, please let me know. I can work on a fixed fee or shared savings basis for this type of work.

Regards

James Smith
Chartered Accountant
www.uktaxshop.co.uk
01284 764436

[Resipol]

Hi James,

Thank you very much for the information it is much appreciated. As I am on an information gathering exercise at the moment, I would like some time before I actually decide to use the services of an accountant. Thank you once again.

Regards
Daniel