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✓ 10+ years experience
✓ CIOT examiner
✓ Award-winning CTA specialist
UK Expat Tax Advice For A Global Life
We help expats file accurately, avoid double taxation and stay compliant with HMRC – wherever in the world you live.
10+ YearsAdvising expats on UK tax
CTAChartered Tax Adviser qualified
HMRCRegistered UK tax agent
CIOTMember, Chartered Institute of Taxation
Who's actually handling your tax affairs
I’m a Chartered Tax Adviser with over ten years of experience providing UK expat tax advice to internationally mobile clients. I combine top-tier technical expertise with a practical, client-focused approach. I will personally handle your case from your first call through to filing, not a call centre.
I’m registered with the Chartered Institute of Taxation for anti-money-laundering purposes and authorised as a UK Tax Agent by HMRC, the same regulatory standards that govern any qualified tax professional in the UK.
Jacob Stokes, CTA
Founder & Lead Adviser
With over a decade in UK tax, including 10+ years at Deloitte and BDO, I founded Expat Tax Solutions to give people with international lives the specialist advice they can't always find at a generalist firm.
- Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)
- CIOT Examiner
- John Beattie Medal recipient
- Former Deloitte & BDO tax adviser
Our Services
UK Tax Returns
We prepare and file accurate Self-Assessment tax returns for expats and non-residents, covering foreign income, UK rental income and overseas gains. Every return is reviewed personally before submission to HMRC.
Residence Assessment
We assess your UK tax residence under the Statutory Residence Test, working through your UK day count and ties to give you a clear, documented answer.
Tax Planning Calls
We identify legitimate ways to reduce your UK tax exposure using reliefs, allowances and Double Taxation Agreements, tailored to your specific circumstances as an internationally mobile client.
Double Taxation Relief
We apply the UK’s network of Double Taxation Agreements to help you avoid being taxed twice on the same income, and handle the HMRC claims needed to secure that relief.
Capital Gains Returns
We handle UK Capital Gains Tax reporting for non-resident disposals of land and property, including the 60-day reporting deadline that catches many expats off guard.
UK Tax Disclosures
We prepare and submit voluntary disclosures of historic UK income, bringing your tax affairs fully up to date and minimising penalties through HMRC’s disclosure facilities.
Who We Help
Leaving the UK
We help you correctly exit the UK tax system, submit all necessary forms and obtain any UK tax refunds due.
Moving to the UK
We assess your UK tax position before arrival, manage HMRC submissions and advise on reliefs and exemptions.
Digital Nomads
We clarify your UK residence status, support with relevant submissions and ensure you are compliant while travelling.
Why Expats Choose Us for UK Tax Advice
I pride myself on a genuinely responsive, client-focussed service. I set realistic timelines, and provide clear explanations with no jargon left unexplained. Every review I’ve received has been five stars, and I’d like to keep it that way with yours.
What Our Clients Say
Definitive answers, not vague replies
Jacob is fast, structured, and deterministic. He responds quickly, gives clear and definitive answers where the law allows, and doesn't hide behind vague replies. He knew the expat and non-resident space cold — no need to "look into it later." The written advisory memo was clear and actionable, and the tax return was prepared and filed efficiently with minimal back-and-forth.
If you're a non-resident, digital nomad, or expat dealing with a complex tax situation, I'd strongly recommend Jacob. He's exactly the kind of advisor you want in your corner.
Responsive when timing matters
I contacted Jacob for advice ahead of returning to the UK after several years working overseas. He was extremely knowledgeable, thorough and responsive, particularly when some time-sensitive questions arose while I was arranging my return. His advice was clear, practical and tailored to my circumstances, and helped me navigate a complex tax-residency position with much greater confidence.
I'd highly recommend Jacob to anyone needing expatriate or UK tax-residency advice.
Tax explained in plain English
…he explained it simply so that I can understand everything.
Personal, not one of many clients
…an advisor who feels like he has your best interests at heart…
Clients who keep coming back
…used him for a number of years and have been very happy…
Our Process
1
Introductory Call
Provide details in your enquiry and I’ll schedule a no-obligation call to discuss further if required.
2
Agree Scope and Fee
I’ll confirm exactly what’s included and agree a fixed fee before any work begins.
3
Client Onboarding
Complete our client onboarding process and sign an engagement letter.
4
Filed & Confirmed
Sit back while I prepare everything and keep you updated along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Potentially. Even after moving abroad, expats are still taxable on their UK sourced income which includes employment/self-employment income relating to UK workdays, UK bank interest, UK dividends, and income from UK properties and pensions. Furthermore, you may be UK taxable on your worldwide income if you do not break UK tax residence under the Statutory Residence Test.
The Statutory Residence Test (SRT) is the UK legislation used to determine UK tax residence and is based on your UK days and UK ties. Residents are taxable on their worldwide income and gains, whereas non-residents are taxable on their UK sourced income and UK property gains only. We can assess your residence status if you're unsure where you stand.
The threshold depends on your specific circumstances and ties to the UK. It can range from 16 days up to 183 days — professional UK expat tax advice is recommended for certainty.
Many expats must still file a Self Assessment tax return if they receive UK income (rental, dividends, capital gains). If you are UK tax non-resident and do not have UK sourced income, a tax return may not be required however receiving professional UK expat tax advice helps ensure compliance and correct reporting.
Yes. Rental income from UK property is taxable in the UK even if you have left. Non-resident landlords may need to register under HMRC's scheme and seek UK expat tax advice for planning.
British nationals and citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) are entitled to the personal allowance while non-resident. Nationals and residents of other countries may be entitled to the personal allowance however specific UK expat tax advice should be sought.
Yes — typically by submitting form P85 or a self-assessment tax return. This helps HMRC update your residency status and check whether any tax refund is due.
UK pensions are generally taxable in the UK but some Double Taxation Agreements allow taxation in your country of residence and exemption in the UK.
You cannot subscribe to or contribute to an ISA once non-resident, but existing ISAs can remain open. Your country of residence may tax ISA income.
Non-residents are liable for UK CGT on UK residential property disposals. The calculation and reporting requirements differ from residents.