We help expatriates, remote workers and property owners manage their UK tax affairs with clarity and confidence.
Expat Tax Solutions is a specialist UK tax advisory firm founded by Jacob Stokes CTA. We help people with international lives understand and manage their UK tax position, whether they are leaving the UK, returning, or working remotely from abroad.
UK expat tax is a small part of most firms' work. For us it is all of it. Jacob built the firm on his experience of advising globally mobile individuals within large professional services firms, and now offers that same level of bespoke, specialist support directly to individuals.
Focused exclusively on UK tax for expatriates, non-residents and internationally mobile individuals.
Chartered Tax Adviser, CIOT examiner and former Deloitte and BDO tax adviser.
We take the time to understand your circumstances and provide clear, tailored tax solutions.
We ensure you meet your UK tax obligations while minimising tax efficiently and legally.
We help you correctly exit the UK tax system, submit all necessary forms and obtain any UK tax refunds due.
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We assess your UK tax position before arrival, manage HMRC submissions and advise on reliefs and exemptions.
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We clarify your UK residence status, support with relevant submissions and ensure you are compliant while travelling.
Get adviceProvide details in your enquiry and we'll schedule a no-obligation call to discuss further if required.
We'll confirm exactly what's included and agree a fixed fee before any work begins.
Complete our client onboarding process and sign an engagement letter.
We prepare your advice or filing and keep you updated along the way.
I founded Expat Tax Solutions to give individuals access to the same specialist expat tax advice that large firms provide to employers.
The big firms have excellent expat tax teams, but they are built around companies and their assignees. If your employer isn't paying for your advice, their fees are priced for corporate clients, while smaller firms often lack the specialist expertise. I set up Expat Tax Solutions to close that gap: big-firm expertise, at a fee that works for an individual.
My background includes over 10 years at Deloitte and BDO, and I am a Chartered Tax Adviser. I am also a Chartered Institute of Taxation examiner, and recipient of the John Beattie Medal for achieving the highest mark in the May 2019 CTA Human Capital examination.
I will personally handle your case from your first call through to filing. Whether you're leaving the UK, moving to the UK, or living as a digital nomad, I can help.
Founder & Lead Adviser
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.
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.
…he explained it simply so that I can understand everything.
…an advisor who feels like he has your best interests at heart…
…used him for a number of years and have been very happy…
You'll work directly with Jacob Stokes CTA, the founder. He personally handles your case from your first call through to filing, so you're never passed to a call centre or a junior team. If you'd like to talk it through first, you can book an introductory call.
Yes. We only advise individuals with international tax affairs, including people leaving the UK, people moving to the UK, digital nomads and non-resident property owners. Our UK tax guides cover the most common questions we're asked.
Jacob is a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation and a CIOT examiner. Expat Tax Solutions is authorised as a UK tax agent by HMRC and registered with the Chartered Institute of Taxation for the purposes of anti-money laundering legislation, the same regulatory standards that apply to any qualified UK tax professional.
The big firms have excellent expat tax teams, but they're built around companies and their assignees, so their fees are priced for corporate clients. Smaller firms often don't have the specialist expertise. We were set up to close that gap, giving individuals big-firm expertise at a fee that works for an individual. If you need to plan ahead, our tax planning consultations are a good place to start.
We confirm exactly what's included and agree a fixed fee before any work begins, so there are no surprises. The scope and fee are set out in your engagement letter. You can see the full process in the "How We Work" section above, or see what's included in a UK tax return.
Yes. Many of our clients live and work overseas, including digital nomads and people returning to the UK after years away. We can help whichever country you're in, whether you need a tax residence assessment or ongoing UK tax filings.
Send us the details of your situation through the enquiry form and we'll arrange a no-obligation introductory call to discuss it. After that we agree the scope and fee, complete onboarding and sign an engagement letter. Book a consultation to begin.
Tell us about your situation and we’ll reply personally with a fixed fee quote.
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