Working in UAE, sending money back home

rachyp

I am off to work in Dubai in a few months (hopefully). How do I send money back to the UK? Will I have to pay tax on it if it goes into my current bank account?

kylieM_2

how will you get paid while working in Dubai?

rachyp

Into a Dubai bank account

Firefly

According to ex husband it's not possible to send money from Dubai to UK AT ALL!!! Not in any way shape or form ever!

He works there. Funny that.

Cook_County

The money remains taxable in the UK whether or not brought here unless you break residence for tax purposes.

rachyp

I would be moving there for a few years so would have residency there, I want to keep my house here though so would like to be able to pay the mortgage.

Cook_County

Are you moving for full-time employment for a period including a complete UK tax year?

rachyp

Yes- would be a minimum 2 year contract with work, teaching. Get a lump sum payment at the end and was wondering is that taxable too?

Cook_County

HMRC currently take the view under Bray v Best that bonuses are taxable in full if payable when UK resident, therefore you'd want to be non-UK resident when paid. HMRC are however taking further legal advice because they may be wrong so you'd need to check again before being paid in case HMRC have changed their view.