Expatriate Tax Planning

Our expatriate tax planning team is part of our employer solutions group. The team comprises individuals with many years’ experience who can advise on an extensive range of services to employers including:

  • international tax planning opportunities for internationally mobile employees
  • UK/US personal tax compliance services
  • assistance with policy planning in relation to international assignments
  • pre-assignment tax planning
  • international social security planning and advice
  • UK PAYE/NIC advisory and consultancy services for companies setting up in the UK
  • cash and equity based incentive packages
  • tax-efficient pay and benefits packages
  • flexible benefit schemes.

We provide a service that assures both the employer and the international assignee peace of mind. As the UK member firm of Grant Thornton International, we have access to their global network of tax specialists, to identify planning opportunities which will minimise global tax and social security liabilities in relation to international assignments.

We take account of local practice and legislation to plan tax-efficient remuneration strategies that maximise the benefit of local planning opportunities.

If high caliber employees are to be encouraged to relocate to meet employer requirements in existing and new locations, it is essential that potential problems with tax, social security or pension matters do not deter them. It is also important that overseas assignment costs are minimised and that the assignment policies in place are equitable between the company and its employees.

For further information please contact Peter Ashby, Client Service Director on +44 (0)207 728 3086 or email peter.fd.ashby@gtuk.com.