Living abroad as a UK expatriate brings with it a host of exciting opportunities and experiences. However, it also carries certain obligations, particularly in the realm of taxation. Understanding when you are required to file a UK tax return is crucial in ensuring compliance with tax laws and avoiding potential penalties.

In 1948, George Orwell penned "1984," a novel that became synonymous with the dangers of intrusive government surveillance. Fast forward to 2024, and the dystopian surveillance state imagined by Orwell seems eerily prescient in the context of international financial data sharing among governments and tax authorities.

Since financial exchange of information regulation was introduced 10 years ago great strides have been made to tackle criminal activities.

Anti money laundering (AML) is always at the centre and the essence of this is income not declared nor tax paid.