The UK have confirmed they won’t ask for a transition period extension.

So in mid July the trade negotiations continue in earnest. The EU presidency for the rest of 2020 is Germany and their leader Angela Merkel starts the process by saying no trade deal is a possible outcome this year. So 2019, where we saw media negotiations with rival positions debated over the airways.

As lockdown rules are lifted at differing rates across countries throughout the world, how can Expats live with the Coronavirus, moving forwards? We look at best practice for Expat businesses as lockdown rules are lifted and clarify rules on tax residence for Expats locked down in the UK and unable to get flights.

If you spend more than 183 days in any country you become tax resident. This could pose problems with tax residency for Expats during lockdown. Some countries still allow flights and shipping.