Tax situation for UK citizen working remotely in France but getting paid in GBP by a UK employer
Can you work remotely in France for a UK company?
This guide is for people who are thinking of working remotely/teleworking in France. Do I have the right to work in France? EU citizens have the right to work in France. If you are a UK citizen that right is only protected until the end of the transition period so until the end of December 2020.
Can I be employed by a UK company but live and work in France paying taxes in the UK?
The UK and France have a Double Taxation Convention which ensures that people living and working between these two countries only have to pay tax in one. As a result, no one employed by a UK company and who is a resident in the UK but decides to work from home in France will be liable to pay tax in both countries.
How do taxes work if you work remotely in another country?
In most cases, you must file as a tax resident and pay income tax if you stay for more than six consecutive months in a year. Tax-residency rules also apply to contractors and part-time workers, especially in regards to reporting taxes.
Can I work from home in another country views from the UK and beyond?
Only accept requests if the employee’s role can be performed effectively remotely and can be done lawfully from the country in question. The shorter the period the employee is working abroad, the smaller the risks are likely to be.
Can a UK citizen work remotely in Europe?
Post-Brexit, if you are a UK citizen wanting to work in an EU country, you’ll almost certainly need a work visa. The process and entry requirements to obtain a visa or work permit vary from country to country. UK citizens no longer have an automatic right to live and work in the EU, but it is still possible.
Can I work in France for a UK employer?
[Provided the worker is EU national, there will be no requirement to obtain a visa or work permit.] However if the worker is a UK national they would need to comply with French immigration rules, unless they were already resident in France as at .
Can I work in UK and live in France?
UK citizens working in France for 90 days or less after Brexit will not require a visa to enter France. However, they will need a temporary work permit. This applies both to employees of French companies and workers of foreign companies seconded to work in France short-term.
Do I have to pay tax on UK income if I live abroad?
You can live abroad and still be a UK resident for tax, for example if you visit the UK for more than 183 days in a tax year. Pay tax on your income and profits from selling assets (such as shares) in the normal way. You usually have to pay tax on your income from outside the UK as well.
Is it illegal to work remotely in another country?
There’s no universal visa rule for every country in the world. Some countries might allow you to work on a tourist visa if the scope of your work is limited to your country of residence, for example, while others might take a harsher approach, even if you’re not interacting with the local workforce.
Can I work remotely in France?
Citizens of those countries can work remotely in France for up to 90 days visa-free. After that, they should apply for residency. As a non-EU citizen, there aren’t many visa options you can apply for as a remote worker in France.
How long can I work remotely from another country UK?
In most cases, what this means is that provided that you spend no more than 183 days in the other country and you work for a UK-resident employer who bears the cost of your employment, you would usually continue to be taxed only in the UK and not in the other country.
How long can I work outside the UK without tax implications?
The rules are complicated, but at its simplest, if your employee has been out of the country for longer than 183 days, they have likely established tax residency in the other country. If this is the case, the employee will be liable for tax in the country where they have established tax residency.
Where do I pay income tax if I work remotely?
Even if you work in a different state than where your employer is located, you will file your personal income taxes to the state where you live (tax people call this your “domicile”). You should report all of your income to your home state on a resident tax return.
Can I work remotely from another country after Brexit?
This means you may still be able to work abroad with your laptop after Brexit. To apply for a digital nomad visa, you’ll need to hold a valid passport and be able to prove that you have a steady income. You’ll also be asked to provide your nationality, any visa history as well as a criminal record.
Can you work remotely in EU?
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed companies to offer full-time remote work. This opened new opportunities for those who aspire to the digital nomad lifestyle. Several European countries are launching digital nomad visas to welcome foreign remote workers.
Does an employee working remotely outside the UK need a UK visa?
If your business employs an overseas worker to carry out hybrid remote working in the UK and overseas then you will need to sponsor their employment and they will need to apply for a work visa.
How long can I work outside the UK?
183 days
The number of days the employee is present in the host country over a 12-month period (however briefly and irrespective of the reason) must not exceed 183 days.