Again tax and roster question

[waterski145]

Dear fellow CX aviators,
sorry to bother the forum again with overstated european tax issue but the situation is pressing.
Let' s say I am based in London but I live in Spain, Italy or Switzerland, to whom do I pay the taxes and social security (pension)?

if on the new COS 08 starting pay is 43.000 pounds circa, what is the take home average per month (net)??

what is the tipical B744 roster out of London (days in row, days off etc.)

Does Cx offer a private medical ins. if I live in Europe.
Appreciate any info.

[JSB]

Good question. If you are UK based but live elsewhere you will need to declare yourself 'non-resident'. You will then likely pay a percentage of UK tax based on your operating movements into and out of UK airports - the "formula" is yet to be clarified but if you worked on 1.5hrs per movement as a % of 84 duty hours you will be in the ballpark. It also seems that HK want a share if you spend more than 60 days there per year (:eek:) Why they are entitled to this is anyone's guess... you will pay the HK taxman then use this as a tax credit.
Will you then pay other european tax? Probably! The UK HRMC is obliged (as I understand) it to inform other EU tax authorities if you declare yourself non resident.
As you will be employed by CX UK (i.e. a UK company) you will need to check the tax agreement between the UK and the country you are living in... just check the UK tax website.
This is a very fluid situation and is changing daily. Perhaps the old adage of planning for the worst and hoping for the best might be useful...:sad:

Someone else might be able to help you with the roster question.