Based in the Netherlands, living in the UK

[Holryn]

Just posted a thread over in the Interviews and jobs section and was advised that here might be a better place.

This is my dilemma:

I currently live and work in the UK (and have done all my life). What would arrangements would need to be made if, say I managed to get a job in the Netherlands for a Dutch based company in regards to tax affairs?

I would like to continue to live in the UK and commute around my roster. Would I still pay income tax/NI in the UK or in Holland?

Anybody have any experience with this scenario? Any recommendations or tips?

[Kelly Hopper]

No simple answer to this one anymore.
The Netherlands will have a dual tax agreement with the UK so at least you don't pay tax twice. However the Chancellor will want his pound of flesh if at all possible. To be classed as an expat is not that easy these days and any connection with the uk like kids at school or property ownership can trip you up.
I'm afraid you must speak to a tax accountant that specialises in these situations. Good luck.
KH

[Airporn]

You will pay your tax in the UK and your NI in The Netherlands.

[piton]

If you ask on the expatica website - Expatica ? news and information for the international community. (http://www.expatica.com) you'll see they have both NL and UK subsites where you might get a more detailed answer. Also they often have ads for tax professionals with expat/international experience.

[er340790]

If you have much in the way of savings / capital, you would be far better off working in NL.

I lived there from 1997-04. As a foreign national, you can become a 'non-resident resident'(!!) Put simply that means you pay tax only on your NL earnings and can park everything else offshore.

You also usually qualify for the 30% Rule.... under that the TOP 30% of your NL earnings are disregarded for tax. It lasts 3 years and can be extended for another 3 upon request.

The Dutch Belastingdiesnt has some info in English. Personnally, your best course would be an hour with a KPMG/other prof firm tax advisor.

[Holryn]

Thanks for all the advice guys. Still a bit confused but I have posted a question on an expat site and I am now in contact with a Dutch Tax adviser.

If anyone else wishes to contribute please feel free.

Cheers:ok: