Hello - is there any issues while working part time remotely / part time on site for Belgian Client (EU Agency) - - using my UK LTD? I found some information on a forum but it was mainly related to NATO - this is not NATO client so what the scheme in this case? Can I work through my UK paying tax in UK not Belgium (basically I dont even want to register in Belgium). They say I can work remotely for some time, but there will be time when I will have to come on site.
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BELGIAN CLIENT (Not NATO) - any difference?
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You pay tax where you work. If you are going to Belgium for business meetings then that's fine. If you're working there, you end up being liable for tax in the UK and Belgium. The more time you spend in Belgium, the more likely tax is due there.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation! -
Also, remember post Brexit limits for travelling to EU countries. You can also only travel for meetings, not work. Unless of course you have an EU passport.
Nothwithstanding the current rules which mean 10 days of quarantine when returning.
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Thanks for answers. From what I heard from acc yesterday - as long as you stay <183 days as an employer of your own LTD u pay tax in UK , then if you stay longer you will have to pay in Belgium, being considered tax resident.Comment
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Originally posted by shabak View PostThanks for answers. From what I heard from acc yesterday - as long as you stay <183 days as an employer of your own LTD u pay tax in UK , then if you stay longer you will have to pay in Belgium, being considered tax resident.
What's an "employer of your own Ltd"? If your accountant used those words... good luck
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What is it with people who won't spell words out in full?
Originally posted by shabak View PostThanks for answers. From what I heard from acc yesterday - as long as you stay <183 days as an employer of your own LTD u pay tax in UK , then if you stay longer you will have to pay in Belgium, being considered tax resident.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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I mean that as a director (working for my own LTD) I am being sent by my company to Belgium. So whats the story? Can I work or not and pay taxes in UK or how does it look?Comment
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Originally posted by shabak View PostI mean that as a director (working for my own LTD) I am being sent by my company to Belgium. So whats the story? Can I work or not and pay taxes in UK or how does it look?
Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostIt's more complex than that.Comment
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Originally posted by shabak View PostI mean that as a director (working for my own LTD) I am being sent by my company to Belgium. So whats the story? Can I work or not and pay taxes in UK or how does it look?
http://i-paye.com/wp-content/uploads...m-Employee.pdf
If you want proper advice, speak to Sue B, formerly of IPAYE:
https://www.contractoruk.com/forums/...umstances.html
Q. I currently work on a project in the United Kingdom through a PSC and have an assignment in Belgium͕ is it true that I can operate the same model in Belgium?
A. Under Belgium Domestic Law a UK PSC may be considered as having a Permanent Establishment in Belgium which means that all income derived by the business will be subject to Belgium Taxation. No matter the taxation position of the company any employment income paid in respect of duties performed in Belgium will be subject to Belgium Taxation and Social Security from day 1. In addition any dividends payable to shareholders will be subject to Belgium Dividend Taxation either at resident or non-resident rates.
Q. What happens if I choose to ignore the rules?
A. Belgium Mutual Assistance Recovery Directive (MARD) to request the UK and other Tax Authorities to collect any unpaid moneys due. From 1 October 2017 new legislation has been enacted in the United Kingdom that means that any entity engaging in or with business that evade taxation in a Foreign Country will be subject to an unlimited fine. Failing to report income to the Belgium Authorities is Tax Evasion, not avoidance, and under Belgium Law would generally lead to a criminal conviction.Comment
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