Reply to: Non-UK Tax Resident - Dividends

[SueEllen]

Thanks for the reply.

I have done this with an Oz based company, but, the advice I received was contradictory.
I think I'll engage with a UK based firm with Australian expertise and see what we get.

Accountants have different opinions because UK tax law isn't straight forward.

So there is not one right answer.

So with advisors you pay your money and takes your choice....

[Mister Clark]

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Or find one person with expertise in both countries and see what they say.

Thanks for the reply.

I have done this with an Oz based company, but, the advice I received was contradictory.
I think I'll engage with a UK based firm with Australian expertise and see what we get.

[TheFaQQer]

Why not engage another Australian expert and see what they say? If the advice from two experts corresponds, then that might indicate either a common misconception or that the UK guy is wrong.

Then get another UK guy and see if he agrees with the first one. If they both agree, then that might indicate either a common misconception or that the Australian guys are wrong.

Then get another Australian expert and see what they say......

Or find one person with expertise in both countries and see what they say.

[MrMarkyMark]

Yes, I would be very surprised if the Australian specialist is right, however, this is just my worthless opinion.
I'm not qualified to advise on what's "right" and would never profess to be.

Have you tried posting on Accounting Web, they might be able to recommend a specialist to speak to?

[Mister Clark]

Its a public forum, so..... I can post exactly where I like .
Its not pollution just because you do not like what is being said.

Hope you get your free help sorted.

Toodle pip.

Just so I'm clear, you say I have paid the wrong person and received the wrong advice with regards to the Australian tax specialist I have engaged:

You might find the correct answer more useful.

So, the Australian tax adviser is wrong in your opinion. What is the correct answer?

I'll clarify, you have chosen the wrong person / people to give you the advice, simples.

Who is the right person/persons to engage?


EDIT:

Its not pollution just because you do not like what is being said.

I fully expected before asking my accountant and an Australian based UK/Oz tax adviser to be fully liable for all CGT and dividend tax in the UK.

What is it you think I want to hear?

[MrMarkyMark]

In my defense, I was sipping on a cold beer on a balcony overlooking the harbor bridge whilst typing on my phone.

If you would be a so good as to exit stage left and not pollute my thread any further it would be much appreciated.

Toodle pip.

Its a public forum, so..... I can post exactly where I like .
Its not pollution just because you do not like what is being said.

Hope you get your free help sorted.

Toodle pip.

[Mister Clark]

accountant.

In my defense, I was sipping on a cold beer on a balcony overlooking the harbor bridge whilst typing on my phone.

If you would be a so good as to exit stage left and not pollute my thread any further it would be much appreciated.

Toodle pip.

[Mister Clark]

No, indeed, you need someone familiar with the specific pair of countries and your circumstances. It's one of those areas that has limited mileage on a forum. FWIW, I've even had incorrect advice from specialists before (so try to find the best one you can)

Agreed; I've paid for an Australian 'specialist' who I believe has given me bum advice hence the original question. I firmly believe my UK accountant is in the right, but thought I should ask regardless.

Fun and games!

[MrMarkyMark]

I was asking for the opinion of UK based accounts about UK tax law - are you an account?

If not I would appreciate you vacate to general if you would like to continue the conversation.

accountant.

[Mister Clark]

I got it all wrong then, my apologies, you were not asking for free help







You might find the correct answer more useful.

I was asking for the opinion of UK based accounts about UK tax law - are you an account?

If not I would appreciate you vacate to general if you would like to continue the conversation.

[MrMarkyMark]

Not surprising the 'pay for an expert' crew jumped on board without fully reading the original post.

I got it all wrong then, my apologies, you were not asking for free help

based on the conversation with the Australian tax advisor it seems to be the diligent thing to do is to seek an independent opinion;I was hoping that one of the helpful accounts on CUK may be able to offer this.

Ahhh OK I understand, keep paying different UK/Australian tax experts until I get the answer I want to hear.

You might find the correct answer more useful.

Did I tell you I can help you retain 89% of your income?

Now your talking

[Mister Clark]

I did read it, my advice remains the same.

I'll clarify, you have chosen the wrong person / people to give you the advice, simples.

What I meant was this, which James suggested:-





+1 you won't get this complex situation solved, by a bunch of strangers, on an internet forum.

HTH.

Ahhh OK I understand, keep paying different UK/Australian tax experts until I get the answer I want to hear.

Gotchya.

Did I tell you I can help you retain 89% of your income?

[Mister Clark]

If you are a UK Citizen, and a director of YourCo, as well as a shareholder, the sad news is that you are a UK Taxpayer and are liable to complete a Self-Assessment Tax Return.

I would forget about the Aussie advice under those circumstances and seek the advice of your UK Accountant and get them to complete your UK Tax Return?

If you are an Aussie Citizen, then when you come back here go to Pamps, Oktoberfest, Solar, and get digs in Earl's Court

Agreed re ignoring the Australian advice; the reason I engaged them at all was due diligence, I fully expected them to say the same thing as my UK accountant. That's what lead to this post at all.


Not surprising the 'pay for an expert' crew jumped on board without fully reading the original post.

Not an Ozzie citizen yet which is good from a tax perspective but would be nice to have eventually, wouldn't mind being a ping pong pom!!!

[MrMarkyMark]

No, that's no use at all.

I've paid my UK account.
I've paid a UK/Australian tax 'specialist'.
The advice given is contradictory.

Read the original post before replying.
HTH.

I did read it, my advice remains the same.

I'll clarify, you have chosen the wrong person / people to give you the advice, simples.

What I meant was this, which James suggested:-

No, indeed, you need someone familiar with the specific pair of countries and your circumstances.

It's one of those areas that has limited mileage on a forum.

+1 you won't get this complex situation solved, by a bunch of strangers, on an internet forum.

HTH.

[Mister Clark]

FTFY



Something as important as this?
Get some specialist paid for help ASAP.

HTH.

No, that's no use at all.

I've paid my UK account.
I've paid a UK/Australian tax 'specialist'.
The advice given is contradictory.

Read the original post before replying.
HTH.