Expat Accounts UK
Your UK tax obligations, handled from wherever you are.
Living abroad does not make your UK tax responsibilities disappear. HMRC still expects returns, landlord income still needs declaring, and foreign earnings can complicate the picture quickly. Fixed fee agreed before any work starts, Xero Certified, and same-day replies seven days a week.
- Self-assessment filed correctly whether you are resident or non-resident
- Non-resident landlord returns handled without you needing to be in the country
- Foreign income declared properly — no guessing which boxes apply
- HMRC correspondence dealt with before it becomes a penalty notice
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean records and nothing owed.
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What our clients say
★★★★★
Saved Money, Communicated Throughout
“Joey was super helpful, took care of everything and saved me money on my Self Assessment. Communicated everything throughout.”
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Professional and Efficient Every Time
“Joey always delivers a professional and efficient service. Highly recommend to everyone!”
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Always Available to Answer Questions
“Always on hand to answer any questions throughout.”
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Vast Knowledge, Very Good Job
“Joey has been extremely helpful and uses his vast knowledge to do a very good job.”
Sound familiar?
UK tax from abroad is manageable. Until no one explains how.
Most expats know they probably have some UK obligation. What they do not always know is exactly what, when, or how much. Self-assessment thresholds, the non-resident landlord scheme, split-year treatment, foreign income rules — each one is straightforward in isolation. Put them together without guidance and the margin for error opens up considerably.
- Not sure whether you need to file a UK self-assessment from overseas
- Rental income from a UK property being handled informally or not at all
- Foreign earnings declared inconsistently because the guidance is genuinely unclear
What sorted looks like
The UK tax rules for expats are well-established. They just need someone who handles them regularly and will explain which apply to you, without turning it into a drawn-out conversation.
- Clear confirmation of your UK filing obligations — and the ones that do not apply
- Non-resident landlord return completed and filed on time, every year
- Foreign income declared correctly, with the right treaty treatment applied where it reduces your bill
- Fixed fee agreed in writing before any work starts — no billing surprises later
What clients say about working with Joey
A small practice means every client deals with the same person. These are some of the things they have said about that experience.
Joey was super helpful, took care of everything and saved me money on my Self Assessment. Communicated everything throughout. I will be using his services again. Would definitely recommend.
Joey always delivers a professional and efficient service. Highly recommend to everyone!
What the fixed fee covers for expat clients
Most expat clients need a combination of self-assessment, landlord returns, and ongoing access to someone who can answer the question that comes up in March at 8pm.
Self-Assessment for Expats
Your UK self-assessment prepared and filed end to end — residency status established, foreign income declared correctly, split-year treatment applied where it applies. You do not need to know which boxes to tick; that is the job. Returns filed well before the January deadline so there are no surprises.
Included as standardNon-Resident Landlord Returns
If you receive UK rental income while living abroad, HMRC expects a return regardless of where you are based. The non-resident landlord scheme, allowable expenses, and mortgage interest rules are all handled. Your tenants and letting agents do not need to withhold tax if the right application is in place.
Handled end to endOngoing Access and HMRC Correspondence
Questions do not always arrive during business hours, particularly when you are in a different time zone. Joey is contactable by phone, WhatsApp, or email from 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday — and often Sundays. HMRC letters get a response before they escalate.
Direct access, flexible hoursConsistent feedback across different clients
Five-star rated on Google with a client retention rate of around 90 percent. These are three things clients have specifically called out.
Saved Money on Self Assessment Return
“Joey was super helpful, took care of everything and saved me money on my Self Assessment. Communicated everything throughout. I will be using his services again. Would definitely recommend.”
Helped Massively with Tax and VAT
“Great company that have helped me out massively with my tax and VAT returns.”
Always On Hand to Answer Questions
“Always on hand to answer any questions throughout.”
What makes this practice different from the alternatives
There are plenty of accountants who will take on expat clients. Fewer will pick up the phone at 6pm and explain exactly where you stand.
No explaining your situation twice
Every client at JD Accountancy deals directly with Joey — the same person who reads the correspondence, prepares the return, and answers the phone. You do not brief someone who briefs someone else. If your situation involves non-residency, foreign income, or a UK rental property while you are overseas, Joey already knows how those interact before your first conversation.
Contactable across time zones
Joey is available from 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday — and often Sundays. That window covers most European and Middle Eastern time zones reasonably well, and it is considerably more useful than a firm that cuts off at 5pm. Phone, WhatsApp, or email, whichever is easiest from wherever you are.
Fixed fee, scoped to your situation
Expat tax situations vary considerably. A non-resident with a single rental property needs something different from someone with foreign employment income and a UK company interest. The fee is scoped to what your situation actually requires, agreed in writing before any work starts — not a flat-rate that charges you for services you do not need.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
The process is designed to be low-effort on your side. Most of the admin is handled once you have had the initial conversation.
Free initial call or message
Get in touch by phone, WhatsApp, or email. You will go through your situation — where you are based, what UK income you have, what has or has not been filed before. No pressure, no commitment. If Joey is not the right fit, he will say so.
Fixed quote in writing
After the call you will receive a fixed fee in writing, scoped to your specific situation. No hourly billing, no bill for asking a question. You know the cost before any work starts.
Switch handled, records brought across
If you have used a previous accountant, Joey contacts them directly, collects the relevant records, and updates HMRC authorisations. You sign one form. The catch-up and onboarding work is handled without requiring a great deal from you.
Returns filed, questions answered
From that point, your self-assessment, landlord return, or whatever is in scope gets handled and filed on time every year. Questions get answered the day you ask them. Less HMRC correspondence, less uncertainty about where you stand — which is, frankly, the way it should be.
“Joey has been extremely helpful and uses his vast knowledge to do a very good job. I would highly recommend him.”
Things expat clients usually ask first
Do I need to file a UK self-assessment if I live abroad?
It depends on your circumstances — non-residency alone does not exempt you from UK tax obligations. If you have UK rental income, UK employment income, income from a UK company directorship, or capital gains on UK property, a self-assessment is likely required. Joey will confirm your position in the first call, based on your actual situation, before any fees are discussed.
What does it cost and what is included?
Fees are fixed and scoped to your specific situation. A non-resident with a single rental property will pay less than someone with multiple income sources, foreign employment income, and capital gains to declare. You will receive a written quote after the initial conversation — no hourly billing, no charge for a follow-up question. The fee covers preparation, filing, and ongoing access to Joey throughout the year.
My UK tax affairs have not been kept up to date — can you help with catch-up?
Yes, and it is more common than most people expect when moving abroad. Catch-up work is scoped and priced separately so you know exactly what the backlog will cost before anything is submitted. Where penalties may already have accrued, Joey will advise on the most straightforward way to disclose and resolve the position with HMRC.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. There is no minimum term and no lock-in. If after a few months it is not working for you, you leave with your records in order and nothing owed beyond the work completed. The aim is that clients stay because the service is useful, not because leaving is administratively difficult.
Can you handle both my UK self-assessment and my non-resident landlord return?
Yes — for most expat clients those two things come together. The non-resident landlord return feeds into the self-assessment, and handling both means nothing falls through the gap between two separate accountants. Joey will confirm at the outset what filings are required and file everything under one fixed fee.
Will you tell me what my UK tax bill is likely to be before the deadline arrives?
Yes. Part of the service is making sure there are no surprises in January. For clients with rental income and foreign income, Joey will give a working estimate of the likely liability well before the filing deadline — early enough to make any sensible adjustments and to plan for the payment. You will not be reading a completed return for the first time on 31 January.
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Less uncertainty about your UK tax, more time on everything else.
Fixed fee agreed before any work starts. Direct access to Joey by phone, WhatsApp, or email. Self-assessment, landlord returns, and foreign income handled end to end.