Ronnie O'Sullivan is the latest Brit to announce he's moving to Dubai following Rio Ferdinand earlier this year.They join around 250,000 Brits who live in the UAE, incetivised by no income tax.But are they, and any other Brits who live abroad in tax havens, aware they may be liable to pay tax on earnings they bring home?We would love experts to tell us what Brits need to be wary of before jetting off abroad, with a view to returning with an increased bank balance.

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Are Brits moving home from Dubai, or anywhere else overseas, liable for tax?

Moving to Dubai might feel like a tax-free jackpot, but HMRC doesn’t simply wave goodbye when you board the plane. If you keep ties in the UK — property, family, bank accounts — or bring earnings back here, you could still face a tax bill. Too many expats assume they’ve escaped the system, only to get caught by the Statutory Residence Test or double taxation rules. The key is planning ahead with proper advice before you go, not firefighting when you return.

Omer Mehmet is the Managing Director of Trinity Finance, a specialist mortgage brokerage with offices in Kent and London. He has built Trinity into one of the UK’s go-to firms for complex property finance, trusted by first-time buyers, portfolio landlords, developers and high-net-worth clients alike. Trinity is widely recognised for its expertise in bridging, development, commercial and HMO finance, alongside residential and buy-to-let mortgages. The team works with a wide panel of private banks, specialist lenders and high-street names to secure bespoke funding solutions tailored to each client’s goals. The firm also provides comprehensive insurance and protection advice — from life and critical illness cover to buildings, contents and commercial policies — ensuring clients’ assets and families are fully protected. With a focus on PR, thought leadership and industry recognition, Omer is driving Trinity’s strategy to expand its profile, win awards and showcase its expertise through regular media commentary and market insights. Specialisms: Auction/Bridging Finance, Development Finance, HMO Mortgages, Buy-to-Let, Residential, HNW Mortgages, Expat Mortgages, Insurance & Protection.

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Are Brits moving home from Dubai, or anywhere else overseas, liable for tax?

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