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[The Spartan]

Hi Everyone

Does anyone know of a good accountant or tax advisor who has good knowledge of the double taxation agreement between the UK and Switzerland? I just want to ensure every avenue is covered before I decide to Zurich

[northernladuk]

Are these any help?

http://forums.contractoruk.com/accou...companies.html

also try English Forum Switzerland

or V FIVE

[The Spartan]

Thanks NLUK

[northernladuk]

These are a couple of links I spotted while scanning the double taxation searches. Blasterbates seems to be a bit of a god in this area as has posted a ton of detailed information on every post I could see. Might be worth dropping him a PM if he doesn't pop up later?

[BlasterBates]

I don´t know enough I´m afraid, and I think this could be a tricky one. My feeling is you have to argue that you are mainly in Switzerland for the year. I do have a suspicion however what may have worked in the past, i.e. saying you´re not mainly resident might not wash anymore. In other words because it is a temp move they might argue you are mainly resident in the UK. Definitely needs the opinion of an expert. Try SJD, from what I understand they set contractors up in Europe, so they may have an expert to help out. Tax authorities do have a tendency just simply to tax you on everything and you do have to push your case forcefully.

[northernladuk]

I don´t know enough I´m afraid, and I think this could be a tricky one. My feeling is you have to argue that you are mainly in Switzerland for the year. I do have a suspicion however what may have worked in the past, i.e. saying you´re not mainly resident might not wash anymore. In other words because it is a temp move they might argue you are mainly resident in the UK. Definitely needs the opinion of an expert. Try SJD, from what I understand they set contractors up in Europe, so they may have an expert to help out. Tax authorities do have a tendency just simply to tax you on everything and you do have to push your case forcefully.

Knowledgeable and clear advice as always BB. Nice. +ve given

[The Spartan]

Thanks guys, it turns out I got well and truly tucked up here a lesson harshly learnt. Tresag the payroll company I am using are absolutely useless and at no point mentioned any tax I would be liable for in the UK. I'm sure some of you will say I should have done my research but at the rate everything moved I didn't know my ass from my elbow plus I had my wedding to think about in between it all. I feel really let down by it all especially as Tresag are taking their chunk, I suppose that here you don't get what you pay for. I hope no one else get's caught by it as the legislation is crystal clear on this one at least.