Local Taxes v Tax Free Status

Some companies will pay the taxes for you and that is why they say it is tax free for you.  The employer of your second offer is not interested in doing that and is letting you know up front that it will be your responsibility to pay it.  When you review your offers remember to also consider if they are offering housing, tickets home, education for children etc...  It all adds up.  Good luck in your decision!

Your tax liability in the UK is dependent upon the number of days you have spent there, both in the current fiscal year and also over the previous 4 years.

Far better (IMO) to work for an employer who recognizes a reciprocal tax agreement with the the UK and handles local taxation on your behalf. Otherwise you could find yourself in a position where you are liable for both Libyan AND UK tax. Pooh.

thanks to all

1             Any Briton working in Libya can still attain Non Residence Status by basically working for a lengthy enough period (one encompassing a complete UK income tax year), carry out no duties of the employment in the UK and spending less than 90 days a year on average in the UK over the claim period.  This is of course only a very brief description of the criteria and anyone considering such a claim would be best to take professional advice.

2             Any one who cannot qualify to be regarded as Not Resident and Not Ordinarily Resident (NR/NOR) and is thus still liable to UK income tax will be able to claim tax relief, £ for £ in respect of any taxes paid by them or for them in Libya which will correspondingly reduce UK tax liabilities.

3             It does not matter from where an individual is paid or for whom they work.

4             Basically any Briton who still resides in the UK and works in Libya will remain fully liable to UK income tax and it is then up to the individual to declare their gross foreign earnings and to claim any tax relief due in respect of Libyan taxes paid.  Visa’s/Residence in Libya is irrelevant when assessing UK income tax as the number of days spent in the UK by the individual is the main factor.

that's a very comprehensive response....many thanks

HOW IS EVERYONE...SINCE MY INTENDED DEPARTURE FOR A NEW JOB IN LIBYA AND ALL YOUR HELPFUL HINTS...ALL HELL HAS BROKE LOOSE

Hello gallkate,

Yep, according France 2 news last night, all foreign companies are calling their staffs to their homeland.