Proving UK tax residency for greek bank account

Dear Jon,

They ask for a “tax residence certificate”. This certificate is usually issued by your country's tax authorities.

In most EU countries, it's immediately available online, but since the Brexit, Brits have made things a lot more complex in this case.... So yes, you'll probably have to fill in the HMRC form.... Btw, don't try to give them anything else.

Have a look here: https://internationaltaxesadvice.com/hm … dence-cor/

=> "If you are a UK resident earning income from abroad or dealing with international tax matters, you will likely need a certificate of residence from HMRC. "

In my case, I also had to provide additional documents such as a cell phone (to prove that the phone number i gave them was realy mine), an electricity bill (to double my address), a payslip, a tax slip, etc.

You can also have a look here: [link under review]

Rgds,

T.

Thanks. I have applied for the form using the HMRC online service here ......

https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/digital- … raft/guide

The form asks for the dates I left the UK, whether I meet certain tests and my overseas income. As I just want to open a bank account to buy a property I just put some nominal dates and answers  to allow me to complete the form and then explained my situation in the comments section. They aim to respond in 15 days - fingers crossed!

Dear Jon,

It is comfortable to have a bank account in Greece, but it is not mandatory.

Franky speaking: I have one, but i don't realy use it.

Take a look at this: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 45#5860534

Long story short:

-  You will have to pay the transfer taxes BEFORE signing the deed, and be able to prove it to the notary => My lawyer did it for me.

- On the day the deed is registered, you'll have to pay the registration fees within 24 hours => My lawyer did it for me.

- Paying the house: I followed a 2-step procedure: I signed the deed of purchase and paid for the house by Sepa Transfer. E few days later, i signed a second deed stating that the house was paid.

- Lawyer, real estate agent, accountant, translator, deposit, etc. Can be paid in cash or by Sepa Transfer.

- Electricity / telephone / internet bills => Can be paid by Sepa transfer.

- Enfia tax (taxe d'habitation) => can be paid by Sepa transfer.

- Water: The only bill I can't pay from abroad (this my case, may be not true for everyone)=> I pay it once a year at the water company counter (card).

So, unless your lawyer or accountant can't pay the “purchase taxes” on your behalf, you probably won't need a Greek bank account to complete the procedure. However, having a Greek bank account is still more “comfortable”.   

Rgds,

T.

Thanks. Very useful experience. I’ll prioritise obtaining the Greek TIN/AFM.