Reviewing the tax residency rules of other countries is of vital importance when undertaking any form of international tax planning for individuals. Below we have prepared a very basic summary of the residency rules of a number of countries just as an illustration as to some of the factors to consider if you were to change residency. This is of particular importance for any individual planning to move to Gibraltar as a Category 2 resident from any of these countries.
The tables are just a brief overview of the tax residency rules, if you need further help or formal tax advice with regards to your country of residency please do not hesitate to contact us.
U.K
Tax Year
5th April to following 6th April
Tax residency rules
183 days or more in a tax year or; if less than 183 days; connecting factors coupled with days spent in the UK (a detailed review of individuals position would need to be performed due to the various scenarios raised in the statuatory residency test “SRT”)
Tax liability of residents
Generally on a worldwide, arising basis
Tax liability of non residents
Generally on a local basis (not for CGT)
Double Tax Treaties
Yes, extensive treaty network
Ireland
Tax Year
1st January to 31st December
Tax residency rules
183 days or more in a tax year or; 280 days or more in a tax year and preceeding tax year.
Tax liability of residents
Generally on a worldwide, arising basis
Tax liability of non residents
Generally on a local basis
Double Tax Treaties
Yes, extensive treaty network
France
Tax Year
1st January to 31st December
Tax residency rules
Home or principal abode in France. Perform employment or professional activities in France (unless anciliary). Centre of economic interests in France.
Tax liability of residents
Generally on a worldwide, arising basis
Tax liability of non residents
Generally on a local basis
Double Tax Treaties
Yes, extensive treaty network
Italy
Tax Year
1st January to 31st December
Tax residency rules
Are registered in the Italian civil registry; or Have residence (habitual abode) or domicile (centre of vital interests) in Italy as defined in the Civil Code. If an Italian national and moves to a black listed territory. (Burden of proof on taxpayer to prove new residency).
Tax liability of residents
Generally on a worldwide, arising basis
Tax liability of non residents
Generally on a local basis
Double Tax Treaties
Yes, extensive treaty network
Germany
Tax Year
1st January to 31st December
Tax residency rules
Habitual abode in Germany (place where they are continously there for six months or more, short breaks ignored) ; or Domicile (home or dwelling maintained for the long term);
Tax liability of residents
Generally on a worldwide, arising basis
Tax liability of non residents
Generally on a local basis
Double Tax Treaties
Yes, extensive treaty network
Holland
Tax Year
1st January to 31st December
Tax residency rules
Permanent home or; Centre of personal interests (spouse and children); Centre of economic interests (i.e. employment in Holland); If a Dutch resident leaves Holland and does not become resident elsewhere and then returns to Holland within a year, then they are treated as tax resident in Holland for the whole period.
Tax liability of residents
Generally on a worldwide, arising basis
Tax liability of non residents
Generally on a local basis
Double Tax Treaties
Yes, extensive treaty network
Sweden
Tax Year
1st January to 31st December
Tax residency rules
Present in Sweden for 6 consecutive months or; Principal home in Sweden; or Swedish national or Swedish residents (who have been resident in excess of 10 years) are deemed to remain Swedish resident if they move from Sweden for 5 years unless they can prove they no longer have essential connections with Sweden.
Tax liability of residents
Generally on a worldwide, arising basis
Tax liability of non residents
Generally on a local basis
Double Tax Treaties
Yes, extensive treaty network