International Considerations

Ever tried making sense of VAT when you’re offering services across borders? It’s like opening a map with no compass — especially if you’re a freelancer, small business owner, or digital service provider working with clients in the EU or beyond. Understanding cross-border VAT isn’t just about ticking boxes for HMRC — it’s about staying Read More

Working with international clients can feel like a major career win. More exposure, diverse projects, and access to higher budgets — what’s not to love? But with great opportunity comes a new set of challenges, and at the top of that list is understanding the tax implications of earning foreign income. If you’re a UK-based Read More

Earning money from outside the UK isn’t just for globe-trotting entrepreneurs or remote-working digital nomads. These days, it’s not uncommon to have income trickling in from overseas clients, dividends from international stocks, or rental income from that flat you inherited in Spain. But here’s the catch — HMRC wants to know about it. And if Read More

Imagine this: you’re a UK-based web designer working with a client in Germany. The project’s been a success, your invoice is paid, but then you discover that 10% of your fee has been withheld for German tax. Panic sets in. Are you now taxed in both Germany and the UK? Do you have to fight Read More