I have been offered a job in the UK. Well would be working for an employer in the UK, although I could go self employed if I choose.

I have never worked in the NL in the last 2 yrs, also have a house here and hubby here. So I am planning on returning every 2-3 weeks or so.

I am a little bewildered about a couple of things.

1.When I arrived here 2 yrs ago I was told to give up my English drivers licence and get a Dutch one when visiting the town hall, this I did. Although the person employing me wishes me to have a company van from the UK and I am concerned that I will not be able to get UK insurance if I am registered as living in NL? Also, will the fact that I have a dutch licence cause any further problems.

2.) Tax. I pressume that I would pay tax to the UK, although again, if I am registered as living here, who do I pay tax to? the UK? Netherlands? or both?

These are my initial questions and I'd be greatful for any clarification or answers on either of them

Thanks
Laurel <img src="../images/emoticons/ysmile.gif">

Hi Laurel,

congrats on the new job. <img src="../images/emoticons/ybigrin.gif">

When I handed in my German driver's license, I was told I can write to the RDW to request for it to be returned to me. However, I am not sure if you can still do that after 2 years.

<a href="http://www.rdw.nl/eng/index.htm" Target="_BLANK">http://www.rdw.nl/eng/index.htm</a>

Another way is to reapply for a new one in UK. Quite a few people I know have 2 driver's licenses.

As for the tax issue, maybe you should talk to a tax advisor. Factors like the number of days you work in UK has an impact of how you will be taxed ... Have you checked out the tax advice on this site? It should be under the "Money" section.

A few years ago after returning from a trip to London, a customs official asked me, "Anything to declare?" I said "I have something to declare... Don't go to England." I had the worst time of my life in the UK, everything was fucking expensive, the people were fat and ugly, and the food was horrific.

are you going to travel with your job ?
if yes you should get a UK contract with UK taxes,
open an offshore account in Jersey or guernsey, (HSBC is easy to open on the internet) and get you salary paid there after tax there. It is perfectly legal !!!
you then transfer some money to the UK to pay your daily groceries and rent or so..
by registrating in the UK you say that you are not domiciled and do not intend to stay longer than 3 years in the UK (you are not are you ?)
and so every working day you spend and work outside the UK is TAX FREE (you reclaim the tax back at the end of the tax year. this is the remittance principle basis
it is worth to go to a tax adviser in the UK (The firts meeting is always for free) !!
hope it works...

Hi,

did you take the job in the UK ? If so what happened with your tax. I am a resident in the Netherlands but am going to work for a UK company ( I will be travelling) and am not sure where I pay tax ?

Thanks

If you will live in the UK for work for more than 180 days per year I think you will be required to pay tax in the UK. For more info check with the tax office:

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/leaflets/c9.htm

im not sure about the Insurance being a problem if you live outside the UK as i have never had to look into this but there shouldnt be any problems just because you have a Dutch Drivers Licence.

My Dad just insured me as a named driver on his BMW and all the companies he got quotes from said there was no problem with my Dutch Licence (most said there was no problem as long as it was any sort of European Licence)

That will HELP a lot ... or not. :roll: :roll: