Working for the United Nations abroad - tax exempt?

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I have understood in the past that if one were to work for the United Nations, the UK is one of the member states where this income is tax free.  I can't however find anything online or through any HMRC manual that explains this officially.  Did I just dream it? 

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By Euan MacLennan
16th Jan 2012 11:45

SI 1974 no. 1261

I think that SI 1974 No. 1261 is still in force.  Have a look at article 16(b).

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By dwnorfolk
16th Jan 2012 11:51

Exactly what I was looking for!  Thank you very much.

 

 

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By tim webster
30th Apr 2013 10:13

Working for the United Nations abroad - tax exempt?

Further to the answer above, does this apply if one is working as a contractor/consultant overseas with the UN?

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By guerrgab
16th Aug 2013 11:41

Hi,

Have you got an answer to your question?

I'm a consultant about to work for UN (in Spain) as a contractor and I would like to know whether "Tax Exemption" applies or not in this case scenario

thanks in advance

 

Gabe

 

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By Abbas J
11th Sep 2013 21:48

Same issue

About to start a Contract at the UN as an Interim in Rome - wanted to know my tax status as a limited company ?

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By scoops100
20th Aug 2016 21:59

HI

Just wondered if you were able to find out an answer as may be in same situation re: role in Rome? thanks

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By advice
07th Aug 2015 14:01

HMRC and UN consultant

About to file a tax return for HMRC.. worked last year at the UN based in one African country and travelling to others - only spend 32 nights in UK  - wanted to know my tax status as a sole trader? many thanks!

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By Kev2
15th Apr 2023 12:08

I love this question, however I am an expat (Canada) living in Spain, working as a UN consultant.
I have received mixed feedback. Is a UN consultant required to pay taxes on UN earnings.

Does anyone have documents to share?

Many thanks

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