Moving to Greece, UK Ltd company

Moving to Greece, UK Ltd company

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My other half is going to be working for himself as a self-employed/freelance photographer in Greece. What is the most efficient way of pay tax? Have a UK Ltd company and then pay a salary to himself in Greece and then pay tax on that amount?
He'll be treated as a Greek resident as he'll be in Greece for more than 186 days per year.
Any ideas on what options there are?

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By sash100
08th Jul 2014 13:23

Other considerations

Not so easy any more to determine where residency lie.  He could be resident in UK and Greece and end up paying tax in both countries but claiming a credit or relief depending on the double tax treaty.    Not able to just follow on the 183 day rule - you need to look at the statutory residency test which came into effect last April 2013. I think sometimes in matters like these that this is where an accountant with international experience can be useful in A) complying with the rules B) Find the most tax efficient method. Good luck.

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By carnmores
08th Jul 2014 14:05

stay well clear of the greek tax authoriites

just got a new client who is 65+ and earns 8k p.a and has been issued with a €269k bill based on the fact that HMRC told greek authotities that she had sold a house in 2009 that she had inherited (no gain) and on which IHT had been paid. The money has never left UK but they wont listen, In 2010 a new tax code was brought into force and having been bailed out by the EU they are now trying to screw all dual residents forf tax which is not due , this is shameful

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By andrew.hyde
09th Jul 2014 13:47

Have to be careful

He could easily come Acropolis otherwise.

OK I'll get my coat.

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By nhs84
14th Jul 2014 10:10

Can anyone recommend a good accountant here in the UK and one in Greece?

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By carnmores
14th Jul 2014 10:24

we have wionderful accountansta on here

i will let then put their own name forward. we have a hearing before the tax authorities in Siros today so all on tenterhooks

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