: Working abroad and UK tax I am British, if I go and work abroad on a 1 year contract in a tax free country. If in that year I make £50,000, will I have to pay tax on that money to the UK?

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Income Tax on savings and investment interest
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If you are still a UK resident, then yes.

Also, as I understand it, if the contract is only for a year, then unless it happens to exactly match the payroll year, you will have to remain a UK resident and hence, yes you will have to pay tax.

See here for more info (from HMRC FAQ questions)