Originally Posted by
.Ross.
Tight rope mate.
I havent worked in the Congo but worked in North America and didnt pay any Tax in the UK. I only paid income tax abroad because I worked more than 185 days in that country per TAX year.
Maybe you might have to pay Tax (Like the troops in Afgan/Iraq) If you work for a British company out there?
It's an american based company but have bases worldwide.
Originally Posted by
Shanny
Tight rope indeed....
If yourcompany pay tax in Congo, it will not be offset against your UK tax. This can only happen if you pay tax to the Congolese authorities BUT there are two ways to offset it.
If you're based on land and working 28/28, then you are liable for full tax as you are still a resident of the UK.
The tax office at East Kilbride deals with the ofshore oil industry and can be helpful in answering any questions.
If you are not being paid by a UK company and therefore are not taxed at source, my advice would be to get an accountant to sort it for you.
Shanny
I'd be getting paid in $ from Houston with NO tax removed. The company would be paying tax for me in Congo though. So i can't offset what they pay against what i am due?
