How to set up a company in the UK (2026): steps, tax & cost
A non-resident can be sole director of a UK Ltd, formed online via Companies House for… more
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United Kingdom
Everything we've published on living, banking and paying tax in United Kingdom — the practical, country-specific guides, gathered so you can plan the whole move from one page.
Banking in the United Kingdom 2026: opening an account as a foreigner
Banking in the UK 2026: proof of address is the sticking point — digital banks and expat… more
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UK digital nomad visa 2026: the honest routes for remote workers
The UK has no nomad visa. Remote workers use the Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)… more
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Healthcare in the United Kingdom 2026: NHS, the surcharge & private cover
Healthcare in the UK 2026: the residence-based NHS, the Immigration Health Surcharge… more
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International schools in the UK 2026: fees & curricula
International schools in the UK 2026: Free state schools plus a deep bench of British, IB… more
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Retiring in the UK in 2026: visa, cost, healthcare & tax
The UK has no retirement or golden visa; realistic routes are the family visa (income of… more
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UK tax residency 2026: the Statutory Residence Test, FIG regime & rates
183+ days in a tax year makes you UK resident, under 16 days non-resident. Tax runs to… more
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United Kingdom passport: visa-free countries & ranking (2026)
How strong is the UK passport in 2026? Around 185+ visa-free destinations. The ranking… more
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Does the United Kingdom allow dual citizenship? (2026)
Does the UK allow dual citizenship in 2026? Yes — freely, with no need to renounce. The… more
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