Contractors thinking of working abroad?

While there are many opportunities for contractors in all corners of the globe, it’s important to know the tax implications in each country. Here is a useful check-list to use when considering taking a contract abroad.

Residence (individual and company)

·         Work out whether or not you will remain tax resident in Ireland: keep a detailed travel log recording all days in and out of Ireland (including travel tickets)

·         Check availability of tax reliefs/credits including double tax relief

·         Check possibility of tax refund in year of departure

·         Check if you qualify for tax free travelling/subsistence/relocation payments.  

·         Check if you qualify  to apply for an exclusion order from PAYE

OSK can advise on whether or not you will remain resident in Ireland; remain liable to taxes in Ireland and advise on what allowances and reliefs are available.   

Potential exposure to taxation in overseas country

·         Obtain local tax advice.  OSK can generally recommend a reputable taxation advisor is most jurisdictions and we are happy to work with your overseas taxation advisor to work out the best tax structure for you.

Social Security

·         Apply for a Certificate of Coverage or E101/A1 Portable Document to remain in the Irish Social Insurance system.  OSK can deal with this on your behalf.

Foreign Earnings Deduction

·         This relief provides a deduction, from the income of an employment which is exercised abroad, subject to a maximum claim of €31,750 per tax year.

 Split year residence

·         Split year residence can in certain circumstances exempt from taxation in Ireland employment income earned following departure from Ireland.

Trans-border workers relief

Contact Imelda Prendergast at OSK for more informaton t: 01 4394206