Many HNWIs believe their day counting records are enough until an HMRC tax enquiry proves otherwise. From rough estimates to incomplete evidence, small assumptions can trigger costly investigations. Here are five common mistakes to avoid and how to safeguard your compliance.
Family offices manage wealth, safeguard reputations, cross-border structures, and tax compliance. Today, bulletproof tax residency records are essential to defend against audits, satisfy CRS/FATCA reporting, and support trusts and holding companies. With growing scrutiny in Europe and beyond, family offices that automate day counting, maintain strong evidence, and centralise compliance files can plan with confidence and protect the family’s legacy.
Moving countries is exciting but it’s also a minefield of emotional strain, admin overload, and hidden financial risks. One of the most overlooked? Day counting for tax residency. Get it wrong, and you could face unexpected liabilities. This article explores the psychological side of relocation, why day counting is so important, and how to make it a stress-free part of your move.
The UK’s 2025 tax reforms are raising the bar for trust compliance, placing tax residency documentation under sharper scrutiny. Manual methods and self-declarations no longer offer enough protection. This article explores the pitfalls trustees face, what’s at stake, and how platforms like Daysium can help standardise and defend tax residency status across complex trust structures.
What happens when you’re stuck abroad due to illness or travel disruption? Some tax rules may let you disregard those exceptional days. But not all countries treat them equally, and claiming them isn’t easy. This article unpacks the concept of exceptional days in tax residency, explores global examples, and shows how to protect yourself with real-time tracking and solid documentation.
Location data in tax audits can protect HNWIs. As global tax authorities ramp up AI-driven investigations, even minor discrepancies in day counting can lead to major liabilities. This article explores real court cases and how platforms like Daysium help individuals stay compliant, confident, and audit-ready.
In the evolving world of family office planning, tax residency drift has emerged as a silent risk. As HNW families live and operate globally, even a few untracked days in a tax jurisdiction can trigger serious tax exposure. This article explores how to detect, prevent, and manage the risks with strategic, tech-enabled solutions.
Monaco may offer tax-free living, but tax residency rules don’t stop at the border. This guide breaks down why Monaco Family Offices must go beyond local paperwork to manage global day counts to protect their clients from dual tax residency, audits, and unexpected liabilities.
Flying private gives you discretion, but not invisibility. Every private jet flight creates travel records that can be requested during tax enquiries. This article explains what gets recorded, where the gaps lie, and how to proactively protect your tax residency status with robust, digital evidence using compliance tools.
For family offices managing globally mobile clients, tax residency is a strategic part of wealth management. But reliance on manual day counting leaves many exposed to risks that an automated day counting platform can solve. This article looks at how automation enhances compliance, reduces audit exposure, and brings clarity across jurisdictions.
Think you can prove tax residency if asked? In an age of AI audits and digital trails, your word isn’t enough. This article breaks down what counts as real evidence, why weak records won’t cut it, and how automation can secure your compliance without disrupting your lifestyle.
Global tax compliance is evolving fast with governments leveraging AI and real-time data to scrutinise globally mobile individuals. For HNWIs and their advisors, tax technology offers a way to stay ahead. Let’s explore how digital tools like Daysium help automate day counting, reduce compliance risks, and build audit-ready evidence for strategic tax residency management.