There’s no single number. The limit moves with your circumstances and shifts year by year, a day isn’t always what you’d assume, and the count still has to be evidenced.
Receiving a letter from HMRC is rarely the beginning of the story. By the time it lands, they already know more than most taxpayers expect. We sat down with Daysium Founding Partner and the Founder of UK's Contentious Tax Group, Sarah Scala, to unravel what a tax inquiry looks like, and why what you do before it matters most.
As an HNWI and globally mobile individual, you’re likely to come across HMRC nudge letters. But what are they, why they’re sent, who might receive one, and what are the practical steps to take with a tax advisor to prevent escalation?
HMRC tax investigations into individuals can be complex, time-consuming and emotionally draining, particularly for high-net-worth and globally mobile individuals. This article explores whether investigations are getting longer, why the wealthy face greater scrutiny, and how strong compliance records and automation can significantly reduce their impact.
UK non-dom reforms are raising the bar for trust compliance. Trustees can no longer rely on intent; they must be able to produce consistent, audit-ready tax residency evidence. Cowritten with Trident Tax, this article explores why traditional records fall short, how technology is reshaping standards, and what both Channel Islands and UK onshore trustees should do now.
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.
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.
Daysium’s Senior Advisor Paul Aplin OBE reflects on the inevitability of change—both in life and in tax. Drawing from personal experiences and professional insights, he highlights the risks of overlooking tax changes and the importance of regularly reviewing your tax position.
In today’s guest article, Daysium Senior Advisor Paul Aplin OBE examines the expanding reach of tax authorities through tax information exchange agreements. Discover how modern technology and international cooperation are reshaping the world of tax compliance.
HMRC’s investigations focus increasingly on the tax affairs of the wealthy. What should you know about their approach and how to prepare for an enquiry?
Could tax inquiries seek information beyond your financials? Discover this compelling story by Paul Aplin OBE, our Senior Advisor. Learn about an enquiry's scope and how Daysium can help secure your records.
Tax advisors and clients often face the daunting time and cost of tax enquiries. Our Senior Advisor, Paul Aplin OBE, delves into a less-talked-about aspect: the emotional toll these enquiries can exact.
A UK day for tax purposes generally means being in the UK at midnight. But your safe number of days before you trigger UK tax residency depends on your residence history and your UK ties. Here's how to count UK days for tax, along with information on how the rules actually work.
Spreadsheet day counting feels familiar, but it often collapses under tax residency enquiries. We examine the hidden risks of spreadsheets and why advisors are increasingly recommending a professional, evidence-led alternative.
Visiting family in Europe can blur the lines of Schengen compliance. Many HNWIs assume family connections offer more travel freedom, but the 90/180-day rule may still apply. This article explains the nuances of the Schengen rule for family travel and how Daysium helps you log and evidence your days wherever you go.
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.
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.
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.
Understanding the 183-day rule and Permanent Establishment risks is essential for avoiding tax compliance issues. Learn how proper business travel day counting can protect you and your company from unexpected tax liabilities, and discover how technology like Daysium helps to ensure compliance.
What does Schengen travel look like post-Brexit? Explore the essential details of the 90/180 rule and how to calculate your day count with Daysium.
Curious about how tax residency works? Learn about the conditions to determine residency and how Daysium can assist you in counting days and managing your records.
Most day counting apps record where your device was. That is not the same as building a contemporaneous evidence record that holds up in an HMRC residency enquiry. This guide covers spreadsheets, day counting apps, and what the best tax residency app for HNWIs actually needs to do — including what an enquiry costs if your records do not hold up.
Most tax residency positions are technically sound. The vulnerability lies in the records that would need to support them under scrutiny. This guide helps advisors identify where client record-keeping risks are most likely to emerge, and what to do about.
Tax residency record-keeping has evolved. For advisors managing globally mobile clients, it is no longer enough to count days and store documents. In a more scrutinised compliance environment, defensibility depends on whether the evidence tells a coherent, contemporaneous story that supports the residency position.
Family office technology solutions are a strategic tool to increase value. From automation and data integrity to proactive compliance, digitalisation is helping family offices operate smarter and more strategically. Discover the benefits, risks, and why tools like Daysium are becoming essential for modern, audit-ready tax residency management.
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.
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 build robust, contemporaneous evidence to support your tax residency position.
Slush 2024 startups brought innovation to the global stage, and Daysium stood out as a top-recognised tax compliance tool. Learn how Daysium simplifies tax residency with automation, real-time day counts, and strategic planning.
Managing tax residency compliance as a globally mobile individual involves more than just keeping a calendar of travel days. The Daysium Year introduces a structured, automated process that transforms traditional day counting into a strategic, error-free activity.
Your day count history has a longer relevance to your tax position than most people realise. Since April 2025, spending 10 of the previous 20 years as a UK tax resident can bring your worldwide assets within the scope of UK inheritance tax long after you leave. Here's what that means, and why accurate records are the foundation of understanding your position.
Globally mobile creatives live across borders — but tax residency rules still count days. In this conversation with Richard Paul, we explore why strong travel records matter more than ever.
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.
Explore how the UK's split year treatment works with insights from tax specialist Laura Sant. Our blog covers best practices, from precise day counting to automated tools.
Our latest case study examines the UK's Statutory Residence Test and the court's decision in a recent tax compliance case. Find out how Daysium can help strengthen your defence in case of an enquiry.
Examine how Daysium's platform can strengthen your record-keeping through these two Irish cases, introduced to us by one of our Founding Partners, Stephanie Wickham from Expat Taxes.
Singapore's tax residency rules treat company directors differently from other foreign employees with no administrative concessions and stricter obligations for both personal and corporate tax position. Here's what directors need to know.