Some of the most dangerous day counting assumptions when leaving the UK come from thinking a day count that looks safe on paper is enough. Three real cases show how ties, work presence and evidence quality can overturn what seemed like a comfortable margin, and what that means for anyone counting on assumptions alone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Relocating to the Crown Dependencies can feel like a fresh start, but day counting and tax residency rules often mean you need to remember your past. This article explores why UK days still matter, how residency rules differ across Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, and what HNWIs should prepare before and after a move.
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.
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.
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 stay compliant and confident 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.