Coming to work in the UK

If you come to work in the UK from overseas, then you may be required to register with HM Revenue and Customs once you have decided the business entity through which you will be trading.

HM Revenue and Customs may request that you complete a tax return under Self Assessment and pay tax on your income and gains made in the UK. In addition, depending on your circumstances you may also have to pay tax on your UK income and gains in the country you came from leading to you paying tax twice unless the country you've arrived from has a double-taxation agreement (DTA) with the UK.

Some of the important topics for those working within the Film, TV and Entertainment Sectors are as follows.