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Post by jalopy on Oct 16, 2022 9:31:00 GMT
o everyone, I am another new hire due to arrive at the end of the month from the UK and wanted to say o. I have been making good use of the forum information to help in advance.
There's still a lot to learn and the camp life looks to be pretty good from what I can tell so far. I have been told I will be living in Dhahran, but I don't know any more than that. Is there anything that I need to know or have prepared before I arrive? Thanks |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2022 5:03:35 GMT
Read the entire forum, come with and open mind and expect frustration. Lower your overall expectations and it’ll go a long way to making things run more smoothly and keeping your mental health on track. Once you are here, get involved in activities on the camp, the job will more than likely be dull/tedious/difficult/unfair for much of the time, and you need other things in your new life here to make that just a distraction!
Do have an exit strategy too, what’s the minimum amount of time you need to spend here to make it all worthwhile? Definitely Take professional advice on your tax situation before leaving, it can break you financially if you are still deemed UK resident, because for example you only spent part of the tax year here.
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Post by jalopy on Oct 26, 2022 10:26:25 GMT
Thank you, that seems like good advice, I have been spending quite a bit of time going through the forums and I have a rough idea of what I would like to get out of it and how long I'd need to really make it worthwhile. I have been looking at the tax situation and qualifying as non-dom isn't too difficult. Whether I tell HMRC or not I haven't decided, it doesn't seem to affect my tax position as legally if I am out of the country and meet the criteria the only issue, they can take with me is that I forgot to tell them.... Or fill out a P85. The split year thing when I move initially needs a bit more understanding, then after that it looks like 16 days a year for three years. Any advice on where to go for more info? HMRC website is useful, but obviously not written to be read by a human being. I've already had the first expectation miss, the home that was described to me at offer acceptance is a world apart from what I have just been sent, not a good start. All the other bits I can put up with and the camp life looks great, and I am really enthusiastic about that. |
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Post by jrs on Oct 26, 2022 11:22:46 GMT
Most of the homes are dated and not very appealing from the outside but livable & rent is cheap. From what I understand the jebel height area have much nicer and modern homes but are mostly available to only individuals w/ many years of service w/ aramco or GC 15 & higher.
If you’re pleased w/ your comp, travel benefits, and other aspects of expat lifestyle, you just have to accept the aramco housing for what it is IMO.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2022 3:23:04 GMT
Thank you, that seems like good advice, I have been spending quite a bit of time going through the forums and I have a rough idea of what I would like to get out of it and how long I'd need to really make it worthwhile. I have been looking at the tax situation and qualifying as non-dom isn't too difficult. Whether I tell HMRC or not I haven't decided, it doesn't seem to affect my tax position as legally if I am out of the country and meet the criteria the only issue, they can take with me is that I forgot to tell them.... Or fill out a P85. The split year thing when I move initially needs a bit more understanding, then after that it looks like 16 days a year for three years. Any advice on where to go for more info? HMRC website is useful, but obviously not written to be read by a human being. I've already had the first expectation miss, the home that was described to me at offer acceptance is a world apart from what I have just been sent, not a good start. All the other bits I can put up with and the camp life looks great, and I am really enthusiastic about that. Just my advice but do tell HMRC unless you plan on never returning. Also it’s a lot more complex than you suggest if you have investments in the UK or elsewhere. For example you will be liable for for UK capital gains tax on anything you make if you return within 5 years. |
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