How Much Foreign Income Is Tax-Free in the UK? 2026/27
There is no flat tax-free amount for foreign income. UK residents are taxed on their worldwide income, but new arrivals not UK resident in the prior 10 years can claim relief under the 4-year FIG regime. Small trading or property income under GBP 1,000 needs no report.
UK resident, long-term or formerly UK domiciled - You are taxed on your worldwide income, including...
New arrival eligible for the 4-year FIG regime - You can claim relief on qualifying foreign income...
Non-UK resident - Only your UK-source income is taxed in the UK. Foreign income is not taxed here
Trading or property income under GBP 1,000 - Covered by the GBP 1,000 trading allowance and the...
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