US Journalist Moving to UK - Tax Help

Hi,

I recently received my work permit to come to the UK as a news agency/broadcasting organisation.  I need some help with UK taxes:

1)how do I register for NI and taxes once I arrive?

2)I will continue to be paid by my US company into my US account so will be wiring money over to the UK to live off but how do I submit taxes to the Inland Revenue and how often?  I will be resident in the UK as my visa is for 2 years so I will be paying UK income tax. 

Thanks in advance for your help,
Jez

Have you been told you need to pay UK income tax? From what you've said here I don't think you have to and you don't need an NI number unless you want to pay voluntary NI contributions, which you might want to do if you want to use the NHS.

Thanks for the reply.  I have been told by my US company that I will not need to pay US tax as I will be a non-US resident but will obviously still need to file.  I just assumed that I would have to pay tax in one of the jurisdictions whether it be the UK or US.  Doesnt sound correct that I would not need to pay any taxes.
J

Are you employed or self-employed?

I can answer in either case but it would help to know which applies first.

i am employed by a small u.s company and will be an overseas correspondent reporting on UK fasion and lifestyle.

I'm pretty sure that in that case you do not pay income tax in the UK. I'm sure Guya will be along later to confirm or deny.

I think Britwife is possibly confusing PAYE withholding obligations with tax requirements.

If you are UK resident (which you will probably be) and an employee you will primarily be liable to UK tax.

This is complex, because if you are coming for less than 2 years you can claim deductions in the UK for housing and travel costs plus you may only turn out to be subject to UK tax on income attributable to UK workdays.

Once you qualify, you can still claim the foreign earned income exclusion in the US so you end up with a potential tax windfall if you can keep the UK taxes low.

Please note this comment only discusses your personal tax, not the company's obligation or the application of English employment law to the contract.  The employer also needs advice on these issues so will hopefully pay for personal tax advice too.

Yes, I was only thinking of PAYE. Thank you for clarifying Guya, I would not want to put anyone on the wrong track!