Who needs a form P85?
HM Revenue and Customs request form P85 from residents leaving the UK to work full-time abroad. This should not concern people who are planning a business trip or people who are coming back to UK within less than a year, or those who file Self Assessment tax return for the tax year that they leave.
What is form P85 for?
This form is used to request tax relief or any tax refund due to leaving UK. Check if you are eligible to apply for these purposes at HM Revenue and Customs website.
Is it accompanied by other forms?
You must have all necessary documents to prove the statements you make on the form, in case HMRC officer would like to check the data you’ve provided. Also, you are supposed to file form P45, Details of employee leaving work, if your employer or Jobcentre gives you one.
When is form P85 due?
Remember, it may take a month or more to process your application, which is why you should think everything through and apply with enough time to wait for response while you are still in UK.
How do I fill out a form P85?
There are only 4 pages to fill out. The first page is dedicated to general information about you. The second page contains questions about your stay in the UK and about your destination country. On page 3 you must honestly report any income you will receive in UK even after leaving the country. Also answer questions about your terms of employment in another country. On page 4 determine how you prefer to be paid and give your account number.
Where do I send it?
Send it to the nearest tax office in your area, or to
Pay As You Earn
HM Revenue and Customs
BX9 1AS