Advice needed - Moving abroad semi-permanently

Advice needed - Moving abroad semi-permanently

I'm moving to work in the Middle East soon. I intend to stay for 3/4 years and won't be coming back in the interim.

I don't own property in the UK and will obviously give up my rented accommodation.

Therefore, I won't actually have a permanent UK address.

Who do I need to notify?

What are the things I need to take into account?

Sensible advice, preferably from someone who has done this before, please.

There is lots on the internet, start here https://www.gov.uk/moving-or-retiring-abroad and don't forget the forums. http://britishexpats.com/forum/?styleid=12

There is lots on the internet, start here https://www.gov.uk/moving-or-retiring-abroad and don't forget the forums. http://britishexpats.com/forum/?styleid=12

Great! Thanks for that.

I'd check the requirements of the habitual residence test for when you return.

I'd check the requirements of the habitual residence test for when you return.

What's a habitual residence test?

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What's a habitual residence test?

It's best to Google it. It relates to entitlement to certain benefits.

It'll depend on your particular circumstances.