Hi,
I'm a uk resident working for Swiss company. I have a swiss company car, can i drive it in UK ? Should i do something ?
Thanks !
UK resident driving Swiss company in to UK
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7537
Hi and welcome to the Forum.
I think there is a 6-month limit before you have to register it and get UK plates etc, so if you're bringing it over for a short-time, and it is properly registered and insured for you to drive it in the UK, it should be OK. If it's a lease car, then speak to the lease company and see if they have any comments/suggestions and make sure your companies contract with them includes operating vehicles in another country and how you are covered for things like servicing and break-down.
If your company expects you to insure the car, I don't think you'll be able to insure a foreign plate with a UK insurer, best you check this before you set out.
The other issue you should consider is that if you are UK resident, you will be assessed for taxes in the UK, this includes benefit in kind taxes on a company car and fuel provided. Read more about this at the following link.
I hope this helps.
Cynic
Expat Team
11060
Hi and welcome to the Forum.
I think there is a 6-month limit before you have to register it and get UK plates etc, so if you're bringing it over for a short-time, and it is properly registered and insured for you to drive it in the UK, it should be OK. If it's a lease car, then speak to the lease company and see if they have any comments/suggestions and make sure your companies contract with them includes operating vehicles in another country and how you are covered for things like servicing and break-down.
If your company expects you to insure the car, I don't think you'll be able to insure a foreign plate with a UK insurer, best you check this before you set out.
The other issue you should consider is that if you are UK resident, you will be assessed for taxes in the UK, this includes benefit in kind taxes on a company car and fuel provided. Read more about this at the following link.
I hope this helps.
Cynic
Expat Team
-@Cynic
If its for a holiday, then nothing much, as you say make sure the insurance covers the UK.
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Hi,
thank you for your answer.
Its a lease company car and i will be more than 6 months in the Uk. I called HMRC but no one knows.. dont know what to do !
7537
Hi,
thank you for your answer.
Its a lease company car and i will be more than 6 months in the Uk. I called HMRC but no one knows.. dont know what to do !
-@edv8
Hi again.
Then you definitely need to speak to the lease company who own the car and tell them so they can make the necessary arrangements for servicing and breakdown cover; your employer will also have to notify their insurer of these changes in circumstances (operating a Swiss registered company vehicle in the UK).
HMRC, I'm assuming you are a UK resident (live in UK for more than 183 days in the tax year) as far as tax assessments are concerned, I strongly recommend you go and speak to a UK tax specialist. The declaration form you submit for "benefit in kind" matters is a P11D, this link will take you to the UK Gov website where it tells you how to do it, I believe it's all done online these days.
I hope this helps.
Cynic
Expat Team
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