Non-Resident Capital Gains Tax
We file your UK CGT return within 60 days.
Trusted by 1,000+ expats worldwide
5 April 2015
apportionment
(retrospective)
Who we help
Selling UK property as a non-resident? We've got you covered
Whether you’ve just completed a sale or are still planning one, we support individuals worldwide who need to report and pay capital gains tax on UK property, quickly, correctly and without stress.
No matter your situation, our specialist CGT advisors make sure your non-resident capital gains position is handled efficiently: minimising the tax, avoiding penalties and keeping you fully compliant with HMRC.
We work with
Time-critical
Individuals approaching or within the 60-day deadline
Urgent
Clients who have missed the deadline and need urgent support
Calculation and return, start to finish
Our specialist CGT advisors help navigate the non-resident capital gains tax requirements and meet the 60-day HMRC reporting requirement.
The 60-day rule
The clock starts at completion, not exchange
Sixty days to calculate the gain, file the return and pay the tax. It applies even when no tax is due.
Day 0
Completion
The sale completes and the clock starts. Exchange does not count — completion does.
Day 1–59
Compute & elect
Gather costs, establish the base cost, run all three bases and elect the one that costs least.
Day 60
File & pay
The non-resident CGT return submitted and the tax paid. Both are due, not just the return.
Day 61+
Penalties & interest
Late filing penalties begin and escalate, with interest running on the tax from the due date.
The process
Completion to filed return, comfortably inside 60 days.
Start my CGT return
Simple, fast and fully managed CGT returns
Ensure your capital gains tax on UK property is calculated and filed correctly.
💷 Fixed fees
🏦 ATT qualified
💻 100% online
⏱️ 60-day deadline
🏠 Private residence relief
📅 Rebasing
⚖️ Time apportionment
📉 Annual exempt amount
📄 Allowable costs
📊 Capital losses
Why GTC
We help you meet the 60-day HMRC reporting requirement
01 / EXPERTISE
Founder led, ex-Deloitte
Every piece of work is reviewed and signed off by Emma McDermott, ATT, before it reaches you or HMRC.
02 / TRACK RECORD
200+ five-star reviews
We have 134 reviews on Google and 104 Trustpilot reviews last checked 11 October 2026.
03 / PRICING
Fixed fees, agreed upfront
A capital gains tax return fee is typically £750. Let Property Campaign disclosure fees ranges from £4,000 to £10,000.
04 / PROCESS
Everything in one portal
Upload documents, sign forms and message your advisor securely, from any timezone.
I can’t say enough good things about Emma. From day one, she has given me complete 360-degree support through my tax situation. She’s proactive, incredibly responsive, and stays ahead of every deadline.
Romeo, Philippines
GTC was able to understand and deal with a foreign tax credit refund application to HMRC efficiently and without fuss. The GTC platform allows easy document transfer. Emma replies to email queries promptly and with helpful answers.
Zubin, UK
Emma was fantastic from the moment I contacted her: prompt responses to emails, knowledgeable, and professional. If you're a remote worker or digital nomad, don't waste your time communicating with anyone else apart from Global Tax Consulting.
James, Nomadic
FAQs
Questions we get from expats about CGT returns
How long do I have to report the sale?
Sixty days from completion — not from exchange. The return and the payment are both due inside that window, and the obligation applies even where no tax is payable.
What happens if I miss the 60-day deadline?
Late filing penalties start immediately and escalate, and interest runs on the tax from the due date. It is still far better to file late than not at all, and there are grounds on which penalties can sometimes be reduced.
How is the gain actually calculated?
Three bases are permitted: rebasing to the April 2015 value, time apportionment of the whole gain, or the whole gain since purchase. You can elect between them, and the difference is often tens of thousands of pounds.
Do I still report it if I make a loss?
A non-resident CGT return is generally still required on a disposal of UK property even where the result is a loss or no tax is due. Reporting the loss also preserves it for use against future gains.
What if it used to be my home?
Private residence relief may cover the period you lived there, plus the final period of ownership, which can remove a substantial part of the gain. Whether it applies depends on the facts of your occupation.
Do I also need to put it on my Self Assessment return?
If you are already within Self Assessment, the disposal goes on your annual return as well as the 60-day report, with the tax already paid credited against the final position.
Who can help me with Capital Gains Tax on UK property as a non-resident?
A UK tax adviser who prepares non-resident Capital Gains Tax returns. At Global Tax Consulting, Emma McDermott, ATT, calculates the gain on each permitted basis, applies any reliefs and files the return with HMRC inside the 60-day deadline. The fee is fixed before work starts.
Work with GTC
Sixty days is less time than it sounds
Send us the completion statement and we will take it from there: every basis computed, every relief applied, the return filed and the payment figure confirmed.