about to embark on a 2 year contract in Saudi Arabia. Info on tax affairs?
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Well I repatriated my earnings every month and did not attract any tax liability. But that was over 10 years ago, so things may have changed.
It is a very different culture.
in some ways if you are a man it won't be as hard as for a woman.
But in other ways its easier being a woman...10 western men for every western woman.
I worked there for a year and although a culture shock, I really enjoyed it and liked the people very much.
I suggest you read The Arabian Sands by Wilfrid Thesiger (?sp)
for an interesting history of Saudi in the 1940s. They lived like this until very recently.
It is a very different culture.
in some ways if you are a man it won't be as hard as for a woman.
But in other ways its easier being a woman...10 western men for every western woman.
I worked there for a year and although a culture shock, I really enjoyed it and liked the people very much.
I suggest you read The Arabian Sands by Wilfrid Thesiger (?sp)
for an interesting history of Saudi in the 1940s. They lived like this until very recently.
I was in Saudi Arabia 18 years ago working fro a Saudi company. The law must have changed since, but you need to check this out with an accountant. I was caught for Irish tax because I was not out of the state a full tax year in my last year and re-entered the Irish Tax system.
The rule then was everything brought into Ireland was taxable. Don't be tempted to evade, it will only catch up with you.
The rule then was everything brought into Ireland was taxable. Don't be tempted to evade, it will only catch up with you.
Hi, Just back from Hong Kong. These guys have an office in Dubai (which is run by Brian Cosgrave). www.financial-partners.biz . Drop him a mail. Very helpfull with a host of options. Best of luck in Saudi.