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Originally Posted by TomA  And I take it Ireland is the same? |
Yes, Tom - systems are pretty much the same - except for the rates - we do so much better in Ireland at 20% versus 40% in the UK. There is a Double Taxation Agreement in place for both jurisdictions, so any tax paid in Spain is deducted from your Irish or UK liabilities.
Domicile of Origin is a hard thing to lose unless you really cut all ties with your place of birth. And ancedotal evidence points to many ex-pats returning to the UK later in life when they are ill - either hoping for NHS care or help from their children still residing there.