Global Tax Consulting

Accountant in Hartlepool, County Durham
Accountant in Hartlepool, County Durham Specialising in UK taxation for clients with international circumstances, Global Tax Consulting advises expatriates, digital nomads, non-resident landlords and internationally mobile professionals. I am Emma McDermott, ATT, founder and leader of the firm, a member of the Association of Taxation Technicians since 2020 and a published contributor to Tax Adviser magazine. We provide guidance on residency, split-year rules, the FIG regime, non-resident returns, UK property capital gains and HMRC disclosures, with every engagement handled online at a pre-agreed fixed fee for clients in over 50 countries.
Areas Served
  • Worldwide
Business Details
  • Licensed and insured
  • Year established: 2023
Highlights & Specialties
  • Specialist UK tax advice for expats and digital nomads worldwide
  • Expert residency planning, split-year treatment and non-resident tax advice
  • Fixed-fee UK tax returns and personalised international tax planning
  • Recover overpaid PAYE and reduce unnecessary UK tax deductions
  • Comprehensive UK property rental income and capital gains tax support
  • Founder-led expertise with every submission reviewed by Emma McDermott, ATT
Professional Associations & Certifications
  • Association of Tax Technicians
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Hartlepool, County Durham
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Products & Services

UK tax return
read moreManaging UK tax affairs from overseas requires careful consideration of residence rules, income sources and international tax agreements. We prepare returns for expatriates, non-residents and internationally mobile individuals, ensuring the appropriate declarations and claims are included. Our work can cover foreign income, UK property profits, employment income, allowable expenses and tax credits, helping establish an accurate liability and recover eligible overpayments.
Statutory Residence Test planning
read moreOur Statutory Residence Test service offers a structured assessment of your UK tax residency position. We review the time you spend in the UK, your employment patterns and your personal and accommodation ties to determine how HMRC's residency rules apply. Where appropriate, we also evaluate split-year treatment, providing a written assessment that explains our conclusions and the implications for your tax position.
International tax planning
read moreWe help individuals manage the UK tax implications of relocating abroad or establishing residence in the UK. Our advice addresses statutory residence requirements, split-year provisions, applicable exemptions and relief under double tax treaties. By considering your income, investments, property and future plans, we identify relevant opportunities and obligations before implementing the agreed approach. We also handle the associated elections, claims and tax filings to support ongoing compliance.
Let Property Campaign Disclosure
read moreThrough our Let Property Campaign support, we assist landlords in correcting past rental income reporting and meeting their UK tax responsibilities. We prepare each case carefully, reconstructing income and allowable expenses from surviving documentation before notifying HMRC. Following notification, we compile and submit the required calculations and disclosure within the deadline, presenting relevant evidence concerning behaviour to support an appropriate penalty assessment. We also help arrange settlement and support future compliance.
Worldwide Disclosure Facility
read moreWe provide comprehensive support through the Worldwide Disclosure Facility, helping UK taxpayers address previously undeclared overseas income, capital gains and assets. Our service covers every stage, from reviewing your circumstances and registering with HMRC to calculating liabilities and preparing your disclosure. We also present your case appropriately to help minimise penalties and arrange settlement of outstanding tax obligations.
Non-resident capital gains tax return
read moreWhen you sell UK property while living abroad, we manage the capital gains tax requirements from calculation through to filing. We assess the three available calculation bases, identify the most tax-efficient election and account for relevant acquisition expenses, improvements and selling fees. Our service also covers private residence relief where applicable, helping you meet HMRC's 60-day reporting and payment obligations while reducing the risk of penalties.
Olivia Jonsson
May 20, 2026
I contacted GTC for a tax residency assessment and was really impressed with the service I received. Emma was fantastic to deal with responsive, knowledgeable, and quick to answer any questions I had.

The whole process was straightforward, with a very fast turnaround and clear advice throughout. I'd happily recommend GTC to anyone looking for tax residency or international tax guidance and would definitely use their services again.
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Alexander Karsten
Feb 11, 2026
I was referred to Emma by a colleague, and I genuinely couldn't be happier with the support she provided.

From start to finish, Emma was exceptionally knowledgeable, clear, and incredibly responsive. Navigating UK tax matters and HMRC processes while relocating overseas is stressful at the best of times, but Emma made the entire process feel manageable. She took the time to review forms in detail, explained next steps clearly, and was always quick to respond whenever questions or complications arose.

When issues came up with HMRC including incorrect information on their side — Emma gave calm, practical advice and helped me understand exactly how to resolve it. Her experience and confidence were invaluable during what could otherwise have been a very frustrating situation.

I would absolutely recommend Emma and Global Tax Consulting to anyone needing expat tax support. Professional, reliable, and genuinely helpful throughout I wouldn't hesitate to work with her again.
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Ross Bulat
Jan 30, 2026
Emma was fantastic throughout the tax reclaim process, her response times were extremely quick and she exercised urgency and professionalism every step of the way. Highly recommended for digital nomads looking for knowledgable partners to manage their tax affairs.
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Nico Marrero
Nov 24, 2025
We highly recommend Emma at Global Tax Consulting.
She recently helped us resolve a complicated, time-sensitive issue with our tax return. Emma's professionalism and technical expertise were immediately apparent; she swiftly identified the necessary corrective steps and resolved the matter efficiently.
It's reassuring to know that when unexpected issues arise, we can count on GTC to help us. Emma was very professional and we are really pleased with her support.
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Chad Geiger
Oct 06, 2025
As expats, we began our journey from the US to the UK in early 2020. Unbeknownst to us, our lack of research and settling on the nearest tax preparer that answered in the affirmative in being able to support our situation would be a costly mistake.

Enter GTC, at the suggestion of a UK-based global traveler that we also call a dear friend, who not only were able to onboard us to help with our returns going forward, but also review our previously submitted returns, finding accounting errors throughout. These errors proved to be in our benefit, and when extensive processing delays were encountered in our HMRC dealings, their doggedness was much appreciated. Highly recommend!
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Konstantin Kovalev
Aug 11, 2025
Emma McDermott from GTC is an outstanding expert who provided excellent service in submitting a tax return for foreign income. She is prompt, patient, and professional. I love working with her and would definitely use her services again. Highly recommend!
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Natasha C.
Jul 03, 2025
GTC and Emma are exceptional. Incredibly knowledgeable and experts in the field. Their client service and responsiveness are off-the-charts fantastic.

Some context - having been relocated for work, I was a Swiss expat for several years before returning home to the UK, resulting in fairly complex international tax and expat-tax matters. I can unequivocally and honestly say that I do not know where I’d be without Emma's guidance and assistance. To say she removed a huge chunk of my stress is an understatement.

Emma is professional, extremely efficient, responsive and has the ability to patiently guide one through the myriad of tax issues and nuances with the utmost care, detail and consideration. She does this while ensuring that the outcomes are optimal and fully compliant.

I have taken complex international tax matters to Emma and she has not only guided me through the UK requirements, but also my advisors and colleagues in Switzerland, sometimes taking the time to speak to them directly to assist their understanding.

I wholeheartedly (and highly!) recommend Emma and GTC to anyone needing UK tax assistance or advice.
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Ukasz Wysoczaski
May 24, 2025
I am very grateful for the patience, knowledge and expertise that Emma showed. My case was quite complicated, yet she managed to sort it out brilliantly. I could not be more pleased with the outcome. Money well spent. Thank you Emma, it was a pleasure dealing with you.
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Jasmine Castro
Aug 30, 2024
I recently had the pleasure of working with Emma at Global Tax Consulting, and I must say she is truly amazing. From the moment I reached out to her for assistance, Emma exhibited a high level of expertise and professionalism.

Emma took the time to thoroughly understand my situation, addressing all my concerns with clarity and precision. What sets Emma apart from the other tax consultants I have worked with is her extremely friendly and personable approach and her communication. She made me feel at ease from the start and explained things in a way that was easy for me to understand and ensured that I was well-informed throughout the entire process.

Working with Emma has been a game-changer for me, and I genuinely wish I had found her sooner. I highly recommend Emma and Global Tax Consulting to anyone in need of expert guidance and a seamless tax consulting experience.
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Nisha Nair
Aug 24, 2024
First time using the services and I have been very pleased from the start. Emma is highly knowledgeable, and she made my complicated tax affairs between UK and France very easy to manage. She responds very quickly to emails. I also found the portal set-up very handy, as it's all on one platform. I will definitely be using Global Tax Consulting again!
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Cem Kullukcu
May 07, 2024
Emma was exceptional. For context, I am an expat in the UK reporting foreign income to the HMRC, and I was recommended her by my lawyers in Portugal. From the first consultation call, Emma was extremely professional, and it was obvious that she knew the specifics of my situation very well given her clientele constitutes of people with a similar background to mine. Beyond her ability to explain the different tax laws to me, she was very quick to respond to any questions I had during the submission process and helped me identify the relevant documents that I had to submit. Also, very reasonably priced, especially when compared to larger players in the market (I can't see them offering any more than Emma's service. Very easy 5/5 rating.
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W. King
Feb 22, 2024
Emma at Global Tax Consulting took away all the stress and doubt about tax! She efficiently filed my returns and expertly guided me through my first year of self-employment while living abroad. Her understanding of international tax implications is unmatched. Highly recommend Emma for anyone needing top-notch tax advice!
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Michael Harbone
Sep 02, 2023
Emma did an amazing job and helped me realize because I wasn't living in the UK I could save a lot in taxes.

I am really impressed at how she operated and guided me through the whole process, doing the majority of the work. Very happy
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Utkarsh Sinha
Jun 18, 2023
Cross-border taxes can be quite complicated to deal with, so I am glad I found Global Tax Consulting. Emma helped prepare my tax returns, providing valuable help in helping me make sense of the various tax rules applicable to my specific circumstances. I really appreciated the prompt service, transparent and upfront pricing, as well as the willingness to discuss my specific complexities in more detail as needed. 100% would recommend using GTC for your tax returns.
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Chris Hart
Apr 23, 2023
I'm lucky I found Emma she's helped me get on top of my taxes and navigate a disclosure.

She really knows her figures even the HMRC even bowed to her knowledge and told us she was right and they were wrong.

I love that Emma's happy to see things through until they're finished, long after her initial payment.

My wife will need an accountant soon, and we'll use Emma again.
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Pammal Ashwin
Feb 28, 2023
Emma is my accountant for NHS pensions matters. It is a niche area and finding accountants with such expert knowledge as Emma is next to impossible. She has always been a pleasure to deal with and always responds promptly to any matters arising. I would highly recommend her for NHS pensions tax calculations and scheme pays elections.
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Foysol Miah
Feb 04, 2023
I'm a British national and have been a digital nomad travelling the world for the past 2 years.

Emma was a pleasure to work with. She's knowledgeable, efficient and brought me right up to speed with what was required.
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Key People

Emma McDermott
Founder
read moreEmma McDermott founded Global Tax Consulting in 2023 to give expats and digital nomads straight answers on UK tax. She has been a member of the Association of Taxation Technicians since 2020, has seven years experience in UK and international tax, and is published in Tax Adviser magazine on the UK/US Double Taxation Agreement.
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Rated 5 of 5 from 17 reviews
Hours of Operation
Monday08:00 AM÷06:00 PM
Tuesday08:00 AM÷06:00 PM
Wednesday08:00 AM÷06:00 PM
Thursday08:00 AM÷06:00 PM
Friday08:00 AM÷06:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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