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There is a difference between a vacation or business trip and residence. Many countries will treat you as resident if you stay there for more than half of the tax year, regardless of whether you say it's a holiday. It's quite possible that some don't, but you'd better know for sure.

The optimal solution in that case is to have your UK company earn the money and pay you a stipend on which you pay local taxes if UK taxes for corporations are more favorable than in the place where you live.

But really, you should consult an accountant or tax advisor for hard information after you have decided on a country to go to and for how long you intend to be there.

As a rule, < 3 months -> no problem, > 6 months = residence, in between, gray area, leaning towards 'extended holiday'.

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