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Applying to ILR while being abroad, being self-employed..?

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Applying to ILR while being abroad, being self-employed..?

Post by Hilaria » Thu Jan 12, 2017 2:22 pm

Hello,

this is my situation:
I am European, I have lived 7 years in the UK, 2 years of school and I had the European Health Insurance. I went abroad to do an unofficial internship for one year. I have my own business going on and I want to pay my taxes in the UK before I return. Can I use my virtual address mailbox for my small business and pay my taxes in the UK while I am still abroad? Can I use my virtual address box to apply for ILR?

Many thanks for your tips!

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Re: Applying to ILR while being abroad, being self-employed.

Post by noajthan » Thu Jan 12, 2017 2:24 pm

A virtual presence is not residence.
How do you propose to meet absence requirements?
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Re: Applying to ILR while being abroad, being self-employed.

Post by Obie » Thu Jan 12, 2017 2:24 pm

As a matter of Law, i see nothing precluding that, so long as you have not been out of the UK for a period of 2 years or more.
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Re: Applying to ILR while being abroad, being self-employed.

Post by Hilaria » Thu Jan 12, 2017 2:34 pm

Great news. Thanks for your reply.
How can I prove my presence in the UK during the 7 years when I had no housing contract, no bills and job? You know those floating moments after studying when you live in a warehouse and the landlord isn't being honest. I regret but I was young!

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Re: Applying to ILR while being abroad, being self-employed.

Post by Hilaria » Thu Jan 12, 2017 2:49 pm

Also, how can I prove the number of days of my physical presence in the UK? Does borders between UK and EU register that? Can I contact them?

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