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Double Taxation Relief Manual

DT15403 - Double Taxation Relief Manual: Poland: notes

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Professors, teachers and researchers (Article 19)

The wording of Article 19 is such that a professor, teacher or researcher from Poland who visits the UK for the purpose of teaching or research is exempt from UK tax onÌýtheir remuneration for a period not exceeding two years from the date ofÌýtheir arrival, even thoughÌýthey may stay here for more than two years. Any exemption given for the first two years will not therefore be withdrawn ifÌýthey remain in the UK after the end of the two year period. To qualify for the exemption, the individual must remain taxable in Poland on such remuneration.