United Kingdom · HMRC
Form P85 — Leaving the UK: Getting Your Tax Right
Form P85 tells HMRC you are leaving the UK to live or work abroad so your tax can be adjusted and any refund issued.
P85 is issued by HMRC's online service
Download it there, then drop the PDF into DocsArc to fill, sign and save it — entirely on your computer.
Who needs P85?
People leaving the UK to work or live abroad for at least one full tax year who are not filing a Self Assessment return for that year.
How to fill it with DocsArc
- Open P85 in the DocsArc workspace with one click above.
- Click any field and type — form fields are detected automatically, and you can add text anywhere.
- Sign it if needed: draw, type or upload your signature, with an automatic date line.
- Save or print. The finished PDF never left your computer.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a P45 with the P85?
Include parts 2 and 3 of your P45 if you have them — it speeds up any refund.
Always verify you have the current version: official HMRC page
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