Renouncing US Citizenship

From what was once a rare occurrence, renunciation of US citizenship is now increasingly common around the world. It is a decision which requires careful consideration, as once done, the clock cannot be rolled back.

In most cases, before renunciation can take place, a US citizen must be tax compliant first. How this is achieved depends on your filing status to date, and whether you're already up to date with your returns.

We assist a large number of US citizens with renunciation each year, and the process does not require legal assistance.

Learn more about your options below:

Become Tax Compliant by filing at least 5 years of US tax returns

Once filed, an appointment to renounce at the consulate can be booked

I'm up to date with my US tax filings

Provided you've been filing for at least 5 years, then you're ready to renounce. Contact us today to arrange an initial appointment.

I've filed in the past but not for a long time

You may need to enter the Streamlined Filing Amnesty program, which you can learn more about here, and file at least 5 years of returns under the program.

I've never filed before

The IRS have an alternative amnesty program enabling you to renounce now, and then 6 years of tax returns must be filed after the appointment.

I'm unsure if I'm ready to renounce yet

If you're not 110% sure that you're ready to renounce, its best not to rush down this path.

We'd recommend annual filing until you're sure, or if you're behind on your returns, the Streamlined amnesty instead.

Attend the consulate appointment and receive your Certificate of Loss of Nationality

The following year, one final dual-status tax return must be filed

Renouncing US Citizenship

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