Keep the UK current account active, but as for ISA you will find this applies to UK residents.
If you are planning staying outside of the UK for over a year its best to register as non-domicile with HMRC, I did and I also received an income tax refund as I left withing a tax year. You can also consider continuing paying your NI contributions with HRMC. Depending on your age and number of years working it can be as little as 400-600 per year. Whilst this does not entitle you to NHS treatment (I did double check this with UK Gov) it does entitle you to a full pension upon retirement.
I also use QNB, the First account is the one to try for. You have your own dedicated branch and will receive a World Mastercard, this gives you one of the best Qmiles deals (Qatar Airways Miles). Use it sensibly and you rack up free flights pretty quickly. I purchase everything on it and clear it straight away with the iPhone app. You also have access to the Qatar Airways Gold lounge and airport lounges around the world for free.
Offshore banking is a must if you are planning on saving. All the major banks offer this service, based in Isle of Man or Channel Islands. Check out the best account for you with a good interest rate, the better the rate the more locked in your money, so take care on which one suits you best.
HSBC is in Qatar, but ask around and search on QatarLiving for opinions. It may sway your choice.
Something that expats coming to Qatar don't consider and should be looked into is having a Will. I know we all don't want to think about it but there are many pitfuls of not having one, especially out here. If you have a UK Will it won't work as its stands. There is a UK company now in Qatar that can advise on this, if you want there details PM me and I will forward them.
Keep the UK current account active, but as for ISA you will find this applies to UK residents.
If you are planning staying outside of the UK for over a year its best to register as non-domicile with HMRC, I did and I also received an income tax refund as I left withing a tax year. You can also consider continuing paying your NI contributions with HRMC. Depending on your age and number of years working it can be as little as 400-600 per year. Whilst this does not entitle you to NHS treatment (I did double check this with UK Gov) it does entitle you to a full pension upon retirement.
I also use QNB, the First account is the one to try for. You have your own dedicated branch and will receive a World Mastercard, this gives you one of the best Qmiles deals (Qatar Airways Miles). Use it sensibly and you rack up free flights pretty quickly. I purchase everything on it and clear it straight away with the iPhone app. You also have access to the Qatar Airways Gold lounge and airport lounges around the world for free.
Offshore banking is a must if you are planning on saving. All the major banks offer this service, based in Isle of Man or Channel Islands. Check out the best account for you with a good interest rate, the better the rate the more locked in your money, so take care on which one suits you best.
HSBC is in Qatar, but ask around and search on QatarLiving for opinions. It may sway your choice.
Something that expats coming to Qatar don't consider and should be looked into is having a Will. I know we all don't want to think about it but there are many pitfuls of not having one, especially out here. If you have a UK Will it won't work as its stands. There is a UK company now in Qatar that can advise on this, if you want there details PM me and I will forward them.
Hope this helps.