Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
from what i can remember there is no time limit you have to show you've been exercising your treaty rights in another EU country, thou many people recommend 3 months to provide more solid evidence you've been working in that EU country.

but there is nothing stopping you becoming self employed in that EU country, i'm sure there are loop holes around this that some people are using
Between 3 & 6 months is the most common.
There are some formalities that need to be completed anyway and these can often take quite some time.

I have often suggested the benefits of this route, but folks shouldn't be complacent about the challenges.
Upping sticks and setting up in another country, even short term, isn't everyones cuppa.