Unacceptable Labour Tax Rises for Wealthy Individuals

What if the UK’s evolving tax landscape could encourage wealthy individuals to emigrate from the UK to warmer countries (from climates to taxation)? Together with Roy Saunders, Dmitry Zapol of IFS Consultants unpacks potential UK tax changes for both domiciled and non-domiciled UK residents and navigate through the Conservative party’s proposed tax reforms and the Labour government’s planned adjustments, focusing on crucial areas like inheritance tax on foreign trust assets and the hike in capital gains tax rates. They explore the profound implications these changes might have on wealthy individuals, including the controversial 10-year tax tail on inheritance tax and the status of protected trusts. You’ll gain insights into the Labour government’s stance on business property relief and the transfer of assets abroad legislation, with a comparative eye on other countries boasting advantageous tax regimes.  

In the second half of this episode, Roy and Dmitry unearth the complexities surrounding the transfer of income-generating assets abroad, drawing on historic tax rules dating back to the 1930s.  They delve into the intricacies UK residents face when declaring income from foreign assets, the impact on controlled foreign companies, and the potential future policies like an exit tax for those leaving the UK. They also discuss the broader significance of understanding global business tax regimes and how the UK measures up against other countries with favourable conditions for businesses. This episode sets the stage for future conversations with international colleagues, promising deeper dives into these comparative tax advantages. Join us for a comprehensive look at the myriad factors influencing tax liability and emigration decisions in today’s UK.

This series of podcasts explores the beneficial tax regimes in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Malta, Cyprus, Switzerland, Singapore, Israel and Dubai in respect of where UK residents may wish to emigrate in light of the non-dom changes introduced by the Conservatives, and the likely tightening of these rules under the new Labour government.