Published On: July 15, 2025|3.3 min read|Selling Your UK Business and Moving Abroad? Avoid This Capital Gains Tax Trap
Planning to sell your UK business and relocate overseas? The order in which you move and sell can make or break your tax bill. Learn how to structure your exit to avoid unnecessary UK capital gains tax. In this article, we’ll break down what the rules are, who they apply to, and how they affect income tax and capital gains tax (CGT) for those who return to the UK within a short time after becoming non-resident.
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Published On: April 2, 2025|4.7 min read|How to Be Tax Efficient When Selling a UK Company and Relocating Abroad
Selling a successful UK company can be the culmination of years of hard work—but without the right planning, the tax bill can take a significant bite out of your proceeds. One of the biggest considerations for business owners is Capital Gains Tax (CGT), which can be up to 20% on the sale of shares, or more if Business Asset Disposal Relief is unavailable or limited. In this article, we’ll break down what the rules are, who they apply to, and how they affect income tax and capital gains tax (CGT) for those who return to the UK within a short time after becoming non-resident.
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