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For many people leaving the UK, one of the biggest decisions isn’t what to pack, it’s what to do with the family home or investment property. Should you sell before you leave, or keep it and rent it out while you live abroad?

Understand the UK’s Temporary Non-Residence Rules (TNR) and how they affect capital gains, pensions, and offshore assets for expatriates. Learn how timing, residency status, and careful planning can help avoid unexpected UK tax bills when moving abroad or returning home.

In today’s world of automatic data exchange, statutory data‑gathering powers, and digital analytics, HMRC has more visibility than ever. Here’s a plain‑English overview you can trust.

The Budget will take place on Wednesday 26 November, the chancellor has announced. With the UK shifting from a domicile-based to a residence-based tax system, the 2025 Budget is likely to bring further adjustments that expats need to watch closely.

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.

“Can’t I just give my house to my children now and avoid inheritance tax later?” It sounds like a straightforward way to reduce your estate’s taxable value. But in practice, gifting your home can be one of the most misunderstood and misapplied strategies in estate planning.

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.

If you're planning to move abroad or have already relocated, it’s crucial to understand how the UK’s Temporary Non-Residence Rules could affect your tax obligations—even while you're living overseas. These rules are often overlooked but can lead to unexpected tax bills if not properly accounted for in your planning. 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.

As we approach six months since Labour’s budget in October, the financial landscape continues to evolve. The key tax changes—initially proposed by the Conservative government and now implemented by Labour—have already had a significant impact. In particular, the radical adjustments to inheritance tax (IHT) have led to a wave of high-net-worth individuals leaving the UK in 2024. While some aspects of the new tax regime remain unclear, this blog summarises the key developments

The market response to Labour winning the election was pretty calm, with minimal financial market ripples. The lack of movement was unsurprising given the overall result had already been priced in.

New rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty) for non-UK residents will become effective from 1st April 2021. Expats and foreign investors, now face a 2% stamp duty [...]

Nearly one year after the Covid-19 pandemic forced the UK into a national lockdown - the Chancellor has revealed the pensions policy changes in the UK's March Spring Budget [...]