Many business owners assume that moving abroad automatically removes their exposure to UK inheritance tax. However, under the UK's new residence-based inheritance tax regime, individuals may remain within the scope of UK IHT for years after leaving the country. We explore what the changes mean for business owners, entrepreneurial families and their advisers.

HMRC has spent £186million pursuing Loan Charge liabilities — but has recovered just £44million so far.
The issue continues to raise important questions around retrospective tax changes, fairness and how historic arrangements are treated years later.

April’s IHT reforms introduce a £2.5m cap on Business & Agricultural Property Relief, creating new exposure for many UK business owners and their advisers.

From April 2026, full IHT relief on business & agricultural assets rises to £2.5m per person, reshaping succession plans and exposure for many families and businesses.

Major tax reforms are here and they could reshape how SMEs plan their exit strategies, structure share sales, protect family wealth and manage trusts.

Wealth taxes may rise via existing rules despite no new Mansion Tax. Now is the time to review ownership, succession and asset protection planning.

UK business owners should prepare for potential reforms to inheritance, property, and investment taxes. Review estate and tax strategies now to protect legacy.

Reeves faces £40bn shortfall; tax rises likely. Labour vows no hike to income tax, VAT, or NI, but other measures may test manifesto promises.

The Chancellor has confirmed the Autumn Budget for 26th November - giving businesses and advisers a limited window to review tax planning strategies.

Autumn Budget pressures may bring tighter IHT and CGT rules, creating new risks for UK asset owners, business owners and investors.

HMRC crackdowns, pension IHT changes and BPR cuts signal rising tax risks for UK business owners and family enterprises.

Autumn tax hikes may deepen IHT exposure and business relief changes, increasing pressure on UK business owners and HNW families.

Uncertainty over Capital Gains Tax ahead of the Autumn Budget is prompting UK business owners to review exit and succession planning.

Spring fiscal signals and rising stealth taxes point to growing pressure on UK businesses as the tax burden heads toward record highs.

Shrinking fiscal headroom ahead of the Spring Statement raises the risk of tax hikes for UK SMEs, family businesses and farmers.

As UK SMEs enter 2025, they face major tax changes, particularly around inheritance tax, with further potential hikes in the March Budget.

Tax Hikes May Not Be Over: Labour Faces Questions Over Future Fiscal Plans & Inheritance Tax Hikes: A Blow for Small Businesses and Succession

Tax Hikes May Not Be Over: Labour Faces Questions Over Future Fiscal Plans & Inheritance Tax Hikes: A Blow for Small Businesses and Succession

The 2024 Budget introduces a set of changes to the tax landscape, particularly around NI, CGT & IHT. Here's what business owners need to know.

Experts are sounding alarms that salary sacrifice schemes may be at risk in the upcoming budget & a hike in CGT & N.I. could devastate businesses.