Opinion

November 14, 2025

Don't tax me, I'm a CEO!

Threats of new taxes are pitting founders against politicians— but should they be expected to pay more?


Martin Coulter

3 min read

This week, hundreds of startup founders in the UK signed a petition urging finance minister Rachel Reeves not to impose a 20% exit tax on entrepreneurs leaving the country. 

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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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