UK founders rush to sell startups ahead of Autumn Budget

Some UK founders are rushing to sell their startups ahead of the Autumn Budget in October amid worries that tax increases could lower the value of an exit further down the line.

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UK founders rush to sell startups ahead of Autumn Budget

Others are mulling overseas relocation amid mounting concerns that potential increases in capital gains tax could impact the value of an exit

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UK founders rush to sell startups ahead of Autumn Budget

Others are mulling overseas relocation amid mounting concerns that potential increases in capital gains tax could impact the value of an exit