UK tax advisors tell Sifted they’re seeing big hikes in the number of enquiries from startup founders, as many consider overseas relocation ahead of potential tax changes in the Budget on October 30.
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October 29, 2024
‘Unprecedented’: Startup tax advisors flooded with enquiries ahead of UK Budget as founders mull overseas relocation
Reported changes to capital gains tax and employers national insurance contributions have unsettled many UK founders
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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