Analysis

May 21, 2025

Founders ditch UK for Dubai amid tax hike and funding shortfall

A growing number of British startup founders and investors are relocating to the UAE following tax hikes at home


Dubai skyline. Credit: Aleksandar Pasaric

A growing number of British startup founders and investors are relocating to Dubai to take advantage of the region’s low tax regime as rates rise in the UK, according to industry insiders.

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is a senior reporter and investigations lead at Sifted. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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