Analysis

January 30, 2025

VCs seek relief from UK’s incoming carried interest tax: ‘It’s a massive jump’

A consultation on the new tax regime closes this week

Martin Coulter

3 min read

The British government is being urged to take a light-touch approach to enforcing a new tax regime set to hit VCs’ earnings hard, ahead of a key consultation deadline. 

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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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