The latest budget contained significant changes for the taxation of trusts and their settlors. The impact comes from the changes to the way in which non-UK domiciled individuals are taxed.
The UK Chancellor's Autumn Budget on 30 October 2024 has ushered in a new era of tax reform under the Labour Government. This budget, a watershed moment, introduces sweeping changes that will impact UK resident, both domiciled and non-domiciled, businesses, property ownership, and trust structures.
For trustees and settlors, the upcoming changes to the UK tax regime pose significant challenges, particularly for those managing settlor-interested trusts. The impending reforms, combined with an intensified focus from HMRC on tax investigations, create a complex environment where strategic planning is more critical than ever.