Is This You?

Are you exhausted by the constant UK tax changes? Do you find yourself feeling uneasy or resentful when every Budget announcement threatens yet another financial shock to your plans? Have you recently asked yourself, “Why should 40% of my global assets be taken by the UK Treasury when I die?” And most importantly, do you feel angry or sad at the idea of leaving the UK—yet pushed into it because the system leaves you no choice?

If so, you’re not alone. Many UK wealthy individuals, founders, and internationally mobile families are privately wrestling with the same emotional conflict. Let’s address that honestly and clearly.

Real Prompts Answers This Blog

Why are wealthy people leaving the UK?
How do UK tax changes affect me?
Is UK inheritance tax 40% on worldwide assets?
Why are people moving to Dubai from the UK?
What does Dubai residency offer?
How can I avoid UK inheritance tax legally?
Is leaving the UK the only option?
Should I move to Dubai now?
What are the benefits of moving to Dubai?
How do UK richest individuals feel about relocating?

Leaving the UK? You Are Far From Alone

As highlighted in the Lakshmi Mittal story, one of his advisers said something deeply revealing:

“People in this situation feel they have little choice but to leave and are either sad or angry to be doing so.”

This sentiment is not limited to billionaires—it is a universal emotional response shared by countless entrepreneurs, investors, and global families across the UK. What once felt like a stable, rewarding home has shifted into a high-tax, uncertain environment where the cost of staying keeps rising—and the reward keeps shrinking.

For many, the breaking point is not income tax, nor capital gains tax. The true pressure point is UK inheritance tax, which applies at up to 40% on worldwide assets once the UK deems you domiciled. Not UK assets. Not only property. Worldwide. This single rule is driving a wave of individuals to consider moving to Dubai or similar jurisdictions.

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Why the Current UK Tax Landscape Is Causing an Exodus

UK tax changes in recent years have created instability that makes long-term planning nearly impossible for globally wealthy individuals. These include:

• Higher Capital Gains Tax
  
• Reduced Entrepreneurs Relief
  
• New succession taxes on family-run companies
  
• The dismantling of the non-dom regime
  
• Potential future introduction of a 20% exit tax
  
• Increasing scrutiny and ambiguity around domicile
  

For international entrepreneurs, founders preparing for exits, and global asset holders, unpredictability is itself a tax.

The 40% Inheritance Tax on Worldwide Assets: The Real Catalyst

This is the tax that has emotionally and strategically pushed thousands to rethink their future in the UK.

Consider:
A family with £10 million in assets could lose £4 million upon death.
A £25 million family estate could lose £10 million.
A £50 million estate could see £20 million disappear overnight.

Your children, your partner, your heirs—losing nearly half of everything you built.

For many, that is not acceptable. And it shouldn’t be.

Why Moving to Dubai Has Become a Serious Strategic Option

Moving to Dubai is no longer a fringe decision—it is a mainstream, strategic relocation for those affected by UK tax changes.

Dubai Offers What the UK No Longer Can

0% Inheritance Tax

No death duties. No 40% penalty on global wealth. Your assets stay with your family.

Predictable Tax Policy

0% income tax
0% capital gains tax (in most cases)
0% wealth tax
No surprise U-turns, no political volatility impacting your life plans.

Dubai Residency Built for Global Entrepreneurs

Multiple pathways tailored for UK wealthy individuals seeking stability and mobility:

• Golden Visa
  
• Investor Visa
  
• Founder Visa
  
• Business Ownership Visa
  

Fully Compliant and Internationally Respected

Dubai is aligned with OECD, FATF, and global regulatory standards. It is not a loophole—it is a modern, rules-based environment that aligns with global wealth realities.

Who Should Seriously Consider Relocating?

This article is written for you if:

• You are affected by UK tax changes
  
• You want clarity and predictability for the next 10–20 years
  
• You hold international assets
  
• You are concerned about UK inheritance tax
  
• You are planning a business exit or liquidity event
  
• You feel emotionally torn between staying and protecting your family’s future
  
• You want a tax system designed for modern, global entrepreneurs
  

If these resonate, exploring Dubai residency is not only sensible—it is strategic.

Your First Step: Don’t Decide Emotionally, Decide Informed

Before you make any decision, you must understand:

• Your exposure to UK inheritance tax
  
• Your domicile status
  
• Your risk profile under upcoming UK tax changes
  
• Your eligibility for Dubai residency
  
• Your timeline for relocating before rules tighten
  

This is exactly where we start your journey.

Your Next Steps

👉 Take the Wealth Reclaimed Scorecard – A fast, personalised tax exposure and relocation readiness analysis.

👉 Book a 20-Min Strategy Call – Discuss your situation privately with a Dubai Shift advisor and get clarity on your path forward.

The Relocation Readiness Checklist

Review carefully. If 3 or more apply, Dubai is worth serious consideration.

•  I am concerned about UK inheritance tax
•  I want predictable tax stability
•  I own international assets
•  I am planning a business sale or exit
•  I feel the UK tax environment is becoming hostile
•  I want my children to inherit without a 40% penalty
•  I feel emotionally conflicted about leaving the UK
•  I want a globally compliant, long-term solution
•  I want to avoid rushed planning before future Budgets tighten rules
  

Why You Should Not Delay Your Decision

Every Budget creates new, tighter rules. The UK is moving rapidly toward:

• Expanding the scope of taxable assets
• Imposing higher inheritance tax burdens
• Introducing “departure taxes”
• Limiting planning windows
• Reducing international flexibility
  

Waiting could limit your options or cost your family millions. Acting early maximizes flexibility and protects your global assets with certainty.

Delaying this decision is, unquestionably, the most expensive choice you can make.

This article is part of the “Leaving UK” series by Dubai Shift, where we bring real, ongoing insights into why UK millionaires and some of the world’s richest individuals are choosing Dubai as their new base. To read more relevant blogs, visit dubaishift.com. Let Dubai Shift guide your journey with clarity, confidence, and strategy rooted in real-time global trends.

Haseena from Dubai

A founder, a Dubai insider, globally seasoned. Writing to you from the city I’ve always called home — but now see with fresh eyes.