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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Inheritance Tax for UK Nationals Living Abroad: The Newly Introduced Residence-Based Regime
05/28/2025, Paphos 8035 // PRODIGY: Feature Story // Following Labour's formation of a new government, Chancellor Rachel Reeves hinted strongly at proposals to rethink inheritance tax exposure for long-term overseas expatriates. This was borne out in the announcements made during the Autumn Budget, which came into force at the start of the 2025-26 tax year. Coupled with reforms to the non-dom tax regime and Overseas Transfer Taxation on cross-border pension transfers , these changes may significantly impact the tax planning and decisions made by expatriates splitting their time between the UK and other countries, and where they choose to base their primary homes. Chase Buchanan Wealth Management , an international group of accomplished wealth managers and financial advisers, has explained the changes, how they may affect expatriates, and how the new residence-based inheritance tax scheme will work. Changes to the UK's Domicile-Based Inheritance Tax System Domiciliary status has long been a headache for expatriates, many of whom continued to bear some exposure to UK inheritance tax long after they had relocated overseas and settled as permanent tax residents in other jurisdictions. That is because changing domicile can be complex and costly, and a proportion of expatriates simply didn't realise that their tax residency and domiciliary positions were two very different things, leaving families and heirs with sizable inheritance tax burdens they hadn't planned for. From this tax year onward, the positive is that your domiciliary status is no longer relevant. Instead, HMRC will assess the inheritance tax liabilities linked to an estate based on how long the individual had been an overseas resident. Currently, that means any UK citizen who has lived continuously overseas since 5th April 2015 or earlier will not have a UK inheritance tax obligation linked to assets based in another country. The exclusions apply to assets based in the UK, including residential real estate assets, which may still be subject to the tax. The idea is that once a long-term overseas expat has been a resident elsewhere for 10 years, their estate and beneficiaries will no longer be liable for UK inheritance tax against their non-UK assets. However, the opposite also applies. Therefore, non-UK assets will fall within the scope of British inheritance tax following ten years of UK residency if a foreign national from elsewhere, or a British expat, decides to return. How British Expats Will Be Assessed for UK Inheritance Tax Going Forward It is essential to reiterate that the new scheme does not mean that being classed as an overseas resident automatically exempts any British citizen, and their estate, from inheritance tax. Instead, it means that when an expatriate settles in another country, their assets outside of the UK may be excluded from the scope of UK inheritance tax from ten years onward. Much will depend on the specifics of their tax residency position and whether they meet the criteria to be considered long-term overseas residents. This is ascertained using the Statutory Residence Test, which HMRC and the UK authorities already use to determine whether an individual is a tax resident in the UK and, therefore, subject to British taxation against their worldwide income and assets. Other countries use similar rules to decide whether a foreign national resident is exposed to domestic tax only on their locally based assets and income sources, or against all of their wealth and earnings. While the system is fairly complex and involves a series of tests, which look at aspects such as the individual's primary home, where their main income arises, the location of their immediate family members, and their investment or business interests, the Chase Buchanan team can, of course, assist with this. What Does a Residence-Based UK Inheritance Tax System Mean for Expatriates? The ramifications may vary between individual estates, families, and taxpayers. Still, the immediate takeaway, as we've mentioned, is that a person who has lived abroad for at least ten years is unlikely to now have any inheritance tax levied on their estate, at least against assets held outside of the UK. Likewise, an expatriate might decide to restructure their assets, set up trusts and other funds, and gift non-UK assets to loved ones and family members without any concerns about how this could affect their beneficiaries' future tax liabilities. We also expect these reforms to have a material effect on decision-making, particularly for expatriates who may have been considering a return to the UK and those currently planning a relocation and making decisions about whether to liquidate, sell, or transfer UK assets to another tax jurisdiction. That said, it remains crucial to be conscious of succession, inheritance, wealth, and estate taxes in other countries. Being exempt from UK inheritance tax or with a minimal liability by no means limits the tax obligations that could arise in a person's country of residency or affect their nominated heirs. Expatriates who opt to remain non-UK tax residents may no longer need to factor in UK inheritance tax or make decisions about whether to work through the process of establishing a new domicile. However, they will still need to ensure they are fully conscious of how the Statutory Residency Test works, and how, for instance, retaining a UK home may influence the outcomes of that assessment. How Does the New Foreign Income and Gains Regime Factor Into Inheritance Tax Reforms? As a final note, one of the additional announcements relates to the Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime, which also took effect from 6th April 2025. This rule means that expatriates who have been non-residents for ten continuous years and choose to return to the UK can take advantage of a four-year exemption. During that initial four years, they may be able to claim UK tax relief against foreign incomes and gains, including those they receive personally and through a trust. This is in a bid to incentivise affluent expatriates to consider a return and make it more tax-efficient to relocate to the UK and bring investment assets and wealth with them. As with all of the topics discussed here, the benefits, tax efficiencies, and impacts on your overall tax position should always be reviewed with help from an experienced global tax adviser. Read more about Chase Buchanan - Experienced Tax Specialists at Chase Buchanan Wealth Management Reflect on the Changing 2025 Global Economic Landscape About Chase Buchanan Private Wealth Management Chase Buchanan is a highly regulated wealth management company that specialises in providing global finance solutions for those with a global lifestyle. We are global financial advisers, supporting expatriates around the world from our regulated European headquarters, and local offices across Belgium, Canada, Canary Islands, Cyprus, France, Malta, Portugal, Spain, UK and the USA. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of capital. You should carefully consider whether investing is suitable for you, taking into account your personal circumstances, financial situation, and risk tolerance. Chase Buchanan Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission with CIF Licence 287/15. Source published by Submit Press Release >> Inheritance Tax for UK Nationals Living Abroad: The Newly Introduced Residence-Based Regime
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did you know 'Bridgerton' star Phoebe Dynevor almost got arrested after she refused to speak to the cops while filming a scene?
Phoebe Dynevor , the 'Bridgerton' star, refused to break her character while shooting the film, which almost led to her being arrested. While the 30-year-old actress is renowned for her exceptional acting skills, she refused to go out of her character and interact with the police. Phoebe Dynevor almost got arrested in New York... In an interview with Hindustan Times, the filmmaker Neil Burger spoke about his new release, 'Inheritance,' and how the film was being shot in parts. Shot on iPhone, the film experiments with cinematography, and when the scenes were being shot in public spaces, the actors were advised to improvise the lines when non-crew members interacted with them. While filming in New York, Phoebe had a scene where she had to steal a bottle from the store and then drink on the street. However, the police, who did not know about the ongoing shoot, approached the actress and asked her why she was drinking in the public space. With the mindset of not breaking character and improvising the lines, Phoebe refused to show her ID. The situation escalated to the point where the crew and Burger had to step in, telling the officers that they were shooting a film. Phoebe Dynevor improvised the lines in New Delhi as well... The improvisation did not end there. The entire film is shot in the parts of Seoul, Cairo, New York, and New Delhi. While shooting in New Delhi, Burger took shots in public places and markets. The other people, aside from the crew, did not know about the shoot, which was kept intentional, allowing to keep the shots to remain in natural ambience. Phoebe interacted with people in New Delhi who tried to sell her the products of the markets, improvising the lines. Burger added that she did not break the character. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Priyanka Chopra almost made her Hollywood debut with Divergent, reveals Neil Burger: 'She auditioned, but...'
Neil Burger's latest film, Inheritance, was partially filmed in India. The filmmaker, known for edgy thrillers like Limitless, was in India in 2022 with his star Phoebe Dynevor for the 'guerrilla-style' shoot. Even as it was shot in India, the film didn't feature many Indian actors, and certainly no known names. But in an interaction with HT ahead of the film's India release, the director revealed that he had come close to working with an Indian star. When asked if he would like to work with Indian actors in the future, having filmed in the country, Neil said, "It's funny but I was just looking at the poster of Divergent here (in the Lionsgate office in Mumbai where we met him), and Priyanka Chopra auditioned for it." Divergent, a 2014 thriller based on the book series by Veronica Roth, starred Shailene Woodley. But Neil revealed that Priyanka was also in the running for the role at a time. "That was the time when she had just moved to the US and was trying out for something in Hollywood. So she came in and auditioned for the lead role, but that did not work out, for a number of reasons," he said. When pressed on elaborating, the filmmaker said, "I'd rather not get into that, but yes, she auditioned and impressed everyone. Pity, it didn't work out. But, in the future if things fall into place, I would love to work with her or any of the so many talented Indian actors." Priyanka Chopra eventually made her international debut with the series Quantico in 2015. She went on to appear in supporting roles in Baywatch, The White Tiger, and The Matrix Resurrections, before starring in the Prime Video series Citadel alongside Richard Madden. Priyanka will next star in Heads of State, an action film that also stars Idris Elba and John Cena. Inheritance, Neil's latest work, also stars Rhys Ifans, Ciara Baxendale, and Kersti Bryan. The film was released in the US in January this year and made its way to the Indian audiences on May 23 to largely positive reviews. It is streaming on Lionsgate Play.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Phoebe Dynevor 'refused to break character' while facing cops during Inheritance shoot, nearly got arrested: Neil Burger
Filmmaker Neil Burger's new release, Inheritance, is an experiment in cinematography. The feature film has been completely shot on an iPhone, largely in real locations, often in real time while intermingling with the crowd. The brave 'guerrilla-filming' style was as much a demand of the times (the movie was filmed during Covid-19) as a bonus for the genre (it is a fast-paced urban thriller). Ahead of the film's release, director Neil Burger sat with HT to discuss the filming and more. Inheritance focusses on a young woman (played by Phoebe Dynevor) drawn into an international conspiracy after discovering her father is a spy. Apart from New York, Seoul and Cairo, the film was also shot in parts of New Delhi. Talking about the filming that took place in early 2022, Neil said, 'We filmed in Delhi in some of the more crowded places and markets. And the shots were planned in a way that we had very few crew members. We'd arrive on location, shoot as quickly as we could, and then disperse. The other people in the location wouldn't know we were filming a movie, and that was our intention. It allowed us to film rather quickly and keep the natural ambience of the place.' There were times, the director added, when onlookers would wander into the frame unknowingly, or even interact with the actors. Since there was no elaborate camera crew, most were unaware that a film was being shot. That made the shoot trickier, but Neil said the crew soldiered on. "The actors were instructed to improvise if someone entered the frame or interacted with them unknowingly. And Phoebe did that a few times when someone stopped her to ask for something or tried to sell her something. She didn't break character," he added. But Phoebe's penchant for not breaking character almost got her into trouble during the New York schedule of the shoot. Neil recalled, "In New York, we were filming a scene where her character steals a bottle from a store and then drinks out on the street. While we were filming it, two cops approached her and asked her why she was drinking in public. They didn't know it was a shoot. Phoebe refused to break character and refused to give her ID. The situation was escalating when I stepped in and told the officers this was a film." Also starring Rhys Ifans, Ciara Baxendale, and Kersti Bryan, Inheritance was released in the US in January this year and made its way to the Indian audiences on May 23. It is streaming on Lionsgate Play.
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Will Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor Return in Bridgerton Season 4? Here's What We Know
Onscreen Bridgerton season 1 couple, Regé Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor, who played Simon Basset and Daphne Bridgerton respectively, received immense love from the audience, who have been anticipating their return in the upcoming season 4. Now, both the actors talked on the same topic. While having a conversation with The Direct, Dynevor pointed out that she has not been asked to make a return on the show yet. The actress stated, 'I mean, they've not called me yet.' The Inheritance star shared, 'And I think they're shooting season 4 right now. So, I'm still waiting for that call.' On the other hand, when Entertainment Tonight asked Page if he would be back in the show, he said, 'I'm very happy to support everyone who's in the show. Everyone's finding fantastic success, but with the show and personal projects, I'm just super happy to say that.' While talking about his potential return, the actor also said that it was not something he had 'thought about ' a lot, as he is focused on other projects at present. For the unversed, the new season will focus on the love story between Benedict Brigerton and Sophie Beak, played by Luke Thompson and the newcomer to the show, Yerin Ha. Season 4 is expected to get more entertaining as the season 2' main love interests, Kate Sharma and Anthony Bridgerton, played by Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey, respectively, are set to be featured in the upcoming installment, per US Weekly. Additionally, season 3's love interests, Penelope Featherington, played by Nicola Coughlan, and Colin Bridgerton, portrayed by Luke Newton, are also set to return in the next season. The actress confirmed this news to The Wrap, She stated, 'They've told us we're back for season 4, which is super lovely…It'll be exciting. [We'll] pop back and have some fun for sure.' The fans will have to be patient until the next season releases, which will reportedly be out in 2026. In the meantime, the audience can watch the previous season of Bridgerton on Netflix.
