UK Expats: The Non-Dom Route to Inheritance and Income Tax Freedom
As sweeping tax reforms unfold across the UK and Europe, a growing number of British expats are seizing the opportunity to go non-domiciled—unlocking powerful tax advantages and escaping the long shadow of UK inheritance, capital gains, and income tax obligations.
What Does It Mean to Go Non-Dom?
Becoming “non-domiciled” (non-dom) is more than just a change of address—it’s a strategic shift in how your global income and wealth are taxed.
Under the UK's new tax regime, British nationals who live abroad for 10 consecutive years may now fully shed their UK domicile status. In doing so, they gain the ability to legally sever ties with UK tax liability on:
Worldwide Inheritance Tax (IHT)
Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
Global Income Tax
In short: no more paying HMRC on assets or income earned outside of the UK.
Who Is This For?
The new non-dom opportunity is particularly attractive to:
Long-term British expats
Retired UK citizens abroad
Remote workers and digital nomads
Investors with global portfolios
High-net-worth individuals seeking estate protection
For these groups, going non-dom isn’t just a tax break—it’s a restructuring of financial freedom.
Key Benefits of Going Non-Dom
0% Inheritance Tax on Worldwide Assets
No more 40% tax on your global estate. Once non-dom, only UK-based assets remain taxable.
0% Capital Gains Tax on Global Assets
Sell international property, shares, or crypto without HMRC interference.
No UK Income Tax on Foreign Earnings
Live abroad, earn abroad, and enjoy your income where you are—tax-free.
Freedom to Use Trusts, Holdings & International Structures
Efficiently pass on wealth and manage assets across jurisdictions without UK tax entanglements.
Why Now?
With HMRC tightening its grip on UK residents and revising the non-dom system itself, this is a critical window of opportunity for those already abroad—or planning to move.
Countries like Cyprus, Malta, and the UAE are actively welcoming UK expats, offering low-tax or no-tax residency options, clear legal frameworks, and attractive incentives for pensioners, remote workers, and investors.
Next Steps
If you’ve lived abroad for nearly 10 years—or plan to—you may be on the brink of unlocking total tax independencefrom the UK.
This isn’t about avoiding tax. It’s about strategically positioning yourself to align with the reality of your global lifestyle, investments, and legacy plans.
Go non-dom, go free.
📩 For tailored advice on your tax residency and non-dom options, contact ProACT today.
