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What does non-dom mean and how are the rules changing? What does non-dom mean and how are the rules changing?
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Government plans to abolish non-dom tax status are being reconsidered, amid fears that less money than expected would be raised for the NHS and other public services. The Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the government will abolish non-dom tax status in her first Budget.
The Treasury said the details about any changes would be in the Budget announcement on 30 October. There had been speculation that planned reforms were being reconsidered, amid fears they would raise less money than expected.
What is a non-dom?What is a non-dom?
"Non-dom" describes a UK resident whose permanent home - or domicile - for tax purposes is outside the UK."Non-dom" describes a UK resident whose permanent home - or domicile - for tax purposes is outside the UK.
It refers to a person's tax status, and has nothing to do with their nationality, citizenship or resident status - although it can be affected by these factors.It refers to a person's tax status, and has nothing to do with their nationality, citizenship or resident status - although it can be affected by these factors.
A non-dom only pays UK tax on the money they earn in the UK. They do not have to pay tax to the UK government on money made elsewhere in the world (unless they pay that money into a UK bank account).A non-dom only pays UK tax on the money they earn in the UK. They do not have to pay tax to the UK government on money made elsewhere in the world (unless they pay that money into a UK bank account).
For wealthy individuals, this presents the opportunity for significant - and entirely legal - savings, if they nominate a lower-tax country as their domicile.For wealthy individuals, this presents the opportunity for significant - and entirely legal - savings, if they nominate a lower-tax country as their domicile.
One of the most well-known non-doms is former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's wife, Akshata Murty.One of the most well-known non-doms is former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's wife, Akshata Murty.
After details of her status emerged, she said she would start paying UK tax on her earnings generated outside the UK.After details of her status emerged, she said she would start paying UK tax on her earnings generated outside the UK.
Akshata Murty with her husband, former Prime Minister Rishi SunakAkshata Murty with her husband, former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
How are the non-dom rules changing?How are the non-dom rules changing?
Before July's general election, Labour pledged to toughen existing Tory plans to abolish non-dom tax status.Before July's general election, Labour pledged to toughen existing Tory plans to abolish non-dom tax status.
In March 2024, the-then Conservative chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the non-dom tax regime would be phased out. In March 2024, the-then Conservative chancellor Jeremy Hunt had announced that the non-dom tax regime would be phased out.
Under Mr Hunt's plans, people who moved to the UK from April 2025 would not have to pay tax on money they earned overseas for the first four years.Under Mr Hunt's plans, people who moved to the UK from April 2025 would not have to pay tax on money they earned overseas for the first four years.
After that period, if they continued to live in the UK, they would pay the same tax as everyone else.After that period, if they continued to live in the UK, they would pay the same tax as everyone else.
People who currently have nom-dom status would be allowed a two-year transition period, during which they would be encouraged to bring their foreign wealth into the UK system.People who currently have nom-dom status would be allowed a two-year transition period, during which they would be encouraged to bring their foreign wealth into the UK system.
The former chancellor said getting rid of the non-dom rules would raise £2.7bn a year by 2028-29.The former chancellor said getting rid of the non-dom rules would raise £2.7bn a year by 2028-29.
Labour said it would go further, removing a 50% discount for non-doms bringing foreign income into the UK in the first year of the new rules. Labour said it would go further, and the Budget confirmed the government will abolish the non-dom status from April 2025, replacing it with a residence-based regime.
It also said it would include foreign assets held in a trust within the UK inheritance tax framework. It will also bring foreign earnings into the inheritance tax system, but will extend the transition period for people to bring money onshore from two years to three.
The moves were intended to raise an additional £1bn to fund public services, but it is not clear whether they will generate as much money as hoped. Rachel Reeves said the package of measures would raise £12.7bn over the next five years.
Some critics argue the changes could prompt wealthy foreigners to simply leave the UK, and the Treasury is believed to be reconsidering the reforms. LIVE: Rachel Reeves says Budget will raise taxes by £40bn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to clarify the government's policy as part of the Budget on 30 October. Budget 2024: Key points at-a-glance
When is the Budget and what might be in it? How the Budget will affect you and your money
Reeves eyeing £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts
How do you become a non-dom?How do you become a non-dom?
You can become a non-dom in two main ways: Under the present system you can become a non-dom in two main ways:
Domicile of origin - if you were born in a different country from the UK, or if your father came from a different countryDomicile of origin - if you were born in a different country from the UK, or if your father came from a different country
Domicile of choice - if you are over 16 and choose to leave the UK and live indefinitely in another countryDomicile of choice - if you are over 16 and choose to leave the UK and live indefinitely in another country
Many of the UK's non-doms live in central London areas such as Westminster and KensingtonMany of the UK's non-doms live in central London areas such as Westminster and Kensington
What are the current rules for non-dom status?What are the current rules for non-dom status?
If you are a non-dom, external and you choose not to pay tax in the UK on your overseas earnings, you must pay:If you are a non-dom, external and you choose not to pay tax in the UK on your overseas earnings, you must pay:
£30,000 if you've been here for at least seven of the previous nine tax years£30,000 if you've been here for at least seven of the previous nine tax years
£60,000 for at least 12 of the previous 14 tax years£60,000 for at least 12 of the previous 14 tax years
In 2017, the non-dom rules were changed to mean you can no longer claim this status if you have been a UK resident for 15 out of the previous 20 years, or if all the following conditions apply:In 2017, the non-dom rules were changed to mean you can no longer claim this status if you have been a UK resident for 15 out of the previous 20 years, or if all the following conditions apply:
you were born in the UKyou were born in the UK
your domicile of origin was in the UKyour domicile of origin was in the UK
you were resident in the UK for at least a year since 2017you were resident in the UK for at least a year since 2017
However, if you earn less than £2,000 a year from foreign earnings, and you do not bring that money into the UK, you do not have to do anything.However, if you earn less than £2,000 a year from foreign earnings, and you do not bring that money into the UK, you do not have to do anything.
How many non-doms are there and who are they?How many non-doms are there and who are they?
According to the latest figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), external, 74,000 people claimed non-dom status in 2022-23.According to the latest figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), external, 74,000 people claimed non-dom status in 2022-23.
That was up from 68,900 in 2021-22, which HMRC said represented an increase in numbers of non-domiciled taxpayers after the Covid pandemic.That was up from 68,900 in 2021-22, which HMRC said represented an increase in numbers of non-domiciled taxpayers after the Covid pandemic.
A study of people who were non-doms in 2018, external, or who had claimed non-dom status since 1997, found that:A study of people who were non-doms in 2018, external, or who had claimed non-dom status since 1997, found that:
more than 93% were born abroad, and another 4% had lived abroad for a substantial periodmore than 93% were born abroad, and another 4% had lived abroad for a substantial period
three in 10 people who earned £5m or more claimed non-dom status, compared with fewer than three in 1,000 among those earning less than £100,000three in 10 people who earned £5m or more claimed non-dom status, compared with fewer than three in 1,000 among those earning less than £100,000
most non-doms came from Western Europe, India and the US, although there had been a rapid rise since 2001 of non-doms from China and former Soviet statesmost non-doms came from Western Europe, India and the US, although there had been a rapid rise since 2001 of non-doms from China and former Soviet states
most lived in and around London - and more than one in 10 adults in Kensington, the City of London and Westminster were, or had been non-dommost lived in and around London - and more than one in 10 adults in Kensington, the City of London and Westminster were, or had been non-dom