From 6 April 2025, UK tax for foreign residents is based solely on tax residence, not domicile. The simplified system affects income, capital gains, and inheritance tax, offering some residents up to four years to shelter non-UK income and gains.

At Collyer Bristow, we help individuals, families, and trustees plan strategically to maximise the impact of their charitable giving while preserving and protecting wealth. Charitable donations, whether made during your lifetime or through your Will, can provide significant opportunities to reduce tax liabilities and create a lasting legacy.

Our latest guide, The Benefits of Lifetime Giving, explores the full range of options available and illustrates how to integrate charitable donations into a broader estate planning strategy.

We have prepared a handbook to answer the most pressing and common lifetime giving questions and issues including; giving property to the next generation, gifts to vulnerable individuals, how best to fulfil an individual’s philanthropic ambitions, foreign gifts and the tax benefits associated with gifts of art.

Many families contend with paying school fees running into hundreds of thousands of pounds per child over the course of their education. This guide examines some tax efficient arrangements that other family members (typically grandparents) can use to contribute to these costs.