A tax on the ultra-wealthy: Switzerland prepares for high-stakes referendum
The Swiss referendum on inheritance tax is causing concern in the private wealth sector
By
Tax
Latest in
Tax
Budget 2025: Rachel Reeves could target LLPs – here’s what it means for UHNWs
Ahead of the tax rises anticipated in Budget 2025, experts tell Spear’s that partners in tax-efficient LLPs could face a…
By
Meet Mr Wealth Tax: Arun Advani, the academic shaping Labour policy
Academic Arun Advani is the man with this government's ear when it comes to numbers – but would a wealth…
By
HNWs brace for rising burden as pensions fall into inheritance tax scope
Britain’s wealthiest are increasingly worried about rising taxes, with many taking steps to protect their pensions ahead of new Inheritance…
By
Britain’s farmers face grim new inheritance tax reality
The chancellor’s attack on inheritance tax relief for farmers caused panic last autumn. Now the crop dust has settled somewhat,…
By
“Buy-to-leave”: The new property trend among London’s departing non-doms
'Turnkey' apartments with concierge and security services prove popular with UHNWs resigned to spending less time in the UK
By
Spear’s Tax Survey 2025: Britain at risk of losing its wealthy elite as confidence in regime collapses
A shift in the UK’s tax landscape is prompting a reevaluation of its standing among the world’s wealthiest
By
The Spear’s Tax & Trust Indices 2025
Welcome to the Spear's rankings of the finest tax advisers and lawyers working with wealthy clients around the world
By
The best trusts, structuring and offshore advisers in 2025
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best trusts, structuring and offshore advisers who ensure their clients' money is stored…
By
The best accountants and tax advisers in 2025
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best accountants and tax advisers who help wealthy clients face the uncertain tax…
By
The best probate and wills lawyers in 2025
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best probate and wills lawyers who provide top-tier advice on the division of…
By
The best contentious trust lawyers in 2025
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best contentious trust lawyers who effectively resolve disputes between beneficiaries and trustees
By
The best tax lawyers in 2025
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best tax lawyers who guide UHNW clients through everything from international structuring to…
By
The best tax and trust barristers in 2025
Welcome to the Spear's ranking of the best tax and trust barristers who counsel UHNWs through complex tax disputes
By
Experts warn Rachel Reeves’ rumoured property tax proposals could push more HNWs to leave UK
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering a capital gains tax (CGT) on primary residences worth more than £1.5 million, a…
By
Number of estates pulled into inheritance tax rises by 13 per cent ahead of ‘seismic’ changes
The capping of business and agricultural relief to £1 million will bring numerous business and farm owners into scope for…
By
Tax avoidance or prudent planning? Glastonbury transfer splits opinion
Michael Eavis has transferred Glastonbury to his daughter in an estate plan that some have dubbed 'tax avoidance'
By
HMRC nets £1.5 billion from wealthy in bumper year
Britain’s tax authority has doubled its revenue from wealthy individuals, its latest records show. Specialist investigators at HMRC netted more…
By
As London falls out of top 5 wealthiest cities, can the UK turn the tide on the HNW exodus?
A wave of fiscal reforms, including the abolition of the non-dom regime, rising inheritance tax and uncertainty around future policy,…
By
Shadow Business Secretary: Britain ‘will be back’ as hub for wealth creators
Thousands of millionaires have left the UK following the end of the non-dom regime, but the Conservative Party would reverse…
By
