1.7万名英国富豪“大逃离”

Group 1 - The UK is experiencing a significant outflow of high-net-worth individuals, transforming from a favored destination to one that wealthy individuals are fleeing from [1][2] - By 2025, an estimated 16,500 high-net-worth individuals will leave the UK, with their investable assets totaling approximately $92 billion, representing about 9% of this demographic [11][12] - The UK is projected to lose the highest number of millionaires globally, with predictions indicating a 17% decrease in millionaire population by 2028 [13][12] Group 2 - The core issue driving this exodus is the abolition of the long-standing "non-resident" tax regime, which previously allowed wealthy foreigners to avoid taxes on income earned outside the UK [18][19] - The new tax regulations require foreign nationals moving to the UK to pay taxes on global income after four years, a significant change from the previous 15-year exemption [25][30] - The removal of tax benefits for non-residents is seen as a major misstep that could harm the UK's reputation as a desirable jurisdiction for international wealth [30][31] Group 3 - High tax burdens in the UK are at their highest level in 70 years, projected to reach 37.7% of GDP by 2027-2028 [32] - The personal income tax structure has become increasingly burdensome, with effective tax rates for high earners exceeding 60% [34][33] - The UK government is implementing a series of tax reforms that will further increase tax liabilities across various categories, including capital gains and inheritance taxes [36][37] Group 4 - Other countries are actively attracting wealthy individuals, with the UAE expected to gain 9,800 millionaires by 2025, making it the most popular destination [51] - The US is projected to gain 7,500 millionaires, while Italy, Switzerland, and Saudi Arabia are also expected to see significant increases in millionaire populations [52][54][55] - The global trend of wealthy individuals relocating signifies a profound shift in wealth and power dynamics, impacting the future trajectories of both their home and host countries [60]