Higher rental taxes, tax-free savings limit in focus for UAE Britons
Dubai: British expats in the UAE who receive UK rental income face higher taxes from April 2027, while those planning to return home will retain access to a £20,000 annual tax-free cash savings allowance once eligible to contribute again. Chancellor John Healey’s Budget combines help with household energy costs with a further two-percentage-point increase in tax rates on savings and property…
British expats in the UAE who receive UK rental income may face higher taxes starting April 2027, while those planning to return home will retain a £20,000 annual tax-free cash savings allowance. Chancellor John Healey's Budget targets household energy costs and increases tax rates on savings and property income by two percentage points.
Tony Smith, Head of Tax, Technical & Advice Delivery at St James’s Place, emphasizes that what the Budget doesn't change may be as important as what it does, particularly for expats with ties to the UK.
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