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UK government officially ditches plans for entrepreneur 'exit tax'
The UK Department for Business and Trade has officially scrapped proposals for an 'exit tax' on entrepreneurs relocating abroad. The move aims to maintain the country's status as a competitive hub for investment, ensuring that departing founders aren't financially penalised simply for seeking greener pastures elsewhere.
Source: UK government officially ditches plans for entrepreneur 'exit tax' — Financial Times
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