Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime for new residents
Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime for new residents is a residence route in United Kingdom (Erityinen verostatus). Tax status, not a visa. Replaced non-dom remittance basis from 6 Apr 2025. Claim annually on SA return (loses personal allowance); first 4 tax years of residence; each family member claims individually. TRF: 12% (2025-27) / 15% (2027/28) on old FIG.
Special tax regimes for new residents →Requirements at a glance
How holders are taxed
Foreign income & gains exempt for 4 yrs even if remitted; UK-source taxed normally; worldwide basis + IHT residence test after
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Luokka | Erityinen verostatus |
|---|---|
| Sijoitus | — |
| Maksut (perhe) | CHF 0 |
| Tulot / v | — |
| Varat | — |
| Väh. oleskelu | — |
| PR | — |
| Kansalaisuus | — |
| Työ | yes |
| Kelpoisuus | anyone UK tax resident after 10 consecutive tax years of non-residence (needs separate immigration status) |
| Verot | Foreign income & gains exempt for 4 yrs even if remitted; UK-source taxed normally; worldwide basis + IHT residence test after |
| Tilanne | 2026-10 |
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