Official visa and tax rule changes recorded by Settle Anywhere, with the date each takes effect. Corrections to our own records are not included.https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-kingdom/feed.xml2026-10-12T00:00:00ZSettle Anywherehttps://settleanywhere.com/brand/apple-touch-icon.png https://settleanywhere.com/changes/#rule-421cebf733172026-10-12T00:00:00Z2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Registration as a British citizen costs GBP 1,540 for an adult (was GBP 1,446) and GBP 1,000 for a child (was GBP 1,214) from 8 April 2026; the GBP 130 ceremony fee is unchanged. In force from 8 April 2026.

<p>Registration as a British citizen costs GBP 1,540 for an adult (was GBP 1,446) and GBP 1,000 for a child (was GBP 1,214) from 8 April 2026; the GBP 130 ceremony fee is unchanged.</p><p>In force from 8 April 2026.</p><p>Official source: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026">Home Office immigration and nationality fees, 8 April 2026</a></p> https://settleanywhere.com/changes/#rule-9f70ca57fefb2026-10-11T00:00:00Z2026-10-11T00:00:00Z

Dividend tax rates for 2026/27 are 10.75% at the basic rate and 35.75% at the higher rate; the additional rate stays 39.35% and the dividend allowance GBP 500. In force from 6 April 2026.

<p>Dividend tax rates for 2026/27 are 10.75% at the basic rate and 35.75% at the higher rate; the additional rate stays 39.35% and the dividend allowance GBP 500.</p><p>In force from 6 April 2026.</p><p>Official source: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/tax-on-dividends">Tax on dividends: dividend allowance and rates for the 2026 to 2027 tax year</a></p> https://settleanywhere.com/changes/#rule-63124e04039a2026-10-11T00:00:00Z2026-10-11T00:00:00Z

The remittance basis ended on 6 April 2025 and was replaced by the 4-year foreign income and gains (FIG) regime: qualifying new residents (at least 10 consecutive years non-UK resident) can claim relief on eligible foreign income and gains in their first four years of UK residence, losing the Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax tax-free allowances for any year claimed. In force from 6 April 2025.

<p>The remittance basis ended on 6 April 2025 and was replaced by the 4-year foreign income and gains (FIG) regime: qualifying new residents (at least 10 consecutive years non-UK resident) can claim relief on eligible foreign income and gains in their first four years of UK residence, losing the Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax tax-free allowances for any year claimed.</p><p>In force from 6 April 2025.</p><p>Official source: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-can-claim-the-4-year-foreign-income-and-gains-regime">Check if you can claim the 4-year foreign income and gains regime</a></p>