Is UK a high tax country?


Is UK a high tax country? The United Kingdom ranked 23rd¹ out of 38 OECD countries in terms of the tax-to-GDP ratio in 2021. In 2021, the United Kingdom had a tax-to-GDP ratio of 33.5% compared with the OECD average of 34.1%. In 2020, the United Kingdom was ranked 25th out of the 38 OECD countries in terms of the tax-to-GDP ratio.


Where can I live to avoid UK tax?

Where to live if you want to minimise tax
  • The Bahamas. The jewel of the lavishly decorated Caribbean crown, The Bahamas are a nil-tax haven which means you won't have to pay any of the tax that you would have back home. ...
  • Jersey. ...
  • United Arab Emirates. ...
  • Monaco. ...
  • British Virgin Islands. ...
  • Bermuda. ...
  • Switzerland.