IHTM16161 - Foreign Property in a trust: introduction

The rules for determiningÌýwhether foreign property is excluded property are revised from 6 April 2025.Ìý TheÌýgeneral rule is that foreign property comprisedÌýwithin a settlement will be excluded property if the settlor was not a long-term UK resident (IHTM47000) at the time of the chargeable event (on or after 6 April 2025).Ìý

If the chargeable event wasÌýbeforeÌý6 April 2025,ÌýanyÌýforeign property which is comprised in a settlement is excluded property if the settlor was not domiciled in the UK at the time the settlement was made (or in relation to property that was added later, at the time the addition was made).Ìý

See IHTM13000Ìýfor domicile guidance and IHTM47000Ìýfor long-termÌýUKÌýresidence guidance.Ìý

The next page gives further details of when foreign settled property isÌýexcluded property.Ìý