Gold’s New Tax‑Free Craze in the UK
Since last October’s reshaped budget, look who’s spilling the tea about gold – investors are flipping over tighter Capital Gains Tax rules and lining up their wallets for a gold‑rich future.
Solomon Global’s Pulse on the Market
- In‑house inquiries grew by a staggering 72% from the second half of 2024 to the first half of 2025.
- They asked the big question: “Why are you eyeing gold?” And the data from over 14,000 respondents proved gold is the star of the show.
Top Reasons – What’s in Their Heads?
- Tax‑Free Appeal – 41.89% of people in H1 2025 said it’s the biggest draw, climbing from 37.51% in H2 2024.
- Wealth Protection – a steady 26.42% (slightly down from 26.62%).
- Annual Growth – 25.8% of respondents; these folks weren’t disappointed: gold out‑performed by over 40% between July 2024 and June 2025.
- Inflation Hedge – remained low but consistent at roughly 5.8%.
Why It Matters in the UK
With investment gold exempt from VAT and the Royal Mint’s gold, silver, and platinum coins free from Capital Gains Tax, investors can get the full scoop instead of paying a tax bite. There’s no cap on how much gain you can harvest without paying those pesky CGT rings.
Quotes from the Pro
“The UK tax burden is climbing higher than GDP itself,” says Paul Williams, MD of Solomon Global.
He adds, “Investors aren’t merely diversifying – they’re catching a tax‑smart swing as the economy gets wilder.”
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