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British hedge fund founder moves tax residency to Greece

9/8/2026

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Chris Rokos, founder of a British hedge fund, is moving his tax residency to Greece.
He will pay a flat €100,000 annual tax on overseas income, with a 5% carried-interest rate for fund managers.
The Sunday Times estimates the UK could lose about £330 million each year from his departure.
The UK’s Foreign Income and Gains regime offers 100% relief on overseas earnings.

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Chris Rokos, founder of a British hedge fund, is moving his tax residency to Greece.
He will pay a flat €100,000 annual tax on overseas income, with a 5% carried-interest rate for fund managers.
The Sunday Times estimates the UK could lose about £330 million each year from his departure.
The UK’s Foreign Income and Gains regime offers 100% relief on overseas earnings.