Now more than ever, businesses need confidence to invest. This demands a tax system that is competitive, proportionate and enables both long-term planning and sustainable funding for our public services.
Why is it the right time for a business tax roadmap?
With a General Election on the horizon, we believe that now is the time for the CBI to secure political consensus for a UK business tax roadmap that gives firms and investors confidence.
A business tax roadmap is not a new idea – governments have published them before; in 2010 and in 2016. These roadmaps gave businesses confidence and certainty about the future, enabling them to invest while allowing taxpayers and government to sufficiently prepare for change. But, over the last few years, short-term shocks – including the COVID pandemic and energy crisis – contributed to a short-term approach to tax policy. That is why the CBI has repeatedly called for a new tax roadmap – and, for the first time, has published what our members think that roadmap should look like.
What is the roadmap’s purpose?
The roadm
Exclusive member-only content
