Rolling over capital gains can be an effective way for business owners to defer Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when selling or disposing of certain business assets. This is done using Business Asset Rollover Relief which allows taxpayers to postpone the tax
You may have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) tax when you sell or dispose of a property that is not your main home. This includes buy-to-let properties, business premises, land and inherited property. Your gain is broadly the difference between what
If you have tenants living in your property, it is important to understand the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) implications. In most cases, there is no CGT to pay when you sell a property that has been your main residence, as the gain is covered by Private
Claiming Business Asset Rollover Relief allows for the deferral of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when taxpayers sell or dispose of certain assets and use all or part of the proceeds to buy new business assets. The relief means that the tax on the gain of
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) can significantly reduce the Capital Gains Tax due when selling a business or shares, but with higher rates coming from April 2026, timing and eligibility matter more than ever. BADR applies to the sale of a
CGT on certain UK residential property sales often has a strict 60-day reporting and payment deadline, so early planning can avoid penalties. If you are selling a second property, such as a buy-to-let or a former home that is no longer your main
Owning more than one home can create valuable Capital Gains Tax planning opportunities, but only if you understand how and when to nominate a property for Private Residence Relief. Typically, you do not have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when you
If you live abroad and sell your UK home, you may have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any gain made since 5 April 2015. Only the portion of the gain made after 5 April 2015 is liable for tax. One of the most commonly used and valuable exemptions
A demerger involves splitting the trading activities of a single company or group into two or more independent entities. This can be facilitated by distributing the assets of a holding company to its shareholders. There are special statutory
If you are thinking about selling a business or shares, it is important to understand how Business Asset Disposal Relief works, particularly with rates set to increase from April 2026. Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) provides a valuable tax