Eligibility for Business Asset Disposal Relief
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
Selling a second property?
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
Nominating a property as your home
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
Selling your UK home and living abroad
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
What is a demerger?
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
Business Asset Disposal Relief – the present rates
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
Report and pay Capital Gains Tax
If you sell assets such as shares or land, you may need to report your Capital Gains Tax either through Self-Assessment or HMRC’s ‘real time’ CGT service; deadlines and rates depend on the type of
Claiming lettings relief
If you have tenants in your home, it’s essential to understand the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) implications. Typically, there is no CGT on the sale of a property used as your main residence due to Private
Business Asset Disposal Relief changes
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) offers a significant tax benefit by reducing the rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the sale of a business, shares in a trading company or an individual’s
The present limits for Business Assets Disposal Relief
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) still offers a valuable tax break, but the CGT rate has risen to 14% from April 2025 and will increase again to 18% in April 2026.
BADR provides a valuable tax
