More tax on business disposals from April 25

More tax on business disposals from April 25

From April 2025, the Capital Gains Tax rate on Business Asset Disposal Relief rises from 10% to 14%, increasing to 18% in 2026. Business owners planning to sell may benefit from acting before these changes take effect. Currently, Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR)...
Rolling over capital gains

Rolling over capital gains

Business Asset Rollover Relief allows you to defer Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when reinvesting proceeds from selling business assets. By rolling gains into the cost of new assets, tax is postponed until the new asset is sold. Learn how this relief can optimise your...
Designating a property as your main residence

Designating a property as your main residence

Owning more than one property? You can claim Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief on just one at a time. By formally electing your main residence within two years of property changes, you can optimise your CGT exemption and make the most of key tax benefits. Taxpayers who...
Future increases in CGT on sale of a business

Future increases in CGT on sale of a business

Planning to sell your business or shares? Capital Gains Tax rates for Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) are set to rise from 10% to 14% on 6 April 2025, and to 18% from 6 April 2026. Selling before these dates could result in significant tax savings. Business...