Shares and Investments

If you receive shares through an employee share scheme, you may need to pay Capital Gains Tax when you sell them. However, the tax treatment depends on the type of scheme and what you do with the shares. Tax-advantaged schemes like Share Incentive Plans and Enterprise Manageme...

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If you hold Employee Shareholder shares acquired under the Employee Shareholder Status scheme, you may benefit from special Capital Gains Tax (CGT) treatment that can significantly reduce your tax bill when you sell them. Although this scheme closed to new participants in Dece...

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When you hold shares in a company that's taken over, merges with another business, or reorganises its share structure, you might worry about a sudden Capital Gains Tax bill. The good news is that in many situations you won't face an immediate tax charge — though you do need to...

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When you sell shares or other securities for more than you paid for them, you may need to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the profit. Whether you owe tax depends on the size of your gain and your annual CGT allowance. This guide explains how CGT applies to shares, how to calcul...

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When you invest in UK government bonds, known as gilts, any profit you make when you sell them is completely free from Capital Gains Tax (CGT). This exemption applies to all UK gilt-edged securities and can make them an attractive option for investors who have already used up...

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