If you sell or wind up your business you may be entitled to entrepreneurs’ relief (ER) on the capital gain you make. What’s more, a loophole in the rules might qualify you for more ER than you were
expecting. When does this apply?
Published 18.04.2016
Your business has stopped trading and you’re selling its assets. You’ll make a healthy capital gain, but the trouble is it’s going to take some time for you to sell the premises. Will this prevent
you from claiming entrepreneurs’ relief?
Published 18.09.2017
Where you personally own your company’s trading premises, charging it rent can give you a tax-efficient income. However, this could mean losing out on entrepreneurs’ relief (ER) when it’s sold. How
do you choose between the two?
Published 31.05.2012
Where you sell your business and entrepreneurs’ relief (ER) applies, you’ll only pay tax at 10% on any gain you make. But where you just sell assets rather than the whole or part of your business,
the Taxman argues ER isn’t due. Is he right?
Published 25.01.2012
One of our subscribers has raised a question regarding entrepreneurs’ relief (ER). She’s wants to sell a building that’s no longer used by her company but has been told there’s no chance of ER? Is
there a glimmer of hope?
Published 01.10.2009
You’re planning to move home and, following a neighbour’s example, you reckon you can get more by selling off part of your garden separately for development. How should you structure the deal to
obtain the best tax result?
Published 04.02.2014
You transferred your sole trader business to a company and soon after received an offer to buy its shares. The trouble is selling now will mean losing entrepreneurs’ relief (ER). Why and what steps
can you take to preserve it?
Published 13.11.2014
You’ve had an offer for your company that you can’t refuse. Trouble is, the buyer wants to pay you in shares and other securities. This could mean you’ll miss out on entrepreneurs’ relief (ER). What
steps can you take to preserve it?
Published 18.10.2011
In December 2014 the government introduced rules to block the capital gains tax (CGT) advantage that could be gained from incorporating a business. Despite the changes you can still legitimately make
tax savings. How is it done?
Published 17.03.2017
The new entrepreneurs’ relief can apply when you sell shares in your own company after April 5 2008. However, there is a trap concerning employees that could disqualify you. What is it and how can
you avoid it?
Published 03.07.2008