Reducing Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)

The amount of SDLT that Gordon Brown charged taxpyers in the last recorded year was more than capital gains tax and inheritance tax put together.

SDLT can be particularly costly on new leases but with planning the burden can be reduced.

Property sales – clearly identify plant from fixtures as these are not chargeable and can keep a transaction below higher tax thresholds.
Connected parties – transfers the asset stages to reduce the SDLT payable.
Consider the length and terms of leases to reduce triggering a higher than necessary tax bill.