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Incorporation Relief

Incorporation Relief can defer Capital Gains Tax when a sole trader or partnership transfers their business, including a property portfolio run as a business, into a limited company in exchange for shares.

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Conditions to consider

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HMRC generally requires the activity to amount to a genuine business, not just passive property ownership, for this relief to be available.

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Tax rules depend on individual circumstances and can change. This glossary is general information rather than personalised tax advice.