Capital Gains

 
2008/09
On chargeable gains 18%
Entrepreneurs relief - This will reduce the chargeable gain on qualifying assets by 4/9 - an effective rate of 10%. An individual will be able to make claims for disposals on or after 6th april 2008. Claims may be made on more than one occasion, up to a "lifetime" total of £1 million of gains.

 

 

Annual exempt amount - individuals £9,600
  most trustees £4,800

Transfers bettween spouses and civil partners are general exempt.