
Found objects and Capital Gains Tax
Items discovered lying on land or buried in the soil, such as antiques or historical objects, are treated as chattels for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) purposes. This remains true even if ownership is tied

Items discovered lying on land or buried in the soil, such as antiques or historical objects, are treated as chattels for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) purposes. This remains true even if ownership is tied

Who values goodwill when a business is sold? HMRC’s Shares and Assets Valuation team takes the lead.
Whether the goodwill belongs to a sole trader, partnership or limited company, HMRC’s SAV team

Capital Gains Tax on certain residential property sales must be reported and paid within 60 days to avoid penalties and interest.
The annual exempt amount applicable to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is

The BADR Capital Gains Tax rate has risen to 14% from April 2025 and will increase further to 18% in April 2026.
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) offers a valuable tax advantage by applying a

Selling your main residence? Private Residence Relief can exempt you from Capital Gains Tax. If you meet certain conditions, there may be nothing to pay.
In most cases, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) does