Capital Gains

Reduce Your Capital Gains Exposure, Legally and Effectively

Whether you’re selling property, shares or a business, our CGT specialists help you structure transactions tax-efficiently.

Strategic Planning for Complex Sales

While the principle behind CGT is straightforward—pay tax on the gain made from the sale or disposal of an asset—the rules surrounding it are anything but. The timing of the transaction, how the asset is owned, and whether reliefs apply can all significantly affect the amount of tax due.

Our team works closely with you to navigate these complexities. Whether you’re disposing of a second property, selling your business, or gifting shares to a family member, we ensure the process is both tax-efficient and fully compliant with the latest legislation.

We don’t just respond after the fact—we proactively help you plan ahead to ensure you make informed decisions with clear financial outcomes.

 

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Our CGT Services Include

Our specialist services cover a wide range of CGT matters, tailored to your personal or business situation:

  • Calculation of gains and the tax due, factoring in acquisition costs, improvements, and disposal expenses

  • Identifying and applying available reliefs, including Business Asset Disposal Relief (formerly Entrepreneurs’ Relief), Private Residence Relief, and Gift Hold-Over Relief

  • Advice on timing and ownership structures, helping you make disposals in a way that maximises allowances and minimises tax exposure

  • Accurate reporting of disposals to HMRC, including 60-day reporting requirements for residential property sales

  • Specialist property CGT planning, particularly for landlords, developers, and second homeowners

  • Support with CGT on gifts, inheritance transfers, and trust-related disposals, which are often misunderstood and poorly planned

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Make Your Next Big Decision with Tax Clarity

Whether you’re planning to sell, gift, or restructure an asset, don’t leave Capital Gains Tax to chance. Let Brown & Co help you make informed, strategic decisions that protect your wealth and support your long-term plans.