A summary of the Spring Statement 2025 and the main changes that come into effect from April 2025 and beyond. The changes were announced well ahead of the Spring Budget.
Spring Statement Summary 2025
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Business Asset Disposal Relief
Business Asset Disposal Relief
BW Corporate Finance team complete sale of Apple House to National Care Group
Bates Weston Corporate Finance team complete the sale of Dorset based Apple House Limited to National Care Group. The vendors benefitted from current Business Asset Disposal Relief as the rate increases to 14% in April 2025. The rate is set to increase again to 18% from April 2026.
Oaklands Support Limited sale to Swanton Care and Community Limited
Bates Weston Corporate Finance team announce the successful sale of Oaklands Support Limited to Swanton Care and Community Limited.
Business Asset Disposal Relief
The changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) announced in the Budget will reduce the rewards for those who take the risk of setting up a new business and driving its success.
Capital Gains Tax and family succession
Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston considers the threat of Capital Gains Tax increases and the impact on family succession timing.
Capital Gains Tax hike on the way?
Should you consider accelerating your business disposal to capture the current rates of Capital Gains Tax?
Capital Gains Tax Statistics 2020-2021
Capital Gains Tax collected in 2020-2021 reached a record high of £14.3 bn at a time when many would have predicted a more negative outlook.
Latest Capital Gains Tax figures published
Our tax team take a look at the latest Capital Gains Tax (CGT) figures published by HMRC and consider what the future holds for the tax.
Keep a watchful eye on trading status
In part 7 of our Tax Planning Guide series, Cassandra Graham, Senior Tax Manager at Bates Weston urges us to keep a watchful eye on trading status, as the tax implications are significant.
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