VAT and Stamp Duty Land Tax

VAT
Standard rate 20%
Registration level from 1.4.12 £77,000 until 31.3.12 £73,000
De-registration limit from 1.4.12 £75,000 until 31.3.12 £71,000

 

Stamp Duty Land Tax
On documents transferring residential property:
Value up to £125,000
Nil                           
£125,001 - £250,000
1%                  
£250,001 - £500,000
3%                         
£500,001 - £1,000,000
4%                         
£1,000,001 - £2,000,000 5% 
£2,000,001 + 7% *

* From 22 March 2012

Anti-avoidance measure

With effect from 21 March 2012, a 15% rate could apply where residential property worth over £2,000,000 is purchased via a corporate entity, partnership or collective investment scheme.

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