The recent changes in rules on Capital Gains Tax and Entrepreneurs’ Relief mean that it is more important than ever. With the main rate of CGT now 28% and the rate on assets qualifying for ER remaining at 10%, the benefit of attaining ER is increased to 18% from the previous 8%. Coupled with the lifetime limit increase to £10m, the overall lifetime value of ER is a maximum of £1,800,000; a significant increase on its initial value of £80,000.
It is therefore more important than ever to fully consider the availability of ER on transactions and ensure that all the conditions are met.