Certain reliefs, including from SDLT, are available when buying land or buildings in a freeport tax site.
HMRC have updated their guidance to make it clear that the SDLT freeport reliefs do not apply in Scotland or Wales, where different taxes apply rather than SDLT. Specifically, the amended guidance now includes the following wording:
“If you’re buying land or buildings in a Freeport tax site in:
- Scotland ― the Scottish Government plan to offer Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT) relief, subject to legislation agreement
- Wales ― the Welsh Government plan to offer Land Transaction Tax (LTT) relief, subject to legislation agreement
You can read more about:
- Land and Building Transaction Tax in the Scottish Government website
- Land Transaction Tax in the Welsh Government website“
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