Capital Gains Tax: Individuals and Trustees

Annual Exempt Amount 2008-09 (£) 2007-08 (£)
Individuals, etc. 9,600 9,200
Other Trustees 4,800 4,600

Corporation tax on profits - £ per year (unless stated)

  Year to 31.03.09 Year to 31.03.08
  Profits Band £ Rate % Profits Band £ Rate %
Small companies' relief 0 - 300,000 21* 0 - 300,000 20
Marginal Relief 300,001 - 1,500,000 29.75* 300,001 - 1,500,000 32.50
Full Rate Over 1,500,000 28* Over 1,500,000 30
Small Companies Fraction   7/400*   1/40

The profits are reduced for accounting periods of less than 12 months and for a company with associated companies.

* Different rates apply for ring-fenced (broadly oil industry) profit.