Business asset disposal relief (which may also be referred to as BADR) is a capital gains tax (CGT) relief available to taxpayers who make a qualifying business disposal (essentially selling or giving away their business). Gains qualifying for business asset disposal relief are taxed at a flat rate. Relief is available on up to £1m of capital gains for each individual over their lifetime.

For disposals between 23 June 2010 and 5 April 2025, qualifying gains were taxed at a flat rate of 10%. Disposals made between 6 April 2025 and 5 April 2026 are taxed at 14% and disposals made on or after 6 April 2026 are taxed at 18%. These rate changes are subject to anti-forestalling provisions. See ‘Rate of CGT on qualifying gains’ below.

Business asset disposal relief is a key relief in many business scenarios. To read about it in the context of some common types of transactions, see the following guidance notes:

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   Rollover relief

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   Business asset gift relief ― restrictions

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   Capital gains tax implications of incorporation

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   Tax implications