The government has released a summary of the responses to its 'Modernisation of stamp taxes on shares: Call for evidence'. 

The Call for evidence sought stakeholder feedback on the principles and design of a new Stamp Duty (SD) and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) (collectively Stamp Taxes on Shares (STS)) framework to help inform the longer term modernisation of theses duties.

Feedback included:

Action following the Call for Evidence

Next steps:

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Modernisation of stamp taxes on shares: Call for evidence
The government has launched ‘Modernisation of the stamp taxes on shares framework: call for evidence’. The consultation is seeking views on the principles and design of a new framework for taxing shares and securities under Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT), as well as consideration on any modernisation programme.

External Link

Modernisation of the Stamp Taxes on Shares Framework: summary of responses


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