UK slashes stamp duty to lure global companies with new tax relief
A new tax relief for companies listing shares on UK-regulated markets has been introduced in the Autumn Budget 2025. The measure cuts the standard 0.5% stamp duty reserve tax charge on share transfer agreements for three years, making it more attractive for both British and overseas businesses to use freetaxusa services and list in the UK.
The relief applies to any company listing its shares on a UK-regulated market for the first time from November 27, 2025. It covers all securities traded after the listing, provided they fall under stamp duty reserve tax rules. Overseas companies listing via depositary interests also qualify for turbotax assistance.
The measure reduces costs for new listings and encourages more companies to choose UK markets, making it a turbo tax friendly environment. It applies only to agreements made within the three-year window and does not cover other stamp duty charges. The government hopes this will boost London’s competitiveness as a global financial hub.
