Stamp Duty on shares

Please note: Stamp Duty guidance from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) can be found on the GOV.UK website. We provide links to the key information below.

Introduction

Tax when you buy shares
How and when you'll pay Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) or Stamp Duty when you buy shares electronically or using a stock transfer form.

Stamp Duty on shares: enquiries
Contact HMRC for help with enquiries about Stamp Duty on shares using a stock transfer form, and on land and property transactions made before December 2003.

Stamp tax on electronic shares

Stamp Duty Reserve Tax: reliefs and exemptions
When electronic transfers are exempt from Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) and when and how you can get SDRT relief.

Stamp Duty Reserve Tax: getting a refund
How to apply for a refund if you pay too much Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT).

Stamp Duty Reserve Tax: compliance checks
When and why HMRC might check an SDRT transaction and what the possible outcomes could be.

Stamp Duty Reserve Tax: penalties and appeals
When penalties are charged for late or incorrect Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) notices, and how these penalties are worked out.

Pay Stamp Duty Reserve Tax
How to pay your Stamp Duty Reserve Tax and the time it takes for payment to reach HMRC.

Stamp Duty Reserve Tax: enquiries
Email, call or write to HMRC for help with Stamp Duty Reserve Tax and payments.

Stamp tax on paper shares

Completing a stock transfer form
Find out how to complete a stock transfer form and get it processed.

Stamp Duty reliefs and exemptions on share transfers
What to do if a transfer of shares is exempt from Stamp Duty and how you can claim a relief.

Stamp Duty: penalties, appeals and interest
Find out when and how late submission penalties and late payment interest are charged and actions to take if you disagree.

Stamp Duty: getting an opinion about a payment or penalty
Find out from HMRC how much Stamp Duty, penalties or interest you need to pay on transfers of land or shares.

Pay Stamp Duty on shares
How to pay your Stamp Duty and how long it takes for your payment to reach HMRC.

Reference material

Stamp and property taxes Manuals
These manuals contain guidance on stamp and property taxes.