Capital allowances

The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) is a generous tax relief that allows for the total amount of qualifying expenditure on plant and machinery to be deducted from pre-tax profits. The maximum amount that can be claimed for the AIA is limited to a

The new 40% First Year Allowance (FYA) for qualifying main-rate plant and machinery expenditure first announced at Autumn Budget 2025 has now come into force.

Effective from 1 January 2026, the new FYA applies to qualifying main-rate plant and

An extension of First-Year Allowances (FYA) for zero-emission cars and charge points was announced as part of the recent Budget measures.

This means that the 100% FYA for qualifying expenditure on zero-emission cars, and electric vehicle (EV) charge

Writing-down allowances (WDAs) are a type of capital allowance that let you deduct a percentage of an asset’s value from your taxable profits each year. In some cases, you may be able to claim more relief using other capital allowances, such as the

Buying a zero-emission electric car through your limited company could mean 100% tax relief in year one. Understand the capital allowances and boost your business’s tax efficiency with smart vehicle choices.

If you are considering purchasing a

When selling assets on which capital allowances were claimed, you may need to adjust your taxable profits with a balancing charge or allowance. Understanding these rules ensures you don’t face unexpected tax liabilities. Learn how to handle asset

Capital allowances enable businesses to claim tax relief on certain capital expenditures. Different rules apply to various types of capital expenditure, and the amount you can claim depends on the specific capital allowance you use. If an item is

The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) is a generous tax relief that allows for the total amount of qualifying expenditure on plant and machinery to be deducted from your profits before tax.

The AIA can be claimed by an individual, partnership or