Stamp Duty Calculator (UK Shares)
Calculate the 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) payable when purchasing UK-registered stocks.
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Stamp Duty Calculator UK Shares (0.5% SDRT)
Agar aap UK listed shares kharidte ho, to normally aapko 0.5% Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) pay karna hota hai. Yeh tax automatically broker ke through collect hota hai aur buyer pay karta hai.
What is Stamp Duty on UK Shares?
Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) is a specific tax levied by the UK government on the transfer of electronic shares in a UK incorporated company.
- 0.5% charge hota hai
- Sirf UK incorporated companies
- Automatically broker collect karta hai
- Buyer pay karta hai (seller nahi)
How to Calculate 0.5% Stamp Duty
Total Purchase Value Calculate Karo
Purchase Value = Number of Shares × Price Per Share
0.5% Apply Karo
Stamp Duty = £2,000 × 0.5% (or 0.005)
Example Calculation Scenarios
| Purchase Amount | Stamp Duty (0.5%) |
|---|---|
| £1,000 | £5 |
| £5,000 | £25 |
| £10,000 | £50 |
| £50,000 | £250 |
Exemptions & Rules
Kab Stamp Duty Nahi Lagta?
- • Foreign shares (US, Europe, etc.)
- • AIM shares (usually exempt)
- • ETFs (often exempt)
- • Physical certificates < £1,000
Important Notes
- • Collected automatically via CREST
- • Applies even inside an ISA
- • Rounded down to nearest penny
- • Separate from Dealing Commission
Latest HMRC Rules
The SDRT rate remains fixed at 0.5% for 2024/25 and 2025/26. While some lobby for its removal to boost LSE liquidity, it currently remains a primary cost for UK equity investors.
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Professional Tip
"If you're buying AIM-listed stocks for your ISA, you can often save this 0.5% tax entirely, as many AIM shares are exempt from SDRT to encourage investment in growth companies."