Capital Gains Tax on shares acquired abroad

stevemail

Hi All,

I've relocated back to the UK after 5 years in Switzerland. I picked up employer shares in Switzerland. They are currently held by the employer's Share Registrar. Now I must either sell or transfer to another registrar (not familiar with this topic at all).

The value increased since buying them. If I sell the stock will they gain be subject to UK CGT (as they were bought when I wasn't subject to UK taxation) ?


If anyone can suggest a "Share Registrar" that would also be very interesting. I haven't found one yet and think it may be simpler to sell them.

THANKS

Steve.

colsten

Ask HMRC as they will by judging whether you will be paying UK taxes.

Pay an account/solicitor if you feel you may be / are asked to pay too much tax.