Since 6 July 2016, all profits from dealing in or developing UK land are subject to UK tax regardless of the residence of the individual or company carrying on the trade. Businesses need to register for UK tax and they may also need to register for the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
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This is a freeview 'At a glance' guide to dealing in or developing UK land.
The profits from dealing in or developing UK land measures have brought many non-resident dealers and developers into UK tax for the first time.
- All non-UK residents who are dealing or developing UK land are required to register under Self Assessment (individuals, partnerships, or trusts) or for Corporation Tax (companies).
See Profits from dealing in or developing UK land
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
- Non-resident developers who are doing work covered by CIS need to consider whether they need to register as a contractor or sub-contractor.
- They may register online from 5 September 2018.
See Construction Industry Scheme
Useful guides on this topic
Profits from dealing in or developing UK land
A guide to the rules which replaced the old transactions in land provisions and extended UK taxation to all profits from trading in and developing UK land, regardless of residence.
Different ways of taxing UK property
A timeline and tables to show the different ways of taxing gains made on the disposal of UK property
Non-resident CGT: UK property
If you are not dealing in or developing UK property and you are holding property as an investment it is likely that you are taxed under the CGT regime rather than Income Tax or Corporation Tax.
CIS: Contractors and Subcontractors
What is the Construction Industry Scheme? Who does it apply to? How does it work?
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