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Speech delivered by the Business Secretary, the RT Hon Peter Kyle, at the 2026 UK Trade and Export Finance Forum.

• Updated: 5 February 2026

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

• Overview

  When you buy shares, you usually pay a tax or duty of 0.5% on the…

• Buying shares electronically

  You’ll pay Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) if you buy shares electronically…

• Buying shares using a stock transfer form

  You must pay Stamp Duty on your shares if: you buy shares through a stock…

• Special share arrangements

  You pay Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) or Stamp Duty at 1.5% if you…

What you need to do when arranging a market valuation to repay your equity loan.

• Updated: 18 August 2025

We promote competition and protect consumers with a clear end goal – economic growth and household prosperity. CMA is a non-ministerial department.

• Updated: 25 November 2025

The EU Emissions Trading System Union Registry: how it works, how Kyoto units are used for compliance within the EU ETS and how to participate in carbon allowance auctions.

• Updated: 8 February 2016

Your right to buy your council home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.

VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.

How to get help researching export markets and sign up for seminars on exporting.

UKDI updates this page with links to closed UKDI Market Explorations.

• Updated: 28 January 2026

Help to Buy (equity loan) scheme and Help to Buy: NewBuy statistics

• Updated: 29 October 2014