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Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
Apply to extend your Investor visa (Tier 1) or bring your family.
You can no longer apply for a new Tier 1 (Investor) visa. If you already…
You may be able to extend your Tier 1 (Investor) visa for 2 years. Your…
Your family members (‘dependants’) can join you if you’re in the UK on…
Working out and paying Capital Gains Tax (CGT) if you sell shares, claiming tax relief
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You’ll need to work out your gain to find out whether you need to pay…
There’s a different way of working out your cost if you’ve sold the same…
You work out your gain differently if you’ve bought and sold shares…
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These forms contain the questions you'll be asked when letting the government know about an acquisition via the National Security and Investment notification service.
Find out how the scheme works, including issuing shares and raising money, and how to submit your compliance statement.
Find out about making investments for someone who does not have mental capacity.
Mandatory investment screening rules will be refined to provide greater clarity for British businesses and ensure the UK remains open for safe investment and protected against national security threats.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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