Avoiding CGT entirely is often not possible, but there are several instances where you may benefit from the tax legislation: If you sell the main home you’ve lived in throughout and never let out (in whole or part) to anyone, you don’t need to pay CGT. It’s also possible to obtain incorporation relief to escape CGT when transferring properties into a limited business. Each tax year, individuals in the UK have a tax-free allowance for capital gains. If your total gains are below this threshold, you won’t have to pay CGT. Transfers of assets between spouses or civil partners are typically CGT-free. If your spouse or civil partner has not used their annual exempt amount, transferring an asset to them before selling it could reduce the overall CGT liability. Investing in qualifying companies through EIS or SEIS can offer CGT deferral or exemption under certain conditions. If you give an asset to a charity, you typically won’t have to pay CGT on it. This list is obviously not exhaustive, and we’re happy to consult you for free and clear any doubts regarding CGT exemption.