SCHEDULE 13 Stamp duty: instruments chargeable and rates of duty
Part I Conveyance or transfer on sale
Rates of duty
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Duty under this Part is chargeable by reference to the amount or value of the consideration for the sale.
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In the case of a conveyance or transfer of stock or marketable securities the rate is 0.5%.
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In the case of any other conveyance or transfer on sale the rates of duty are as follows—
1. | Where the amount or value of the consideration is £60,000 or under and the instrument is certified at £60,000 | Nil |
2. | Where the amount or value of the consideration is £250,000 or under and the instrument is certified at £250,000 | 1% |
3. | Where the amount or value of the consideration is £500,000 or under and the instrument is certified at £500,000 | 2.5% |
4. | Any other case | 3.5% |
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The above provisions are subject to any enactment setting a different rate or setting an upper limit on the amount of duty chargeable.