In section 67 of FA 1986 (depositary receipts), after subsection (8) insert—

“(8A)

Where an instrument transfers shares or stock or marketable securities admitted to trading on a recognised growth market but not listed on any market, subsections (2) to (5) do not apply and stamp duty is not chargeable on the instrument.

(8B)

In subsection (8A) “listed” and “recognised growth market” are to be construed in accordance with section 99A below.”