Wales Capital Gains Tax 2026-27
CGT rates, annual allowance, and take-home calculations for Wales. Capital Gains Tax is a reserved matter, the same UK rates apply in Wales as in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
CGT in Wales, key facts 2026-27
CGT is reserved to UK Parliament. Wales uses the same rates as England, identical allowance, bands and reporting rules.
Residential Property CGT, Wales 2026-27
CGT rates on residential property in Wales: 18% (basic rate band) and 24% (higher rate band). Applies to second homes, buy-to-let, and investment properties.
£5,000 property gain
£10,000 property gain
£15,000 property gain
£20,000 property gain
£25,000 property gain
£30,000 property gain
£40,000 property gain
£50,000 property gain
£75,000 property gain
£100,000 property gain
£150,000 property gain
£200,000 property gain
£300,000 property gain
Shares & Other Assets CGT, Wales 2026-27
CGT rates on shares and other assets in Wales: 18% (basic rate band) and 24% (higher rate band). Applies to stocks, funds, ETFs, crypto, and most other chargeable assets.
£5,000 shares gain
£10,000 shares gain
£15,000 shares gain
£20,000 shares gain
£25,000 shares gain
£30,000 shares gain
£40,000 shares gain
£50,000 shares gain
£75,000 shares gain
£100,000 shares gain
£150,000 shares gain
£200,000 shares gain
£300,000 shares gain
Capital Gains Tax in Wales 2026-27
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a reserved matter in the UK, meaning it is set by the UK Parliament and applies identically in Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The CGT rates for 2026-27 are 18%/24% for residential property and the same 18%/24% for shares and other assets, with a £3,000 annual CGT allowance.
Wales uses the same Income Tax rates as England (20%/40%/45%), so the basic rate band threshold for capital gains calculations is the same: £50,270 combined income and gains. This is different from Scotland, which has different Income Tax thresholds.
CGT must be reported to HMRC via Self Assessment (or the UK Property Reporting Service within 60 days for residential property sales). Assets held in an ISA or SIPP are exempt from CGT regardless of where in the UK you live.