Capital Gains Tax · by broker
UK Capital Gains Tax, broker by broker
Whichever UK platform you use, the tax rules are the same, but the account names and the export differ. Pick your broker for what to export, which account is taxable, and how HMRC’s Section 104 rules apply.
Trading 212
Native importTaxable account: Invest account (a General Investment Account). Holds shares and ETFs, including fractional and US-listed shares.
Trading 212 CGT guide →Vanguard UK
Custom importTaxable account: General Account (a GIA). Holds Vanguard index funds and ETFs.
Vanguard UK CGT guide →Hargreaves Lansdown
Custom importTaxable account: Fund and Share Account (a GIA). Holds shares, funds and investment trusts.
Hargreaves Lansdown CGT guide →interactive investor
Custom importTaxable account: Trading Account (a GIA). Holds shares, funds and investment trusts.
interactive investor CGT guide →AJ Bell
Custom importTaxable account: Dealing account (a GIA). Holds shares, funds and investment trusts.
AJ Bell CGT guide →Freetrade
Custom importTaxable account: General Investment Account (GIA). Holds shares and ETFs, including fractional and US-listed shares.
Freetrade CGT guide →The rules behind every broker
The taxable account (your GIA) is where Capital Gains Tax applies; ISAs and SIPPs are sheltered. Each disposal is matched under HMRC’s same-day, 30-day and Section 104 rules. Learn the mechanics in the Section 104 calculator, compare your options in the guide to UK CGT software, and if you hold crypto too, see the UK crypto tax guide.
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