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    Capital allowances

    Review capital expenditure. Understand what may qualify.

    Capital allowances may allow a business to deduct qualifying capital expenditure when calculating taxable profits. The available allowance and timing depend on the asset, transaction, ownership and claim history. We coordinate the initial review and arrange specialist property analysis where needed.

    What merits review

    Begin with the qualifying conditions.

    These points are a starting framework, not a conclusion on eligibility.

    • 01The claimant has qualifying capital expenditure and an appropriate interest in the asset.
    • 02Plant, machinery or fixtures can be distinguished from non-qualifying expenditure.
    • 03Property purchase history and earlier claims or elections are available for review.
    • 04The applicable allowance and tax period are confirmed rather than assumed.
    Coordinated review

    A clear route from facts to next steps.

    Scope, responsibilities and commercial terms are agreed before work begins.

    Step 01

    Establish the transaction, ownership and expenditure history.

    Step 02

    Collect purchase, construction or refurbishment documents.

    Step 03

    Check prior claims and relevant fixtures information.

    Step 04

    Arrange specialist analysis or a survey where the facts require it.

    Useful records

    Evidence makes the position reviewable.

    The exact documents depend on the relief, transaction and accounting period.

    • Purchase contracts and completion documents
    • Invoices, cost plans and building specifications
    • Previous capital allowance computations
    • Plans, photographs and asset registers
    GOV.UK: Capital allowances