Please download our summary of the key tax data in George Osborne’s Spring Budget on the link below. The Chancellor revealed a ‘Budget for growth’ with a range of business-friendly measures. The Budget highlights included:
The reduction in the main rate of corporation tax to 26% from April 2011 and by 1% a year thereafter to 23% in 2014.
The increase in the personal allowance to £8,105 in 2012/13, with a corresponding reduction in the basic rate band to £34,370.
An increase in the rate of tax relief on enterprise investment scheme (EIS) investments from 20% to 30%, and a doubling of the EIS investment ceiling.
The increase to £50,000 in the annual charge for UK non-domiciled individuals from April 2012 for those who have been UK resident for 12 or more years and who wish to benefit from the remittance basis.
The increase in the lifetime limit for entrepreneurs’ relief from £5 million to £10 million.
The increase in the rate of R&D tax credit for SMEs to 200% from April 2011.