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UK Treasury Considers Stamp Duty Holiday to Boost IPOs

10/2/2025

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The UK Treasury weighs stamp duty holiday for new London listings to boost appeal.
Proposals would exempt newly listed companies from 0.5% duty for 2-3 years, per Financial Times.
Critics say tax deters investment; stamp duty raised £3.3 billion in 2023 (0.3% of UK tax revenue).
Jonathan Parry of White & Case says the holiday would signal London’s IPO competitiveness.

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The UK Treasury weighs stamp duty holiday for new London listings to boost appeal.
Proposals would exempt newly listed companies from 0.5% duty for 2-3 years, per Financial Times.
Critics say tax deters investment; stamp duty raised £3.3 billion in 2023 (0.3% of UK tax revenue).
Jonathan Parry of White & Case says the holiday would signal London’s IPO competitiveness.