Capital gains tax generally only applies if you are resident in the UK. However, in certain circumstances you can also be liable if you sell an asset while non-UK resident for tax purposes. 

Normally, if you sell (or otherwise dispose of – for example, if you give away) your only or main home, you do not have to pay capital gains tax on any profit if it has been your only or main home throughout the entire period of ownership. This is called main residence relief (or private residence ...

On this page, we discuss what reporting obligations you have where you make a disposal on which capital gains tax (CGT) is chargeable. In some cases, you may be required to report the disposal to HMRC (and potentially pay the tax) within 60 days.

If you give an asset to someone, you may have to pay capital gains tax, as you are disposing of something. The rules depend partly on who you make the gift to. For this purpose, a gift includes selling something for less than its market value.

If you receive rental income from letting furnished accommodation within your own home (for example, if you have a lodger), you may be able to benefit from the ‘rent-a-room’ scheme. 

On this page, we discuss the non-resident landlord scheme in more detail and set out what it means for you, whether you are a tenant or non-resident landlord. If you manage a UK property on behalf of a friend or family member overseas, you may also have obligations under the scheme as a letting ...