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Transferring Your Property to a Limited Company

It's treated as a sale, so tax usually applies.

Transferring Your Property to a Limited Company Property Investment & Wealth Building

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Landlords · Tax

Moving property into a company

CGTmay apply
SDLTon market value
Refinanceneeded
Taketax advice
In short: Transferring a property you own personally to your own limited company is treated as a sale at market value. That means Capital Gains Tax may be due from you, and the company may pay Stamp Duty Land Tax including the surcharge. You will usually need to refinance onto a company mortgage. Incorporation relief can apply in some cases where the letting is a genuine business, but it is complex. Companies do pay corporation tax and can deduct full mortgage interest, which is why some landlords incorporate. Get specialist tax advice before acting.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a way to avoid Stamp Duty?

Some partnership structures may qualify for relief, but HMRC scrutinises these closely.

Should new purchases go in a company?

Often worth considering; take advice.

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