What is Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) for company liquidations?

Business Asset Disposal Relief (formerly Entrepreneurs' Relief) allows company directors closing a solvent business to pay a reduced 10% Capital Gains Tax rate on capital distributions, up to a lifetime limit of £1,000,000.

What is the difference between CVL and MVL in the UK?

A Member's Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) is for SOLVENT companies with reserves over £25,000 to extract capital tax-efficiently. A Creditor's Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) is for INSOLVENT companies that cannot pay their debts.

What is Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) for company liquidations?

Business Asset Disposal Relief (formerly Entrepreneurs' Relief) allows company directors closing a solvent business to pay a reduced 10% Capital Gains Tax rate on capital distributions, up to a lifetime limit of £1,000,000.

What is the difference between CVL and MVL in the UK?

A Member's Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) is for SOLVENT companies with reserves over £25,000 to extract capital tax-efficiently. A Creditor's Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) is for INSOLVENT companies that cannot pay their debts.

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Company Liquidation (MVL/CVL) & BADR Tax Calculator

Calculate tax savings when closing a solvent limited company via Member's Voluntary Liquidation (MVL), extracting reserves under the 10% Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) CGT rate.

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MVL BADR Tax Savings Estimator

Compare 10% BADR Capital Gains Tax vs 33.75% Dividend Tax

Distributable Cash Reserves (£)

Qualifies for BADR (2 Years Director & 5% Shares)?

Liquidation Distribution Result:

MVL Capital Distribution Tax (BADR 10%)

£7700

Save £19300 vs Dividends

Higher Rate Dividend Tax (33.75%)

£27000

Income Tax Rate

Official HMRC Liquidation Sources:

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