Budget 2013: Chancellor abolishes stamp duty on AIM shares

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The Chancellor has revealed plans to remove stamp duty on AIM shares, as part of the 2013 Budget.

Osborne said stamp duty on AIM shares will be abolished from next April, in a move which he said will benefit hundreds of small business in the UK. He added stamp duty will also be removed from other growth markets.  "In parts of Europe they're introducing a financial transaction tax. Here in Britain we're getting rid of one," he said. In his Autumn Statement in December Osborne also revealed the government is consulting over allowing direct investment in AIM shares within ISAs, to boost enterprise. "We are upgrading the ISA limit to £11,520 next year, while also consulting over...

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