Business Property Relief
Investments that qualify for relief from inheritance tax can help investors pass on more to loved ones.
Octopus Investments is the largest provider of investments that qualify for Business Property Relief, an established relief from inheritance tax. We have been managing BPR-qualifying investments since 2005, and now manage more than £3.9 billion across our range of products. Please read risk information below.
Reasons to invest
Greater access and control
Investments stay in the shareholder’s name, meaning they retain access to their wealth and can sell their shares later on if they need to.
Fast inheritance tax exemption
Investments that qualify for BPR should be 100% exempt from inheritance tax after just two years.
Supporting UK businesses
Our investments provide long-term capital to UK businesses with growth potential.
Risks to bear in mind
Capital at risk
The value of an investment, and any income from it, can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the full amount they put in.
Tax relief can’t be guaranteed
Our solutions are based on current tax legislation which could change. Tax relief depends on the companies we invest in maintaining BPR-qualifying status. Treatment depends on individual circumstances.
The investment may be volatile and difficult to sell
The shares of AIM-listed and unlisted companies could fall or rise in value more than shares listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. They may also be harder to sell.
BPR is assessed on a case-by-case basis
We cannot guarantee that the investments we make will qualify for BPR in every case in the future. HMRC will only conduct a BPR assessment after the death of an investor, to confirm whether the companies invested in qualify for BPR at that time.
Understanding inheritance tax
Our guide to inheritance tax
Find out how useful estate planning can be to your clients.
Understanding BPR and inheritance tax
Business Property Relief explained
Learn about the government-approved relief and the types of investments that qualify.
Our guide to inheritance tax
Learn more about the main estate planning options open to investors.
Spotting opportunities to write estate planning business
Watch this event to identify estate planning opportunities for your clients and understand how you can turn these into business.
Try our inheritance tax calculator
Check the potential inheritance tax due on an estate, including the potential impact of the residence nil-rate band.
Who could benefit?
Estate planning isn’t just for the very wealthy. We’ve identified five potential planning scenarios to help with your client strategy.
Business Property Relief from Octopus
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Octopus AIM Inheritance Tax Service
Octopus AIM Inheritance Tax ISA
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