Capital Allowances

2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024
Main rate pool: writing down allowance
18% 18% 18%
Special rate pool (long life assets, integral features): writing down allowance 6% 6% 6%
Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) cap: £1,000,000 £1,000,000 £1,000,000
Structures and Buildings Allowance 3% 3% 3%

Expenditure within the AIA qualifies for 100% allowance in the year of purchase. The AIA cap is currently £1,000,000 from the 1st January 2019. If the accounting period is shorter or longer than 12-months the AIA cap is apportioned based on the length of the period.

The AIA allows businesses to invest in equipment and fixtures (cars and buildings don't qualify), with 100% tax relief in the year of purchase.