In an applied and practical way, this book deals expertly with this complex area, explaining the stamp duty aspects of many different transactions, including options, partnerships, residential property, commercial property, share acquisitions, business acquisitions, restructurings, distributions by companies, financial and debt instruments, trusts and estates, agricultural property. As a practical guide to stamp duty, its contents include, an explanation of the general principals; analysis of the main heads of charge; detailed analysis of the various reliefs and exemptions; and guidance on administrative matters in such stamping procedures as adjudication, penalties, surcharges, appeals process and valuations
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