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Tax ReliefUK-wide

Annual Investment Allowance (AIA)

HM Revenue & Customs

Description

Lets a business deduct the full cost of qualifying plant and machinery — up to £1 million a year — from taxable profits in the year it's bought, rather than spreading the relief out over several years. Available to sole traders, partnerships, and companies alike, though some rules apply where connected businesses share the same allowance.

Amount

100% relief on qualifying plant/machinery investments up to £1 million per year

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available across the whole UK (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland).
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
Notes
Available to sole traders, partnerships, and companies (with some connected-business rules).

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How to apply

Claim via your Self Assessment or Corporation Tax return in the accounting period of purchase.

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Last verified: 1 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.