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Capital allowances on cars


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Capital allowances on cars


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Summary of capital allowances on cars

The current capital allowance rates applicable to cars are as follows:

Pool typeDescription of carRateLegislation
Main rate poolNew and unused cars with CO2 emissions of 50g/km and below 18%CAA 2001, s 104AA
Secondhand cars with CO2 emissions of 50g/km and below or a secondhand electric car
Special rate poolNew or secondhand cars with CO2 emissions of more than 50g/km6% (8% prior to April 2019)CAA 2001, s 104A
First year allowances (FYAs)New and unused cars with CO2 emissions of 0g/km , or car is electric 100%CAA 2001, s 45D

Cars do not qualify for the annual investment allowance (AIA).

A car still qualifies as being unused and not second hand if it has been driven a limited number of miles for the purposes of being delivered, tested or used as a demonstration car. This includes cars pre-registered to a dealer.

For unincorporated businesses where

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