CG15160 | Expenditure: categories of allowable expenditure

From HM Revenue & Customs · Capital Gains Manual

TCGA92/S38 (1)

Except where there is specific provision to the contrary, allowable expenditure is restricted to sums for

  • acquiring the asset

  • creating the asset

  • enhancing its value

  • establishing, preserving or defending title to or rights over the asset

  • incidental costs of acquisition and disposal.