SDLTM49400A | Commencement and transitional provisions
From HM Revenue & Customs · Stamp Duty Land Tax Manual
Provisions for variations and contracts on or after 10 July 2003 FA03/SCH19/PARA4(3): Examples
Example 1
A contract is entered into on 1 August 2003 and substantially performed on 1 November 2003. The contract is completed by conveyance on 1 January 2005. The charge to Stamp Duty Land Tax arises on 1 January 2005.