Sale or Transfer of Assets — Legal Planning Consultation

A sale or transfer of assets legal planning consultation in Ireland helps you understand your likely capital gains tax position and the reliefs and timing that can reduce it. CGT arises on gains from disposing of assets such as property, shares or a business. We explain how CGT is calculated, the annual exemption, principal private residence relief, retirement relief, entrepreneur relief, the interaction with CAT on gifts, and filing and payment deadlines. Please note: this is a legal service only. It is not tax advice and does not include tax computations, tax returns or Revenue filings, which should be carried out by a registered tax adviser or accountant alongside this legal work.

The price shown is the full professional fee for the service as described, and any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. If your matter needs more than this service covers, a solicitor would explain the options before any further work is done.

What’s included

• How CGT is calculated
• The annual exemption
• Principal private residence, retirement and entrepreneur relief
• Interaction with CAT on gifts
• Filing and payment deadlines and next steps
• Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
• Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
• A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards

Who this is for

• Owners selling property or shares
• Business owners planning retirement
• Parents transferring assets to children
• People planning a disposal

How it works

1. Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
3. A solicitor would then explain the legal position and reliefs.
4. The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.

Frequently asked questions

How much does asset sale or transfer planning advice cost?

This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Is my home exempt from CGT?

Principal private residence relief can exempt gains on your main home, subject to conditions.

Is this tax advice?

No. It is legal advice. Tax computations should be done by a tax adviser.

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