Land and Buildings Transaction Tax

Overview

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) is a charge on land transactions in Scotland. Land transactions must be notified to Revenue Scotland, unless the chargeable consideration is less than £40,000, or the transaction is otherwise exempt.

The Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) is an additional charge which applies when the taxpayer is purchasing an additional property and not replacing their main residence. ADS most commonly arises for purchases of a second home or a buy-to-let dwelling.

Executive Summary

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax 

  • £856 million in LBTT revenues were declared due during 2022/23. This record-high figure was driven mainly by residential LBTT and residential ADS, which rose by 12% and 19% respectively. The total LBTT revenue includes £176 million net Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) payments, some of which may be reclaimed at a later date.

Scottish Aggregates Tax (SAT)

Scottish Aggregates Tax will be the third fully devolved tax in Scotland, replacing the UK Aggregates Levy for aggregate commercially exploited in Scotland from 1 April 2026. Revenue Scotland is responsible for collecting and managing the Scottish Aggregates Tax.

The Scottish Government published the Scottish Aggregates Tax Bill on 15 November 2023. We continue to work closely with government, partners and stakeholders to ensure a safe, secure transition to the new tax.

Revenue Scotland update on the Scottish Aggregates Tax (SAT)

The Scottish Government has announced the introduction of the Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Bill.

Revenue Scotland has worked closely with the Scottish Government and stakeholders during the development phase of the Bill and will continue to provide advice during the passage of the Bill through Parliament. 

Future work and stakeholder engagement

The Scottish Government has confirmed an intention for SAT to replace the UK Aggregates Levy in Scotland on 1 April 2026. 

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