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Owning shares in UK-listed companies: how to buy them, how dividends and gains are taxed, the stamp duty on purchases and what the main indices measure. No tips.

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UK shares · Guide

How to invest in shares: the UK guide

To invest in shares in the UK you open an account with an FCA-authorised firm, choose an ISA, SIPP or general account, and buy on a stock exchange. Costs are dealing and account charges, currency conversion on overseas shares and 0.5% stamp duty reserve tax on most UK shares.

By TID Editorial Desk · · 6 min read

UK shares · Guide

How to invest in shares: the UK guide

To invest in shares in the UK you open an account with an FCA-authorised firm, choose an ISA, SIPP or general account, and buy on a stock exchange. Costs are dealing and account charges, currency conversion on overseas shares and 0.5% stamp duty reserve tax on most UK shares.

· 6 min read

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