Claim Stamp Duty Relief on Business Transfers in Ireland

When transferring a business as a going concern in Ireland, you may be eligible for relief from stamp duty under Section 80 of the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999. This Revenue Transfer of Business Relief from Stamp Duty Claim Form helps solicitors, accountants, business owners and advisors prepare comprehensive claims with all required certifications and asset schedules.

Whether you're handling a company acquisition, partnership transfer, or business succession, getting stamp duty relief right can save significant costs—but only if the claim is properly documented and the going concern test is satisfied. This template streamlines the entire process, ensuring nothing is missed.

Who needs this form?

This form is essential for:

• Solicitors and conveyancing professionals preparing stamp duty relief claims for business transfer clients
• Accountants and tax advisors certifying that businesses meet going concern and asset transfer requirements
• Business owners selling or transferring their business and seeking to minimise stamp duty liability
• Corporate finance teams managing acquisitions and ensuring compliance with Irish Revenue requirements
• Company secretaries coordinating business transfers and regulatory filings with the Companies Registration Office (CRO)

What makes a valid relief claim?

To qualify for relief from stamp duty on a business transfer, several conditions must be met:

1. The business must be transferred as a going concern—meaning it continues to operate after transfer
2. All assets (or substantially all) used in the business must transfer together
3. The transferee must continue the business for at least two years
4. Proper certification from qualified accountants or professionals must confirm the going concern status
5. Complete asset schedules detailing what is being transferred must be provided

This form captures all these elements in a structured, Revenue-ready format that reduces back-and-forth and speeds up processing.

Key features of this template

Comprehensive applicant and business details: Capture full information about both transferor and transferee, including company registration numbers, tax reference numbers, and business activity descriptions.

Going concern certification: Built-in declaration sections for qualified accountants or solicitors to certify that the business meets all going concern criteria, including continuity of operations, employee transfers, and trading continuation.

Detailed asset schedules: Structured fields to list all property, equipment, stock, intellectual property, contracts, and goodwill being transferred, with values and descriptions that satisfy Revenue requirements.

Conditional logic for complex scenarios: The form adapts based on the type of business entity (company, partnership, sole trader) and the nature of assets being transferred.

Professional calculations: Automatic calculation of total asset values and stamp duty relief claimed, reducing errors and ensuring consistency across schedules.

Compliance declarations: All necessary legal declarations and undertakings required by Revenue, formatted for formal submission.

Streamline the process with Paperform

Rather than wrestling with spreadsheets, Word documents and email chains, this Paperform template centralises everything. Solicitors can share it with clients to gather initial information, accountants can complete certification sections, and the final compiled submission can be exported as a professional PDF ready for Revenue.

Integration with your practice management: Connect this form to your CRM, case management system or document storage through Paperform's native integrations with tools like Airtable, Google Drive, Dropbox and Slack. Every submission can automatically create a new matter, store documents in the right folder, and notify your team.

Multi-party collaboration: Need the transferor's accountant to certify one section while the transferee's solicitor handles another? Paperform's shareable links and partial save functionality let multiple parties contribute to a single claim without version control headaches.

Automate post-submission workflows with Stepper: Once a claim is submitted, use Stepper to automatically trigger your next steps—send the PDF to Revenue, update your practice management system, schedule follow-up reminders, or request additional documentation if incomplete. Stepper's AI-native workflow builder keeps Irish regulatory submissions moving without manual intervention.

Why Paperform for Irish legal and compliance forms?

SOC 2 Type II compliant and built with data security at its core, Paperform gives Irish legal and financial professionals the confidence to handle sensitive business transfer information. Forms are hosted securely, data can be stored in EU regions to meet data residency requirements, and access controls ensure only authorised team members see client information.

For practices managing multiple business transfers, Paperform's Agency+ plan lets you create separate workspaces for each client or matter, maintaining clear separation and professional presentation. Templates can be customised with your firm's branding, giving clients a seamless, professional experience from initial instruction through to Revenue submission.

Trusted by over 500,000 teams worldwide, Paperform is the smart choice for Irish solicitors, accountants and business advisors who want to modernise compliance processes without sacrificing control or professionalism. Get your stamp duty relief claims right the first time, every time.

Note: This form is a template to assist with information gathering and documentation. It does not constitute legal or tax advice. Always consult with qualified solicitors and accountants before submitting claims to Irish Revenue or making business transfer decisions.