New UK tax relief for IP-backed lending proposed by lawmakers
By Douglas Clarke-Williams ( June 9, 2026, 15:17 GMT | Comment) -- A committee of UK lawmakers has recommended that the government introduce a new tax regime to help companies borrow against their intellectual property. The suggestion, which is part of a broader program to encourage the growth of start-ups and small businesses in the UK, has been met with mixed reviews from industry.A proposal to introduce new forms of tax relief in the UK — to help companies raise money against intangible assets such as patents, trademarks and copyright — formed part of the Business and Trade Committee’s recent report on how to encourage more financing in the economy. But as IP financing has seen recent growth, some sector participants have said that tax relief is not the best way to encourage more financing....
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