Expenses offset against CGT

[Catkin23]

Hi All,

Would it be possible to answer a question I have please? I have been registered as self employed via self assessment and have been paying capital gains tax on the sale of my asset's (stocks and shares) for a number of years. I have not registered a business, a sole trader or limited company but wish to purchase items in relation to my self employment. Can I claim the cost of these items against the capital gains tax I pay on the profit I make from the sale of my stocks and shares without registering as a sole trader etc?

[wamstax]

Afraid not Cost of buying items for your self employment can only go against the income from your self employment

[Catkin23]

Ok, thank you for your advice. If I registered a business as an investor or trader then would I be able to claim expenses from the profit I made from my stocks and shares?