Have you taken part in Flutter share plans?
You may well own Flutter shares – which means you own part of Flutter. This gives you an opportunity to directly share in the success we're building together, if you sell them for more than you paid for them – making a profit, known as a 'gain' (although note share prices can go down as well as up).
If you've already done this, then congratulations you're enjoying the rewards of the success you've helped create. As with any money you earn, you may need to pay tax. The tax for gains is called Capital Gains Tax, or CGT. It only applies to the profit you make. This is the difference between the value of the shares when you got them, and the price you sold them for.
Whether you need to pay CGT, and how much, depends on your personal circumstances and how much profit you've made. And unlike taxes on your salary, we can't handle your CGT for you. You'll need to arrange to pay your CGT yourself. If you think you need to pay CGT, you'll need to let HMRC know. The information and resources on this page will help you know what you can do next.
If you made a gain
Between 6 April 2025 and 5 April 2026, did you make more than £3,000 profit from selling Flutter shares and other assets?
You'll need to let HMRC know. Use our how-to guide (see resources section) for support on how to do that.
Key deadlines from HMRC
* You only need to do one of these
Worried about missing a deadline?
HMRC can advise you on the best approach based on your circumstances. Please contact them directly if you have concerns about receiving your UTR or submitting your tax return before the deadline.
Looking ahead
If you're thinking of selling your Flutter shares in this tax year, you may have CGT to pay next year. However, there are ways to make the most of the allowances and rules set out by HMRC to reduce the tax you owe. These CGT tax planning methods are legitimate ways, allowed by HMRC, to manage your tax.
Spread share sales over
multiple tax years
Sell your shares across multiple tax years, so you never go over your CGT allowance each year, and you won't need to pay CGT. Just bear in mind that share prices go up and down over time, which affects how much your shares are worth.
Transfer to
a spouse or civil partner
Your spouse or civil partner also has annual CGT allowance. You can transfer your shares to them, effectively benefitting from their allowance too.
Stocks and shares ISA
Each year, you can transfer up to £20,000 worth of shares into a stocks and shares ISA. Any growth while your shares are in the ISA won't be taxed. You'll need to put your Sharesave shares into your ISA within 90 days of maturity.
Pensions
Transferring your shares into a pension may qualify for tax relief, depending on your circumstances. However, once in your pension the shares are locked until you reach the minimum pension access age (currently 55, rising to 57 in 2028).
Keeping some of your shares?
Whether you're reducing your CGT, or want to stay on the journey with us, you can enjoy the benefits of being a Flutter shareholder as long as you still hold some of our shares.
Your HMRC account
Your personal Government Gateway account allows you to:
- Set up your account
- View your tax history
- File and submit a tax return
The government is currently phasing from Government Gateway to One Login. For now, use your Government Gateway account to submit your Self-Assessment tax return. HMRC will contact you directly when it is time to migrate to One Login.
Access HMRC online services
Visit HMRCSupport
Flutter Entertainment PLC is not allowed to give tax advice. If you need support, please contact one of these organisations.
HMRC
For questions and concerns about any tax you may owe.
Self-assessment helpline: 0300 200 3310
Webchat: HMRC online
Nudge
You can also use Nudge, our financial education platform, to learn more about financial health and resilience, so you can make a holistic decision.
Wealth at Work
We've partnered with WEALTH at Work, specialists in financial wellbeing, to help you understand more about what could happen if you decide to buy the shares at the Option Price – See Sharesave Webinar on the Maturity Page for further details about their sessions and recordings.
Independent advice
You may wish to seek independent, professional financial and/or tax advice if you need tailored advice specific to your circumstances. You can find an independent adviser at unbiased.co.uk.
Disclaimer
- This site is intended to provide information and not advice. No member of Flutter Entertainment PLC or any of their officers, employees, agents or representatives is giving you investment, tax or other advice in relation to your share plan(s).
- The value of Flutter shares can go down as well as up.
- You may wish to seek independent, professional financial and/or tax advice if you need tailored advice specific to your circumstances.
- The information provided on this website and other communications in connection with Flutter share plans is provided in good faith. If it conflicts with any official documentation or applicable legislation, they will prevail.
We're not permitted to provide tax advice. This content has been provided in good faith for information purposes only. This content was correct at the time of writing (December 2025, last reviewed January 2026) – if it conflicts with any official HMRC guidance on CGT, then HMRC's guidance will prevail.