A small business operator (aged over 55) sells his business but continues to work in the business as an employee of the new owner.
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Since he has permanently ceased to be self employed and has commenced to work as an employee on a much reduced scale, the sale will be considered as being connected with his retirement and he will be entitled to the exemption , unless there are other adverse factors.