Junior ISA Limit - £3,600 per year
The Junior ISA limit is £3,600 per tax year (2011/12). This can be split between one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA, of which children can hold one of each at any time. The proportion of the Junior ISA limit that is invested in cash and the proportion which is invested in stocks and shares can be determined by the person managing the account. The child gains management of the ISA at age 16, and can access the funds at 18.
Apart from setting the Junior ISA limit, the Government has said that it will leave providers of Junior ISAs to set minimum contribution requirements, and to determine other terms and conditions, such as charges, and account opening and payment methods.
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