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Finance Act 2001 (c. 9)(The document as of February, 2008) Page 16 Pages: P.1 | P.2 | P.3 | P.4 | P.5 | P.6 | P.7 | P.8 | P.9 | P.10 | P.11 | P.12 | P.13 | P.14 | P.15 | P.16 | P.17 | P.18 | P.19 | P.20 | P.21 | P.22 | P.23 | P.24 | P.25 | P.26 | P.27 | P.28 (c) that a person has made or received any repayment (within the meaning of section 303AA(2)) which, but for the fact that it falls to be disregarded for the purposes of section 303(1) by virtue of section 303AA(1), would have triggered a requirement to give a notice under subsection (2) above, the inspector may " . (5) The amendments made by this paragraph have effect in relation to events occurring on or after 7th March 2001. Interpretation24 In section 312 (interpretation), in subsection (1), after the definition of "ordinary shares" insert-- " "the period of restriction", in relation to any eligible shares issued by a company, means the period-- (a) beginning one year before the shares are issued, and (b) ending immediately before the termination date relating to the shares; " . Part 2 Postponement of chargeable gain on reinvestmentIntroductory25 Schedule 5B to the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (c. 12) is amended in accordance with this Part. Requirement as to the money raised26 In paragraph 1 (eligibility for relief), in sub-paragraph (2) (qualifying investment)-- (a) for paragraph (g) substitute-- " (g) at least 80% of the money raised by the issue is employed wholly for the purpose of that activity not later than the time mentioned in section 289(3) of the Taxes Act, and (h) all of the money so raised is employed wholly for that purpose not later than 12 months after that time, " ; and (b) in the full-out words at the end for "condition in paragraph (g) above does" substitute "conditions in paragraphs (g) and (h) above do". 27 (1) In paragraph 1A (failure of conditions of application), in sub-paragraph (4)-- (a) after "(2)(g)" insert "or (h)"; and (b) in paragraph (a) for "section 289(3) of the Taxes Act" substitute "sub-paragraph (4A) below". (2) After that sub-paragraph insert-- " (4A) The time referred to in sub-paragraph (4) above is-- (a) in a case relating to the condition in sub-paragraph (2)(g) of paragraph 1 above, the time mentioned in section 289(3) of the Taxes Act, and (b) in a case relating to the condition in sub-paragraph (2)(h) of that paragraph, the time 12 months after that time. " . 28 In paragraph 16 (information), after sub-paragraph (4) insert-- " (4A) Sub-paragraph (4) above shall apply in relation to the condition in paragraph 1(2)(h) above as it applies in relation to the condition in paragraph 1(2)(g) above, except that the reference to the time mentioned in section 289(3) of the Taxes Act shall be read as a reference to the time 12 months after that time. " . Designated period29 In paragraph 3(1) (chargeable events) in both paragraph (c) and paragraph (d) for "within the designated period" substitute "before the termination date relating to those shares". Value received by investor30 (1) In paragraph 13 (value received by investor) in sub-paragraph (1) after "any value" insert "(other than insignificant value)". (2) In that sub-paragraph for "designated period" substitute "period of restriction". (3) After that sub-paragraph insert-- " (1A) This paragraph is subject to paragraph 13B below. (1B) Where-- (a) the individual who subscribes for the shares receives value ("the relevant receipt") from the company during the period of restriction, (b) the individual has received from the company one or more receipts of insignificant value at a time or times-- (i) during that period, but (ii) not later than the time of the relevant receipt, and (c) the aggregate amount of the value of the receipts within paragraphs (a) and (b) above is not an amount of insignificant value, the individual shall be treated for the purposes of this Schedule as if the relevant receipt had been a receipt of an amount of value equal to the aggregate amount. For this purpose a receipt does not fall within paragraph (b) above if it has previously been aggregated under this sub-paragraph. " . (4) Omit sub-paragraph (4) of that paragraph (certain payments etc. received on a winding up or dissolution treated as receipts of value). (5) In sub-paragraph (10) of that paragraph (interpretation of provisions applying to paragraph 13) after "this paragraph" insert "and paragraph 13A(1) below". (6) After sub-paragraph (11) of that paragraph insert-- " (12) In paragraphs 13A to 13C below (except paragraph 13C(4))-- (a) references to "the shares" shall be construed in accordance with sub-paragraph (1) above, and (b) references to "the period of restriction" shall be construed as references to the period of restriction relating to the shares. " . 31 After paragraph 13 insert-- " Provision supplemental to paragraph 1313A (1) For the purposes of paragraph 13 above, the value received by the individual in question is-- (a) in a case within sub-paragraph (2)(a), (b) or (c) of that paragraph, the amount received by the individual or, if greater, the market value of the share capital, securities or debt in question; (b) in a case within sub-paragraph (2)(d) of that paragraph, the amount of the liability; (c) in a case within sub-paragraph (2)(e) of that paragraph, the amount of the loan or advance reduced by the amount of any repayment made before the issue of the shares; (d) in a case within sub-paragraph (2)(f) of that paragraph, the cost to the company of providing the benefit or facility less any consideration given for it by the individual; (e) in a case within sub-paragraph (2)(g) or (h) of that paragraph, the difference between the market value of the asset and the consideration (if any) given for it; (f) in a case within sub-paragraph (2)(i) of that paragraph, the amount of the payment; (g) in a case within sub-paragraph (5) of that paragraph, the amount received by the individual or, if greater, the market value of the share capital or securities in question. (2) In this paragraph and paragraph 13 above references to a receipt of insignificant value (however expressed) are references to a receipt of an amount of insignificant value. This is subject to sub-paragraph (4) below. (3) For the purposes of this paragraph and paragraph 13 above "an amount of insignificant value" means an amount of value which-- (a) does not exceed £1,000, or (b) if it exceeds that amount, is insignificant in relation to the total amount of expenditure on the shares which is set under this Schedule against a corresponding total amount of the whole or any part of any chargeable gains. (4) For the purposes of paragraph 13 above, if, at any time in the period-- (a) beginning one year before the shares are issued, and (b) expiring at the end of the issue date, arrangements are in existence which provide for the individual who subscribes for the shares to receive or to be entitled to receive, at any time in the period of restriction, any value from the company that issued the shares, no amount of value received by the individual shall be treated as a receipt of insignificant value. (5) In sub-paragraph (4) above-- (a) any reference to the individual includes a reference to any person who, at any time in the period of restriction, is an associate of his (whether or not he is such an associate at the material time), and (b) the reference to the company includes a reference to any person who, at any time in the period of restriction, is connected with the company (whether or not that person is so connected at the material time). Receipt of replacement value13B (1) Where-- (a) by reason of a receipt of value within sub-paragraph (2) (other than paragraph (b)) or sub-paragraph (5) of paragraph 13 above ("the original value"), the shares would, in the absence of this paragraph, be treated as never having been eligible shares or as ceasing to be eligible shares on the date when the value is received, (b) the original supplier receives value ("the replacement value") from the original recipient by reason of a qualifying receipt, and (c) the amount of the replacement value is not less than the amount of the original value, the receipt of the original value shall be disregarded for the purposes of paragraph 13 above. (2) This paragraph is subject to paragraph 13C below. (3) For the purposes of this paragraph and paragraph 13C below--
(4) A receipt of the replacement value is a qualifying receipt for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) above if it arises-- (a) by reason of the original recipient doing one or more of the following-- (i) making a payment to the original supplier, other than a payment which falls within paragraph (c) below or to which sub-paragraph (5) below applies; (ii) acquiring any asset from the original supplier for a consideration the amount or value of which is more than the market value of the asset; (iii) disposing of any asset to the original supplier for no consideration or for a consideration the amount or value of which is less than the market value of the asset; (b) where the receipt of the original value was within paragraph 13(2)(d) above, by reason of an event the effect of which is to reverse the event which constituted the receipt of the original value; or (c) where the receipt of the original value was within paragraph 13(5) above, by reason of the original recipient repurchasing the share capital or securities in question, or (as the case may be) reacquiring the right in question, for a consideration the amount or value of which is not less than the amount of the original value. (5) This sub-paragraph applies to-- (a) any payment for any goods, services or facilities, provided (whether in the course of a trade or otherwise) by-- (i) the original supplier, or (ii) any other person who, at any time in the period of restriction, is an associate of, or connected with, that supplier (whether or not that person is such an associate, or so connected, at the material time), which is reasonable in relation to the market value of those goods, services or facilities; (b) any payment of any interest which represents no more than a reasonable commercial return on money lent to-- (i) the original recipient, or (ii) any person who, at any time in the period of restriction, is an associate of his (whether or not he is such an associate at the material time); (c) any payment for the acquisition of an asset which does not exceed its market value; (d) any payment, as rent for any property occupied by-- (i) the original recipient, or (ii) any person who, at any time in the period of restriction, is an associate of his (whether or not he is such an associate at the material time), of an amount not exceeding a reasonable and commercial rent for the property; (e) any payment in discharge of an ordinary trade debt (within the meaning of paragraph 13(11) above); and (f) any payment for shares in or securities of any company in circumstances that do not fall within sub-paragraph (4)(a)(ii) above. (6) For the purposes of this paragraph, the amount of the replacement value is-- (a) in a case within paragraph (a) of sub-paragraph (4) above, the aggregate of-- (i) the amount of any payment within sub-paragraph (i) of that paragraph, and (ii) the difference between the market value of any asset within sub-paragraph (ii) or (iii) of that paragraph and the amount or value of the consideration (if any) received for it, (b) in a case within sub-paragraph (4)(b) above, the same as the amount of the original value, and (c) in a case within sub-paragraph (4)(c) above, the amount or value of the consideration received by the original supplier, and paragraph 13A(1) above applies for the purposes of determining the amount of the original value. (7) In this paragraph any reference to a payment to a person (however expressed) includes a reference to a payment made to him indirectly or to his order or for his benefit. Provision supplemental to paragraph 13B13C (1) The receipt of the replacement value by the original supplier shall be disregarded for the purposes of paragraph 13B above, as it applies in relation to the shares, to the extent to which that receipt has previously been set (under that paragraph) against any receipts of value which are, in consequence, disregarded for the purposes of paragraph 13 above as that paragraph applies in relation to those shares or any other shares subscribed for by the individual in question ("the individual"). (2) The receipt of the replacement value by the original supplier ("the event") shall also be disregarded for the purposes of paragraph 13B above if-- (a) the event occurs before the start of the period of restriction, or (b) in a case where the event occurs after the time the original recipient receives the original value, it does not occur as soon after that time as is reasonably practicable in the circumstances, or (c) where an appeal has been brought by the individual against an assessment made by virtue of paragraph 3(1)(e) above by reason of that receipt, the event occurs more than 60 days after the appeal has been finally determined. But nothing in paragraph 13B above or this paragraph requires the replacement value to be received after the original value. (3) Sub-paragraph (4) below applies where-- (a) the receipt of the replacement value by the original supplier is a qualifying receipt for the purposes of paragraph 13B(1) above, and (b) the event which gives rise to the receipt is (or includes) a subscription for shares by-- (i) the individual, or (ii) any person who, at any time in the period of restriction, is an associate of the individual, whether or not he is such an associate at the material time. (4) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the person who subscribes for the shares shall not-- (a) be eligible for any relief under Chapter 3 of Part 7 of the Taxes Act (enterprise investment scheme: income tax relief) in relation to those shares or any other shares in the same issue, or (b) by virtue of his subscription for those shares or any other shares in the same issue, be treated as making a qualifying investment for the purposes of this Schedule. (5) In this paragraph "the original value" and "the replacement value" shall be construed in accordance with paragraph 13B above. " . Value received by persons other than the investor32 (1) In paragraph 14 (value received by persons other than the investor), in sub-paragraph (1)-- (a) for "designated period" substitute "period of restriction", and (b) for "paragraph 14A" substitute "paragraphs 14AA and 14A". (2) In sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph (repayments etc. excluded from the effects of paragraph 13(1))-- (a) in paragraph (c) after "relief" insert "attributable to shares held by that person", and (b) after paragraph (c) insert-- " or it would have the effect mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) above were it not a receipt of insignificant value for the purposes of paragraph 13 above, section 300 of the Taxes Act or paragraph 47 of Schedule 15 to the Finance Act 2000, as the case may be " . (3) In sub-paragraph (7) of that paragraph (meaning of "subsidiary" in paragraph 14) after "this paragraph" insert "and paragraph 14AA below". Certain receipts to be disregarded33 After paragraph 14 insert-- " Insignificant repayments disregarded for purposes of paragraph 1414AA (1) Any repayment shall be disregarded for the purposes of paragraph 14 above if whichever is the greater of-- (a) the market value of the shares to which it relates ("the target shares") immediately before the event occurs, and (b) the amount received by the member in question, is insignificant in relation to the market value of the remaining issued share capital of the company in question (or, as the case may be, subsidiary in question) immediately after the event occurs. This is subject to sub-paragraph (4) below. (2) For the purposes of this paragraph "repayment" means a repayment, redemption, repurchase or payment mentioned in paragraph 14(1) above. (3) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) above it shall be assumed that the target shares are cancelled at the time the repayment is made. (4) Where an individual subscribes for eligible shares in a company, sub-paragraph (1) above does not apply to prevent paragraph 14(2) above having effect in relation to the shares if, at a relevant time, arrangements are in existence that provide-- (a) for a repayment by the company or any subsidiary of the company (whether or not it is such a subsidiary at the time the arrangements are made), or (b) for anyone to be entitled to such a repayment, at any time in the period of restriction. (5) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (4) above "a relevant time" means any time in the period-- (a) beginning one year before the eligible shares were issued, and (b) expiring at the end of the issue date. " . 34 In paragraph 14A (certain receipts to be disregarded for purposes of paragraph 14)-- (a) for sub-paragraph (2) substitute-- " (2) For the purposes of this paragraph "repayment" has the meaning given in paragraph 14AA(2) above. " , (b) omit sub-paragraph (7) (repayments treated, for the purposes of the corporate venturing scheme, as causing insignificant changes to share capital to be disregarded), and (c) in sub-paragraph (8)(a) for "that Schedule" substitute "Schedule 15 to the Finance Act 2000 (corporate venturing scheme)". Information35 (1) In paragraph 16 (information), in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for "in the designated period" substitute "before the termination date relating to those shares". (2) After sub-paragraph (2) of that paragraph insert-- " (2A) In determining, for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) or (2) above, whether a chargeable event falling within paragraph 3(1)(e) above has occurred by virtue of paragraph 13(1)(b) above, the effect of paragraph 13B above shall be disregarded. " . (3) After sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph insert-- " (3A) Where-- (a) a person is required to give a notice under sub-paragraph (1) or (2) above in respect of a chargeable event which occurs by virtue of paragraph 13(1)(b) above or would occur by virtue of that paragraph but for the operation of paragraph 13B above, and (b) that person has knowledge of the replacement value received (or expected to be received) from the original recipient by the original supplier by reason of a qualifying receipt, the notice shall include particulars of that receipt of the replacement value (or expected receipt). In this sub-paragraph "the replacement value", "the original recipient", "the original supplier" and "qualifying receipt" shall be construed in accordance with paragraph 13B above. " . (4) In sub-paragraph (5) of that paragraph, for "If" to "particular case," substitute-- " If the inspector has reason to believe-- (a) that a person has not given a notice which he is required to give-- (i) under sub-paragraph (1) or (2) above in respect of any chargeable event, or (ii) under sub-paragraph (4) above in respect of any particular case, or (b) that a person has given or received value (within the meaning of paragraph 13(2) or (5) above) which, but for the fact that the amount given or received was an amount of insignificant value (within the meaning of paragraph 13A(3) above), would have triggered a requirement to give a notice under sub-paragraph (1) or (2) above, or (c) that a person has made or received any repayment (within the meaning of paragraph 14AA(2) above) which, but for the fact that it falls to be disregarded for the purposes of paragraph 14 above by virtue of paragraph 14AA(1) above, would have triggered a requirement to give a notice under sub-paragraph (2) above, " . (5) The amendments made by this paragraph have effect in relation to events occurring on or after 7th March 2001. Trustees: anti-avoidance36 In paragraph 18 (trustees: anti-avoidance)-- (a) in sub-paragraph (1) after "13" insert "to 13C", and (b) in sub-paragraph (2)-- (i) in paragraph (a) for "paragraph 13 above applies" substitute "sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 13 above applies, or that sub-paragraph would apply were it not for the fact that the amount of value is an amount of insignificant value for the purposes of that sub-paragraph", and (ii) after that paragraph insert-- " (ab) in a case where paragraph 13(1) above would apply were it not for the operation of paragraph 13B above, the time when the original value (within the meaning of paragraph 13B above) in question is received; " . Interpretation37 In paragraph 19 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1)-- (a) after the definition of "ordinary shares" insert-- " "the period of restriction", in relation to any shares, means the period-- (a) beginning one year before the shares are issued, and (b) ending immediately before the termination date relating to the shares; " , (b) in the definition of "qualifying company" after "Act" insert " (except that for the purposes of this Schedule the reference in section 293(1B)(b)(i) of that Act to section 304A of that Act shall be read as a reference to paragraph 8 above)", and (c) at the end insert-- " "termination date", in relation to any shares, means the date found by applying the definition of "termination date" in section 312(1) of the Taxes Act by reference to the company that issued the shares and by reference to the shares. " . Part 3 Miscellaneous and generalLoss relief38 (1) Section 576 of the Taxes Act 1988 (supplementary provisions relating to relief for losses on shares in trading companies) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (4) (definition of "qualifying trading company") omit the words from "at all times" to "and which". (3) In subsection (4A) (meaning of "eligible trading company" for purposes of subsection (4))-- (a) after paragraph (a) insert-- " (ab) the reference in subsection (1A) of section 293 to the beginning of the relevant period were a reference to the time at which the shares in respect of which relief is claimed under section 573 or 574 were issued; " , (b) in paragraph (b) for the words from "and the condition" to the end substitute " and after paragraph (a) of that subsection there were inserted-- " and (b) the company continues, during the winding up, to be a trading company within the meaning of section 576(5). " ; " , and (c) in paragraph (d) after "293" insert "(except subsection (1A))". (4) The amendment made by sub-paragraph (3)(b) has effect in relation to shares issued on or after 6th April 2001. (5) The other amendments made by this paragraph have effect-- (a) in relation to shares issued on or after 7th March 2001, and (b) in relation to shares issued after 5th April 1998 but before 7th March 2001, in respect of any part of the relevant period which falls on or after 7th March 2001. (6) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (5)(b) "relevant period" has the meaning given in section 576(5) of the Taxes Act 1988. Penalties in connection with returns etc.39 (1) In section 98 of the Taxes Management Act 1970 (c. 9), in the second column of the Table, in the entry for section 310(1), (2) and (3) of the Taxes Act 1988 after "(2)" insert ", (2A)". (2) This paragraph has effect in relation to shares issued on or after 6th April 2001, for claims for relief under Chapter 3 of Part 7 of the Taxes Act 1988 made for the year 2000-01 or any later year of assessment. Commencement40 (1) Except where provision is made to the contrary, the amendments made by this Schedule have effect in accordance with the following provisions of this paragraph. (2) The amendments made by paragraphs 2 to 8, 10 to 14, 24, 26 to 29 and 37 have effect-- (a) in relation to shares issued on or after 7th March 2001, and (b) in respect of the application of Chapter 3 of Part 7 of the Taxes Act 1988 and Schedule 5B to the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (c. 12) on or after 7th March 2001 in relation to shares-- (i) that were issued after 31st December 1993 but before 7th March 2001, and (ii) to which income tax relief or deferral relief was attributable immediately before 7th March 2001. (3) The amendments made by paragraphs 15 to 21, 30 to 34 and 36 have effect-- (a) in relation to shares issued on or after 7th March 2001, and (b) in relation to shares issued before that date, in respect of the application of the provisions mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)(b) in relation to-- (i) value received (within the meaning of section 300 of the Taxes Act 1988 or paragraph 13 of Schedule 5B to the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992), and (ii) repayments made, on or after that date. (4) For the purposes of this paragraph--
Section 64. SCHEDULE 16 Venture capitalPart 1 Venture capital trustsMeaning of "qualifying holdings"1 (1) In Schedule 28B to the Taxes Act 1988 (which specifies the requirements to be met by "qualifying holdings"), in paragraph 3 (requirements as to company's business), in sub-paragraph (8)(a) for "the requirements mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph 4(5) or (6) below are" substitute "the requirement mentioned in paragraph 4(5) below is". (2) The amendment made by this paragraph has effect, and shall be deemed always to have had effect, for the purpose of determining whether shares or securities issued on or after 6th April 2000 are, for the purposes of section 842AA of the Taxes Act 1988 (venture capital trusts), to be regarded as comprised in a company's qualifying holdings. 2 (1) In paragraph 6 of that Schedule (requirement as to money raised by investment), for sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) (employment of money wholly for purposes of trade) substitute-- " (1) The requirements of this paragraph are that either-- (a) at least 80% of the money raised by the issue of the relevant holding must-- (i) have been employed wholly for the purposes of the trade by reference to which the requirements of paragraph 3(3) above are satisfied; or (ii) be money which the relevant company or a relevant qualifying subsidiary of that company is intending to employ wholly for the purposes of that trade; or (b) all of the money so raised must have been employed as mentioned in paragraph (a)(i) above. (2) For the purposes of this Schedule-- (a) the requirements of sub-paragraph (1) above shall not be capable of being satisfied by virtue of paragraph (a)(ii) of that sub-paragraph at any time after 12 months have expired from the trading time, and (b) the requirements of that sub-paragraph shall not be capable of being satisfied by virtue of paragraph (a)(i) of that sub-paragraph at any time after 24 months have expired from the trading time. (2AA) In sub-paragraph (2) above, "the trading time" means whichever is applicable of the following-- (a) in a case where the requirements of sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 3 above were satisfied in relation to the time when the relevant holding was issued by virtue of paragraph (a) of that sub-paragraph, that time; and (b) in a case where they were satisfied in relation to that time by virtue of paragraph (b) of that sub-paragraph, the time when the relevant company or, as the case may be, the subsidiary in question began to carry on the intended trade. " . (2) The amendment made by this paragraph has effect for the purpose of determining whether shares or securities held by the trust company (within the meaning of Schedule 28B to the Taxes Act 1988) on or after 7th March 2001 are, for the purposes of that Schedule, to be regarded as comprised in that company's qualifying holdings. Income tax relief: repayment supplements3 (1) In Schedule 15B to the Taxes Act 1988 (relief from income tax), omit paragraph 1(7) (modification of provisions relating to repayment supplements where effect given to claim for relief by repayment of tax). (2) The amendment made by this paragraph has effect in relation to repayments of tax on or after 7th March 2001. Part 2 Corporate venturing schemeIntroductoryPages: P.1 | P.2 | P.3 | P.4 | P.5 | P.6 | P.7 | P.8 | P.9 | P.10 | P.11 | P.12 | P.13 | P.14 | P.15 | P.16 | P.17 | P.18 | P.19 | P.20 | P.21 | P.22 | P.23 | P.24 | P.25 | P.26 | P.27 | P.28 -- Back --
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