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Finance Act 2003

Type Public General Act

Publication 2003-07-10

Last updated 2025-03-20

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(f) any liability of the tenant for costs under section 14(2) of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 or section 60 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (costs to be borne by person exercising statutory right to be granted lease);

(g) any other obligation of the tenant to bear the landlord’s reasonable costs or expenses of or incidental to the grant of a lease;

(h) any obligation under the lease to transfer to the landlord, on the termination of the lease, payment entitlements granted to the tenant under the single payment scheme (that is, the scheme of income support for farmers in pursuance of Title III of Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 ) in respect of land subject to thelease.

(2) Where sub-paragraph (1) applies in relation to an obligation, a payment made in discharge of the obligation does not count as chargeable consideration.

(3) The release of any such obligation as is mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) does not count as chargeable consideration in relation to the surrender of the lease.

Cases where assignment of lease treated as grant of lease

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(1) This paragraph applies where the grant of a lease is exempt from charge by virtue of any of the provisions specified in sub-paragraph (3).

(2) The first assignment of the lease that is not exempt from charge by virtue of any of the provisions specified in sub-paragraph (3), and in relation to which the assignee does not acquire the lease as a bare trustee of the assignor, is treated for the purposes of this Part as if it were the grant of a lease by the assignor—

(a) for a term equal to the unexpired term of the lease referred to in sub-paragraph (1), and

(b) on the same terms as those on which the assignee holds that lease after the assignment.

(3) The provisions are—

(a) section 57A (sale and leaseback arrangements);

(b) Part 1 or 2 of Schedule 7 (group relief or reconstruction or acquisition relief);

(ba) Part 1 or 2 of Schedule 7A (PAIF seeding relief and co-ownership scheme seeding relief);

(d) Schedule 8 (charities relief);

(e) any such regulations as are mentioned in section 123(3) (regulations reproducing in relation to stamp duty land tax the effect of enactments providing for exemption from stamp duty).

(4) This paragraph does not apply where the relief in question is group relief, reconstruction or acquisition relief , PAIF seeding relief, co-ownership scheme seeding relief or charities relief and is withdrawn as a result of a disqualifying event occurring before the effective date of the assignment.

(5) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (4) “disqualifying event” means—

(a) in relation to the withdrawal of group relief, the event falling within paragraph 3(1)(a) of Schedule 7 (purchaser ceasing to be a member of the same group as the vendor), as read with paragraph 4A of that Schedule;

(b) in relation to the withdrawal of reconstruction or acquisition relief, the change of control of the acquiring company mentioned in paragraph 9(1)(a) of that Schedule or, as the case may be, the event mentioned in paragraph 11(1)(a) or (2)(a) of that Schedule;

(ba) in relation to the withdrawal of PAIF seeding relief—

(i) the purchaser ceasing to be a property AIF as mentioned in paragraph 5 of Schedule 7A,

(ii) a person making a relevant disposal of units as mentioned in paragraph 7 of that Schedule, or

(iii) the grant of permission to a non-qualifying individual to occupy a dwelling as mentioned in paragraph 8 of that Schedule;

(bb) in relation to the withdrawal of co-ownership scheme seeding relief—

(i) the purchaser ceasing to be a co-ownership ... contractual scheme as mentioned in paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A,

(ii) a person making a relevant disposal of units as mentioned in paragraph 17 of that Schedule, or

(iii) the grant of permission to a non-qualifying individual to occupy a dwelling as mentioned in paragraph 18 of that Schedule;

(c) in relation to the withdrawal of charities relief, a disqualifying event as defined in paragraphs 2(3) or 3(2) of Schedule 8.

(6) This paragraph also does not apply where the relief in question is PAIF seeding relief or co-ownership scheme seeding relief and is withdrawn as a result of a requirement not being met at a time which is before the effective date of the assignment of the lease.

(7) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (6), the reference to a requirement not being met is a reference to—

(a) in relation to the withdrawal of PAIF seeding relief under paragraph 6 of Schedule 7A, the portfolio test not being met (see paragraph 6(7));

(b) in relation to the withdrawal of co-ownership scheme seeding relief under paragraph 14 of Schedule 7A, the genuine diversity of ownership condition not being met (see paragraph 15);

(c) in relation to the withdrawal of co-ownership scheme seeding relief under paragraph 16 of Schedule 7A, the portfolio test not being met (see paragraph 16(7)).

Assignment of lease: responsibility of assignee for returns etc

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(1) Where a lease is assigned, anything that but for the assignment would be required or authorised to be done by or in relation to the assignor under or by virtue of—

(a) section 80 (adjustment where contingency ceases or consideration is ascertained),

(b) section 81A (return or further return in consequence of later linked transaction),

(c) paragraph 3 or 4 of this Schedule (return or further return required where lease for indefinite period continues), or

(d) paragraph 8 of this Schedule (adjustment where rent ceases to be uncertain),

shall, if the event giving rise to the adjustment or return occurs after the effective date of the assignment, be done instead by or in relation to the assignee.

(2) So far as necessary for giving effect to sub-paragraph (1) anything previously done by or in relation to the assignor shall be treated as if it had been done by or in relation to the assignee.

(3) This paragraph does not apply if the assignment falls to be treated as the grant of a lease by the assignor (see paragraph 11).

Increase of rent treated as grant of new lease: variation of lease in first five years

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(1) Where a lease is varied so as to increase the amount of the rent as from a date before the end of the fifth year of the term of the lease, the variation is treated for the purposes of this Part as if it were the grant of a lease in consideration of the additional rent made payable by it.

(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to an increase of rent in pursuance of—

(a) a provision contained in the lease, or

(b) a provision mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) of paragraph 7(4A).

Increase of rent treated as grant of new lease: abnormal increase after fifth year

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Increase of rent after fifth year: whether regarded as abnormal

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Surrender of existing lease in return for new lease

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Where a lease is granted in consideration of the surrender of an existing lease between the same parties—

(a) the grant of the new lease does not count as chargeable consideration for the surrender, and

(b) the surrender does not count as chargeable consideration for the grant of the new lease.

Assignment of lease: assumption of obligations by assignee

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In the case of an assignment of a lease the assumption by the assignee of the obligation—

(a) to pay rent, or

(b) to perform or observe any other undertaking of the tenant under the lease,

does not count as chargeable consideration for the assignment.

Reverse premium

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(1) In the case of the grant, assignment or surrender of a lease a reverse premium does not count as chargeable consideration.

(2) A “reverse premium” means—

(a) in relation to the grant of a lease, a premium moving from the landlord to the tenant;

(b) in relation to the assignment of a lease, a premium moving from the assignor to the assignee;

Provisions relating to leases in Scotland

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(1) In the application of this Part to Scotland—

(a) any reference to the term of a lease is to the period of the lease, and

(b) any reference to the reversion on a lease is to the interest of the landlord in the property subject to the lease.

(2) Where in Scotland there is a lease constituted by concluded missives of let (“the first lease”) and at some later time a lease is executed (“the second lease”), the first lease is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as if it were a lease granted—

(a) on the date the missives of let were concluded,

(b) for a period which begins with that date and ends at the end of the period of the second lease, and

(c) in consideration of the total rent payable over that period and any other consideration given for the first lease or the second lease.

(2A) Where sub-paragraph (2) applies the grant of the second lease is disregarded for the purposes of this Part except section 81A (return or further return in consequence of later linked transaction).

(2B) For the purposes of section 81A—

(a) the grant of the first lease and the grant of the second lease are linked (whether or not they would be linked by virtue of section 108),

(b) the lessee under the second lease (rather than the lessee under the first lease) is liable for any tax or additional tax payable in respect of the first lease lease as a result of sub-paragraph (2), and

(c) the reference in section 81A(1)(a) to “the purchaser under the earlier transaction” is to be read, in relation to the first lease, as a reference to the lessee under the second lease.

(3) Where in Scotland—

(a) there is an agreement (including missives of let not constituting a lease) under which a lease is to be executed, and

(b) the agreement is substantially performed without a lease having been executed,

the agreement is treated as if it were the grant of a lease in accordance with the agreement (“the notional lease”), beginning with the date of substantial performance.

The effective date of the transaction is when the agreement is substantially performed.

(4) Where sub-paragraph (3) applies and at some later time a lease (“the actual lease”) is executed, this Part applies as if the notional lease were a lease granted—

(a) on the date the agreement was substantially performed,

(b) for a period which begins with that date and ends at the end of the period of the actual lease, and

(c) in consideration of the total rent payable over that period and any other consideration given for the agreement or the actual lease.

(4A) Where sub-paragraph (4) applies the grant of the second lease is disregarded for the purposes of this Part except section 81A (return or further return in consequence of later linked transaction).”

(4B) For the purposes of section 81A—

(a) the grant of the notional lease and the grant of the actual lease are linked (whether or not they would be linked by virtue of section 108),

(b) the lessee under the actual lease (rather than the lessee under the notional lease) is liable for any tax or additional tax payable in respect of the notional lease as a result of sub-paragraph (4), and

(c) the reference in section 81A(1)(a) to “the purchaser under the earlier transaction” is to be read, in relation to the notional lease, as a reference to the lessee under the actual lease.

(5) References in sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) to the execution of a lease are to the execution of a lease that either is in conformity with, or relates to substantially the same property and period as, the missives of let or other agreement.

(6) Where sub-paragraph (3) applies and the agreement is (to any extent) afterwards rescinded or annulled, or is for any other reason not carried into effect, the tax paid by virtue of that sub-paragraph shall (to that extent) be repaid by the Inland Revenue.

Repayment must be claimed by amendment of the land transaction return made in respect of the agreement.

Contracts substantially performed after implementation date

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Where—

(a) a transaction is effected in pursuance of a contract entered into before the first relevant date,

(b) the contract is substantially performed, without having been completed, after the implementation date, and

the effective date of the transaction shall be taken to be the date of the event referred to in paragraph (c) (and not the date of substantial performance).

Application of provisions in case of transfer of rights

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(1) This paragraph applies where section 44 (contract and conveyance) has effect in accordance with section 45 (effect of transfer of rights).

(2) Any reference in paragraph 3, 4 or 4A to the date when a contract was entered into (or made) shall be read, in relation to a contract deemed to exist by virtue of section 45(3) (deemed secondary contract with transferee), as a reference to the date of the assignment, subsale or other transaction in question.

Stamping of contract where transaction on completion subject to stamp duty land tax

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(1) This paragraph applies where—

(a) a contract that apart from paragraph 7 of Schedule 13 to the Finance Act 1999 (contracts chargeable as conveyances on sale) would not be chargeable with stamp duty is entered into before the implementation date,

(b) a conveyance made in conformity with the contract is effected on or after the implementation date, and

(c) the transaction effected on completion is an SDLT transaction or would be but for an exemption or relief from stamp duty land tax.

(2) If in those circumstances the contract is presented for stamping together with a Revenue certificate as to compliance with the provisions of this Part of this Act in relation to the transaction effected on completion—

(a) the payment of stamp duty land tax on that transaction or, as the case may be, the fact that no such tax was payable shall be denoted on the contract by a particular stamp, and

(b) the contract shall be deemed thereupon to be duly stamped.

(3) In this paragraph “conveyance” includes any instrument.

Meaning of “restricted shares”

Arrangements involving public or educational bodies

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(1) This paragraph applies in any case where arrangements are entered into under which—

(a) there is a transfer, or the grant or assignment of a lease, of land by a qualifying body (“A”) to a non-qualifying body (“B”) (“the main transfer”),

(b) in consideration (whether in whole or in part) of the main transfer there is a grant by B to A of a lease or under-lease of the whole, or substantially the whole, of that land (“the leaseback”),

(d) some or all of the consideration given by A to B for the carrying out of those works or the provision of those services is consideration in money,

whether or not there is also a transfer, or the grant or assignment of a lease, of any other land by A to B (a “transfer of surplus land”).

(2) The following are qualifying bodies—

(a) public bodies within section 66,

(b) institutions within the further education sector or the higher education sector within the meaning of 91 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992,

(ca) sixth form college corporations within the meaning of section 90 of that Act,

(d) higher education corporations within the meaning section 90 of that Act,

(e) persons who undertake to establish and maintain, and carry on, or provide for the carrying on, of an Academy within the meaning of section 1 of the Academies Act 2010 , and

(f) in Scotland, institutions funded by the Scottish Further Education Funding Council or the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council.

(3) The following shall not count as chargeable consideration for the main transfer or any transfer of surplus land—

(a) the lease-back;

(b) the carrying out of building works by B for A; or

(4) The chargeable consideration for the lease back does not include—

(a) the main transfer;

(b) any transfer of surplus land; or

(4A) Sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) shall be disregarded for the purposes of determining whether the land transaction in question is notifiable.

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(6) In this paragraph “under-lease” includes a sub-lease.

Bringing of appeals

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(1) This section applies where a contract is entered into under which a chargeable interest is to be conveyed by one party to the contract (A) at the direction or request of the other (B)—

(a) to a person (C) who is not a party to the contract, or

(b) either to such a person or to B.

(2) B is not regarded as entering into a land transaction by reason of entering into the contract, but the following provisions have effect.

(3) If the contract is substantially performed B is treated for the purposes of this Part as acquiring a chargeable interest, and accordingly as entering into a land transaction.

The effective date of the transaction is when the contract is substantially performed.

(4) Where the contract is (to any extent) afterwards rescinded or annulled, or is for any other reason not carried into effect, the tax paid by virtue of subsection (3) shall (to that extent) be repaid by the Inland Revenue.

Repayment must be claimed by amendment of the land transaction return made in respect of the contract.

(5) Subject to subsection (6), section 44 (contract and conveyance) does not apply (except so far as it defines “substantial performance”) in relation to the contract.

(6) Where—

(a) this section applies by virtue of subsection (1)(b), and

(b) by reason of B’s direction or request, A becomes obliged to convey a chargeable interest to B,

section 44 applies to that obligation as it applies to a contract for a land transaction that is to be completed by a conveyance.

(7) Section 44 applies in relation to any contract between B and C, in respect of the chargeable interest referred to in subsection (1) above, that is to be completed by a conveyance.

References to completion in that section, as it so applies, include references to conveyance by A to C of the subject matter of the contract between B and C.

(8) In this section “contract” includes any agreement and “conveyance” includes any instrument.

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(1) This section applies where—

(a) a contract (“the original contract”) is entered into under which a chargeable interest is to be conveyed by one party to the contract (A) at the direction or request of the other (B)—

(i) to a person (C) who is not a party to the contract, or

(ii) either to such a person or to B,

and

(b) there is an assignment or other transaction (relating to the whole or part of the subject-matter of the original contract) as a result of which a person (D) becomes entitled to exercise any of B’s rights under the original contract in place of B.

References in the following provisions of this section to a transfer of rights are to any such assignment or other transaction.

(2) D is not regarded as entering into a land transaction by reason of the transfer of rights, but section 44A (contract providing for conveyance to third party) has effect in accordance with the following provisions of this section.

(3) That section applies as if—

(a) D had entered into a contract (a “secondary contract”) in the same terms as the original contract except with D as a party instead of B, and

(b) the consideration due from D under the secondary contract were—

(i) so much of the consideration under the original contract as is referable to the subject-matter of the transfer of rights and is to be given (directly or indirectly) by D or a person connected with him, and

(ii) the consideration given for the transfer of rights.

(4) The substantial performance of the original contract shall be disregarded if—

(a) it occurs at the same time as, and in connection with, the substantial performance of the secondary contract, or

(b) it occurs after the transfer of rights.

(5) Where there are successive transfers of rights, subsection (3) has effect in relation to each of them.

(6) The substantial performance of the secondary contract arising from an earlier transfer of rights shall be disregarded if—

(a) it occurs at the same time as, and in connection with, the substantial performance of the secondary contract arising from a subsequent transfer of rights, or

(b) it occurs after that subsequent transfer.

(7) Where a transfer of rights relates to only part of the subject matter of the original contract, or to only some of the rights under that contract—

(a) a reference in subsection (3)(a) or (4) to the original contract, or a reference in subsection (6) to the secondary contract arising from an earlier transfer, is to that contract so far as relating to that part or those rights, and

(b) that contract so far as not relating to that part or those rights shall be treated as a separate contract.

(8) The effective date of a land transaction treated as entered into by virtue of subsection (3) is not earlier than the date of the transfer of rights.

(9) In relation to a such a transaction—

(a) references in Schedule 7 (group relief) to the vendor shall be read as references to A;

(b) other references in this Part to the vendor shall be read, where the context permits, as referring to either A or B.

(10) Section 1122 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 (connected persons) applies for the purposes of subsection (3)(b).

(11) In this section “contract” includes any agreement.

Initial transfer of assets to trustees of unit trust scheme

Amount of tax chargeable: higher rate for certain transactions

Alternative property finance: land sold to financial institution and leased to person

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Schedule 11A has effect with respect to claims not included in returns.

Alternative property finance in Scotland: land sold to financial institution and leased to person

Liability for tax

Payment of tax

Interest on penalties

Orders and regulations made by the Treasury or the Inland Revenue

Interest on repayment of tax overpaid etc

Meaning of “effective date” of a transaction

Consequential amendments

Commencement and transitional provisions

Charge and rates for 2003-04

Restriction of deductions for employee benefit contributions

PAYE: regulations and notional payments

Payroll giving: extension of 10% supplement to 5th April 2004

Sub-contractor deductions etc: interest on late payment or repayment

PAYE: regulations and notional payments

Payroll giving: extension of 10% supplement to 5th April 2004

Extension of first-year allowances for ICT expenditure by small enterprises

Overseas life insurance companies

Relevant discounted securities: withdrawal of relief for costs and losses, etc

Authorised unit trusts, OEICs and common investment funds

Deemed supplies

Gifts with reservation

Repos etc

Authorised unit trusts, OEICs and common investment funds

Foster carers

Higher rate of tax: divided companies

Companies in administration

Companies acquiring their own shares

Gifts with reservation

Exemption for fuel used in recycling processes

Mandatory electronic payment

CHP exemption to be based on current efficiency

Supplies not known to be taxable when made, etc

Acquisition by property trader from individual acquiring new dwelling

Acquisition by property trader from individual where chain of transactions breaks down

Payments in error from or to National Loans Fund

Transfer of chargeable interest to a partnership: general

Introduction

Acquisition by property trader from individual where chain of transactions breaks down

Transfer of chargeable interest from a partnership: chargeable consideration including rent

Introduction

Transfer of chargeable interest from a partnership: general

Transfer of partnership interest pursuant to earlier arrangements

Transfer of chargeable interest from a partnership: sum of the lower proportions

Transfer of chargeable interest from a partnership to a partnership

Assents and appropriations by personal representatives

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(1) The acquisition of property by a person in or towards satisfaction of his entitlement under or in relation to the will of a deceased person, or on the intestacy of a deceased person, is exempt from charge.

(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply if the person acquiring the property gives any consideration for it, other than the assumption of secured debt.

(3) Where sub-paragraph (1) does not apply because of sub-paragraph (2), the chargeable consideration for the transaction is determined in accordance with paragraph 8A(1) of Schedule 4.

(4) In this paragraph—

“debt” means an obligation, whether certain or contingent, to pay a sum of money either immediately or at a future date, and

“secured debt” means debt that, immediately after the death of the deceased person, is secured on the property.

Cases where conditions for exemption not fully met

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(1) Where a land transaction would be exempt from charge under paragraph 3A of Schedule 3 (assents and appropriations by personal representatives) but for sub-paragraph (2) of that paragraph (cases where person acquiring property gives consideration for it), the chargeable consideration for the transaction does not include the amount of any secured debt assumed.

“Secured debt” has the same meaning as in that paragraph.

(2) Where a land transaction would be exempt from charge under paragraph 4 of Schedule 3 (variation of testamentary dispositions etc) but for a failure to meet the condition in sub-paragraph (2)(b) of that paragraph (no consideration other than variation of another disposition), the chargeable consideration for the transaction does not include the making of any such variation as is mentioned in that sub-paragraph.

Amounts payable in respect of periods before grant of lease

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For the purposes of this Part “rent” does not include any chargeable consideration for the grant of a lease that is payable in respect of a period before the grant of the lease.

Notification of transactions

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Interpretation: transfer of chargeable interest to a partnership

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(1) Where a dwelling (“the old dwelling”) is acquired by a house-building company from an individual (whether alone or with other individuals), the acquisition is exempt from charge if the following conditions are met.

(2) The conditions are—

(a) that the individual (whether alone or with other individuals) acquires from the house-building company a new dwelling,

(b) that the individual—

(i) occupied the old dwelling as his only or main residence at some time in the period of two years ending with the date of its acquisition, and

(ii) intends to occupy the new dwelling as his only or main residence,

(d) that the area of land acquired by the house-building company does not exceed the permitted area.

(3) Where the conditions in sub-paragraph (2)(a) to (c) are met but the area of land acquired by the house-building company exceeds the permitted area, the chargeable consideration for the acquisition is taken to be the amount calculated by deducting the market value of the permitted area from the market value of the old dwelling.

(4) A “house-building company” means a company that carries on the business of constructing or adapting buildings or parts of buildings for use as dwellings.

References in this paragraph to such a company include any company connected with it.

(5) In this paragraph—

(a) references to the acquisition of the new dwelling are to the acquisition, by way of grant or transfer, of a major interest in the dwelling;

(b) references to the acquisition of the old dwelling are to the acquisition, by way of transfer, of a major interest in the dwelling; and

(c) references to the market value of the old dwelling and of the permitted area are, respectively, to the market value of that major interest in the dwelling and of that interest so far as it relates to that area.

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(1) Where a dwelling (“the old dwelling”) is acquired by a property trader from an individual (whether alone or with other individuals), the acquisition is exempt from charge if the following conditions are met.

(2) The conditions are—

(a) that the acquisition is made in the course of a business that consists of or includes acquiring dwellings from individuals who acquire new dwellings from house-building companies,

(b) that the individual (whether alone or with other individuals) acquires a new dwelling from a house-building company,

(i) occupied the old dwelling as his only or main residence at some time in the period of two years ending with the date of its acquisition, and

(ii) intends to occupy the new dwelling as his only or main residence,

(d) that the property trader does not intend—

(i) to spend more than the permitted amount on refurbishment of the old dwelling, or

(ii) to grant a lease or licence of the old dwelling, or

(iii) to permit any of its principals or employees (or any person connected with any of its principals or employees) to occupy the old dwelling, and

(e) that the area of land acquired by the property trader does not exceed the permitted area.

Paragraph (d)(ii) does not apply to the grant of lease or licence to the individual for a period of no more than six months.

(3) Where the conditions in sub-paragraph (2)(a) to (d) are met, but the area of land acquired by the property trader exceeds the permitted area, the chargeable consideration for the acquisition is taken to be the amount calculated by deducting the market value of the permitted area from the market value of the old dwelling.

(4) The provisions of paragraph 1(4) (meaning of “house-building company” etc) also have effect for the purposes of this paragraph.

(5) In this paragraph—

(a) references to the acquisition of a new dwelling are to the acquisition, by way of grant or transfer, of a major interest in the dwelling;

(b) references to the acquisition of the old dwelling are to the acquisition, by way of transfer, of a major interest in the dwelling; and

(c) references to the market value of the old dwelling and of the permitted area are, respectively, to the market value of that major interest in the dwelling and of that interest so far as it relates to that area.

Interpretation: arrangements

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(1) Where a dwelling is acquired by a property trader from the personal representatives of a deceased individual, the acquisition is exempt from charge if the following conditions are met.

(2) The conditions are—

(a) that the acquisition is made in the course of a business that consists of or includes acquiring dwellings from personal representatives of deceased individuals,

(b) that the deceased individual occupied the dwelling as his only or main residence at some time in the period of two years ending with the date of his death,

(i) to spend more than the permitted amount on refurbishment of the dwelling, or

(ii) to grant a lease or licence of the dwelling, or

(iii) to permit any of its principals or employees (or any person connected with any of its principals or employees) to occupy the dwelling, and

(d) that the area of land acquired does not exceed the permitted area.

(3) Where the conditions in sub-paragraph (2)(a) to (c) are met, but the area of land acquired exceeds the permitted area, the chargeable consideration for the acquisition is taken to be the amount calculated by deducting the market value of the permitted area from the market value of the dwelling.

(4) In this paragraph—

(a) references to the acquisition of the dwelling are to the acquisition, by way of transfer, of a major interest in the dwelling; and

(b) references to the market value of the dwelling and of the permitted area are, respectively, to the market value of that major interest in the dwelling and of that interest so far as it relates to that area.

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(1) Where a dwelling (“the old dwelling”) is acquired by a property trader from an individual (whether alone or with other individuals), the acquisition is exempt from charge if—

(a) the individual has made arrangements to sell a dwelling (“the old dwelling”) and acquire another dwelling (“the second dwelling”),

(b) the arrangements to sell the old dwelling fail, and

(c) the acquisition of the old dwelling is made for the purpose of enabling the individual’s acquisition of the second dwelling to proceed,

and the following conditions are met.

(2) The conditions are—

(a) that the acquisition is made in the course of a business that consists of or includes acquiring dwellings from individuals in those circumstances,

(b) that the individual—

(i) occupied the old dwelling as his only or main residence at some time in the period of two years ending with the date of its acquisition, and

(ii) intends to occupy the second dwelling as his only or main residence,

(i) to spend more than the permitted amount on refurbishment of the old dwelling, or

(ii) to grant a lease or licence of the old dwelling, or

(iii) to permit any of its principals or employees (or any person connected with any of its principals or employees) to occupy the old dwelling, and

(d) that the area of land acquired does not exceed the permitted area.

Paragraph (c)(ii) does not apply to the grant of a lease or licence to the individual for a period of no more than six months.

(3) Where the conditions in sub-paragraph (2)(a) to (c) are met, but the area of land acquired exceeds the permitted area, the chargeable consideration for the acquisition is taken to be the amount calculated by deducting the market value of the permitted area from the market value of the old dwelling.

(4) In this paragraph—

(a) references to the acquisition of the second dwelling are to the acquisition, by way of grant or transfer, of a major interest in the dwelling;

(b) references to the acquisition of the old dwelling are to the acquisition, by way of transfer, of a major interest in the dwelling; and

(c) references to the market value of the old dwelling and of the permitted area are, respectively, to the market value of that major interest in the dwelling and of that interest so far as it relates to that area.

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(1) Where a dwelling is acquired from an individual (whether alone or with other individuals) by his employer, the acquisition is exempt from charge if the following conditions are met.

(2) The conditions are—

(a) that the individual occupied the dwelling as his only or main residence at some time in the period of two years ending with the date of the acquisition,

(b) that the acquisition is made in connection with a change of residence by the individual resulting from relocation of employment,

(d) that the area of land acquired does not exceed the permitted area.

(3) Where the conditions in sub-paragraph (2)(a) to (c) are met but the area of land acquired exceeds the permitted area, the chargeable consideration for the acquisition is taken to be the amount calculated by deducting the market value of the permitted area from the market value of the dwelling.

(4) In this paragraph “relocation of employment” means a change of the individual’s place of employment due to—

(a) his becoming an employee of the employer,

(b) an alteration of the duties of his employment with the employer, or

(5) For the purposes of this paragraph a change of residence is one “resulting from” relocation of employment if—

(a) the change is made wholly or mainly to allow the individual to have his residence within a reasonable daily travelling distance of his new place of employment, and

(b) his former residence is not within a reasonable daily travelling distance of that place.

The individual’s “new place of employment” means the place where he normally performs, or is normally to perform, the duties of his employment after the relocation.

(6) In this paragraph—

(a) references to the acquisition of the dwelling are to the acquisition, by way of transfer, of a major interest in the dwelling;

(b) references to the market value of the dwelling and of the permitted area are, respectively, to the market value of that major interest in the dwelling and of that interest so far as it relates to that area; and

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(1) Where a dwelling is acquired by a property trader from an individual (whether alone or with other individuals), the acquisition is exempt from charge if the following conditions are met.

(2) The conditions are—

(a) that the acquisition is made in the course of a business that consists of or includes acquiring dwellings from individuals in connection with a change of residence resulting from relocation of employment,

(b) that the individual occupied the dwelling as his only or main residence at some time in the period of two years ending with the date of the acquisition,

(c) that the acquisition is made in connection with a change of residence by the individual resulting from relocation of employment,

(d) that the consideration for the acquisition does not exceed the market value of the dwelling,

(e) that the property trader does not intend—

(i) to spend more than the permitted amount on refurbishment of the dwelling, or

(ii) to grant a lease or licence of the dwelling, or

(iii) to permit any of its principals or employees (or any person connected with any of its principals or employees) to occupy the dwelling, and

(f) that the area of land acquired does not exceed the permitted area.

Paragraph (e)(ii) does not apply to the grant of a lease or licence to the individual for a period of no more than six months.

(3) Where the conditions in sub-paragraph (2)(a) to (e) are met but the area of land acquired exceeds the permitted area, the chargeable consideration for the acquisition is taken to be the amount calculated by deducting the market value of the permitted area from the market value of the dwelling.

(4) In this paragraph “relocation of employment” means a change of the individual’s place of employment due to—

(a) his becoming employed by a new employer,

(b) an alteration of the duties of his employment, or

(5) For the purposes of this paragraph a change of residence is one “resulting from” relocation of employment if—

(a) the change is made wholly or mainly to allow the individual to have his residence within a reasonable daily travelling distance of his new place of employment, and

(b) his former residence is not within a reasonable daily travelling distance of that place.

An individual’s “new place of employment” means the place where he normally performs, or is normally to perform, the duties of his employment after the relocation.

(6) In this paragraph—

(a) references to the acquisition of the dwelling are to the acquisition, by way of transfer, of a major interest in the dwelling; and

(b) references to the market value of the dwelling and of the permitted area are, respectively, to the market value of that major interest in the dwelling and of that interest so far as it relates to that area.

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(1) “Dwelling” includes land occupied and enjoyed with the dwelling as its garden or grounds.

(2) A building or part of a building is a “new dwelling”if—

(a) it has been constructed for use as a single dwelling and has not previously been occupied, or

(b) it has been adapted for use as a single dwelling and has not been occupied since its adaptation.

(3) “The permitted area”, in relation to a dwelling, means land occupied and enjoyed with the dwelling as its garden or grounds that does not exceed—

(a) an area (inclusive of the site of the dwelling) of 0.5 of a hectare, or

(b) such larger area as is required for the reasonable enjoyment of the dwelling as a dwelling having regard to its size and character.

(4) Where sub-paragraph (3)(b) applies, the permitted area is taken to consist of that part of the land that would be the most suitable for occupation and enjoyment with the dwelling as its garden or grounds if the rest of the land were separately occupied.

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(1) A “property trader” means—

(a) a company,

(b) a limited liability partnership, or

that carries on the business of buying and selling dwellings.

(2) In relation to a property trader a “principal” means—

(a) in the case of a company, a director;

(b) in the case of a limited liability partnership, a member;

(c) in the case of a partnership whose members are all either companies or limited liability partnerships, a member or a person who is a principal of a member.

(3) For the purposes of this Schedule—

(a) anything done by or in relation to a company connected with a property trader is treated as done by or in relation to that property trader, and

(b) references to the principals or employees of a property trader include the principals or employees of any such company.

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(1) “Refurbishment”of a dwelling means the carrying out of works that enhance or are intended to enhance the value of the dwelling, but does not include—

(a) cleaning the dwelling, or

(b) works required solely for the purpose of ensuring that the dwelling meets minimum safety standards.

(2) The “permitted amount”, in relation to the refurbishment of a dwelling, is—

(a) 10,000, or

(b) 5% of the consideration for the acquisition of the dwelling,

whichever is the greater, but subject to a maximum of £20,000.

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Section 1122 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 (connected persons) has effect for the purposes of this Schedule.

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(1) Relief under this Schedule is withdrawn in the following circumstances.

(2) Relief under paragraph 2 (acquisition by property trader from individual acquiring new dwelling) is withdrawn if the property trader—

(a) spends more than the permitted amount on refurbishment of the old dwelling, or

(b) grants a lease or licence of the old dwelling, or

(c) permits any of its principals or employees (or any person connected with any of its principals or employees) to occupy the old dwelling.

Paragraph (b) does not apply to the grant of lease or licence to the individual for a period of no more than six months.

(3) Relief under paragraph 3 (acquisition by property trader from personal representatives) is withdrawn if the property trader—

(a) spends more than the permitted amount on refurbishment of the dwelling, or

(b) grants a lease or licence of the dwelling, or

(c) permits any of its principals or employees (or any person connected with any of its principals or employees) to occupy the dwelling.

(4) Relief under paragraph 4 (acquisition by property trader from individual where chain of transactions breaks down) is withdrawn if the property trader—

(a) spends more than the permitted amount on refurbishment of the old dwelling, or

(b) grants a lease or licence of the old dwelling, or

(c) permits any of its principals or employees (or any person connected with any of its principals or employees) to occupy the old dwelling.

Paragraph (b) does not apply to the grant of lease or licence to the individual for a period of no more than six months.

(5) Relief under paragraph 6 (acquisition by property trader in case of relocation of employment) is withdrawn if the property trader—

(a) spends more than the permitted amount on refurbishment of the dwelling, or

(b) grants a lease or licence of the dwelling, or

(c) permits any of its principals or employees (or any person connected with any of its principals or employees) to occupy the dwelling.

Paragraph (b) does not apply to the grant of lease or licence to the individual for a period of no more than six months.

(6) Where relief is withdrawn the amount of tax chargeable is the amount that would have been chargeable in respect of the acquisition but for the relief.

Cases where first condition not fully met

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(1) This paragraph applies where—

(a) a land transaction is not exempt from charge under paragraph 1 because the first condition in that paragraph is not met, but

(b) the purchaser (“C”) intends to hold the greater part of the subject-matter of the transaction for qualifying charitable purposes.

(2) In such a case—

(a) the transaction is exempt from charge, but

(b) for the purposes of paragraph 2 (withdrawal of charities relief) “disqualifying event” includes—

(i) any transfer by C of a major interest in the whole or any part of the subject-matter of the transaction, or

(ii) any grant by C at a premium of a low-rental lease of the whole or any part of that subject-matter,

that is not made in furtherance of the charitable purposes of C.

(3) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii)—

(a) a lease is granted “at a premium” if there is consideration other than rent, and

(b) a lease is a “low-rental”lease if the annual rent (if any) is less than £1,000 a year.

(4) In relation to a transaction that, by virtue of this paragraph, is a disqualifying event for the purposes of paragraph 2—

(a) the date of the event for those purposes is the effective date of the transaction;

(b) paragraph 2 has effect as if—

(i) in sub-paragraph (1)(b), for “at the time of” there were substituted “ immediately before ”,

(ii) in sub-paragraph (4)(a), for “at the time of” there were substituted “ immediately before and immediately after ”, and

(iii) sub-paragraph (4)(b) were omitted.

(5) In this paragraph—

“qualifying charitable purposes” has the same meaning as in paragraph 1;

“rent” has the same meaning as in Schedule 5 (amount of tax chargeable: rent) and “annual rent” has the same meaning as in paragraph 9A of that Schedule.

Charitable trusts

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(1) This Schedule applies in relation to a charitable trust as it applies in relation to a charity.

(2) In this paragraph “charitable trust” means—

(a) a trust of which all the beneficiaries are charities, or

(b) a unit trust scheme in which all the unit holders are charities,

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(3) In this Schedule as it applies by virtue of this paragraph—

(a) references in paragraph 1(3A) to the charitable purposes of C are to those of the beneficiaries or unit holders, or any of them;

(b) the references to the purchaser in paragraph 2(3)(a), and to C in paragraph 3B(4)(a), are to any of the beneficiaries or unit holders;

(c) the references in paragraphs 3(2)(b) and 3C(3) to the charitable purposes of C are to those of the beneficiaries or unit holders, or any of them.

Shared ownership lease: treatment of staircasing transaction

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(1) This paragraph applies where under a shared ownership lease—

(a) the lessee or lessees have the right, on the payment of a sum, to require the terms of the lease to be altered so that the rent payable under it is reduced, and

(b) by exercising that right the lessee or lessees acquire an interest, additional to one already held, calculated by reference to the market value of the dwelling and expressed as a percentage of the dwelling or its value (a “share of the dwelling”).

(2) Such an acquisition is exempt from charge if—

(a) an election was made for tax to be charged in accordance with paragraph 2 or, as the case may be, paragraph 4 and any tax chargeable in respect of the grant of the lease has been paid, or

(b) immediately after the acquisition the total share of the dwelling held by the lessee or lessees does not exceed 80%.

(3) In this paragraph “shared ownership lease” means a lease granted—

(a) by a qualifying body, or

(b) in pursuance of the preserved right to buy,

in relation to which the conditions in paragraph 2(2) or 4(2) are met.

(4) Section 118 (meaning of “market value”) does not apply in relation to the references in this paragraph to the market value of the dwelling.

SCHEDULE 11A

Introductory

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This Schedule applies to a claim under any provision of this Part other than a claim that is required to be made in, or by amendment to, a return under this Part. References in this Schedule to a claim shall be read accordingly.

Making of claims

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(1) A claim must be made in such form as the Inland Revenue may determine.

(2) The form of claim must provide for a declaration to the effect that all the particulars given in the form are correctly stated to the best of the claimant’s information and belief.

(3) The form of claim may require—

(a) a statement of the amount of tax that will be required to be discharged or repaid in order to give effect to the claim;

(b) such information as is reasonably required for the purpose of determining whether and, if so, the extent to which the claim is correct;

(c) the delivery with the claim of such statements and documents, relating to the information contained in the claim, as are reasonably required for the purpose mentioned in paragraph (b).

(4) A claim for repayment of tax may not be made unless the claimant has documentary evidence that the tax has been paid.

Duty to keep and preserve records

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(1) A person who may wish to make a claim must—

(a) keep such records as may be needed to enable him to make a correct and complete claim, and

(b) preserve those records in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) The records must be preserved until the latest of the following times—

(a) the end of the period of twelve months beginning with day on which the claim was made;

(b) where there is an enquiry into the claim, or into an amendment of the claim, the time when the enquiry is completed;

(c) where the claim is amended and there is there is no enquiry into the amendment, the time when the Inland Revenue no longer have power to enquire into the amendment.

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(4A) The Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs may by regulations—

(a) provide that the records required to be kept and preserved under this paragraph include, or do not include, records specified in the regulations, and

(b) provide that those records include supporting documents so specified.

(4B) Regulations under this paragraph may make provision by reference to things specified in a notice published by the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs in accordance with the regulations (and not withdrawn by a subsequent notice).

(4C) Supporting documents” includes accounts, books, deeds, contracts, vouchers and receipts.

(5) A person who fails to comply with this paragraph in relation to a claim that he makes is liable to a penalty not exceeding £3,000, subject to the following exception.

(6) No penalty is incurred if the Inland Revenue are satisfied that any facts that they reasonably require to be proved, and that would have been proved by the records, are proved by other documentary evidence provided to them.

Amendment of claim by claimant

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(1) The claimant may amend his claim by notice to the Inland Revenue.

(2) No such amendment may be made—

(a) more than twelve months after the day on which the claim was made, or

(b) if the Inland Revenue give notice under paragraph 7 (notice of enquiry), during the period—

(i) beginning with the day on which notice is given, and

(ii) ending with the day on which the enquiry under that paragraph is completed.

Correction of claim by Revenue

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(1) The Inland Revenue may by notice to the claimant amend a claim so as to correct obvious errors or omissions in the claim (whether errors of principle, arithmetical mistakes or otherwise).

(2) No such correction may be made—

(a) more than nine months after the day on which the claim was made, or

(b) if the Inland Revenue give notice under paragraph 7 (notice of enquiry), during the period—

(i) beginning with the day on which notice is given, and

(ii) ending with the day on which the enquiry under that paragraph is completed.

(3) A correction under this paragraph is of no effect if, within three months from the date of issue of the notice of correction, the claimant gives notice rejecting the correction.

(4) Notice under sub-paragraph (3) must be given to the officer of the Board by whom the notice of correction was given.

Giving effect to claims and amendments

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(1) As soon as practicable after a claim is made, or is amended under paragraph 4 or 5, the Inland Revenue shall give effect to the claim or amendment by discharge or repayment of tax.

(2) Where the Inland Revenue enquire into a claim or amendment—

(a) sub-paragraph (1) does not apply until a closure notice is given under paragraph 11 (completion of enquiry), and then it applies subject to paragraph 13 (giving effect to amendments under paragraph 11), but

(b) the Inland Revenue may at any time before then give effect to the claim or amendment, on a provisional basis, to such extent as they think fit.

Notice of enquiry

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(1) The Inland Revenue may enquire into a person’s claim or amendment of a claim if they give him notice of their intention to do so (“notice of enquiry”) before the end of the period of nine months after the day on which the claim or amendment was made.

(2) A claim or amendment that has been the subject of one notice of enquiry may not be the subject of another.

Notice to produce documents etc for purposes of enquiry

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Appeal against notice to produce documents etc

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Penalty for failure to produce documents etc

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Completion of enquiry

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(1) An enquiry under paragraph 7 is completed when the Inland Revenue by notice (a “closure notice”) inform the purchaser that they have completed their enquiries and state their conclusions.

(2) A closure notice must either—

(a) state that in the opinion of the Inland Revenue no amendment of the claim is required, or

(b) if in the Inland Revenue’s opinion the claim is insufficient or excessive, amend the claim so as to make good or eliminate the deficiency or excess.

In the case of an enquiry into an amendment of a claim, paragraph (b) applies only so far as the deficiency or excess is attributable to the amendment.

(3) A closure notice takes effect when it is issued.

Direction to complete enquiry

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(1) The claimant may apply to the tribunal for a direction that the Inland Revenue give a closure notice within a specified period.

(2) Any such application is to be subject to the relevant provisions of Part 5 of the Taxes Management Act 1970 (see, in particular, section 48(2)(b) of that Act).

(3) The tribunal shall give a direction unless ... satisfied that the Inland Revenue have reasonable grounds for not giving a closure notice within a specified period.

Giving effect to amendments under paragraph 11

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(1) Within 30 days after the date of issue of a notice under paragraph 11(2)(b) (closure notice that amends claim), the Inland Revenue shall give effect to the amendment by making such adjustment as may be necessary, whether—

(a) by way of assessment on the claimant, or

(b) by discharge or repayment of tax.

(2) An assessment made under sub-paragraph (1) is not out of time if it is made within the time mentioned in that sub-paragraph.

Appeals against amendments under paragraph 11

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(1) An appeal may be brought against a conclusion stated or amendment made by a closure notice.

(2) Notice of the appeal must be given—

(a) in writing,

(b) within 30 days after the date on which the closure notice was issued,

(3) The notice of appeal must specify the grounds of appeal.

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(5) Paragraphs 36A to 37 , 44 and 45 of Schedule 10 ... applies in relation to an appeal under this paragraph as they apply in relation to an appeal under paragraph 35 of that Schedule.

(6) On an appeal against an amendment made by a closure notice, the tribunal may vary the amendment appealed against whether or not the variation is to the advantage of the appellant.

(7) Where any such amendment is varied, whether by the tribunal or by the order of a court, paragraph 13 (giving effect to amendments under paragraph 11) applies (with the necessary modifications) in relation to the variation as it applied in relation to the amendment.

Jurisdiction of Commissioners

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Transfer of chargeable interest from a partnership to a partnership

Reallocation of trust property as between beneficiaries

Transactions that are not notifiable

Interpretation: transfer of chargeable interest to a partnership

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(1) A lease held as partnership property immediately after a transfer of an interest in the partnership is not relevant partnership property for the purposes of paragraph 14(5) or (5A) if the following four conditions are met.

(2) The first condition is that—

(a) no chargeable consideration other than rent has been given in respect of the grant of the lease, and

(b) no arrangements are in place at the time of the transfer for any chargeable consideration other than rent to be given in respect of the grant of the lease.

(3) The second condition is that the rent payable under the lease as granted was a market rent at the time of the grant.

(4) The third condition is that—

(a) the term of the lease is 5 years or less, or

(b) if the term of the lease is more than 5 years—

(i) the lease provides for the rent payable under it to be reviewed at least once in every 5 years of the term, and

(ii) the rent payable under the lease as a result of a review is required to be a market rent at the review date.

(5) The fourth condition is that there has been no change to the lease since it was granted which is such that, immediately after the change has effect, the rent payable under the lease is less than a market rent.

(6) The market rent of a lease at any time is the rent which the lease might reasonably be expected to fetch at that time in the open market.

(7) A review date is a date from which the rent determined as a result of a rent review is payable.

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(1) Where paragraph 5 of Schedule 4 (exchanges) applies to the acquisition of an interest in a partnership in consideration of entering into a land transaction with an existing partner, the interest in the partnership shall be treated as a major interest in land for the purposes of that paragraph if the relevant partnership property includes a major interest in land.

(2) In sub-paragraph (1) “relevant partnership property” has the meaning given by paragraph 14(5) or (5A) (as appropriate).

(3) The provisions of paragraph 6 of Schedule 4 (partition etc: disregard of existing interest) do not apply where this paragraph applies.

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(1) This paragraph applies where—

(a) there is a transfer of a chargeable interest to a partnership (“the land transfer”);

(b) the land transfer falls within paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of paragraph 10(1);

(d) the partnership transfer is made—

(i) if the land transfer falls within paragraph 10(1)(a) or (b), by the person who makes the land transfer;

(ii) if the land transfer falls within paragraph 10(1)(c), by the partner concerned;

(e) the partnership transfer is made pursuant to arrangements that were in place at the time of the land transfer;

(f) the partnership transfer is not (apart from this paragraph) a chargeable transaction.

(2) The partnership transfer—

(a) shall be taken for the purposes of this Part to be a land transaction;

(b) is a chargeable transaction.

(3) The partners shall be taken to be the purchasers under the transaction.

(4) The chargeable consideration for the transaction shall be taken to be equal to a proportion of the market value, as at the date of the transaction, of the interest transferred by the land transfer.

(5) That proportion is—

(a) if the person making the partnership transfer is not a partner immediately after the transfer, his partnership share immediately before the transfer;

(b) if he is a partner immediately after the transfer, the difference between his partnership share before and after the transfer.

(6) The partnership transfer and the land transfer shall be taken to be linked transactions.

(7) Paragraphs 6 to 8 (responsibility of partners) have effect in relation to the partnership transfer, but the responsible partners are—

(a) those who were partners immediately before the transfer and who remain partners after the transfer, and

(b) any person becoming a partner as a result of, or in connection with, the transfer.

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(1) This paragraph applies where a chargeable interest is transferred—

(a) from a partnership to a person who is or has been one of the partners, or

(b) from a partnership to a person connected with a person who is or has been one of the partners.

(2) The chargeable consideration for the transaction shall (subject to paragraph 24) be taken to be equal to—

$$MV×(100-SLP)%$where— MV is the market value of the interest transferred, and SLP is the sum of the lower proportions.$

(5) Paragraph 20 provides for determining the sum of the lower proportions.

(6) Paragraph 19 applies ... if the whole or part of the chargeable consideration for the transaction is rent.

(7) For the purposes of this paragraph property that was partnership property before the partnership was dissolved or otherwise ceased to exist shall be treated as remaining partnership property until it is distributed.

(8) This paragraph has effect subject to any election under paragraph 12A.

Transfer of partnership interest pursuant to earlier arrangements

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(1) This paragraph applies in relation to a transaction to which paragraph 18 applies where the whole or part of the chargeable consideration for the transaction is rent.

(2) Schedule 5 (amount of tax chargeable: rent) has effect with the modifications set out in sub-paragraphs (2A) to (2C).

(2A) In paragraph 2—

(a) for “the net present value of the rent payable over the term of the lease” substitute “ the relevant chargeable proportion of the net present value of the rent payable over the term of the lease ”, and

(b) for “the net present values of the rent payable over the terms of all the leases” substitute “ the relevant chargeable proportions of the net present values of the rent payable over the terms of all the leases ”.

(2B) In paragraph 9A(6) —

(a) for “the annual rent” substitute “ the relevant chargeable proportion of the annual rent ”, and

(b) for “the total of the annual rents” substitute “ the relevant chargeable proportion of the total of the annual rents ”.

(2C) For paragraph 9(4) substitute—

(4) Tax chargeable under this Schedule is in addition to any tax chargeable under section 55 or 74(1A) or Schedule 4A ... as they have effect by virtue of paragraph 18 of Schedule 15.

(2D) For the purposes of sub-paragraphs (2A) and (2B) the relevant chargeable proportion is—

$$(100-SLP)%$where SLP is the sum of the lower proportions.$

(8) Paragraph 20 provides for determining the sum of the lower proportions.

(9) This paragraph is subject to paragraph 24.

Interpretation: transfer of chargeable interest to a partnership

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(1) The sum of the lower proportions in relation to a transaction to which paragraph 18 applies is determined as follows:—

Step OneIdentify the relevant owner or owners.A person is a relevant owner if—immediately after the transaction, he is entitled to a proportion of the chargeable interest, andimmediately before the transaction, he was a partner or connected with a partner.

Step TwoFor each relevant owner, identify the corresponding partner or partners.A person is a corresponding partner in relation to a relevant owner if, immediately before the transaction—he was a partner, andhe was the relevant owner or was an individual connected with the relevant owner. (If there is no relevant owner with a corresponding partner, the sum of the lower proportions is nil.)

Step ThreeFor each relevant owner, find the proportion of the chargeable interest to which he is entitled immediately after the transaction.Apportion that proportion between any one or more of the relevant owner’s corresponding partners.

Step FourFind the lower proportion for each person who is a corresponding partner in relation to one or more relevant owners.The lower proportion is—the proportion of the chargeable interest attributable to the partner, orif lower, the partnership share attributable to the partner.The proportion of the chargeable interest attributable to the partner is—if he is a corresponding partner in relation to only one relevant owner, the proportion (if any) of the chargeable interest apportioned to him (at Step Three) in respect of that owner;if he is a corresponding partner in relation to more than one relevant owner, the sum of the proportions (if any) of the chargeable interest apportioned to him (at Step Three) in respect of each of those owners.Paragraph 21 provides for determining the partnership share attributable to the partner.

Step FiveAdd together the lower proportions of each person who is a corresponding partner in relation to one or more relevant owners.The result is the sum of the lower proportions.

(2) For the purposes of this paragraph persons who are entitled to a chargeable interest as beneficial joint tenants ... shall be taken to be entitled to the chargeable interest as beneficial tenants in common ... in equal shares.

(3) For the purpose of paragraph (b) of Step 2 a company is to be treated as an individual connected with the relevant owner in so far as it—

(a) holds property as trustee, and

(b) is connected with the relevant owner only because of section 1122(6) of the Corporation Tax Act 2010.

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(1) This paragraph provides for determining the partnership share attributable to a partner for the purposes of paragraph 20 (1) (see Step Four).

(2) Paragraph 22 applies for determining the partnership share attributable to a partner where—

(a) the effective date of the transfer of the relevant chargeable interest to the partnership was before 20th October 2003, or

(b) the effective date of the transfer of the relevant chargeable interest to the partnership was on or after that date and—

(i) the instrument by which the transfer was effected has been duly stamped with ad valorem stamp duty, or

(ii) any tax payable in respect of the transfer has been duly paid under this Part.

(3) Where the effective date of the transfer of the relevant chargeable interest to the partnership was on or after 20th October 2003 but neither of the conditions in sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) of sub-paragraph (2)(b) is met, the partnership share attributable to the partner is zero.

(4) The relevant chargeable interest is—

(a) the chargeable interest which ceases to be partnership property as a result of the transaction to which paragraph 18 applies, or

(b) where the transaction to which paragraph 18 applies is the grant or creation of a chargeable interest, the chargeable interest out of which that interest is granted or created.

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(1) Where this paragraph applies, the partnership share attributable to the partner is determined as follows:—

Step One

Find the partner’s actual partnership share on the relevant date.

In a case falling within paragraph 21(2)(a), the relevant date—

(a) if the partner was a partner on 19th October 2003, is that date;

(b) if the partner became a partner after that date, is the date on which he became a partner.

In a case falling within paragraph 21(2)(b), the relevant date—

(a) if the partner was a partner on the effective date of the transfer of the relevant chargeable interest to the partnership, is that date;

(b) if the partner became a partner after that date, is the date on which he became a partner.

Step Two

Add to that partnership share any increases in the partner’s partnership share which—

(a) occur in the period starting on the day after the relevant date and ending immediately before the transaction to which paragraph 18 applies, and

(b) count for this purpose.

The result is the increased partnership share.

An increase counts for the purpose of paragraph (b) only if—

(i) where the transfer which resulted in the increase took place on or before the date on which the Finance Act 2004 was passed, the instrument by which the transfer was effected has been duly stamped with ad valorem stamp duty under the enactments relating to stamp duty;

(ii) where the transfer which resulted in the increase took place after that date, any tax payable in respect of the transfer has been duly paid under this Part.

Step Three

Deduct from the increased partnership share any decreases in the partner’s partnership share which occur in the period starting on the day after the relevant date and ending immediately before the transaction to which paragraph 18 applies.

The result is the partnership share attributable to the partner.

(2) If the effect of applying Step Three would be to reduce the partnership share attributable to the partner below zero, the partnership share attributable to the partner is zero.

(3) In a case falling within paragraph 21(2)(a), if the partner ceased to be a partner before 19th October 2003, the partnership share attributable to the partner is zero.

(4) In a case falling within paragraph 21(2)(b), if the partner ceased to be a partner before the effective date of the transfer of the relevant chargeable interest to the partnership, the partnership share attributable to the partner is zero.

(5) Paragraph 21(4) (relevant chargeable interest) applies for the purposes of this paragraph.

Reallocation of trust property as between beneficiaries

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(1) This paragraph applies where—

(a) there is a transfer of a chargeable interest from a partnership to a partnership, and

(b) the transfer is both—

(i) a transaction to which paragraph 10 applies, and

(ii) a transaction to which paragraph 18 applies.

(2) Paragraphs 10(2) and 18(2) do not apply.

(2A) The chargeable consideration for the transaction shall be taken to be what it would have been if paragraph 10(2) had applied or, if greater, what it would have been if paragraph 18(2) had applied.

(3) Where the whole or part of the chargeable consideration for the transaction is rent—

(a) paragraphs 11 and 19 do not apply;

(b) the tax chargeable in respect of so much of the chargeable consideration as consists of rent shall be taken to be what it would have been if paragraph 11 had applied or, if greater, what it would have been if paragraph 19 had applied;

(i) it would have had effect if paragraph 11(2B) of this Schedule had applied, or

(ii) it would have had effect if paragraph 19(2B) of this Schedule had applied.

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(1) This paragraph applies where—

(a) there is a transaction to which paragraph 18 applies;

(b) immediately before the transaction all the partners are bodies corporate;

(2) Paragraphs 18, 19 and 23 have effect with these modifications.

(3) In paragraph 18, for sub-paragraphs (2) and (5) substitute—

(2) The chargeable consideration for the transaction shall be taken to be equal to the market value of the interest transferred.

(4A) In paragraph 19(2), for “sub-paragraphs (2A) to (2C)” substitute “ sub-paragraph (2C) ”.

(5) In paragraph 19, omit sub-paragraphs (2A), (2B), (2D) and (8).

(9) Paragraph 20 provides for determining the sum of the lower proportions.

Application of disadvantaged areas relief

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(1) Where paragraph 10, 14, 17 or 18 applies, paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 (exemption of transactions for which there is no chargeable consideration) does not apply.

(2) But (subject to paragraphs 27 and 28 ) this Part of this Schedule has effect subject to any other provision affording exemption or relief from stamp duty land tax.

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Application of group relief

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(1) Part 1 of Schedule 7 (group relief) applies to—

(a) a transaction to which paragraph 10 applies, and

(b) a transaction that is a chargeable transaction by virtue of paragraph 17,

with these modifications.

(2) In paragraph 3(1)(a), for “the purchaser” substitute “ a partner who was a partner at the effective date of the relevant transaction (“the relevant partner”) ”.

(3) In paragraph 3(1), for paragraph (b) substitute—

(b) at the time the relevant partner ceases to be a member of the same group as the vendor (“the relevant time”), a chargeable interest is held by or on behalf of the members of the partnership and that chargeable interest— (i) was acquired by or on behalf of the partnership under the relevant transaction, or (ii) is derived from a chargeable interest so acquired, and has not subsequently been acquired at market value under a chargeable transaction for which group relief was available but was not claimed,

(4) In paragraph 3(3), for the words from “the transferee company” to the end substitute “ or on behalf of the partnership and to the proportion in which the relevant partner is entitled at the relevant time to share in the income profits of the partnership. ”.

(5) In paragraph 3(4), omit the definition of “relevant associated company”.

(6) In paragraphs 4 to 6, for “the purchaser” (wherever appearing) substitute “ the relevant partner ”.

Application of charities relief

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(1) Schedule 8 (charities relief) applies to the transfer of an interest in a partnership that is a chargeable transaction by virtue of paragraph 14 or 17 with these modifications.

(2) In paragraph 1(1), for “A land transaction is exempt from charge if the purchaser is a charity” substitute “ A transfer of an interest in a partnership that is a chargeable transaction by virtue of paragraph 14 or 17 of Schedule 15 is exempt from charge if the transferee is a charity ”.

(3) In paragraph 1(2)—

(a) for “the purchaser must intend to hold the subject-matter of the transaction” substitute “ every chargeable interest held as partnership property immediately after the transfer must be held ”;

(b) in paragraphs (a) and (b) for “the purchaser” substitute “ the transferee ”.

(4) In paragraph 1(3) for “the purchaser” substitute “ the transferee ”.

(5) In paragraph 2(1), for paragraph (b) substitute—

(b) at the time of the disqualifying event the partnership property includes a chargeable interest— (i) that was held as partnership property immediately after the relevant transaction, or (ii) that is derived from an interest held as partnership property at that time,

(6) In paragraph 2(3)(a), for “the purchaser” substitute “ the transferee ”.

(7) In paragraph 2(3), for paragraph (b) substitute—

(b) any chargeable interest held as partnership property immediately after the relevant transaction, or any interest or right derived from it, being used or held otherwise than for qualifying charitable purposes.

(8) For paragraph 2(4) substitute—

(4) In sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) an “appropriate proportion” means an appropriate proportion having regard to— (a) the chargeable interests held as partnership property immediately after the relevant transaction and the chargeable interests held as partnership property at the time of the disqualifying event, and (b) the extent to which any chargeable interest held as partnership property at that time becomes used or held for purposes other than qualifying charitable purposes.

(9) After paragraph 2 insert—

(3) (1) There is a transfer of an interest in a partnership for the purposes of this Schedule if there is such a transfer for the purposes of Part 3 of Schedule 15 (see paragraph 36 of that Schedule). (2) Paragraph 34 (1) of Schedule 15 (meaning of references to partnership property) applies for the purposes of this Schedule as it applies for the purposes of Part 3 of that Schedule.

Transactions that are not notifiable

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Except as provided by—

(a) paragraph 10 (transfer of chargeable interest to a partnership), or

(b) paragraph 14 (transfer of partnership interest: consideration given and chargeable interest held), or

the acquisition of an interest in a partnership is not a chargeable transaction, notwithstanding that the partnership property includes land.

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(1) A transaction which is a chargeable transaction by virtue of paragraph 14 or 17 (transfer of partnership interest) is a notifiable transaction if (but only if) the consideration for the transaction exceeds the zero rate threshold.

(2) The consideration for a transaction exceeds the zero rate threshold if one or more of the following conditions are met—

(a) the relevant consideration for the purposes of section 55 (amount of tax chargeable: general) is such that the amount of tax chargeable under that section is not zero;

(aa) paragraph 3 of Schedule 4A applies to the transaction;

(b) the relevant rental value for the purposes of Schedule 5 (amount of tax chargeable: rent) is such that the rate of tax chargeable under that Schedule is 1% or higher.

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(1) Nothing in section 125 (abolition of stamp duty except in relation to stock or marketable securities), or in Part 2 of Schedule 20 (amendments and repeals consequential on that section) or in Schedule 24 to the Finance Act 2014 (abolition of stamp duty in relation to certain securities), affects the application of the enactments relating to stamp duty in relation to an instrument by which a transfer of an interest in a partnership is effected.

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