Explanatory Notes

Capital Allowances Act 2001

2001 CHAPTER 2

22nd March 2001

Commentary on Sections

Glossary

Part 3: Industrial buildings allowances
Chapter 3: The relevant interest in the building
Section 287: Interest acquired on completion of construction

1002.This section is based on section 21(2) of CAA 1990. It deals with the case of a person who only gets an interest in a building as a result of incurring expenditure on its construction. For example, a person who incurs expenditure on constructing an industrial building may not get a lease until construction is completed.

1003.There is a minor change. CAA 1990 caters only for the interest the person holds on completion of the building. This could be harsh if there is a gap between completion and the interest being acquired. So this section provides for an interest acquired as a result of completion. See Change 34 in Annex 1.