SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3F2... SAYE option schemes

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F2

Word in Sch. 3 title omitted (6.4.2014) by virtue of Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 8 paras. 103, 146 (with Sch. 8 paras. 147-157)

Part 1Introduction

F4Introduction to Schedule 3SAYE option schemes

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1

F3A1

For the purposes of the SAYE code an SAYE option scheme is a Schedule 3 SAYE option scheme if the requirements of Parts 2 to 7 of this Schedule are met in relation to the scheme.

3

The requirements consist of general requirements (see Part 2) and requirements as to—

  • the eligibility of individuals to participate in a scheme (see Part 3),

  • the shares to which schemes can apply (see Part 4),

  • the existence of a linked F5savings arrangement (see Part 5),

  • the share options that may be granted under the scheme (see Part 6), and

  • the exchange of share options (see Part 7).

F14

Sub-paragraph (A1) is subject to Part 8 of this Schedule which—

a

requires notice of a scheme to be given to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”) in order for the scheme to be a Schedule 3 SAYE option scheme (see paragraph 40A(1)),

b

provides for a scheme in relation to which such notice is given to be a Schedule 3 SAYE option scheme (see paragraph 40A(4)), and

c

gives power to HMRC to enquire into a scheme and to decide that the scheme should not be a Schedule 3 SAYE option scheme (see paragraphs 40F to 40I).