SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3Claims for relief for research and development

Commencement and transitional provision

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The amendments made by paragraphs 2 to 9 have effect in relation to accounting periods ending on or after 31st March 2006.

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1

This paragraph applies where a company is entitled to relief under Schedule 20 to FA 2000 or Schedule 12 or 13 to FA 2002 for any accounting period of the company falling within sub-paragraph (2).

2

An accounting period of a company falls within this sub-paragraph if it ends on a day falling after 31st March 2002 but before 31st March 2006.

3

Sub-paragraphs (4) and (5) apply to any claim by the company for such relief for an accounting period falling within sub-paragraph (2), other than a claim by the company for—

a

an R&D tax credit under Schedule 20 to FA 2000, or

b

a tax credit under Schedule 13 to FA 2002.

4

A claim to which this sub-paragraph applies may be made, amended or withdrawn by the company at any time up to and including 31st March 2008.

5

A claim to which this sub-paragraph applies may be made, amended or withdrawn by the company at a later date if an officer of Revenue and Customs allows it.