Housing and Regeneration Act 2008

Corporation tax: continuity of trade

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4(1)This paragraph applies if as the result of a transfer scheme—

(a)a transferor ceases a trade, and

(b)a transferee commences it.

(2)In connection with the computation of profits and losses for the purpose of corporation tax in respect of periods wholly or partly after the commencement of the transfer scheme—

(a)the transferee shall be treated as having always carried on the trade, and

(b)the trade shall be considered separately from any other trade of the transferee (with any necessary apportionment being made).