[F1931H [F2Distributions] derived from transactions not designed to reduce taxU.K.
(1)A dividend [F3or other distribution] falls into an exempt class if it is [F4made ] in respect of relevant profits.
(2)In this section “relevant profits” means any profits available for distribution at the time that the [F5distribution is made], other than profits that reflect the results of a transaction, or of one or more of a series of transactions, where—
(a)the transaction or series of transactions achieve a reduction (other than a negligible reduction) in United Kingdom tax, and
(b)the purpose or one of the main purposes of that transaction or series of transactions is to achieve that reduction.
(3)A [F6distribution] that falls into an exempt class otherwise than by virtue of this section is for the purposes of this section treated, so far as possible, as [F7made] in respect of relevant profits.
(4)Any other [F8distribution] is for the purposes of this section treated, so far as possible, as [F9made] in respect of profits other than relevant profits.
(5)Where by virtue of subsection (4) part of a [F10distribution] is treated as [F11made] in respect of relevant profits and part is treated as [F11made] in respect of profits other than relevant profits, the two parts are treated for the purposes of this Part and [F12Part 2 of TIOPA 2010] (double taxation relief) as separate [F13distributions].]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 9A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 31 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 14 para. 1 (with Sch. 14 para. 32)
F2Word in s. 931H heading substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 3 paras. 5, 7 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(a)
F3Words in s. 931H(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 3 paras. 5, 7 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(b)(i)
F4Word in s. 931H(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 3 paras. 5, 7 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(b)(ii)
F5Words in s. 931H(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 3 paras. 5, 7 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(c)
F6Word in s. 931H(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 3 paras. 5, 7 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(d)(i)
F7Word in s. 931H(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 3 paras. 5, 7 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(d)(ii)
F8Word in s. 931H(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 3 paras. 5, 7 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(d)(i)
F9Word in s. 931H(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 3 paras. 5, 7 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(d)(ii)
F10Word in s. 931H(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 3 paras. 5, 7 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(e)(i)
F11Word in s. 931H(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 3 paras. 5, 7 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(e)(ii)
F12Words in s. 931H(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 381(1) of the amending Act) by Taxation (International and Other Provisions) Act 2010 (c. 8), s. 381(1), Sch. 8 para. 99 (with Sch. 9 paras. 1-9, 22)
F13Word in s. 931H(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 3 paras. 5, 7 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(e)(iii)