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SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 14Investment reliefs: venture capital schemes

Part 2Rate of relief for investments in venture capital trusts

4(1)In paragraph 1(5)(a) of Schedule 15B to ICTA (where relief available on shares issued by venture capital trust on or after 6th April 2006, income tax liability reduced by amount not exceeding the sum subscribed multiplied by the lower rate of 20%), for “tax at the lower rate for that year on” substitute “30 per cent of”.

(2)In paragraph 3(4) of that Schedule (where shares in venture capital trust disposed of by bargain at arm’s length within 3 years of their issue, relief given is reduced by reference to consideration for disposal if less than amount subscribed), for “tax at the lower rate for the year of assessment for which the relief was given on” substitute “30 per cent of”.

(3)Sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) have effect in relation to shares issued on or after 6th April 2006.