Capital Allowances Act 2001
2001 CHAPTER 2
An Act to restate, with minor changes, certain enactments relating to capital allowances.
22nd March 2001

Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

Part 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Capital allowances: general

1 Capital allowances
(1) This Act provides for allowances in respect of capital expenditure (and for charges in connection with those allowances).
(2) The allowances for which this Act provides are those under—
(a) Part 2 (plant and machinery allowances);
(aa) Part 2A (structures and buildings allowances);
S. 1(2)(aa) inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(2)
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 1(2)(b) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 2(a)
(ba) Part 3A (business premises renovation allowances)
S. 1(2)(ba) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 92 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 6 para. 2; S.I. 2007/949, art. 2
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 1(2)(c) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 2(a)
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S. 1(2)(ca) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 40 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 38(2) (with Sch. 39 paras. 41, 42)
(d) Part 5 (mineral extraction allowances);
(e) Part 6 (research and development allowances);
(f) Part 7 (know-how allowances);
(g) Part 8 (patent allowances);
(h) Part 9 (dredging allowances);
(i) Part 10 (assured tenancy allowances).
(3) This Act also provides for allowances in respect of contributions to expenditure incurred on plant or machinery... for the purposes of a mineral extraction trade or on dredging (see Part 11).
Words in s. 1(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 2(b)
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S. 1(4)(5) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 49
(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1A Capital allowances and charges: cash basis
(1) This section applies in relation to a chargeable period for which the profits of a trade, profession, vocation or property business (“the relevant activity”) carried on by a person are calculated on the cash basis.
(2) The person is not entitled to any allowance or liable to any charge under this Act except as provided by subsections (4) and (7).
(3) No disposal value is to be brought into account except as provided by subsections (5) and (8).
(4) If, apart from subsection (2), the person would be entitled to an allowance in respect of expenditure incurred on the provision of a car or liable to a charge in connection with such an allowance, the person is so entitled or (as the case may be) so liable.
(5) If, apart from subsection (3), a disposal value would be brought into account in respect of a car, the disposal value is brought into account in respect of the car.
(6) Subsections (7) and (8) apply if—
(a) a person carrying on a relevant activity incurs qualifying expenditure relating to an asset at a time when the profits of that activity are not calculated on the cash basis,
(b) after incurring the expenditure, the person enters the cash basis for a tax year, and
(c) no deduction would be allowed in respect of the expenditure in calculating the profits of the relevant activity on the cash basis for that tax year, on the assumption that the expenditure was paid in that tax year.
(7) If, apart from subsection (2), the person would be liable to a charge in connection with allowances in respect of the qualifying expenditure mentioned in subsection (6), the person is so liable.
(8) If, apart from subsection (3), a disposal value would be brought into account in respect of the asset mentioned in subsection (6), the disposal value is brought into account in respect of the asset.
(9) For the purposes of this section a person carrying on a trade, profession or vocation “enters the cash basis” for a tax year if—
(a) the cash basis applies in relation to the trade, profession or vocation for the tax year, and
Words in s. 1A(9)(a) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 39(2)(a), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(b) the cash basis did not apply in relation to the trade, profession or vocation for the previous tax year.
Words in s. 1A(9)(b) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 39(2)(b), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(10) For the purposes of this section a person carrying on a property business “enters the cash basis” for a tax year if the profits of the business are calculated—
(a) on the cash basis for the tax year (see section 271D of ITTOIA 2005), and
(b) in accordance with GAAP (see section 271B of that Act) for the previous tax year.
(11) In this section—
(za) references to a trade, profession or vocation in relation to which the cash basis applies are to a trade, profession or vocation the profits of which are required by virtue of section 24A(1) of ITTOIA 2005 to be calculated on the cash basis,
S. 1A(11)(za) inserted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 39(3)(a), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(a) references to calculating the profits of a trade, profession or vocation on the cash basis are to doing so in accordance with section 24A of ITTOIA 2005, and
Words in s. 1A(11)(a) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 39(3)(b), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(b) references to calculating the profits of a property business on the cash basis are to be construed in accordance with section 271D of that Act (calculation of profits of property businesses on the cash basis).
(12) In this section—
“car” has the same meaning as in Part 2 (see section 268A);
“disposal value” means—
(a) a disposal value for the purposes of Part 2, 4A, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 10, or
(b) proceeds from a balancing event for the purposes of Part 3 or 3A;
“qualifying expenditure” means qualifying expenditure within the meaning of any Part of this Act.
S. 1A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 50

2 General means of giving effect to capital allowances
(1) Allowances and charges are to be given effect—
(a) for income tax purposes, in calculating income for a chargeable period, and
(b) for corporation tax purposes, in calculating profits for a chargeable period.
(2) For the meaning of “chargeable period”, see section 6.
(3) Subsection (1) needs to be read with the following provisions about giving effect to allowances and charges—
sections 247 to 262 (plant and machinery allowances);
sections 270HA to 270HI (structures and buildings allowances);
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sections 360Z and 360Z1 (business premises renovation allowances)
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section 432 (mineral extraction allowances);
section 450 (research and development allowances);
section 463 (know-how allowances);
sections 478 to 480 (patent allowances);
section 489 (dredging allowances);
section 529 (assured tenancy allowances).
Word in s. 2(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 33(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 33(2)(b)(i)
Words in s. 2(3) inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(3)
Words in s. 2(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 3(a)
Words in s. 2(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 92 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 6 para. 3; S.I. 2007/949, art. 2
Words in s. 2(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 3(b)
S. 2(3) entry omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 40 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 38(3) (with Sch. 39 paras. 41, 42)
(4) In subsection (1)(b) “profits” has the same meaning as in Part 2 of CTA 2009 (see section 2(2) of that Act).
Words in s. 2(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 475 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

3 Claims for capital allowances
(1) No allowance is to be made under this Act... unless a claim for it is made.
Words in s. 3(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 33(5) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 33(2)(b)(ii)(a)
(2) The claim must be included in a tax return.
(2ZZA) Any claim for a first-year allowance under section 45O (expenditure on plant and machinery for use in special tax sites) must include, or be accompanied by, such information as Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs may require.
S. 3(2ZZA) inserted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 15(2)
Words in s. 3(2ZZA) substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), Sch. 23 para. 10(a)
(2ZA) Any claim for an allowance under Part 2A (structures and buildings allowances) —
(a) must be separately identified as such in the return, and
S. 3(2ZA)(b) and word inserted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 15(3)(b)
(b) where it relates to special tax site qualifying expenditure (as defined in section 270BNA), must include, or be accompanied by, such information as Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs may require.
Words in s. 3(2ZA)(b) substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), Sch. 23 para. 10(b)
S. 3(2ZA) inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(4)
Words in s. 3(2ZA) renumbered as s. 3(2ZA)(a) (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 15(3)(a)
(2A) Any claim for an allowance under Part 3A (business premises renovation allowances) must be separately identified as such in the return.
S. 3(2A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 92 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 6 para. 4; S.I. 2007/949, art. 2
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S. 3(2B) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 33(5) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 33(2)(b)(ii)(b)
(3) In this Act “tax return” means—
(a) for income tax purposes, a return required to be made under TMA 1970, and
(b) for corporation tax purposes, a company tax return required to be made under Schedule 18 to FA 1998 (company tax returns, assessments and related matters).
(4) Subsection (2) does not apply for income tax purposes to a claim for an allowance under—
(a) section 258 (claim for allowance in respect of special leasing of plant or machinery),
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S. 3(4)(b) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 4
(c) section 479 (claim for patent allowance in respect of non-trading expenditure),
which is instead subject to section 42 of TMA 1970 (procedure for making claims and claims not included in returns).
(5) Subsection (2) does not apply for corporation tax purposes to a claim for an allowance under—
(a) section 260(3)(b) (claim to carry back allowance in respect of special leasing of plant or machinery), or
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S. 3(5)(b) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 4
which is instead subject to paragraphs 54 to 60 of Schedule 18 to FA 1998 (general provisions as to claims).
(6) This section is subject to section 42(6) and (7) of TMA 1970 (special provisions relating to partnerships).

4 Capital expenditure
(1) In this Act “capital expenditure” and “capital sums” are used in the sense given in this section.
(2) “Capital expenditure” and “capital sums” do not include, in relation to a person incurring the expenditure or paying the sums—
(a) any expenditure or sum that may be deducted in calculating the profits or gains of a trade, profession or vocation or property business carried on by the person, ...
Word in s. 4(2)(a) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 51(2)(a)
(aa) any cash basis expenditure, other than expenditure incurred on the provision of a car, or
S. 4(2)(aa) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 51(2)(b)
(b) any expenditure or sum that may be allowed as a deduction under a relevant provision from the taxable earnings from an employment or office held by the person.
S. 4(2)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), s. 723, Sch. 6 para. 247(2) (with Sch. 7)
(2ZA) In subsection (2)(aa)—
“cash basis expenditure” means any expenditure incurred—
(a) in the case of a trade, profession or vocation, at a time when the cash basis applies in relation to the trade, profession or vocation (see section 24A of ITTOIA 2005), or
Words in s. 4(2ZA)(a) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 40(a), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
Words in s. 4(2ZA)(a) inserted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 40(b), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(b) in the case of a property business, in a tax year for which the profits of the business are calculated on the cash basis (see section 271D of that Act); and
“car” has the same meaning as in Part 2 (see section 268A) .
S. 4(2ZA) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 51(3)
(2A) In subsection (2)—
“relevant provision” means any of the following—
(a) section 262;
(b) section 232 of ITEPA 2003 (giving effect to mileage allowance relief);
(c) Chapters 2 to 6 of Part 5 of that Act (general deductions allowed from earnings); and
(d) sections 188 to 194of FA 2004 (contributions under registered pension schemes), and
Words in s. 4(2A) substituted (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), s. 284(1), Sch. 35 para. 48 (with Sch. 36)
“taxable earnings” has the meaning given by section 10 of ITEPA 2003.
S. 4(2A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), s. 723, Sch. 6 para. 247(3) (with Sch. 7)
(3) “Capital expenditure” and “capital sums” do not include, in relation to a recipient of the expenditure or sums—
(a) any amounts that are to be added in calculating the profits or gains of a trade, profession or vocation or property business carried on by the recipient, or
(b) any amounts that are earnings of an employment or office held by the recipient.
Word in s. 4(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), s. 723, Sch. 6 para. 247(4) (with Sch. 7)
(4) “Capital expenditure” and “capital sums” do not include, in relation to—
(a) a person incurring the expenditure or paying the sums, or
(b) a recipient of the expenditure or sums,
any expenditure or sum in the case of which a deduction of income tax falls or may fall to be made under Chapter 6 of Part 15 of ITA 2007 (deduction from annual payments or patent royalties) or under section 906 of that Act (certain royalties etc where usual place of abode of owner is abroad).
Words in s. 4(4) substituted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 397(2) (with Sch. 2)
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S. 4(5) repealed (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 397(3), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

5 When capital expenditure is incurred
(1) For the purposes of this Act, the general rule is that an amount of capital expenditure is to be treated as incurred as soon as there is an unconditional obligation to pay it.
(2) The general rule applies even if the whole or a part of the expenditure is not required to be paid until a later date.
(3) There are the following exceptions to the general rule.
(4) If under an agreement—
(a) the capital expenditure is expenditure on the provision of an asset,
(b) an unconditional obligation to pay an amount of the expenditure comes into being as a result of the giving of a certificate or any other event,
(c) the giving of the certificate, or other event, occurs within the period of one month after the end of a chargeable period, and
(d) at or before the end of that chargeable period, the asset has become the property of, or is otherwise under the agreement attributed to, the person subject to the unconditional obligation to pay,
the expenditure is to be treated as incurred immediately before the end of that chargeable period.
(5) If under an agreement an amount of capital expenditure is not required to be paid until a date more than 4 months after the unconditional obligation to pay has come into being, the amount is to be treated as incurred on that date.
(6) If under an agreement—
(a) there is an unconditional obligation to pay an amount of capital expenditure on a date earlier than accords with normal commercial usage, and
(b) the sole or main benefit which might have been expected to be obtained thereby is that the amount would be treated, under the general rule, as incurred in an earlier chargeable period,
the amount is to be treated as incurred on the date on or before which it is required to be paid.
(7) This section—
(a) is subject to any provision of this Act which has the effect that expenditure is to be treated as incurred on a date later than would result from the application of this section, and
(b) does not apply to expenditure treated as incurred as a result of a person incurring an additional VAT liability.

6 Meaning of “chargeable period”
(1) In this Act “chargeable period” means—
(a) for income tax purposes, a period of account, or
(b) for corporation tax purposes, an accounting period of a company.
(2) “Period of account” means—
(a) in the case of a person entitled to an allowance or liable to a charge in calculating the profits of his trade, profession or vocation, a period for which accounts are drawn up for the purposes of the trade, profession or vocation, and
(b) in the case of any other person entitled to an allowance or liable to a charge, a tax year.
(3) Subsection (2)(a) is subject to subsections (4) to (6).
(4) If—
(a) two periods of account overlap, or
(b) one period of account includes another,
the period common to both is to be treated as part of the first period of account only.
(5) If there is a gap between two periods of account, the gap is to be treated as part of the first period of account.
(6) If a period of account would (apart from this subsection) be longer than 18 months, that period must be treated as divided into separate periods of account—
(a) the first beginning with the start date of the original period, and
(b) each subsequent one beginning with an anniversary of that date,
so as to ensure that none of the periods of account is longer than 12 months.

CHAPTER 1A Trades attracting Northern Ireland rate of corporation tax

6A “NIRE company” and “SME (Northern Ireland employer) company”
In this Act—
“NIRE company” means a company that is a Northern Ireland company for the purposes of Part 8B of CTA 2010 by virtue of the SME (election) condition or the large company condition in section 357KA of that Act;
“SME (Northern Ireland employer) company” means a company that is a Northern Ireland company for the purposes of Part 8B of CTA 2010 by virtue of the SME (Northern Ireland employer) condition in section 357KA of that Act.
Words in s. 6A heading substituted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 23(2)
Words in s. 6A inserted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 23(3)
Words in s. 6A substituted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 23(4)
Words in s. 6A substituted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 23(5)

6B “Northern Ireland firm” etc
(1) This section has effect for the purposes of this Act.
(2) “Northern Ireland firm” has the meaning given by section 357WA of CTA 2010.
(3) If section 357WC of CTA 2010 (Northern Ireland profits etc of firm determined under Chapter 6 of Part 8B of that Act) applies to a Northern Ireland firm for a chargeable period, the partnership is a “Northern Ireland Chapter 6 firm” for any purpose for which that section applies.
(4) If section 357WD of CTA 2010 (Northern Ireland profits etc of firm determined under Chapter 7 of Part 8B of that Act) applies to a Northern Ireland firm for a chargeable period, the partnership is a “Northern Ireland Chapter 7 firm” for any purpose for which that section applies.

6C “NI rate activity”
(1) In this Act “NI rate activity” means—
(a) a qualifying trade carried on by an SME (Northern Ireland employer) company, except to the extent that it is an excluded activity,
Words in s. 6C(1)(a) substituted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 24(a)
(b) a qualifying trade, other than an excluded financial trade, carried on by a NIRE company, to the extent that the trade—
(i) is carried on through a Northern Ireland regional establishment of the company, and
(ii) does not consist of an excluded activity,
(c) the back-office activities of an excluded financial trade carried on by an SME (Northern Ireland employer) company which has made an election for the purposes of section 357KB(2) of CTA 2010,
Words in s. 6C(1)(c) substituted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 24(a)
(d) the back-office activities of an excluded financial trade carried on by a NIRE company which has made an election for the purposes of section 357KB(2) of CTA 2010, to the extent that those activities are carried on through the Northern Ireland regional establishment of the company,
(e) a qualifying partnership trade carried on by a Northern Ireland Chapter 6 firm, except to the extent that it is an excluded activity,
(f) a qualifying partnership trade, other than an excluded financial trade, carried on by a Northern Ireland Chapter 7 firm, to the extent that the trade—
(i) is carried on through a Northern Ireland regional establishment of the partnership, and
(ii) does not consist of an excluded activity,
(g) the back-office activities of an excluded financial trade carried on by a Northern Ireland Chapter 6 firm which has made an election for the purposes of section 357WB(2) of CTA 2010, or
(h) the back-office activities of an excluded financial trade carried on by a Northern Ireland Chapter 7 firm which has made an election for the purposes of section 357WB(2) of CTA 2010, to the extent that those activities are carried on through the Northern Ireland regional establishment of the partnership.
(2) In subsection (1)—
“back-office activities” has the same meaning as in Part 8B of CTA 2010 (see section 357XI of that Act);
“excluded financial trade” means a trade that is an excluded trade for the purposes of Part 8B of CTA 2010 merely because it falls within one or more of the following provisions of that Act—
(a) section 357XB (lending and investment),
(b) section 357XC (investment management), or
(c) section 357XE (re-insurance trade);
“Northern Ireland regional establishment” has the same meaning as in Part 8B of CTA 2010 (see Chapter 5 of that Part as read, in relation to a partnership, with section 357WA(4) of that Act);
“qualifying partnership trade” has the same meaning as in Part 8B of CTA 2010 (see section 357WB of that Act);
“qualifying trade” has the same meaning as in Part 8B of CTA 2010 (see section 357KB of that Act).

6D NI rate activity treated as separate trade
(1) For the purposes of this Act, the NI rate activity carried on by an SME (Northern Ireland employer) company or a NIRE company is to be treated as a separate trade, distinct from any other activities carried on by the company as part of the trade.
Words in s. 6D(1) substituted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 24(b)
(2) For the purposes of the corporate partner calculation, the NI rate activity carried on by a Northern Ireland firm is to be treated as a separate trade, distinct from any other activities carried on by the firm as part of the trade.
(3) In this Act “the corporate partner calculation”, in relation to a trade carried on by a Northern Ireland firm, means the determination of the allowances and charges to which effect is to be given under this Act in determining under subsection (3) or (4) of section 1259 of CTA 2009 (calculation of firm's profits and losses) the amount of the profits of the trade chargeable to corporation tax.

6E Giving effect to allowances and charges: NI rate activity cases
(1) This section applies if an SME (Northern Ireland employer) company or a NIRE company is entitled or liable to—
(a) an allowance or charge under Part 2 (plant and machinery allowances) where the qualifying activity is a trade,
(aa) an allowance under Part 2A (structures and buildings allowances),
S. 6E(1)(aa) inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(5)
(b) an allowance or charge under Part 3A (business premises renovation allowances),
(c) an allowance or charge under Part 5 (mineral extraction allowances),
(d) an allowance or charge under Part 6 (research and development), or
(e) an allowance under Part 9 (dredging allowances).
Words in s. 6E(1) substituted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 24(c)
(2) For the purposes of the corporate partner calculation, this section also applies if a Northern Ireland firm is entitled or liable to an allowance or charge falling within any of subsection (1)(a) to (e).
(3) The allowance or charge is to be given effect in calculating the profits of the trade, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of the trade, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of the trade.
(4) If the allowance or charge relates to an NI rate activity, it is treated for the purposes of Part 8B of CTA 2010 (trading profits taxable at the Northern Ireland rate) as forming part of the Northern Ireland profits or Northern Ireland losses of the trade.
(5) If the allowance or charge relates to a main rate activity, it is treated for the purposes of Part 8B of CTA 2010 as forming part of the mainstream profits or mainstream losses of the trade.
(6) In this section—
(a) “the trade” means the trade carried on by the company or partnership (disregarding for this purpose section 6D), and
(b) “main rate activity” means so much of the trade as is not an NI rate activity.
Pt. 1 Ch. 1A inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 2

Chapter 2 Exclusion of double relief

7 No double allowances
(1) If an allowance is made under any Part of this Act to a person in respect of capital expenditure, no allowance is to be made to him under any other Part in respect of—
(a) that expenditure, or
(b) the provision of any asset to which that expenditure related.
(1A) In subsection (1), the reference to capital expenditure includes a reference to expenditure that is treated as capital expenditure for the purposes of section 270BJ(1) (structures and buildings allowances: expenditure on renovation, conversion and incidental repairs).
S. 7(1A) inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(6)
(2) This section does not apply in relation to Parts 7 and 8 (know-how and patent allowances).

8 No double relief through pooling under Part 2 (plant and machinery allowances)
(1) Subsection (2) applies if, under Part 2—
(a) any capital expenditure has been allocated to a pool, and
(b) an allowance or charge has been made to or on any person in respect of the pool.
(2) The person to or on whom the allowance or charge has been made is not entitled to an allowance under any Part other than Part 2 in respect of—
(a) the expenditure allocated to the pool, or
(b) the provision of any asset to which the allocated expenditure related.
(3) Subsection (4) applies if under any Part other than Part 2 an allowance has been made to a person in respect of any capital expenditure.
(4) The person to whom the allowance has been made is not entitled to allocate to any pool—
(a) that expenditure, or
(b) any expenditure on the provision of any asset to which the expenditure mentioned in paragraph (a) related.
(5) This section does not apply in relation to Parts 7 and 8 (know-how and patent allowances).

9 Interaction between fixtures claims and other claims
(1) A person is not entitled to make a fixtures claim in respect of any capital expenditure relating to an asset if—
(a) any person entitled to do so has at any previous time claimed an allowance under any Part other than Part 2, and
(b) the claim was for an allowance in respect of capital expenditure relating, in whole or part, to the asset.
(2) Subsection (1) does not prevent a person making a fixtures claim in respect of capital expenditure if—
(a) the only previous claim was under Part 3, 3A or 6 (industrial buildings and research and development allowances), and
Words in s. 9(2)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 12 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 10 para. 7(a)
(b) section 186(2), 186A(2) or 187(2) (limit on amount of expenditure that may be taken into account) applies to that expenditure.
Words in s. 9(2)(b) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 12 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 10 para. 7(b)
(3) If a person entitled to do so has made a fixtures claim in respect of capital expenditure relating to an asset, no one is entitled to an allowance on a later claim under any Part other than Part 2 in respect of any capital expenditure relating to the asset.
(4) A person makes a fixtures claim in respect of expenditure if he makes a claim (in the sense given in section 202(3)) under Chapter 14 of Part 2 in respect of the expenditure as expenditure on the provision of a fixture.

10 Interpretation
(1) In this Chapter “capital expenditure” includes any contribution to capital expenditure.
(2) For the purposes of this Chapter—
(a) expenditure relates to an asset only if it relates to its provision, and
(b) the provision of an asset includes its construction or acquisition.

Part 2 Plant and machinery allowances

Chapter 1 Introduction

11 General conditions as to availability of plant and machinery allowances
(1) Allowances are available under this Part if a person carries on a qualifying activity and incurs qualifying expenditure.
(2) “Qualifying activity” has the meaning given by Chapter 2.
(3) Allowances under this Part must be calculated separately for each qualifying activity which a person carries on.
(4) The general rule is that expenditure is qualifying expenditure if—
(a) it is capital expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery wholly or partly for the purposes of the qualifying activity carried on by the person incurring the expenditure, and
(b) the person incurring the expenditure owns the plant or machinery as a result of incurring it.
(5) But the general rule is affected by other provisions of this Act, and in particular by Chapter 3.

12 Expenditure incurred before qualifying activity carried on
(1) For the purposes of this Part, expenditure incurred for the purposes of a qualifying activity by a person about to carry on the activity is to be treated as if it had been incurred by him on the first day on which he carries on the activity.
S. 12 renumbered as s. 12(1) (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 3(2)
(2) Subsection (3) applies if—
(a) a company that does not have a Northern Ireland regional establishment incurs expenditure for the purposes of a trade,
(b) the activities for the purposes of which the expenditure is incurred would, if the company were a NIRE company, be an NI rate activity treated as a separate trade, and
(c) the company subsequently becomes a NIRE company.
S. 12(2)-(6) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 3(3)
(3) The expenditure is to be treated as incurred on the first day of the first chargeable period in which the company is a NIRE company.
(4) Subsection (5) applies if—
(a) a partnership that does not have a Northern Ireland regional establishment incurs expenditure for the purposes of a trade,
(b) the activities for the purposes of which the expenditure is incurred would, if the partnership were a Northern Ireland Chapter 7 firm, be an NI rate activity treated as a separate trade, and
(c) the partnership subsequently becomes a Northern Ireland Chapter 7 firm.
(5) The expenditure is to be treated for the purposes of this Part so far as relating to the corporate partner calculation as incurred on the first day of the first chargeable period in which the partnership is a Northern Ireland Chapter 7 firm.
(6) In this section “Northern Ireland regional establishment” has the same meaning as in Part 8B of CTA 2010 (see Chapter 5 of that Part as read, in relation to a partnership, with section 357WA(4) of that Act).

13 Use for qualifying activity of plant or machinery provided for other purposes
(1) This section applies if a person—
(a) brings plant or machinery into use for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by him, and
(b) on the date when he does so, owns the plant or machinery as a result of having incurred capital expenditure (“actual expenditure”) on its provision for purposes other than those of that qualifying activity.
(2) The person is to be treated—
(a) as having incurred capital expenditure (“notional expenditure”) on the provision of the plant or machinery for the purposes of the qualifying activity on the date on which it is brought into use for those purposes, and
(b) as owning the plant or machinery as a result as having incurred that expenditure.
(3) Subject to subsection (4), the amount of the notional expenditure is the market value of the plant or machinery on the date when it is brought into use for the purposes of the qualifying activity.
(4) If the market value is greater than the actual expenditure, the amount of the notional expenditure is the amount of the actual expenditure, less any amount required to be deducted under subsection (5).
(5) The amount to be deducted is any amount that under section 218... would have been left out of account in determining the person’s available qualifying expenditure if the actual expenditure had been incurred on the provision of the plant or machinery for the purposes of the qualifying activity.
Words in s. 13(5) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(2)
(6) The question whether the provision of the plant or machinery is to be treated as wholly or only partly for the purposes of the qualifying activity is to be determined according to whether the use referred to in subsection (1)(a) is wholly or only partly for those purposes.
(7) This section is subject to section 161 (pre-trading expenditure on mineral exploration and access).

13A Use for other purposes of plant or machinery previously used for long funding leasing
(1) This section applies if a person who has been using plant or machinery for the purpose of leasing it under a long funding lease (see Chapter 6A)—
(a) ceases to use the plant or machinery for that purpose without ceasing to use it for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by him, and
(b) on the date of the cessation, owns the plant or machinery as a result of having incurred capital expenditure on its provision for the purposes of the qualifying activity.
(2) The person is to be treated—
(a) as having incurred capital expenditure (“notional expenditure”) on the provision of the plant or machinery for the purposes of the qualifying activity on the day after the cessation,
(b) as owning the plant or machinery as a result of having incurred that expenditure, and
(c) as if the plant or machinery on and after that day were different plant or machinery from the plant or machinery before that day.
(3) The amount of the notional expenditure is an amount equal to the termination amount, determined in accordance with section 70YG, in the case of the long funding lease under which the plant or machinery was last leased before the cessation.
S. 13A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 15 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 8 para. 2

13B Use for other purposes of plant or machinery: property businesses
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 13B omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(2), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)

14 Use for qualifying activity of plant or machinery which is a gift
(1) This section applies if a person—
(a) is the owner of plant or machinery as a result of a gift, and
(b) brings the plant or machinery into use for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by him.
(2) The person is to be treated—
(a) as having incurred capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery for the purposes of the qualifying activity on the date on which it is brought into use for those purposes, and
(b) as owning the plant or machinery as a result of having incurred that expenditure.
(3) The amount of that capital expenditure is to be treated as being the market value of the plant or machinery on the date when it was brought into use for the purposes of the qualifying activity.
(4) The question whether the provision of the plant or machinery is to be treated as wholly or only partly for the purposes of the qualifying activity is to be determined according to whether the use referred to in subsection (1)(b) is wholly or only partly for those purposes.
(5) This section is subject to section 161 (pre-trading expenditure on mineral exploration and access).

Chapter 2 Qualifying activities

15 Qualifying activities
(1) Each of the following is a qualifying activity for the purposes of this Part—
(a) a trade,
(b) a UK property business,
Word in s. 15(1)(b) substituted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(3)(a)(i), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Word in s. 15(1)(b) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(3)(a)
Word in s. 15(1)(b) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 526(2)(a) (with Sch. 2 )
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 15(1)(c) omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(3)(a)(ii), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
(d) an ... overseas property business,
Word in s. 15(1)(d) omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(3)(a)(iii), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Words in s. 15(1)(d) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(3)(c)
(da) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 15(1)(da) omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(3)(a)(iv), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
(e) a profession or vocation,
(f) a concern listed in section 12(4) of ITTOIA 2005 or section 39(4) of CTA 2009 (mines, transport undertakings etc.),
Words in s. 15(1)(f) inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 526(2)(b) (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 15(1)(f) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 476 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(g) managing the investments of a company with investment business,
S. 15(1)(g) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the commencing S.I.) by Finance Act 2004, Sections 38 to 40 and 45 and Schedule 6 (Consequential Amendments of Enactments) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2310) , art. 1(2) , Sch. para. 52(2)
(h) special leasing of plant or machinery, and
(i) an employment or office,
but to the extent only that the profits or gains from the activity are, or (if there were any) would be, chargeable to tax.
(2) Subsection (1) is subject to the following provisions of this Part.
(2ZA) Where an activity of a company is treated by subsection (1) of section 6D (NI rate activity treated as separate trade) as a separate trade, that activity is an activity separate from any other activity of the company.
S. 15(2ZA)(2ZB) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 4
(2ZB) Where an activity of a Northern Ireland firm is treated by subsection (2) of section 6D as a separate trade for the purposes of the corporate partner calculation, that activity is for the purposes of this Part, so far as relating to the corporate partner calculation, an activity separate from every other activity of the Northern Ireland firm.
(2A) A business carried on through one or more permanent establishments outside the United Kingdom by a company in relation to which an election under section 18A of CTA 2009 has effect—
(a) is an activity separate from any other activity of the company, and
(b) is to be regarded as an activity all the profits and gains from which are not, or (if there were any) would not be, chargeable to tax.
S. 15(2A) inserted (19.7.2011) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 13 paras. 15, 31
(2B) Subsection (2A) does not apply to the business so far as it consists of a plant or machinery lease under which the company is a lessor if any profits or losses arising from the lease are to be left out of account as mentioned in section 18C(3) of CTA 2009.
S. 15(2B) inserted (1.1.2013) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 paras. 9, 55(1)
(3) This section, in so far as it provides for—
(a) a UK property business,
Word in s. 15(3)(a) substituted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(3)(b)(i), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Word in s. 15(3)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(3)(e)
Word in s. 15(3)(a) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 526(3) (with Sch. 2 )
(b) an ... overseas property business, or
Word in s. 15(3)(b) omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(3)(b)(ii), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Words in s. 15(3)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(3)(f)
(c) special leasing of plant or machinery,
to be a qualifying activity, needs to be read with section 35 (expenditure on plant or machinery for use in a dwelling-house not qualifying expenditure in certain cases).
(4) Also, subsection (1)(i) needs to be read with sections 36 (restriction on qualifying expenditure in case of employment or office) and 80 (vehicles provided for purposes of employment or office).

16 Ordinary UKproperty businesses
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ss. 16-17B omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(4), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Word in s. 16 heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(4)(a)
Word in s. 16 substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 883(1), Sch. 1 para. 527(4) (with Sch. 2)

17 UK furnished holiday lettings businesses
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Words in s. 17 heading substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(5)(a)

17A Ordinary overseas property business
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17B EEA furnished holiday lettings businesses
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18. Managing the investments of a company with investment business
(1) For the purposes of this Part, managing the investments of a company with investment business consists of pursuing those purposes expenditure on which would be treated as expenses of management within section 1219 of CTA 2009.
Words in s. 18(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 479(2) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(2) In this Part “company with investment business” has the meaning given by section 1218B of CTA 2009.
Words in s. 18 substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 18 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 18 paras. 21(4), 22; S.I. 2013/1817, art. 2(2); S.I. 2014/1962, art. 2(3)

19 Special leasing of plant or machinery
(1) In this Part “special leasing”, in relation to plant or machinery, means hiring out the plant or machinery otherwise than in the course of any other qualifying activity (and references to a lessor or lessee in the context of special leasing are to be read accordingly).
(2) A qualifying activity consisting of special leasing of plant or machinery begins when the plant or machinery is first hired out in the circumstances given in subsection (1).
(3) A qualifying activity consisting of special leasing of plant or machinery is permanently discontinued if the lessor permanently ceases to hire out the plant or machinery otherwise than in the course of any other qualifying activity.
(4) A person who has more than one item of plant or machinery that is the subject of special leasing has a separate qualifying activity in relation to each item.
(5) If a company carrying on any long-term business—
(a) hires out plant or machinery which is an investment asset (as defined by section 545(2)), and
(b) does not do so in the course of a property business,
the company is to be treated for the purposes of subsection (1) as hiring out the plant or machinery otherwise than in the course of a qualifying activity.
Words in s. 19(5) substituted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 95

20 Employments and offices
(1) In section 15(1)(i) “employment” does not include an employment the performance of the duties of which is treated as the carrying on of a trade under section 15 of ITTOIA 2005 (divers and diving supervisors in the North Sea etc.).
Words in s. 20(1) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 529 (with Sch. 2 )
(2) Subsection (3) applies if the earnings for any duties of an employment or office fall within section 22 or 26 of ITEPA 2003.
Word in s. 20(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1) , s. 723 , Sch. 6 para. 248(2)(a) (with Sch. 7 )
Words in s. 20(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1) , s. 723 , Sch. 6 para. 248(2)(b) (with Sch. 7 )
(3) This Part applies in relation to—
(a) those earnings , or
Words in s. 20(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1) , s. 723 , Sch. 6 para. 248(3)(a) (with Sch. 7 )
(b) any other taxable earnings (as defined by section 10 of ITEPA 2003) of the employment or office,
Words in s. 20(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1) , s. 723 , Sch. 6 para. 248(3)(b) (with Sch. 7 )
as if the performance of the duties did not belong to that employment or office.

Chapter 3 Qualifying expenditure

Buildings, structures and land

21 Buildings
(1) For the purposes of this Act, expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery does not include expenditure on the provision of a building.
(2) The provision of a building includes its construction or acquisition.
(3) In this section, “building” includes an asset which—
(a) is incorporated in the building,
(b) although not incorporated in the building (whether because the asset is moveable or for any other reason), is in the building and is of a kind normally incorporated in a building, or
(c) is in, or connected with, the building and is in list A.
List A Assets treated as buildings
1.	Walls, floors, ceilings, doors, gates, shutters, windows and stairs.
2.	Mains services, and systems, for water, electricity and gas.
3.	Waste disposal systems.
4.	Sewerage and drainage systems.
5.	Shafts or other structures in which lifts, hoists, escalators and moving walkways are installed.
6.	Fire safety systems.
(4) This section is subject to section 23 (but any reference in list C in subsection (4) of that section to “plant” does not include anything where expenditure on its provision is excluded by this section).
Words in s. 21(4) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 35(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 35(2)

22 Structures, assets and works
(1) For the purposes of this Act, expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery does not include expenditure on—
(a) the provision of a structure or other asset in list B, or
(b) any works involving the alteration of land.
List B Excluded structures and other assets
1.	A tunnel, bridge, viaduct, aqueduct, embankment or cutting.
2.	A way, hard standing (such as a pavement), road, railway, tramway, a park for vehicles or containers, or an airstrip or runway.
3.	An inland navigation, including a canal or basin or a navigable river.
4.	A dam, reservoir or barrage, including any sluices, gates, generators and other equipment associated with the dam, reservoir or barrage.
5.	A dock, harbour, wharf, pier, marina or jetty or any other structure in or at which vessels may be kept, or merchandise or passengers may be shipped or unshipped.
6.	A dike, sea wall, weir or drainage ditch.
7.	Any structure not within items 1 to 6 other than— (a) a structure (but not a building) within Chapter 2 of Part 3 (meaning of “industrial building”), (b) a structure in use for the purposes of an undertaking for the extraction, production, processing or distribution of gas, and (c) a structure in use for the purposes of a trade which consists in the provision of telecommunication, television or radio services.
(2) The provision of a structure or other asset includes its construction or acquisition.
(3) In this section—
(a) “structure” means a fixed structure of any kind, other than a building (as defined by section 21(3)), and
(b) “land” does not include buildings or other structures, but otherwise has the meaning given in Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30).
(4) This section is subject to section 23 (but any reference in list C in subsection (4) of that section to “plant” does not include anything where expenditure on its provision is excluded by this section).
Words in s. 22(4) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 35(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 35(2)

23 Expenditure unaffected by sections 21 and 22
(1) Sections 21 and 22 do not apply to any expenditure to which any of the provisions listed in subsection (2) applies.
(2) The provisions are—
section 28 (thermal insulation of ...buildings);
...
...
...
...
section 33 (personal security);
section 33A (integral features);
section 71 (software and rights to software);
section 143 of ITTOIA 2005 or section 40D of F(No.2)A 1992 (election relating to tax treatment of films expenditure).
Word in s. 23(2) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 71(8) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 71(7)
Words in s. 23(2) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 72(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 72(2)
S. 23(2) entry omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 35 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 34(2)(a)
S. 23(2) entry omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 35 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 34(2)(b)
S. 23(2) entry omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 35 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 34(2)(c)
Words in s. 23(2) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 73(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 73(1)(a)
Words in s. 23(2) inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 530 (with Sch. 2 )
(3) Sections 21 and 22 also do not affect the question whether expenditure on any item described in list C is, for the purposes of this Act, expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery.
(4) But items 1 to 16 of list C do not include any asset whose principal purpose is to insulate or enclose the interior of a building or to provide an interior wall, floor or ceiling which (in each case) is intended to remain permanently in place.
List C Expenditure unaffected by sections 21 and 22
1.	Machinery (including devices for providing motive power) not within any other item in this list.
2.	...Gas and sewerage systems provided mainly— (a) to meet the particular requirements of the qualifying activity, or (b) to serve particular plant or machinery used for the purposes of the qualifying activity.
3.	. . .
4.	Manufacturing or processing equipment; storage equipment (including cold rooms); display equipment; and counters, checkouts and similar equipment.
5.	Cookers, washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators and similar equipment; washbasins, sinks, baths, showers, sanitary ware and similar equipment; and furniture and furnishings.
6.	Hoists.
7.	Sound insulation provided mainly to meet the particular requirements of the qualifying activity.
8.	Computer, telecommunication and surveillance systems (including their wiring or other links).
9.	Refrigeration or cooling equipment.
10.	Fire alarm systems; sprinkler and other equipment for extinguishing or containing fires.
11.	Burglar alarm systems.
12.	Strong rooms in bank or building society premises; safes.
13.	Partition walls, where moveable and intended to be moved in the course of the qualifying activity.
14.	Decorative assets provided for the enjoyment of the public in hotel, restaurant or similar trades.
15.	Advertising hoardings; signs, displays and similar assets.
16.	Swimming pools (including diving boards, slides and structures on which such boards or slides are mounted).
17.	Any glasshouse constructed so that the required environment (namely, air, heat, light, irrigation and temperature) for the growing of plants is provided automatically by means of devices forming an integral part of its structure.
18.	Cold stores.
19.	Caravans provided mainly for holiday lettings.
20.	Buildings provided for testing aircraft engines run within the buildings.
21.	Moveable buildings intended to be moved in the course of the qualifying activity.
22.	The alteration of land for the purpose only of installing plant or machinery.
23.	The provision of dry docks.
24.	The provision of any jetty or similar structure provided mainly to carry plant or machinery.
25.	The provision of pipelines or underground ducts or tunnels with a primary purpose of carrying utility conduits.
26.	The provision of towers to support floodlights.
27.	The provision of— (a) any reservoir incorporated into a water treatment works, or (b) any service reservoir of treated water for supply within any housing estate or other particular locality.
28.	The provision of— (a) silos provided for temporary storage, or (b) storage tanks.
29.	The provision of slurry pits or silage clamps.
30.	The provision of fish tanks or fish ponds.
31.	The provision of rails, sleepers and ballast for a railway or tramway.
32.	The provision of structures and other assets for providing the setting for any ride at an amusement park or exhibition.
33.	The provision of fixed zoo cages.
Words in s. 23(4) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 73(6) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 73(1)(b)(i)
Words in s. 23(4) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 73(6) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 73(1)(b)(ii)
Word in s. 23(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 73(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 73(1)(b)(iii)
(5) In item 19 of list C, “caravan” includes, in relation to a holiday caravan site, anything that is treated as a caravan for the purposes of—
(a) the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 (c. 62), or
(b) the Caravans Act (Northern Ireland) 1963 (c. 17 (N.I.)).

24 Interests in land
(1) For the purposes of this Act, expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery does not include expenditure on the acquisition of an interest in land.
(2) In this section “land” does not include—
(a) buildings or other structures, or
(b) any asset which is so installed or otherwise fixed to any description of land as to become, in law, part of the land,
but otherwise has the meaning given in Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30).
(3) Subject to subsection (2), “interest in land” has the meaning given by section 175 (definitions in connection with provisions about fixtures).

25 Building alterations connected with installation of plant or machinery
If a person carrying on a qualifying activity incurs capital expenditure on alterations to an existing building incidental to the installation of plant or machinery for the purposes of the qualifying activity, this Part applies as if—
(a) the expenditure were expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery, and
(b) the works representing the expenditure formed part of the plant or machinery.

Demolition costs

26 Demolition costs
(1) This section applies if—
(a) plant or machinery is demolished, and
(b) the last use of the plant or machinery was for the purposes of a qualifying activity.
(2) If the person carrying on the qualifying activity replaces the plant or machinery with other plant or machinery then, for the purposes of this Part, the net cost of the demolition to that person is treated as expenditure incurred on the provision of the other plant or machinery.
(3) If the person carrying on the qualifying activity does not replace the plant or machinery, the net cost of the demolition to that person is allocated to the appropriate pool for the chargeable period in which the demolition takes place.
(4) In subsection (3)—
“the appropriate pool” means the pool to which the expenditure on the demolished plant or machinery has been or would be allocated in accordance with this Part, and
“the net cost of the demolition” means the amount, if any, by which the cost of the demolition exceeds any money received for the remains of the plant or machinery.
(5) Subsection (3) is subject to section 164(4) (general decommissioning expenditure before cessation of ring fence trade: election for special allowance) and sections 165A to 165E (restrictions on allowances: anti-avoidance).
Words in s. 26(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 109(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 34 para. 3
Words in s. 26(5) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 32 para. 3

Expenditure on thermal insulation and personal security

27 Application of Part to thermal insulation and personal security
(1) Subsection (2) has effect in relation to expenditure if—
(a) it is expenditure to which section 28 or 33 applies, and
Words in s. 27(1)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 35 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 34(3)(a)
(b) an allowance under Part 2 or a deduction in respect of the expenditure could not, in the absence of this section, be made in calculating the income from the qualifying activity in question.
(2) This Part (including in particular section 11(4)) applies as if—
(a) the expenditure were capital expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery for the purposes of the qualifying activity in question, and
(b) the person who incurred the expenditure owned plant or machinery as a result of incurring it.
Words in s. 27 heading substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 35 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 34(3)(b)

28 Thermal insulation of ... buildings
(1) This section applies to expenditure if a person carrying on a qualifying activity other than a UK property business or an overseas property business has incurred it in adding insulation against loss of heat to a building occupied by him for the purposes of the qualifying activity.
Words in s. 28(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 71(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 71(2)(a)
Words in s. 28(1) substituted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(5)(a), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Words in s. 28(1) substituted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(5)(b), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Word in s. 28(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 71(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 71(2)(b)
Words in s. 28(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 71(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 71(2)(c)
(2) This section also applies to expenditure if a person carrying on a qualifying activity consisting of a UK property business or an overseas property business has incurred it in adding insulation against loss of heat to a building let by him in the course of the business.
Words in s. 28(2) substituted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(5)(a), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Word in s. 28(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), , Sch. 1 para. 531 (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 28(2) inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 69(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 69(1), Sch. 21 para. 1
Words in s. 28(2) substituted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(5)(b), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Word in s. 28(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 71(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 71(3)
(2A) Subsection (2) is subject to section 35 (expenditure on plant or machinery for use in dwelling-house not qualifying expenditure).
S. 28(2A)-(2C) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 71(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 71(4)
(2B) This section does not apply to expenditure within subsection (2) if a deduction for that expenditure is allowable—
(a) under section 251 of CTA 2009, or
Words in s. 28(2B)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 480 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(b) under section 312 of ITTOIA 2005,
(deductions for expenditure on energy-saving items).
(2C) For the purposes of subsection (2B), whether such a deduction is allowable is to be determined without regard to subsection (1)(e) of the section in question.
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 28(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 71(8) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 71(5)
Word in s. 28 heading omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 71(8) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 71(6)

29 Fire safety
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 29 omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 72(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 72(1)

30 Safety at designated sports grounds
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 30 repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 35 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 33(a)

31 Safety at regulated stands at sports grounds
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 31 repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 35 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 33(b)

32 Safety at other sports grounds
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 32 repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 35 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 33(c)

33 Personal security
(1) This section applies to expenditure if—
(a) it is incurred by an individual or partnership of individuals in connection with the provision for, or for use by, the individual, or any of the individuals, of a security asset,
(b) the individual or partnership is carrying on a relevant qualifying activity, and
(c) the special threat conditions are met.
(2) The special threat conditions are that—
(a) the asset is provided or used to meet a threat which—
(i) is a special threat to the individual’s personal physical security, and
(ii) arises wholly or mainly because of the relevant qualifying activity, and
(b) the person incurring the expenditure—
(i) has the sole object of meeting that threat in incurring that expenditure, and
(ii) intends the asset to be used solely to improve personal physical security.
(3) If—
(a) the person incurring the expenditure intends the asset to be used solely to improve personal physical security, but
(b) there is another use which is incidental to improving personal physical security,
that other use is ignored for the purposes of this section.
(4) The fact that an asset improves the personal physical security of any member of the family or household of the individual concerned, as well as that of the individual, does not prevent this section from applying.
(5) If—
(a) the asset is not intended to be used solely to improve personal physical security, but the expenditure incurred on it would otherwise be expenditure to which this section applies, and
(b) the person incurring the expenditure intends the asset to be used partly to improve personal physical security,
this section applies only to the proportion of the expenditure attributable to the intended use to improve personal physical security.
(6) In this section “security asset” means an asset which improves personal security; and here “asset”—
(a) does not include—
(i) a car, ship or aircraft, or
(ii) a dwelling or grounds appurtenant to a dwelling, but
(b) subject to paragraph (a), includes equipment, a structure (such as a wall) and an asset which becomes fixed to land.
(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 33(7) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 13 (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
(8) In this section “relevant qualifying activity” means a qualifying activity consisting of—
(a) a trade,
(b) a UK property business,
Word in s. 33(8)(b) substituted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(6)(a), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Word in s. 33(8)(b) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(8)(a)
Word in s. 33(8)(b) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 532 (with Sch. 2 )
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 33(8)(c) omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(6)(b), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
(d) an ... overseas property business, ...
Word in s. 33(8)(d) omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(6)(c), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Words in s. 33(8)(d) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(8)(c)
Word in s. 33(8)(d) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(8)(d)
(da) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 33(8)(da) omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(6)(d), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
(e) a profession or vocation.
Words in s. 27 cross-heading substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 35 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 34(3)(b)

Expenditure on integral features

33A Expenditure on provision or replacement of integral features
(1) This section applies where a person carrying on a qualifying activity incurs expenditure on the provision or replacement of an integral feature of a building or structure used by the person for the purposes of the qualifying activity.
(2) This Part (including in particular section 11(4)) applies as if—
(a) the expenditure were capital expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery for the purposes of the qualifying activity, and
(b) the person who incurred the expenditure owned plant or machinery as a result of incurring it.
(3) If the expenditure is qualifying expenditure, it may not be deducted in calculating the income from the qualifying activity.
(4) If the expenditure is not qualifying expenditure, whether it may be so deducted is to be determined without regard to this section.
(5) For the purposes of this section each of the following is an integral feature—
(a) an electrical system (including a lighting system),
(b) a cold water system,
(c) a space or water heating system, a powered system of ventilation, air cooling or air purification, and any floor or ceiling comprised in such a system,
(d) a lift, an escalator or a moving walkway,
(e) external solar shading.
(6) The items listed in subsection (5) do not include any asset whose principal purpose is to insulate or enclose the interior of a building or to provide an interior wall, floor or ceiling which (in each case) is intended to remain permanently in place.
(7) The Treasury may by order—
(a) provide that subsection (5) does not include a feature of a building or structure specified in the order, expenditure on which would (if not within subsection (5)) be qualifying expenditure other than special rate expenditure, and
(b) add to the list in subsection (5) a feature of a building or structure expenditure on the provision of which would not (apart from the order) be expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery.
(8) An order under subsection (7) may make such incidental, supplemental, consequential and transitional provision as the Treasury thinks fit.

33B Meaning of “replacement” in section 33A
(1) Expenditure to which this section applies is to be treated for the purposes of section 33A as expenditure on the replacement of an integral feature.
(2) This section applies to expenditure incurred by a person on an integral feature if the amount of the expenditure is more than 50% of the cost of replacing the integral feature at the time the expenditure is incurred.
(3) Subsection (4) applies where—
(a) a person incurs expenditure (“initial expenditure”) on an integral feature which is not more than 50% of the cost of replacing the integral feature at the time it is incurred, but
(b) in the period of 12 months beginning with the initial expenditure being incurred the person incurs further expenditure on the integral feature.
(4) If the aggregate of—
(a) the amount of the initial expenditure, and
(b) the amount (or the aggregate of the amounts) of the further expenditure,
is more than 50% of the cost of replacing the integral feature at the time the initial expenditure was incurred, this section applies to the initial expenditure and the further expenditure.
(5) Where section 33A applies because of subsection (4), all such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to that section.
Ss. 33A, 33B and cross-heading inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 73(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 73(2)

Exclusion of certain types of expenditure

34 Expenditure by MPs and others on accommodation
(1) Expenditure is not qualifying expenditure if it is incurred by—
(a) a member of the House of Commons,
(b) a member of the Scottish Parliament,
(c) a member of the National Assembly for Wales, or
(d) a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly,
in or in connection with the provision or use of residential or overnight accommodation for the purpose given in subsection (2).
(2) The purpose is enabling the member to perform the duties of a member of the body in or about—
(a) the place where the body sits, or
(b) the constituency or region for which the member has been returned.

34A Expenditure on plant or machinery for long funding leasing not qualifying expenditure
Expenditure is not qualifying expenditure if it is incurred on the provision of plant or machinery for leasing under a long funding lease (see Chapter 6A).
S. 34A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 15 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 8 para. 3

35 Expenditure on plant or machinery for use in dwelling-house not qualifying expenditure in certain cases
(1) This section applies if a person is carrying on a qualifying activity consisting of—
(a) a UK property business,
Word in s. 35(1)(a) substituted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(7)(a), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Word in s. 35(1)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(9)(a)
Word in s. 35(1)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), , Sch. 1 para. 533 (with Sch. 2)
(b) an ... overseas property business, or
Word in s. 35(1)(b) omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(7)(b), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Words in s. 35(1)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(9)(b)
(c) special leasing of plant or machinery.
(2) The person’s expenditure is not qualifying expenditure if it is incurred in providing plant or machinery for use in a dwelling-house.
(3) If plant or machinery is provided partly for use in a dwelling-house and partly for other purposes, such apportionment of the expenditure incurred in providing that plant or machinery is to be made for the purposes of subsection (2) as is just and reasonable.

36 Restriction on qualifying expenditure in case of employment or office
(1) Where the qualifying activity consists of an employment or office—
(a) expenditure on the provision of a mechanically propelled road vehicle, or a cycle, is not qualifying expenditure, and
(b) other expenditure is qualifying expenditure only if the plant or machinery is necessarily provided for use in the performance of the duties of the employment or office.
(2) In this section “ cycle ” has the meaning given by section 192(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
S. 36 substituted (with effect as mentioned in s. 59(3)(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 59(1)(3)(4)

37 Exclusion where sums payable in respect of depreciation
(1) Expenditure incurred by a person in providing plant or machinery for the purposes of a qualifying activity is not qualifying expenditure if it appears—
(a) that during the period during which the plant or machinery will be used for the purposes of the qualifying activity sums are, or are to be, payable to that person directly or indirectly, and
(b) that those sums are in respect of, or take account of, the whole of the depreciation of the plant or machinery resulting from its use for those purposes.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the sums fall to be taken into account as income of the person or in calculating the profits of a qualifying activity carried on by him.

38 Production animals etc.
Expenditure is not qualifying expenditure if it is incurred on—
(a) animals or other creatures to which section 30 of ITTOIA 2005 or section 50 of CTA 2009 (animals kept for trade purposes) applies,
S. 38(a)-(c) substituted for s. 38(a)(b) (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 481 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(b) animals or other creatures to which Chapter 8 of Part 2 of ITTOIA 2005 or Chapter 8 of Part 3 of CTA 2009 (herd basis rules) applies, or
(c) shares in animals or creatures such as are mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).

38ZA Vehicles for which deductions allowed at fixed rate under Part 2 of ITTOIA 2005
Expenditure is not qualifying expenditure if—
(a) it is incurred in respect of a vehicle in a period, and
(b) a deduction is made for the period in respect of the expenditure under section 94D of ITTOIA 2005 (deduction allowable at fixed rate for expenditure on vehicles).
S. 38ZA inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 5 para. 6 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 5 para. 5(2)

Chapter 3A AIA qualifying expenditure

38A AIA qualifying expenditure
(1) An annual investment allowance is not available unless the qualifying expenditure is AIA qualifying expenditure.
(2) Expenditure is AIA qualifying expenditure if—
(a) it is incurred by a qualifying person on or after the relevant date, and
(b) it is not excluded by any of the general exclusions in section 38B.
(3) “Qualifying person” means—
(a) an individual,
(b) a partnership of which all the members are individuals, or
(c) a company.
(4) In determining whether expenditure is AIA qualifying expenditure, any effect of section 12 on the time at which it is to be treated as incurred is to be disregarded.
(5) “The relevant date” means—
(a) for corporation tax purposes, 1 April 2008, and
(b) for income tax purposes, 6 April 2008.

38B General exclusions applying to section 38A
Expenditure within any of the following general exclusions is not AIA qualifying expenditure.
General exclusion 1
The expenditure is incurred in the chargeable period in which the qualifying activity is permanently discontinued.
General exclusion 2
The expenditure is incurred on the provision of a car (as defined by section 268A).
General exclusion 3
The expenditure is incurred wholly for the purposes of a ring fence trade in respect of which tax is chargeable under section 330(1) of CTA 2010 (supplementary charge in respect of ring fence trades).
General exclusion 4
The circumstances of the incurring of the expenditure are that—
(a) the provision of the plant or machinery on which the expenditure is incurred is connected with a change in the nature or conduct of the trade or business carried on by a person other than the person incurring the expenditure, and
(b) the obtaining of an annual investment allowance is the main benefit, or one of the main benefits, which could reasonably be expected to arise from the making of the change.
General exclusion 5
Any of the following sections applies—
section 13 (use for qualifying activity of plant or machinery provided for other purposes);
section 13A (use for other purposes of plant or machinery provided for long funding leasing);
section 14 (use for qualifying activity of plant or machinery which is a gift).
This is subject to section 161 (pre-trading expenditure on mineral exploration and access).
Word in s. 38B substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 2 (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
Words in s. 38B substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 324 (with Sch. 2)
Pt. 2 Ch. 3A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 2

Chapter 4 First-year qualifying expenditure

General

39 First-year allowances available for certain types of qualifying expenditure only
A first-year allowance is not available unless the qualifying expenditure is first-year qualifying expenditure under any of the following provisions—
. . .	. . .
. . .	. . .
. . .	. . .
. . .	. . .
section 45D	expenditure on cars with low CO2 emissions,
section 45DA	expenditure on zero-emission goods vehicles,
section 45E	expenditure on plant or machinery for gas refuelling station...
section 45EA	expenditure on plant or machinery for electric vehicle charging point
section 45F	expenditure on plant and machinery for use wholly in a ring fence trade.
. . .	. . .
section 45K	expenditure on plant and machinery for use in designated assisted areas.
section 45O	expenditure on plant and machinery for use in special tax sites.
section 45S	expenditure on plant or machinery in other cases
Words in s. 39 inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 167 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2003 (c. 14), Sch. 30 para. 2(a)
S. 39 entries omitted (21.7.2008) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 76(5)(a) (with s. 76(7)(8))
S. 39 entry omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 75(5)-(8) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 75(3)(a)
Words in s. 39 omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 33(5) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 33(2)(b)(iii)(a)
Words in s. 39 inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 59 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 59, Sch. 19 para. 2
Words in s. 39 inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 7 para. 7 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 7 para. 2
Words in s. 39 inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 61 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 61, Sch. 20 para. 2
Word in s. 39 repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 167 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2003 (c. 14), Sch. 30 para. 2(b), Sch. 43 Pt. 3(9)
Words in s. 39 inserted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), s. 38(2)
Words in s. 39 inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 63 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 63, Sch. 21 para. 2
Words in s. 39 omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 33(5) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 33(2)(b)(iii)(b)
Words in s. 39 inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 11 para. 2
Words in s. 39 inserted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 2
Words in s. 39 substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), Sch. 23 para. 11(a)
Words in s. 39 inserted (22.2.2024) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), s. 7(2) (as amended by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), s. 1(2)(a))

Types of expenditure which may qualify for first-year allowances

40 Expenditure incurred for Northern Ireland purposes by small or medium-sized enterprises
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Ss. 40-43 omitted (with application in accordance with s. 76(7) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 76(2) (with s. 76(8))

41 Miscellaneous exclusions from section 40 (expenditure for Northern Ireland purposes etc.)
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42 Exclusion of plant or machinery partly for use outside Northern Ireland
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43 Effect of plant or machinery subsequently being primarily for use outside Northern Ireland
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44 Expenditure incurred by small or medium-sized enterprises
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S. 44 omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 75(5)-(8) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 75(2)

45 ICT expenditure incurred by small enterprises
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S. 45 omitted (21.7.2008) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 76(3) (with s. 76(7)(8))

45A Expenditure on energy-saving plant or machinery
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Ss. 45A-45C repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 33(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 33(1)(a)

45AA Section 45A exclusion: feed-in tariffs and renewable heat incentives
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45B Certification of energy-saving plant and machinery
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45C Energy-saving components of plant or machinery
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45D Expenditure on cars with low carbon dioxide emissions
(1) Expenditure is first-year qualifying expenditure if—
(a) it is incurred in the relevant period,
Words in s. 45D(1)(a) substituted (20.3.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), s. 23(2)
(b) it is expenditure on a car which is first registered on or after 17th April 2002 and which is unused and not second-hand,
(c) the car—
(i) is electrically-propelled, or
(ii) has low CO2 emissions, and
S. 45D(1)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 14(2) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
(d) the expenditure is not excluded by section 46 (general exclusions).
(1A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 45D(1A) omitted (20.3.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), s. 23(3)
(1B) The “relevant period” is the period beginning with 17 April 2002 and ending with—
(a) in the case of expenditure incurred by a company within the charge to corporation tax, 31 March 2026, and
(b) in the case of expenditure incurred by a person within the charge to income tax, 5 April 2026.
S. 45D(1B)(1C) inserted (20.3.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), s. 23(4)
(1C) The Treasury may by regulations amend subsection (1B) so as to extend the relevant period.
(2) For the purposes of this section a car has low CO2 emissions if it satisfies the conditions in subsections (3) and (4).
Words in s. 45D(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 14(3) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
(3) The first condition is that, when the car is first registered, it is so registered on the basis of a qualifying emissions certificate.
Words in s. 45D(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 14(4) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
(4) The second condition is that the applicable CO 2 emissions figure in relation to the car does not exceed 0 grams per kilometre driven.
Words in s. 45D(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 14(5) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
Word in s. 45D(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2)(a) of the amending S.I.) by The Capital Allowances Act 2001 (Car Emissions) (Extension of First-year Allowances) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/120), arts. 1(1), 3(b)
(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 45D(5)(6) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 14(6) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(7) The Treasury may by order amend the amount from time to time specified in subsection (4).
(8) In this section any reference to a car is to a car within the meaning of section 268A, except that it—
(a) includes a reference to a mechanically propelled road vehicle of a type commonly used as a hackney carriage, ...
S. 45D(8)(b) and preceding word omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 14(7)(b) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Words in s. 45D(8) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 14(7)(a) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
(9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 45D(9)(10) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 14(8) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
(10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(11) In this section—
“applicable CO2 emissions figure” and “qualifying emissions certificate” have the meanings given in section 268C;
“electrically-propelled” has the meaning given in section 268B.
S. 45D(11) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 14(9) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)

45DA Expenditure on zero-emission goods vehicles
(1) Expenditure is first-year qualifying expenditure if—
(a) it is incurred in the period of 15 years beginning with the relevant date,
Words in s. 45DA(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2021) by The Capital Allowances Act 2001 (Car Emissions) (Extension of First-year Allowances) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/120), arts. 1(1), 4
(b) it is incurred on the provision of a zero-emission goods vehicle,
(c) the vehicle is unused and not second-hand,
(d) the vehicle is registered, and
(e) the expenditure is not excluded by section 46 (general exclusions).
(1A) The Treasury may by order amend subsection (1)(a) so as to extend the period specified.
S. 45DA(1A) inserted (17.7.2014) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 64(3)
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(d) it does not matter whether the vehicle is first registered before or after the expenditure is incurred.
(3) In this section—
“goods vehicle” means a mechanically propelled road vehicle which is of a design primarily suited for the conveyance of goods or burden of any description;
“the relevant date” means—
(a) in the case of expenditure incurred by a person within the charge to corporation tax, 1 April 2010, and
(b) in the case of expenditure incurred by a person within the charge to income tax, 6 April 2010;
“zero-emission goods vehicle” means a goods vehicle which cannot in any circumstances emit CO2 by being driven.
(4) The Treasury may by order amend this Chapter so as to provide for specified descriptions of vehicles to be treated, or not to be treated, as goods vehicles for the purposes of this section.
(5) This section is subject to section 45DB.
Ss. 45DA, 45DB inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 7 para. 7 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 7 para. 3

45DB Exclusions from allowances under section 45DA
(1) Expenditure incurred by a person is not first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45DA if it is within subsection (2), (4) or (6).
(2) Expenditure is within this subsection if, at the time a claim is made under section 3 for a section 45DA allowance in respect of the expenditure, the person who incurred the expenditure is, or forms part of, an undertaking within subsection (3).
(3) An undertaking is within this subsection if one or both of the following conditions are met—
(a) it is reasonable to assume that the undertaking would be regarded as an undertaking in difficulty for the purposes of the General Block Exemption Regulation;
Words in s. 45DB(3)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 2(2)
(b) the undertaking is subject to an outstanding recovery order made by virtue of Article 108(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (Commission Decision declaring aid illegal and incompatible with the common market).
(4) Expenditure is within this subsection if it is incurred for the purposes of a qualifying activity—
(a) in the fishery or aquaculture sector, as covered by Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, or
Words in s. 45DB(4)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 2(3)
(b) relating to the management of waste of undertakings.
(5) In subsection (4)(b) the reference to waste of undertakings does not include waste of the person who incurred the expenditure or of any other person forming part of the same undertaking as that person.
(6) Expenditure is within this subsection to the extent that it is taken into account for the purposes of a relevant grant, or relevant payment, made towards that expenditure.
(7) A grant or payment is relevant if it is—
(a) a ... State aid, other than an allowance under this Part, or
Word in s. 45DB(7) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 45(8)(9) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), s. 45(4)
(b) a grant or subsidy, other than a ... State aid, which the Treasury by order declares to be relevant for the purposes of the withholding of a section 45DA allowance.
(8) If a relevant grant or relevant payment towards the expenditure is made after the making of a section 45DA allowance, the allowance is to be withdrawn ....
Words in s. 45DB(8) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 45(8)(9) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), s. 45(5)
(9) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to subsection (8).
(10) Any such assessment or adjustment is not out of time if it is made within 3 years of the end of the chargeable period in which the grant or payment was made.
(11) In this section—
“General Block Exemption Regulation” means Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 (General block exemption Regulation) as it had effect in the United Kingdom immediately before IP completion day;
“management” and “waste” have the meaning given by Article 1 of Directive 2006/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council;
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“section 45DA allowance” means a first year allowance in respect of expenditure that is first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45DA;
“undertaking” means—
(a) an autonomous enterprise, or
(b) an enterprise (not within paragraph (a)) and its partner enterprises (if any) and its linked enterprises (if any),
and for this purpose “enterprise”, “autonomous enterprise”, “partner enterprises” and “linked enterprises” have the meaning given by Annex 1 to the General Block Exemption Regulation.
Words in s. 45DB(11) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 2(4)
Words in s. 45DB(11) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Taxes (State Aid) (Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1499), regs. 1, 3(2)
Words in s. 45DB(11) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 45(8)(9) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), s. 45(6)
(11A) Nothing in this section limits references to “State aid” to State aid which is required to be notified to and approved by the European Commission.
S. 45DB(11A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 45(8)(9) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), s. 45(7)
(12) The Treasury may by order make such provision amending this section as appears to them appropriate for the purpose of giving effect to any future amendments of or instrument replacing—
(a) the General Block Exemption Regulation,
(b) the Community Guidelines on State Aid for Rescuing and Restructuring Firms in Difficulty (2004/C 244/02),
(c) Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council,
S. 45DB(12)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 2(5)
(d) Directive 2006/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, or
(e) the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

45E Expenditure on plant or machinery for gas refuelling station
(1) Expenditure is first-year qualifying expenditure if—
(a) it is incurred in the period beginning with 17th April 2002 and ending with 31st March 2025,
Word in s. 45E(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2021) by The Capital Allowances Act 2001 (Car Emissions) (Extension of First-year Allowances) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/120), arts. 1(1), 5
(b) it is expenditure on plant or machinery for a gas refuelling station where the plant or machinery is unused and not second-hand, and
(c) it is not excluded by section 46 (general exclusions).
(1A) The Treasury may by order amend subsection (1)(a) so as to extend the period specified.
S. 45E(1A) inserted (17.7.2014) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 64(4)
(2) For the purposes of this section expenditure on plant or machinery for a gas refuelling station is expenditure on plant or machinery installed at a gas refuelling station for use solely for or in connection with refuelling vehicles with natural gas, biogas or hydrogen fuel.
Word in s. 45E inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 78(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 78(3)
(3) For the purposes of subsection (2) the plant or machinery which is for use for or in connection with refuelling vehicles with natural gas, biogas or hydrogen fuel includes—
(a) any storage tank for natural gas , biogas or hydrogen fuel,
(b) any compressor, pump, control or meter used for or in connection with refuelling vehicles with natural gas, biogas or hydrogen fuel, and
(c) any equipment for dispensing natural gas, biogas or hydrogen fuel to the fuel tank of a vehicle.
(4) For the purposes of this section—
“biogas” means gas produced by the anaerobic conversion of organic matter and used for propelling vehicles;
“gas refuelling station” means any premises, or that part of any premises, where vehicles are refuelled with natural gas, biogas or hydrogen fuel;
“hydrogen fuel” means a fuel consisting of gaseous or cryogenic liquid hydrogen which is used for propelling vehicles;
“vehicle” means a mechanically propelled road vehicle.
Words in s. 45E(4) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 78(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 78(4)
S. 45E inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 61 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 61, Sch. 20 para. 3

45EA Expenditure on plant or machinery for electric vehicle charging point
(1) Expenditure is first-year qualifying expenditure if—
(a) it is incurred in the relevant period,
(b) it is expenditure on plant or machinery for an electric vehicle charging point where the plant or machinery is unused and not second-hand, and
(c) it is not excluded by section 46 (general exclusions).
(2) For the purposes of this section expenditure on plant or machinery for an electric vehicle charging point is expenditure on plant or machinery installed solely for the purpose of charging electric vehicles.
(3) The “relevant period” is the period beginning with 23 November 2016 and ending with—
(a) in the case of expenditure incurred by a person within the charge to corporation tax, 31 March 2026, and
Word in s. 45EA(3)(a) substituted (20.3.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), s. 24
(b) in the case of expenditure incurred by a person within the charge to income tax, 5 April 2026.
Word in s. 45EA(3)(b) substituted (20.3.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), s. 24
(4) The Treasury may by regulations amend subsection (3) so as to extend the relevant period.
(5) In this section—
“electric vehicle” means a road vehicle that can be propelled by electrical power (whether or not it can also be propelled by another kind of power);
“electric vehicle charging point” means a facility for charging an electric vehicle.
S. 45EA inserted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), s. 38(3)

45F Expenditure on plant and machinery for use wholly in a ring fence trade
(1) Expenditure is first-year qualifying expenditure if—
(a) it is incurred on or after 17th April 2002,
(b) it is incurred by a company,
(c) it is incurred on the provision of plant or machinery for use wholly for the purposes of a ring fence trade, and
(d) it is not excluded by section 46 (general exclusions).
(2) This section is subject to section 45G (plant or machinery used for less than five years in a ring fence trade).
(3) In this section “ ring fence trade ” means a ring fence trade in respect of which tax is chargeable under section 330(1) of CTA 2010 (supplementary charge in respect of ring fence trades).
Words in s. 45F(3) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 325 (with Sch. 2)
S. 45F inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 63 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 63, Sch. 21 para. 3

45G Plant or machinery used for less than five years in a ring fence trade
(1) Expenditure incurred by a company on the provision of plant or machinery is to be treated as never having been first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45F if the plant or machinery—
(a) is at no time in the relevant period used in a ring fence trade carried on by the company or a company connected with it, or
(b) is at any time in the relevant period used for a purpose other than that of a ring fence trade carried on by the company or a company connected with it.
(2) For the purposes of this section “ the relevant period ” means whichever of the following periods, beginning with the incurring of the expenditure, first ends, namely—
(a) the period ending with the fifth anniversary of the incurring of the expenditure, or
(b) the period ending with the day preceding the first occasion on which the plant or machinery, after becoming owned by the company which incurred the expenditure, is not owned by a company which is either that company or a company connected with it.
(3) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to subsection (1).
(4) If a person who has made a return becomes aware that, after making it, anything in it has become incorrect because of the operation of this section, he must give notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs specifying how the return needs to be amended.
Words in Act substituted (18.4.2005) by Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11), s. 53(1), Sch. 4 para. 83(1); S.I. 2005/1126, art. 2(2)(h)
(5) The notice must be given within 3 months beginning with the day on which the person first became aware that anything in the return had become incorrect because of the operation of this section.
(6) In this section “ ring fence trade ” has the same meaning as in section 45F.
S. 45G inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 63 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 63, Sch. 21 para. 4

45H Expenditure on environmentally beneficial plant or machinery
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Ss. 45H-45J repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 33(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 33(1)(b)

45I Certification of environmentally beneficial plant and machinery
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45J Environmentally beneficial components of plant or machinery
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45K Expenditure on plant and machinery for use in designated assisted areas
(1) Expenditure is first-year qualifying expenditure if—
(a) it is incurred by a company on the provision of plant or machinery for use primarily in an area which at the time the expenditure is incurred is a designated assisted area,
(b) it is incurred in the period ... beginning with the date on which the area is (or is treated as) designated under subsection (2)(a) and ending with whichever is the later of the day immediately before the eighth anniversary of that date or 31st March 2021,
Words in s. 45K(1)(b) omitted (1.4.2020) by virtue of The Capital Allowances Act 2001 (Amendment of Section 45K) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/260), arts. 1, 2(2)(a)
Words in s. 45K(1)(b) substituted (15.9.2016) by Finance Act 2016 (c. 24), s. 69
Words in s. 45K(1)(b) inserted (1.4.2020) by The Capital Allowances Act 2001 (Amendment of Section 45K) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/260), arts. 1, 2(2)(b)
(c) Conditions A to E are met.
(1A) The Treasury may by order amend subsection (1)(b) so as to extend the period specified.
S. 45K(1A) inserted (17.7.2014) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 64(5)(b)
(2) “Designated assisted area” means an area which—
(a) is designated by an order made by the Treasury, and
(b) falls wholly within an assisted area.
(3) An area may be designated by an order under subsection (2)(a) only if at the time the order is made—
(a) the area falls wholly within an enterprise zone, and
(b) a memorandum of understanding, in respect of the area, relating to the availability of allowances in respect of expenditure to which this section applies has been entered into by the Treasury and the responsible authority for the area.
(4) An order made under subsection (2)(a) may provide that an area designated by the order is to be treated as having been so designated at times falling before the order is made.
(5) But where an area has previously been designated by an order under subsection (2)(a), section 14 of the Interpretation Act 1978 does not apply, by virtue of subsection (4), so as to imply a power to make an order (“the new order”) treating that area (or any part of it) as if it were not so designated at times falling before the new order is made.
(6) Condition A is that the company is within the charge to corporation tax.
(7) Condition B is that the expenditure is incurred for the purposes of a qualifying activity within section 15(1)(a) or (f).
(8) Condition C is that the expenditure is incurred for the purposes of—
(a) a business of a kind not previously carried on by the company,
(b) expanding a business carried on by the company, or
(c) starting up an activity which relates to a fundamental change in a product or production process of, or service provided by, a business carried on by the company.
(8A) Condition C is met by virtue of subsection (8)(c) only if the amount of the expenditure exceeds the amount by which the relevant plant or machinery is depreciated in the period of 3 years ending immediately before the beginning of the chargeable period in which the expenditure is incurred.
S. 45K(8A)(8B) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 3
(8B) “Relevant plant or machinery” means the plant or machinery being used at the end of the period of 3 years mentioned in subsection (8A) for the purposes of the product, process or service mentioned in subsection (8)(c).
(9) Condition D is that the plant or machinery is unused and not second-hand.
(10) Condition E is that the expenditure is not replacement expenditure.
(11) “Replacement expenditure” means expenditure incurred on the provision of plant or machinery (“new plant or machinery”) intended to perform the same or a similar function, for the purposes of the qualifying activity of the company, as other plant or machinery (“replaced plant or machinery”)—
(a) on which the company has previously incurred qualifying expenditure, and
(b) which has been superseded by the new plant or machinery.
(12) But if and to the extent that—
(a) the expenditure is incurred on the provision of new plant or machinery that is capable of and intended to perform a significant additional function, when compared to the replaced plant or machinery, and
(b) the additional function enhances the capacity or productivity of the qualifying activity in question,
so much of the expenditure as is attributable to the additional function is not to be regarded as replacement expenditure.
(13) The part of the expenditure attributable to the additional function is to be determined on a just and reasonable basis.
(14) In this section—
“assisted area” means—
(a) an area specified as a development area under section 1 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, or
(b) Northern Ireland;
“enterprise zone” means an area recognised by the Treasury as an area in respect of which there is a special focus on economic development and identified on a map published by the Treasury for the purposes of this section;
“the responsible authority”, for an area, means—
(a) if the area is in England, a local authority for all or part of the area or two or more such local authorities,
(b) if the area is in Scotland, the Scottish Ministers,
(c) if the area is in Wales, the Welsh Ministers, and
(d) if the area is in Northern Ireland, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland.
(15) The Treasury may by order amend the definition of “assisted area” in subsection (14) in consequence of any changes made to the areas in the United Kingdom granted assisted area status by virtue of Article 107(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
(16) This section is subject to—
section 45L (plant or machinery partly for use outside designated assisted areas),
section 45M (exclusions from section 45K allowances),
section 45N (effect of plant or machinery subsequently being primarily used in an area other than a designated assisted area), and
section 46 (general exclusions).
Ss. 45K-45N inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 11 para. 3

45L Exclusion of plant or machinery partly for use outside designated assisted areas
(1) Expenditure on plant or machinery is not first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45K if—
(a) at the time when it is incurred, the company incurring it intends the plant or machinery to be used partly in a non-designated area, and
(b) the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, for which any person is a party to the relevant arrangements is the obtaining of a first-year allowance, or a greater first-year allowance, in respect of the part of the expenditure that is attributable to that intended use in a non-designated area.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(b), the part of the expenditure that is attributable to that intended use in a non-designated area is to be determined on a just and reasonable basis.
(3) In this section—
“non-designated area” means an area which is not a designated assisted area within the meaning of section 45K;
“the relevant arrangements” means—
(a) the transaction under which the expenditure is incurred, and
(b) any scheme or arrangements of which that transaction forms part.

45M Exclusions from allowances under section 45K
(1) Expenditure incurred by a person is not first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45K if it is within subsection (2), (4), (7) or (7A).
Words in s. 45M(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 4(2)
(2) Expenditure is within this subsection if, at the time a claim is made under section 3 for a section 45K allowance in respect of the expenditure, the person who incurred the expenditure is, or forms part of, an undertaking within subsection (3).
(3) An undertaking is within this subsection if one or both of the following conditions are met—
(a) it is reasonable to assume that the undertaking would be regarded as an undertaking in difficulty for the purposes of the General Block Exemption Regulation;
Words in s. 45M(3)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 4(3)
(b) the undertaking is subject to an outstanding recovery order made by virtue of Article 108(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (Commission Decision declaring aid illegal and incompatible with the common market).
(4) Expenditure is within this subsection if it is incurred for the purposes of a qualifying activity—
(a) in the fishery or aquaculture sector, as covered by Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council,
Words in s. 45M(4)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 4(4)(a)
(b) in the coal sector, steel sector, shipbuilding sector or synthetic fibres sector,
(ba) in the transport sector or related infrastructure,
Ss. 45M(4)(ba)-(bc) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 4(4)(b)
(bb) relating to energy generation, distribution or infrastructure,
(bc) relating to the development of broadband networks,
(c) relating to the management of waste of undertakings, or
(d) relating to—
(i) the primary production of agricultural products,
(ii) on-farm activities necessary for preparing an animal or plant product for the first sale, or
(iii) the first sale of agricultural products by a primary producer to wholesalers, retailers or processors, in circumstances where that sale does not take place on separate premises reserved for that purpose.
(4A) Expressions used in subsection (4)(b), (ba), (bb) or (bc) and in the General Block Exemption Regulation have the same meaning as in that Regulation.
S. 45M(4A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 4(5)
(5) In subsection (4)(c) the reference to waste of undertakings does not include waste of the person who incurred the expenditure or of any other person forming part of the same undertaking as that person.
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S. 45M(6) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 4(6)
(7) Expenditure is within this subsection if a relevant grant or relevant payment is made towards—
(a) that expenditure, or
(b) any other expenditure which is incurred by any person in respect of the same designated assisted area, and on the same single investment project, as that expenditure.
(7A) Expenditure is within this subsection if—
(a) the area by reference to which the condition in section 45K(1)(a) is met is not an area which falls within Article 107(3)(a) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
(b) the condition in section 45K(8)(a) is not met in relation to the expenditure, and
(c) at the time the expenditure is incurred the company is not an SME for the purposes of the General Block Exemption Regulation.
S. 45M(7A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 4(7)
(8) A section 45K allowance made in respect of first-year qualifying expenditure is to be withdrawn if—
(a) after it is made, a relevant grant or relevant payment is made towards that expenditure, or
(b) within the period of 3 years beginning when that expenditure was incurred, a relevant grant or relevant payment is made towards any other expenditure which is incurred by any person in respect of the same designated assisted area, and on the same single investment project, as that expenditure.
(9) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to subsection (8).
(10) If a person who has made a return becomes aware that, after making it, anything in it has become incorrect because of the operation of this section, that person must give notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs specifying how the return needs to be amended.
(11) The notice must be given within 3 months beginning with the day on which the person first became aware that anything in the return had become incorrect because of the operation of this section.
(12) In this section—
“agricultural product”, has the same meaning as in the General Block Exemption Regulation;
“General Block Exemption Regulation” means Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 (General block exemption Regulation)as it had effect in the United Kingdom immediately before IP completion day;
“management” and “waste” have the meaning given by Article 1 of Directive 2006/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council;
“relevant grant or relevant payment” means a grant or payment which is—
(a) a State aid, other than an allowance under this Part, or
(b) a grant or subsidy, other than a State aid, which the Treasury by order declares to be relevant for the purposes of the witholding of a section 45K allowance;
“section 45K allowance” means a first-year allowance in respect of expenditure that is first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45K;
“single investment project” has the same meaning as in the General Block Exemption Regulation;
“undertaking” means—
(a) an autonomous enterprise, or
(b) an enterprise (not within paragraph (a)) and its partner enterprises (if any) and its linked enterprises (if any),
and for this purpose “enterprise”, “autonomous enterprise”, “partner enterprises” and “linked enterprises” have the meaning given by Annex 1 to the General Block Exemption Regulation.
Word in s. 45M(12) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 4(8)(a)
Words in s. 45M(12) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 4(8)(b)
Words in s. 45M(12) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Taxes (State Aid) (Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1499), regs. 1, 3(3)
(13) Nothing in this section limits references to “State aid” to State aid which is required to be notified to and approved by the European Commission.
(14) For the purposes of this section references to expenditure incurred in respect of a designated assisted area includes expenditure incurred on the provision of things for use primarily in that area or on services to be provided primarily in that area.
(15) The Treasury may by order make such provision amending this section as appears to them appropriate for the purpose of giving effect to any future amendments of or instruments replacing—
(a) the General Block Exemption Regulation,
(b) the Community Guidelines on State Aid for Rescuing and Restructuring Firms in Difficulty (2004/C 244/02),
(c) Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council,
S. 45M(15)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 4(9)
(d) Directive 2006/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, or
(e) the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

45N Effect of plant or machinery subsequently being primarily for use outside designated assisted areas
(1) Expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery is to be treated as never having been first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45K if, at any relevant time—
(a) the primary use to which the plant and machinery is put is other than in an area which was a relevant area at the time the expenditure was incurred, or
Words in s. 45N(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 5(2)(a)
(b) the plant or machinery is held for use otherwise than primarily in an area which was a relevant area at that time.
Words in s. 45N(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 5(2)(b)
(2) “Relevant time” means a time which—
(a) falls within the relevant period, and
(b) is a time when the plant or machinery is owned by—
(i) the person who incurred the expenditure, or
(ii) a person who is, or at any time in that period has been, connected with that person.
(3) “The relevant period” means the period of 5 years beginning with—
(a) the day on which the plant or machinery in question is first brought into use for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by the company, or
(b) if earlier, the day on which it is first held for such use.
(3A) “Relevant area” means—
(a) in relation to expenditure which would be within subsection (7A) of section 45M if paragraph (a) of that subsection were omitted, a designated assisted area within the meaning of section 45K which falls within Article 107(3)(a) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and
(b) in relation to any other expenditure, a designated assisted area within the meaning of section 45K.
S. 45N(3A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 5(3)
(4) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to subsection (1).
(5) If a person who has made a return becomes aware that, after making it, anything in it has become incorrect because of the operation of this section, that person must give notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs specifying how the return needs to be amended.
(6) The notice must be given within 3 months beginning with the day on which the person first became aware that anything in the return had become incorrect because of the operation of this section.

45O Expenditure on plant and machinery for use in special tax sites
(1) Expenditure incurred by a company on the provision of plant or machinery is first-year qualifying expenditure if conditions A to E are met.
(2) Condition A is that the plant or machinery is for use primarily in an area which, at the time the expenditure is incurred, is a special tax site.
(3) Condition B is that the plant or machinery is unused and is not second-hand.
(4) Condition C is that the expenditure is incurred for the purposes of a qualifying activity within section 15(1)(a) or (f).
(5) Condition D is that the expenditure is incurred on or before the applicable sunset date in relation to the special tax site concerned (as to which see section 332(4) and (5) of F(No.2)A 2023).
Words in s. 45O(5) substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), s. 332(2)(4)
(6) Condition E is that the company is within the charge to corporation tax.
(7) This section is subject to—
regulations under section 45P,
section 45Q (exclusion of plant or machinery partly for use outside special tax sites),
section 45R (effect of failing to comply with ongoing requirements) and regulations under that section, and
section 46 (general exclusions).
Words in s. 45O(7) substituted (24.2.2022) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 16 para. 2
Ss. 45O-45R inserted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 3
Words in ss. 45O-45R substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), Sch. 23 para. 11(b)

45P Power to amend conditions
(1) The Treasury may by regulations change the conditions that must be met in order for expenditure to be first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45O (whether by adding, removing or altering conditions).
(2) Regulations under this section may not remove the requirement for the plant or machinery to be for use primarily in an area which, at the time the expenditure is incurred, is a special tax site.
(3) Regulations under this section may, among other things—
(a) make provision by reference to the expenditure, the plant or machinery, the company that incurred the expenditure or a person who is or has been connected with that company;
(b) impose conditions relating to accounts or other records;
(c) impose other conditions requiring a person to take steps specified in the regulations;
(d) make different provision for different purposes;
(e) include incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional or transitory provision.
(4) Regulations under this section—
(a) may amend, repeal or otherwise modify section 45O and other provisions of this Part, and
(b) where made under subsection (3)(e), may amend, repeal or otherwise modify other provisions of this Act or provisions of another Act.

45Q Exclusion of plant or machinery partly for use outside special tax sites
(1) This section applies if—
(a) at the time when expenditure on plant or machinery is incurred, the company incurring it intends the plant or machinery to be used partly in an area which is not a special tax site, and
(b) the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, for which a person is party to the relevant arrangements is the obtaining of a first-year allowance, or a greater first-year allowance, in respect of the part of the expenditure that is attributable to that intended use in an area which is not a special tax site (the “non-qualifying part” of the expenditure).
Words in s. 45Q(1)(b) substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), Sch. 23 para. 12(a)
(2) The non-qualifying part of the expenditure is not first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45O.
Words in s. 45Q(2) substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), Sch. 23 para. 12(b)
(3) For the purposes of this section, the non-qualifying part of the expenditure is to be determined on a just and reasonable basis.
Words in s. 45Q(3) substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), Sch. 23 para. 12(b)
(4) In this section, “the relevant arrangements” means—
(a) the transaction under which the expenditure on the plant or machinery is incurred, and
(b) any scheme or arrangements of which that transaction forms part.

45R Effect of failing to comply with ongoing requirements
(1) Expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery is to be treated as never having been first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45O if, at any relevant time—
(a) the primary use to which the plant or machinery is put is other than in an area which, at the time the expenditure was incurred, was a special tax site, or
(b) the plant or machinery is held for use otherwise than primarily in an area which was a special tax site at that time.
(2) “Relevant time” means a time within the relevant period when the plant or machinery is owned by—
(a) the company that incurred the expenditure, or
(b) a person who is, or at any time in that period has been, connected with that company.
(3) “The relevant period” means the period of 5 years beginning with—
(a) the day on which the plant or machinery in question is first brought into use for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by the company, or
(b) if earlier, the day on which it is first held for such use.
(3A) The Treasury may by regulations make provision adding, removing or altering, or otherwise about, circumstances in which expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery is to be treated as never having been first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45O.
S. 45R(3A)-(3C) inserted (24.2.2022) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 16 para. 3(3)
(3B) The power to make regulations under subsection (3A) may be exercised only in relation to expenditure incurred on or after the date on which the regulations come into force.
(3C) Subsections (3) and (4) of section 45P apply in relation to regulations under subsection (3A) as they apply in relation to regulations under that section.
(4) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to subsection (1) or regulations under subsection (3A).
Words in s. 45R(4) inserted (24.2.2022) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 16 para. 3(4)
(5) If a person who has made a return becomes aware that, after making it, anything in it has become incorrect because of the operation of this section or of regulations under subsection (3A), that person must give notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs specifying how the return needs to be amended.
Words in s. 45R(5) inserted (24.2.2022) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 16 para. 3(5)
(6) The notice must be given within 3 months beginning with the day on which the person first became aware that anything in the return had become incorrect because of the operation of this section or of regulations under subsection (3A).
Words in s. 45R(6) inserted (24.2.2022) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 16 para. 3(6)
Words in s. 45R heading substituted (24.2.2022) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 16 para. 3(2)

45S Expenditure on plant or machinery in other cases
Expenditure is first-year qualifying expenditure if—
(a) it is incurred on or after 1 April 2023,
(b) it is incurred by a company within the charge to corporation tax,
(c) it is expenditure on plant or machinery which is unused and not second-hand, and
(d) it is not excluded by section 45T (exclusion of expenditure under disqualifying arrangements) or 46 (general exclusions).
Ss. 45S, 45T inserted (22.2.2024) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), s. 7(3) (as amended by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), s. 1(1)(2)(a))

45T Exclusion of expenditure incurred under disqualifying arrangements
(1) Expenditure is not first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45S if the expenditure is incurred directly or indirectly in consequence of, or otherwise in connection with, disqualifying arrangements.
(2) Arrangements are “disqualifying arrangements” for the purposes of this section if—
(a) the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, of the arrangements is to secure a tax advantage connected with expenditure being first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45S (including securing the advantage by avoiding a balancing charge under section 59A or 59B or reducing the amount or timing of such a charge), and
(b) it is reasonable, taking account of all the relevant circumstances—
(i) to conclude that the arrangements are, or include steps that are, contrived, abnormal or lacking a genuine commercial purpose, or
(ii) to regard the arrangements as circumventing the intended limits of relief under this Act or otherwise exploiting shortcomings in this Act.
(3) In this section “arrangements” include any agreement, understanding, scheme, transaction or series of transactions (whether or not legally enforceable).

46 General exclusions ...
(1) Expenditure within any of the general exclusions in subsection (2) is not first-year qualifying expenditure under any of the following provisions—
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section 45D (expenditure on cars with low CO2 emissions),
section 45DA (expenditure on zero-emission goods vehicles),
section 45E (expenditure on plant or machinery for gas refuelling station), ...
section 45EA (expenditure on plant or machinery for electric vehicle charging point)
section 45F (expenditure on plant and machinery for use wholly in a ring fence trade)
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section 45K (expenditure on plant and machinery for use in designated assisted areas).
section 45O (expenditure on plant and machinery for use in special tax sites).
section 45S (expenditure on plant or machinery in other cases)
Words in s. 46(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 167 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2003 (c. 14) , Sch. 30 para. 4(1)(a)
S. 46(1) entries omitted (21.7.2008) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 76(5)(b)(i) (with s. 76(7)(8))
S. 46(1) entry omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 75(5)-(8) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 75(3)(b)
Words in s. 46(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 33(5) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 33(2)(b)(iv)(a)
Entry in s. 46(1) relating to s. 45D inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 59 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 59, Sch. 19 para. 4(2)
Words in s. 46(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 7 para. 7 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 7 para. 4
Entry in s. 46(1) relating to s. 45E inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 61of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 61, Sch. 20 para. 4
Word in s. 46(1) repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 167 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2003 (c. 14) , Sch. 30 para. 4(1)(b) , 43 Pt. 3(9)
Words in s. 46(1) inserted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), s. 38(4)
Entry in s. 46(1) relating to s. 45F inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 63 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 63, Sch. 21 para. 5
Words in s. 46(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 11 para. 4
Words in s. 46(1) inserted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 4
Words in s. 46(1) substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), Sch. 23 para. 11(c)
Words in s. 46(1) inserted (22.2.2024) by virtue of Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), s. 7(4)(a) (as amended by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), s. 1(2)(a))
(2) The general exclusions are—
General exclusion 1
The expenditure is incurred in the chargeable period in which the qualifying activity is permanently discontinued.
General exclusion 2
The expenditure is incurred on the provision of a car (as defined by section 268A).
...
...
General exclusion 5
The expenditure would be long-life asset expenditure but for paragraph 20 of Schedule 3 (transitional provisions).
General exclusion 6
The expenditure is on the provision of plant or machinery for leasing (whether in the course of a trade or otherwise).
For this purpose, the letting of a ship on charter, or of any other asset on hire, is to be regarded as leasing (whether or not it would otherwise be so regarded).
General exclusion 7
The circumstances of the incurring of the expenditure are that—
(a) the provision of the plant or machinery on which the expenditure is incurred is connected with a change in the nature or conduct of a trade or business carried on by a person other than the person incurring the expenditure, and
(b) the obtaining of a first-year allowance is the main benefit, or one of the main benefits, which could reasonably be expected to arise from the making of the change.
General exclusion 8
Any of the following sections applies—
section 13 (use for qualifying activity of plant or machinery provided for other purposes);
section 13A (use for other purposes of plant or machinery provided for long funding leasing);
section 14 (use for qualifying activity of plant or machinery which is a gift).
This is subject to section 161 (pre-trading expenditure on mineral exploration and access).
Word in s. 46(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 3 (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
Words in s. 46(2) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 70(2) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 70(1)(a)
Words in s. 46(2) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 70(2) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 70(1)(b)
Word in s. 46(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 15 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 8 para. 4(2)(a)
Words in s. 46(2) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 15 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 8 para. 4(2)(b)
(3) Subsection (1) is subject to the following provisions of this section.
Entry relating to s. 46(3)(4) inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 59 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 59, Sch. 19 para. 4(3)
(4) General exclusion 2 does not prevent expenditure being first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45D.
(4A) General exclusion 6 does not prevent expenditure being first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45S if the plant or machinery is provided for leasing under an excluded lease of background plant or machinery for a building.
S. 46(4A) inserted (22.2.2024) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), s. 7(4)(b) (as amended by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), s. 1(2)(a))
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S. 46(5)(6) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 33(5) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 33(2)(b)(iv)(b)
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Words in s. 46 heading omitted (21.7.2008) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 76(5)(b)(ii) (with s. 76(7)(8))

Expenditure of small or medium-sized enterprises

47 Expenditure of small or medium-sized enterprises: companies
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Ss. 47-49 omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 75(5)-(8) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 75(3)(c)

48 Expenditure of small or medium-sized enterprises: businesses
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49 Whether company is a member of a large or medium-sized group
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Supplementary

50 Time when expenditure is incurred
In determining whether expenditure is first-year qualifying expenditure under this Chapter, any effect of section 12 on the time at which it is to be treated as incurred is to be disregarded.

51 Disclosure of information between UK tax authorities
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S. 51 omitted (21.7.2008) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 76(5)(c) (with s. 76(7)(8))

Chapter 5 Allowances and charges

Annual investment allowance

51A Entitlement to annual investment allowance
(1) A person is entitled to an allowance (an “annual investment allowance”) in respect of AIA qualifying expenditure if—
(a) the expenditure is incurred in a chargeable period to which this Act applies, and
(b) the person owns the plant and machinery at some time during that chargeable period.
(2) Any annual investment allowance is made for the chargeable period in which the AIA qualifying expenditure is incurred.
(3) If the AIA qualifying expenditure incurred in a chargeable period is less than or equal to the maximum allowance, the person is entitled to an annual investment allowance in respect of all the AIA qualifying expenditure.
(4) If the AIA qualifying expenditure incurred in a chargeable period is more than the maximum allowance, the person is entitled to an annual investment allowance in respect of so much of the AIA qualifying expenditure as does not exceed the maximum allowance.
(5) The maximum allowance is £1,000,000.
Sum in s. 51A(5) substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), s. 8(2)(a)
(6) But if the chargeable period is more or less than a year, the maximum allowance is proportionately increased or reduced.
(7) A person may claim an annual investment allowance in respect of all the AIA qualifying expenditure in respect of which the person is entitled to an allowance, or in respect of only some of it.
(8) The Treasury may by order substitute for the amount for the time being specified in subsection (5) such greater amount as it thinks fit.
Word in s. 51A(8) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 11(5)-(13) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 11(3)
(9) An order under subsection (8) may make such incidental, supplemental, consequential and transitional provision as the Treasury thinks fit.
(10) This section is subject to—
(a) sections 51B to 51N (restrictions on entitlement to annual investment allowance),
section 70DA(2) (transfer and long funding leaseback: no annual investment allowance for lessee),
Words in s. 51A(10) inserted (as an unnumbered paragraph) (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 17 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 12
(b) section 205 (reduction of allowance if plant or machinery provided partly for purposes other than those of qualifying activity),
(c) section 210 (reduction of allowance if it appears that a partial depreciation subsidy is or will be payable), and
(d) sections 217, 218A, 229A(2) and 241 (anti-avoidance: no allowance in certain cases),
Word in s. 51A(10) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 22 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 18
and needs to be read with section 236 (additional VAT liabilities).

51B First restriction: companies
(1) A company is entitled to a single annual investment allowance in respect of all the qualifying activities carried on by the company in a chargeable period.
(2) The company may allocate the annual investment allowance to the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure as it thinks fit.
(3) The relevant AIA qualifying expenditure is the AIA qualifying expenditure incurred by the company in the chargeable period mentioned in subsection (1).
(4) This section is subject to sections 51C, 51D and 51E.

51C Second restriction: groups of companies
(1) This section applies in relation to—
(a) a company which, in a financial year, is a parent undertaking of one or more other companies, and
(b) those other companies.
(2) The companies are entitled to a single annual investment allowance between them in respect of the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure.
(3) The companies may allocate the annual investment allowance to the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure as they think fit.
(4) The relevant AIA qualifying expenditure is the AIA qualifying expenditure incurred by the companies in chargeable periods ending in the financial year mentioned in subsection (1).
(5) A company (“P”) is a parent undertaking of another company (“C”) in a financial year if P is a parent undertaking of C at the end of C's chargeable period ending in that financial year.
(6) In this section “parent undertaking” has the same meaning as in section 1162 of the Companies Act 2006.
(7) This section is subject to section 51D.

51D Third restriction: groups of companies under common control
(1) Where in a financial year two or more groups of companies are—
(a) controlled by the same person (see section 51F), and
(b) related to one another (see section 51G),
this section applies in relation to the companies which are members of those groups.
(2) The companies are entitled to a single annual investment allowance between them in respect of the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure.
(3) The companies may allocate the annual investment allowance to the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure as they think fit.
(4) The relevant AIA qualifying expenditure is the AIA qualifying expenditure incurred by the companies in chargeable periods ending in the financial year mentioned in subsection (1).
(5) In this section and in sections 51F and 51G, a group of companies means—
(a) a company which, in the financial year mentioned in subsection (1), is a parent undertaking of one or more other companies, and
(b) those other companies,
(and the members of the group are the company which is the parent undertaking and those other companies).
(6) A company (“P”) is a parent undertaking of another company (“C”) in a financial year if P is a parent undertaking of C at the end of C's chargeable period ending in that financial year.
(7) In this section “parent undertaking” has the same meaning as in section 1162 of the Companies Act 2006.

51E Fourth restriction: other companies under common control
(1) This section applies in relation to two or more companies which in a financial year are—
(a) controlled by the same person (see section 51F), and
(b) related to one another (see section 51G),
and in relation to which to neither section 51C nor section 51D applies.
(2) The companies are entitled to a single annual investment allowance between them in respect of the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure.
(3) The companies may allocate the annual investment allowance to the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure as they think fit.
(4) The relevant AIA qualifying expenditure is the AIA qualifying expenditure incurred by the companies in chargeable periods ending in the financial year mentioned in subsection (1).

51F Companies and groups: meaning of “control”
(1) A company is controlled by a person in a financial year if it is controlled by that person at the end of its chargeable period ending in that financial year.
(2) A group of companies is controlled by a person in a financial year if the company which is the parent undertaking is controlled by that person at the end of its chargeable period ending in that financial year.
(3) Section 574(2) defines “control” in relation to a company which is a body corporate.
(4) In relation to a company (“C”) which is not a body corporate, control means the power of a person (“P”) to secure—
(a) by means of the holding of shares or the possession of voting power in relation to C or another body, or
(b) as a result of any powers conferred by the constitution of C or another body,
that the affairs of C are conducted in accordance with P's wishes.
(5) In subsection (4) “shares” has the meaning given by section 1161(2) of the Companies Act 2006.

51G Companies and groups: meaning of “related”
(1) A company (“C1”) is related to another company (“C2”) in a financial year if one or both of—
(a) the shared premises condition, and
(b) the similar activities condition,
are met in relation to the companies in that financial year.
(2) Where C1 is related to C2 in a financial year, C1 is also related to any other company to which C2 is related in that financial year.
(3) A group of companies (“G1”) is related to another group of companies (“G2”) in a financial year if in that financial year a company which is a member of G1 is related to a company which is a member of G2.
(4) Where G1 is related to G2 in a financial year, G1 is also related to any other group of companies to which G2 is related in that financial year.
(5) The shared premises condition is met in relation to two companies in a financial year if, at the end of the relevant chargeable period of one or both of the companies, the companies carry on qualifying activities from the same premises.
(6) The similar activities condition is met in relation to two companies in a financial year if—
(a) more than 50% of the turnover of one company for the relevant chargeable period is derived from qualifying activities within a particular NACE classification, and
(b) more than 50% of the turnover of the other company for the relevant chargeable period is derived from qualifying activities within that NACE classification.
(7) In this section—
“NACE classification” means the first level of the common statistical classification of economic activities in the European Union established by Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council of 20 December 2006 (as that Regulation has effect in EU law), and
“relevant chargeable period”, in relation to a company and a financial year, means the chargeable period of the company ending in that financial year.
Words in s. 51G(7) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Taxes (Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/689), regs. 1, 10(2) (with regs. 39-41); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

51H Fifth restriction: qualifying activities under common control
(1) This section applies in relation to two or more qualifying activities which, in a tax year—
(a) are carried on by a qualifying person other than a company,
(b) are controlled by the same person (see section 51I), and
(c) are related to one another (see section 51J).
(2) A qualifying activity is carried on by a qualifying person in a tax year if it is carried on by the person at the end of the chargeable period for the activity ending in the tax year.
(3) Where all the qualifying activities are carried on by one qualifying person, that person is entitled to a single annual investment allowance in respect of the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure.
(4) Where the qualifying activities are carried on by more than one qualifying person, those persons are entitled to a single annual investment allowance between them in respect of the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure.
(5) The person or persons carrying on the qualifying activities may allocate the annual investment allowance to the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure as the person or persons think fit.
(6) The relevant AIA qualifying expenditure is the AIA qualifying expenditure incurred for the purposes of the qualifying activities in the chargeable periods for those activities ending in the tax year mentioned in subsection (1).

51I Qualifying activities: meaning of control
(1) A qualifying activity is controlled by a person in a tax year if it is controlled by the person at the end of the chargeable period for that activity which ends in that tax year.
(2) A qualifying activity carried on by an individual is controlled by the individual who carries it on.
(3) A qualifying activity carried on by a partnership is controlled by the person (if any) who controls the partnership.
(4) Section 574(3) defines “control” in relation to a partnership.
(5) Where partners who between them control one partnership also between them control another partnership, the qualifying activities carried on by the partnerships are to be treated as controlled by the same person.

51J Qualifying activity: meaning of “related”
(1) A qualifying activity (“A1”) is related to another qualifying activity (“A2”) in a tax year if one or both of—
(a) the shared premises condition, and
(b) the similar activities condition,
are met in relation to the activities in the tax year.
(2) Where A1 is related to A2 in a tax year, A1 is also related to any other qualifying activity to which A2 is related in that tax year.
(3) The shared premises condition is met in relation to two qualifying activities in a tax year if, at the end of the relevant chargeable period for one or both of the activities, the activities are carried on from the same premises.
(4) The similar activities condition is met in relation to two qualifying activities in a tax year if, at the end of the relevant chargeable period for one or both of the activities, the activities are within the same NACE classification.
(5) In this section—
“NACE classification” has the same meaning as in section 51G, and
“relevant chargeable period”, in relation to a qualifying activity and a tax year, means the chargeable period for that activity ending in that tax year.

51JA Sixth restriction: allocation where profits chargeable at NI rate
(1) This section applies if—
(a) section 51B, 51C, 51D or 51E applies, and
(b) the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure for the purposes of the section in question includes expenditure incurred in a low-rate year in respect of an NI rate activity.
(2) For the purposes of this section expenditure is “incurred in a low-rate year” if it is incurred in a financial year for which the Northern Ireland rate is lower than the main rate.
(3) The maximum annual investment allowance that may be allocated under section 51B, 51C, 51D or 51E to AIA qualifying expenditure incurred in a low-rate year in respect of qualifying activities other than NI rate activities is determined by the formula—
A × T − NI T
where—
A is the amount of the single annual investment allowance that would otherwise be available for allocation;
T is so much of the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure for the purposes of the section in question as is incurred in a low-rate year;
NI is so much of the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure for the purposes of the section in question as is expenditure incurred in a low-rate year in respect of an NI rate activity.
S. 51JA inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 5

51K Operation of annual investment allowance where restrictions apply
(1) This section applies where because of section 51B, 51C, 51D, 51E or 51H a person is (or persons between them are) entitled to a single annual investment allowance in respect of relevant AIA qualifying expenditure.
(2) If the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure is less than or equal to the maximum allowance, the person is (or the persons between them are) entitled to an annual investment allowance in respect of all the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure.
(3) If the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure is more than the maximum allowance, the person is (or the persons between them are) entitled to an annual investment allowance in respect of so much of the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure as does not exceed the maximum allowance.
(4) The maximum allowance is the amount for the time being specified in section 51A(5); but this is subject to sections 51M and 51N (which provide that in certain cases an additional amount of annual investment allowance may be available).
(5) The person or persons may claim an annual investment allowance in respect of all the relevant AIA qualifying expenditure in respect of which the person is (or the persons between them are) entitled to an allowance, or in respect of only some of it.
(6) The amount of the annual investment allowance allocated to relevant AIA qualifying expenditure incurred in a chargeable period must not exceed the amount of the annual investment allowance to which a person would be entitled in respect of that expenditure under section 51A(5) and (6) if section 51B, 51C, 51D, 51E or 51H did not apply.

51L Special provision for short chargeable periods
(1) This section applies where—
(a) more than one chargeable period of a company ends in a financial year, or
(b) more than one chargeable period for a qualifying activity ends in a tax year.
(2) Whether section 51C, 51D or 51E applies in relation to the company, or section 51H applies in relation to the qualifying activity, is to be determined in relation to each chargeable period ending in that year as if it were the only chargeable period ending in that year.
(3) AIA qualifying expenditure incurred in a chargeable period in relation to which the section in question does not apply is not relevant AIA qualifying expenditure for the purposes of that section.

51M Special provision for long chargeable periods
(1) This section applies where—
(a) section 51H applies in relation to two or more qualifying activities controlled by a person (“P”) in a tax year, and
(b) the relevant chargeable period for one of those qualifying activities (“A1”) is longer than a year.
(2) An additional amount of annual investment allowance may be allocated to relevant AIA qualifying expenditure incurred for the purposes of A1.
(3) That additional amount is the amount, or the aggregate of the amounts, of any relevant unused allowance for each tax year (a “previous tax year”)—
(a) which falls before the tax year mentioned in subsection (1)(a), and
(b) in which part of A1's relevant chargeable period falls.
(4) The amount of the relevant unused allowance for a previous tax year is (subject to subsections (7) and(8))—
MA-AM
but where the amount given by that formula is less than nil, the amount of the relevant unused allowance for the previous tax year is nil.
(5) In subsection (4)—
MA is the amount specified in section 51A(5) in relation to the previous tax year, and
AM is the amount of any annual investment allowance made under section 51A or 51K in respect of AIA qualifying expenditure incurred for the purposes of a relevant qualifying activity in the chargeable period for that activity ending in the previous tax year.
(6) “Relevant qualifying activity” means—
(a) any qualifying activity carried on by a qualifying person other than a company which was controlled by P in the previous tax year (see section 51I) and related to A1 in that tax year (see section 51J), and
(b) if A1 was controlled by P in the previous tax year (see section 51I), A1.
(7) Where any part of the amount calculated under subsection (4) has, on a previous application of this section, been allocated to AIA qualifying expenditure incurred for the purposes of a qualifying activity controlled by P in a tax year before that mentioned in subsection (1)(a), the amount of the relevant unused allowance is reduced accordingly.
(8) Where the amount of the relevant unused allowance for a previous tax year would (apart from this subsection) exceed—
DCPYDY×MA
the amount of the relevant unused allowance for that tax year is limited to the amount given by that formula.
(9) In subsection (8)—
DCPY is the number of days in A1's relevant chargeable period falling in the previous tax year,
DY is the number of days in that tax year, and
MA has the meaning given by subsection (5).
(10) Nothing in this section prevents section 51K(6) applying in relation to relevant AIA qualifying expenditure incurred for the purposes of A1.
(11) In this section references to a relevant chargeable period, in relation to a qualifying activity, are to the chargeable period for that activity ending in the tax year mentioned in subsection (1)(a).

51N Special provision for long chargeable periods: supplementary
(1) This section applies where—
(a) section 51H applies in relation to two or more qualifying activities controlled by a person (“P”) in a tax year, and
(b) the relevant chargeable period for more than one of those qualifying activities is longer than a year.
(2) Section 51M applies in relation to each of the qualifying activities mentioned in subsection (1)(b) and the tax year mentioned in subsection (1)(a), as it applies in relation to A1 and the tax year mentioned in subsection (1)(a) of that section.
(3) But where two or more of the qualifying activities mentioned in subsection (1)(b) were related in a previous tax year, section 51M applies with the following modifications.
(4) The amount of any relevant unused allowance for that tax year is to be calculated under section 51M(4) to (7) (without regard to section 51M(8)).
(5) For that purpose section 51M(6) applies as if the references to A1 were references to any of the qualifying activities mentioned in subsection (1)(b).
(6) The amount of the relevant unused allowance may be allocated between those activities, but this is subject to subsection (7).
(7) The amount of the relevant unused allowance allocated to any one of those activities may not exceed the amount given by the formula in section 51M(8).
Ss. 51A-51N and cross-heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 3

First-year allowances

52 First-year allowances
(1) A person is entitled to a first-year allowance in respect of first-year qualifying expenditure if—
(a) the expenditure is incurred in a chargeable period to which this Act applies, and
(b) the person owns the plant or machinery at some time during that chargeable period.
(2) Any first-year allowance is made for the chargeable period in which the first-year qualifying expenditure is incurred.
(3) The amount of the allowance is a percentage of the first-year qualifying expenditure in respect of which the allowance is made, as shown in the Table—
Table Amount of first-year allowances
Type of first-year qualifying expenditure	Amount
. . .	. . .
. . .	. . .
. . .	. . .
. . .	. . .
Expenditure qualifying under section 45D (expenditure on cars with low CO2 emissions)	100%
Expenditure qualifying under section 45DA (expenditure on zero-emission goods vehicles)	100%
Expenditure qualifying under section 45E (expenditure on plant or machinery for gas refuelling station)	100%
Expenditure qualifying under section 45EA (expenditure on plant or machinery for electric vehicle charging point)	100%
Expenditure qualifying under section 45F (expenditure for use wholly in a ring fence trade)	100%
. . .	. . .
Expenditure qualifying under section 45K (expenditure on plant and machinery for use in designated assisted areas)	100%
Expenditure qualifying under section 45O (expenditure on plant and machinery for use in special tax sites)	100%
Expenditure qualifying under section 45S (expenditure on plant or machinery in other cases) which is not special rate expenditure	100%
Expenditure qualifying under section 45S (expenditure on plant or machinery in other cases) which is special rate expenditure	50%
S. 52(3) entries omitted (21.7.2008) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 76(5)(d) (with s. 76(7)(8))
S. 52(3) entry omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 75(5)-(8) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 75(3)(d)(i)
Words in s. 52(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 33(5) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 33(2)(b)(v)(a)
S. 52(3): words in Table added (with effect as mentioned in s. 59 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 59, Sch. 19 para. 5
Words in s. 52(3) Table inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 7 para. 7 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 7 para. 5(2)
S. 52(3): words in Table added (with effect as mentioned in s. 61 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 61, Sch. 20 para. 5
Words in s. 52(3) inserted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), s. 38(5)(a)
Words in s. 52(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 108(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 108(1)
Words in s. 52(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 33(5) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 33(2)(b)(v)(b)
Words in s. 52(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 11 para. 5(2)
Words in s. 52(3) inserted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 5
Words in s. 52(3) substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), Sch. 23 para. 11(d)
Words in s. 52(3) Table inserted (22.2.2024) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), s. 7(5) (as amended by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), s. 1(2)(a))
...
Words in s. 52(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 75(5)-(8) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 75(3)(d)(ii)
(3A) Subsection (3B) applies where the Treasury make regulations under section 45EA(4) (power to extend relevant period).
S. 52(3A)(3B) inserted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), s. 38(5)(b)
(3B) The regulations may amend the amount specified in column 2 of the Table in subsection (3) for expenditure qualifying under section 45EA, but only in relation to expenditure incurred after the date on which the relevant period would have ended but for the regulations.
(4) A person who is entitled to a first-year allowance may claim the allowance in respect of the whole or a part of the first-year qualifying expenditure.
(5) Subsection (1) needs to be read with section 236 (first-year allowances in respect of additional VAT liabilities) and is subject to—
section 70DA(2) (transfer and long funding leaseback: no first-year allowance for lessee),
section 205 (reduction of first-year allowance if plant or machinery provided partly for purposes other than those of qualifying activity),
section 210 (reduction of first-year allowance if it appears that a partial depreciation subsidy is or will be payable), ...
section 212T (cap on first-year allowances: zero-emission goods vehicles), ...
section 212U (cap on first-year allowances: expenditure on plant and machinery for use in designated assisted areas), and
sections 217, 229A(2) ... and 241 (anti-avoidance: no first-year allowance in certain cases).
Words in s. 52(5) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 17 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 13
Word in s. 52(5) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 7 para. 7 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 7 para. 5(3)(a)
Words in s. 52(5) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 7 para. 7 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 7 para. 5(3)(b)
Word in s. 52(5) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 para. 8 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 11 para. 5(3)(a)
S. 52(5) entry inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 11 para. 5(3)(b)
Word in s. 52(5) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 22 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 19
Words in s. 52(5) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(3)

Prevention of double relief

52A Prevention of double relief
A person may not claim—
(a) an annual investment allowance and a first-year allowance in respect of the same expenditure, or
(b) first-year allowances under two or more of the provisions listed in section 39 in respect of the same expenditure.
Words in s. 52A substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 11 para. 6
S. 52A and cross-heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 4

Pooling

53 Pooling of qualifying expenditure
(1) Qualifying expenditure has to be pooled for the purpose of determining a person’s entitlement to writing-down allowances and balancing allowances and liability to balancing charges.
(2) If a person carries on more than one qualifying activity, expenditure relating to the different activities must not be allocated to the same pool.

54 The different kinds of pools
(1) There are single asset pools, class pools and the main pool.
(2) A single asset pool may not contain expenditure relating to more than one asset.
(3) The following provide for qualifying expenditure to be allocated to a single asset pool—
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ;
section 86 (short-life asset);
section 127 (ship);
section 206 (plant or machinery provided or used partly for purposes other than those of qualifying activity);
section 211 (payment of partial depreciation subsidy);
section 538 (contribution allowances: plant and machinery).
Words in s. 54(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1), 29(1) to the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 15 (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
(4) A class pool is a pool which may contain expenditure relating to more than one asset.
(5) The following provide for qualifying expenditure to be allocated to a class pool—
section 104C (special rate expenditure);
section 107 (overseas leasing).
Words in s. 54(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 14 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 26 para. 3
(6) Qualifying expenditure may be allocated to the main pool only if it does not fall to be allocated to a single asset pool or a class pool.

Writing-down and balancing allowances and balancing charges

55 Determination of entitlement or liability
(1) Whether a person is entitled to a writing-down allowance or a balancing allowance, or liable to a balancing charge, for a chargeable period is determined separately for each pool of qualifying expenditure and depends on—
(a) the available qualifying expenditure in that pool for that period (“AQE”), and
(b) the total of any disposal receipts to be brought into account in that pool for that period (“TDR”).
(2) If AQE exceeds TDR, the person is entitled to a writing-down allowance or a balancing allowance for the period.
(3) If TDR exceeds AQE, the person is liable to a balancing charge for the period.
(4) The entitlement under subsection (2) is to a writing-down allowance except for the final chargeable period when it is to a balancing allowance.
(5) The final chargeable period is given by section 65.
(6) Subsection (2) is subject to section 104F (special rate cars: discontinued activity continued by relevant company) and section 110(1) (overseas leasing: allowances prohibited in certain cases).
Words in s. 55(6) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 16 (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)

56 Amount of allowances and charges
(1) The amount of the writing-down allowance to which a person is entitled for a chargeable period is 18% of the amount by which AQE exceeds TDR.
Word in s. 56(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 10(8)-(13) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 10(2)
(1A) But in relation to qualifying expenditure incurred wholly for the purposes of a ring fence trade in respect of which tax is chargeable under section 330(1) of CTA 2010 (supplementary charge in respect of ring fence trades), the amount of the writing-down allowance to which a person is entitled for a chargeable period is 25% of the amount by which AQE exceeds TDR.
S. 56(1A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 80(8)-(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 80(3)
Words in s. 56(1A) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 326 (with Sch. 2)
(2) Subsections (1) and (1A) are subject to—
(za) section 56A (small main pools and special rate pools),
S. 56(2)(za) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 81(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 81(2)
(a) section 104D (special rate expenditure: 6% or 10%), and
S. 56(2)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 14 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 26 para. 4
Words in s. 56(2)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 10(8)-(13) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 10(4)(b)
Word in s. 56(2)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 31(4)(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 31(3)(a)
(b) section 109 (overseas leasing: 10%).
Words in s. 56(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 80(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 80(4)
(3) If the chargeable period is more or less than a year, the amount is proportionately increased or reduced.
(4) If the qualifying activity has been carried on for part only of the chargeable period, the amount is proportionately reduced.
(5) A person claiming a writing-down allowance may require the allowance to be reduced to a specified amount.
(6) The amount of the balancing charge to which a person is liable for a chargeable period is the amount by which TDR exceeds AQE.
(7) The amount of the balancing allowance to which a person is entitled for the final chargeable period is the amount by which AQE exceeds TDR.

56A Writing-down allowances for small pools
(1) This section applies in relation to the main pool and the special rate pool.
(2) Where the amount by which AQE exceeds TDR is less than or equal to the small pool limit, the amount of the writing-down allowance to which a person is entitled for a chargeable period is the amount by which AQE exceeds TDR.
(3) The small pool limit is £1,000, except that—
(a) if the chargeable period is more or less than a year, it is proportionately increased or reduced, and
(b) if the qualifying activity has been carried on for part only of the chargeable period, it is proportionately reduced.
(4) A person claiming a writing-down allowance under this section may require the allowance to be reduced to a specified amount.
(5) The Treasury may by order substitute for the amount for the time being specified in subsection (3) such other amount as it thinks fit.
(6) An order under subsection (5) may make such incidental, supplemental, consequential and transitional provision as the Treasury thinks fit.
S. 56A inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 81(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 81(3)

Available qualifying expenditure

57 Available qualifying expenditure
(1) The general rule is that a person’s available qualifying expenditure in a pool for a chargeable period consists of—
(a) any qualifying expenditure allocated to the pool for that period in accordance with section 58, and
(b) any unrelieved qualifying expenditure carried forward in the pool from the previous chargeable period under section 59.
(2) A person’s available qualifying expenditure in a pool for a chargeable period also includes any amount allocated to the pool for that period under—
section 26(3) (net costs of demolition);
section 86(2) or 87(2) (allocation of expenditure in short-life asset pool);
section 111(3) (overseas leasing: standard recovery mechanism);
section 129(1), 132(2), 133(3) or 137 (provisions relating to operation of single ship pool and deferment of balancing charges in respect of ships);
section 161C(2)(decommissioning expenditure incurred by person carrying on trade of oil extraction);
section 165(3) (general decommissioning expenditure incurred after cessation of ring fence trade);
section 206(3) (plant or machinery used partly for purposes other than those of the qualifying activity);
section 211(4) (partial depreciation subsidy paid).
Words in s. 57(2) inserted (with effect as mentioned in Sch. 20 para. 9(1)-(4)(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 68, Sch. 20 para. 5(2)
Words in s. 57(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 109(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 34 para. 4
(3) A person’s available qualifying expenditure does not include any expenditure excluded by—
section 8(4) or 9(1) (rules against double relief);
section 70DA (transfer and long funding leaseback);
sections 165A to 165E (restrictions on allowances: anti-avoidance);
section 166(2) (transfers of interests in oil fields: anti-avoidance);
section 185(2), 186(2), 186A(2) or 187(2) (restrictions where other claims made in respect of fixture);
section 218(1), 218ZA(1) or (3), ... 228(2), 229A, 242(2), or 243(2) (general anti-avoidance provisions).
Words in s. 57(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 17 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 14
Words in s. 57(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 32 para. 4
Words in s. 57(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 12 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 10 para. 8
Words in s. 57(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 9(1)(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 9 para. 2
Word in s. 57(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(4)
Words in s. 57(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 22 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 20
(4) Subsection (1) is also subject to section 220 (allocation to chargeable periods of expenditure incurred on plant or machinery for leasing under finance lease).

58 Initial allocation of qualifying expenditure to pools
(1) The following rules apply to the allocation of a person’s qualifying expenditure to the appropriate pool.
(2) An amount of qualifying expenditure is not to be allocated to a pool for a chargeable period if that amount has been taken into account in determining the person’s available qualifying expenditure for an earlier chargeable period.
(3) Qualifying expenditure is not to be allocated to a pool for a chargeable period before that in which the expenditure is incurred.
(4) Qualifying expenditure is not to be allocated to a pool for a chargeable period unless the person owns the plant or machinery at some time in that period.
(4A) If an annual investment allowance is made to a person for a chargeable period—
(a) the AIA qualifying expenditure in respect of which the allowance is made must be allocated to the appropriate pool (or pools) in that chargeable period, and
(b) the available qualifying expenditure in a pool to which the expenditure (or some of it) is allocated is reduced by the amount of that expenditure.
S. 58(4A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 5
(5) If a first-year allowance is made in respect of an amount of first-year qualifying expenditure—
(a) subject to subsection (6), none of that amount is to be allocated to a pool for the chargeable period in which the expenditure is incurred, and
(b) the amount that may be allocated to a pool for any chargeable period is limited to the balance left after deducting the first-year allowance.
(6) If—
(a) a first-year allowance is made in respect of an amount of first-year qualifying expenditure,
(b) a disposal event occurs in respect of the plant or machinery in any chargeable period, and
(c) none of the balance left after deducting the first-year allowance has been allocated to a pool for an earlier chargeable period,
the balance (or some of it) must be allocated to a pool for the chargeable period in which the disposal event occurs.
(7) Subsection (6) applies even if the balance is nil (because of a 100% first-year allowance).
(8) “The appropriate pool” means whichever pool is applicable under the provisions of this Part apart from this section.

59 Unrelieved qualifying expenditure
(1) A person has unrelieved qualifying expenditure to carry forward from a chargeable period if for that period—
(a) AQE exceeds TDR, and
Word in s. 59(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 81(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 81(4)(a)
Words in s. 59(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 81(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 81(4)(b)
(b) where section 56A(2) applies, the person does not claim a writing-down allowance of the amount by which AQE exceeds TDR.
(2) The amount of the unrelieved qualifying expenditure is—
(a) the excess less the writing-down allowance made for the period, or
(b) if no writing-down allowance is claimed for the period, the excess.
(3) No amount may be carried forward as unrelieved qualifying expenditure from the final chargeable period.
(4) If a person carrying on a trade, profession or vocation enters the cash basis for a tax year, any cash basis deductible amount may not be carried forward as unrelieved qualifying expenditure in a pool for the trade, profession or vocation from the chargeable period ending in the previous tax year (or, if there is more than one such period, the latest of them).
S. 59(4)-(7) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 4 paras. 56, 57 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 4 para. 47
Words in s. 59(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 52(2)
Words in s. 59(4) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 1 paras. 34(2), 61(1)
(4A) If a person carrying on a property business enters the cash basis for a tax year, any cash basis deductible amount may not be carried forward as unrelieved qualifying expenditure in a pool for the property business from the chargeable period which is the previous tax year.
S. 59(4A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 52(3)
Words in s. 59(4A) substituted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(8)(a), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 59(5) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 52(4)
(5A) A “cash basis deductible amount” means any amount of unrelieved qualifying expenditure for which a deduction would be allowed in calculating the profits of the trade, profession, vocation or property business (as the case may be) on the cash basis on the assumption that the expenditure was paid in the tax year for which the person enters the cash basis.
S. 59(5A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 52(5)
(6) Where a person has unrelieved qualifying expenditure to carry forward from a chargeable period that is not expenditure allocated to a single asset pool, any cash basis deductible amount is to be determined on such basis as is just and reasonable in all the circumstances.
Words in s. 59(6) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 52(6)
(7) Subsections (9), (10) and (11) of section 1A (capital allowances and charges: cash basis) apply for the purposes of this section as they apply for the purposes of that section.
S. 59(7)(7A) substituted for s. 59(7) (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 52(7)
(7A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 59(7A) omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(8)(b), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
(8) Subsection (9) applies if—
(a) a person carrying on a trade, profession or vocation incurs expenditure in relation to a vehicle,
(b) at the end of ... a tax year, the person has unrelieved qualifying expenditure incurred in relation to the vehicle to carry forward from the chargeable period ending in that tax year (or, if there is more than one such period, the latest of them) (“the relevant chargeable period”), and
Words in s. 59(8)(b) omitted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by virtue of Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 1 paras. 34(3)(a), 61(1)
Words in s. 59(8)(b) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 1 paras. 34(3)(b), 61(1)
Word in s. 59(8)(b) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 36(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2018 (c. 3), s. 36(6)(a)(i)
(c) in calculating the profits of a trade, profession or vocation of a person for the following tax year, a deduction is made under section 94D of ITTOIA 2005 in respect of expenditure incurred in relation to the vehicle, ...
S. 59(8)(d) and preceding word omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 36(7) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2018 (c. 3), s. 36(6)(a)(ii)
(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 59(8)-(10) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 5 para. 6 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 5 para. 5(3)
(9) None of the unrelieved qualifying expenditure incurred in relation to the vehicle may be carried forward as unrelieved qualifying expenditure from the relevant chargeable period.
(9A) Subsection (9B) applies if—
(a) a person carrying on a property business incurs expenditure in relation to a vehicle,
(b) at the end of a tax year, the person has unrelieved qualifying expenditure incurred in relation to the vehicle to carry forward from the chargeable period ending with that tax year (“the relevant chargeable period”), and
(c) in calculating the profits of a property business of a person for the following tax year, a deduction is made under section 94D of ITTOIA 2005 (as applied by section 271E of that Act) in respect of expenditure incurred in relation to the vehicle.
S. 59(9A)(9B) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 36(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2018 (c. 3), s. 36(6)(b)
(9B) None of the unrelieved qualifying expenditure incurred in relation to the vehicle may be carried forward as unrelieved qualifying expenditure from the relevant chargeable period.
(10) Where a person has unrelieved qualifying expenditure to carry forward from a chargeable period that is not expenditure allocated to a single asset pool, the amount of the unrelieved qualifying expenditure incurred in relation to the vehicle is to be determined on such basis as is just and reasonable in all the circumstances.

Special balancing charge in cases of full expensing etc

59A Disposal of assets where first-year allowance made under section 45S for expenditure which is not special rate expenditure
(1) This section applies if a first-year allowance has been made to a company in respect of first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45S which is not special rate expenditure.
(2) If the company is required to bring a disposal value into account for an accounting period by reference to the plant or machinery on which the expenditure is incurred, the company is liable to a balancing charge for that period (whether or not it is also liable to any other balancing charge for that period).
(3) The amount of the balancing charge is the relevant proportion of the disposal value; and the relevant proportion is determined by dividing—
(a) the amount of the expenditure that was the subject of the allowance, by
(b) the total amount of expenditure that has been the subject of that or any other first-year allowance or has been allocated to a pool for that or any other accounting period.
(4) In relation to the accounting period for which the disposal value is brought into account, TDR (see section 55(1)(b)) for the pool to which the expenditure that was the subject of the allowance was allocated is to be reduced by the amount of the balancing charge.

59B Disposal of assets where first-year allowance made under section 45S for expenditure which is special rate expenditure
(1) This section applies if a first-year allowance has been made to a company in respect of first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45S which is special rate expenditure.
(2) If the company is required to bring a disposal value into account for an accounting period by reference to the plant or machinery on which the expenditure is incurred, the company is liable to a balancing charge for that period (whether or not it is also liable to any other balancing charge for that period).
(3) The amount of the balancing charge is the relevant proportion of the disposal value; and the relevant proportion is determined by—
(a) dividing the amount of the expenditure that was the subject of the allowance by two, and
(b) dividing the result of that division by the total amount of expenditure that has been the subject of that or any other first-year allowance or has been allocated to a pool for that or any other accounting period.
(4) In relation to the accounting period for which the disposal value is brought into account, TDR (see section 55(1)(b)) for the pool to which the expenditure that was the subject of the allowance was allocated is to be reduced by the amount of the balancing charge.

59C Sections 59A and 59B: tax avoidance arrangements
(1) This section applies if arrangements are entered into the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, of which is—
(a) to secure that a balancing charge under section 59A or 59B is not chargeable on a company, or
(b) to secure a reduction in the amount, or a change in the timing, of a balancing charge under section 59A or 59B which is chargeable on a company.
(2) Sections 59A and 59B are to have effect as if the arrangements had not been entered into.
(3) In this section “arrangements” include any agreement, understanding, scheme, transaction or series of transactions (whether or not legally enforceable).
Ss. 59A-59C and cross-heading inserted (22.2.2024) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), s. 7(6) (as amended by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), s. 1(2))

Disposal events and disposal values: general

60 Meaning of “disposal receipt” and “disposal event”
(1) In this Part “disposal receipt” means a disposal value that a person is required to bring into account in accordance with—
(a) sections 61, 62 and 63 (disposal events, disposal values and the general limit on the amount of a disposal value),
(b) any of the provisions of this Part listed in section 66, or
(c) section 614BS of ITA 2007 or section 918 of CTA 2010 (cases where expenditure taken into account under Part 2, 5 or 8 of this Act) or any other enactment,
Words in s. 60(1)(c) substituted (1.4.2010) (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. 234 (with Sch. 9 paras. 1-9, 22)
Words in s. 60(1)(c) inserted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 327 (with Sch. 2)
when read with sections 64 and 264(3) (cases in which no disposal value need be brought into account).
(2) In this Part “disposal event” means any event of a kind that requires a disposal value to be brought into account under this Part (whether under section 61(1) or otherwise).
(3) If—
(a) qualifying expenditure has been allocated to a pool, and
(b) more than one disposal event occurs in respect of the plant or machinery,
a disposal value is required to be brought into account in the pool in connection with the first event only.
(4) In subsection (3) “disposal event” does not include a disposal event arising under—
section 72 (computer software),
sections 140 and 143 (attribution of deferred balancing charge), or
section 238(2) (additional VAT rebates).

61 Disposal events and disposal values
(1) A person who has incurred qualifying expenditure is required to bring the disposal value of the plant or machinery into account for the chargeable period in which—
(a) the person ceases to own the plant or machinery;
(b) the person loses possession of the plant or machinery in circumstances where it is reasonable to assume that the loss is permanent;
(c) the plant or machinery has been in use for mineral exploration and access and the person abandons it at the site where it was in use for that purpose;
(d) the plant or machinery ceases to exist as such (as a result of destruction, dismantling or otherwise);
(e) the plant or machinery begins to be used wholly or partly for purposes other than those of the qualifying activity;
(ee) the plant or machinery begins to be leased under a long funding lease (see Chapter 6A);
S. 61(1)(ee) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 15 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 8 para. 5(2)
(f) the qualifying activity is permanently discontinued.
(2) The disposal value to be brought into account depends on the disposal event, as shown in the Table—
Table Disposal values: general
1. Disposal event	2. Disposal value
1. Sale of the plant or machinery, except in a case where item 2 or 2A applies.	The net proceeds of the sale, together with— (a) any insurance money received in respect of the plant or machinery as a result of an event affecting the price obtainable on the sale, and (b) any other compensation of any description so received, so far as it consists of capital sums.
2. Sale of the plant or machinery where— (a) the sale is at less than market value, (b) there is no charge to tax under ITEPA 2003, and Words in s. 61(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), s. 723, Sch. 6 para. 249 (with Sch. 7) (c) the condition in subsection (4) is met by the buyer.	The market value of the plant or machinery at the time of the sale.
2A. Sale of the plant or machinery where— (a) the sale is at less than market value, (b) the condition in subsection (4A) is met by the seller, and (c) the condition in subsection (4B) is met by the buyer.	The market value of the plant or machinery at the time of the sale.
3. Demolition or destruction of the plant or machinery.	The net amount received for the remains of the plant or machinery, together with— (a) any insurance money received in respect of the demolition or destruction, and (b) any other compensation of any description so received, so far as it consists of capital sums.
4. Permanent loss of the plant or machinery otherwise than as a result of its demolition or destruction.	Any insurance money received in respect of the loss and, so far as it consists of capital sums, any other compensation of any description so received.
5. Abandonment of the plant or machinery which has been in use for mineral exploration and access at the site where it was in use for that purpose.	Any insurance money received in respect of the abandonment and, so far as it consists of capital sums, any other compensation of any description so received.
5A. Commencement of the term of a long funding finance lease of the plant or machinery.	The greater of— (a) the market value of the plant or machinery at the commencement of the term of the lease, and (b) the qualifying lease payments.
5B. Commencement of the term of a long funding operating lease of the plant or machinery.	An amount equal to the market value of the plant or machinery at the commencement of the term of the lease.
6. Permanent discontinuance of the qualifying activity followed by the occurrence of an event within any of items 1 to 5B.	The disposal value for the item in question.
6A. Disposal event to which section 62A applies.	The relevant transition value (see section 62A).
7. Any event not falling within any of items 1 to 6A.	The market value of the plant or machinery at the time of the event.
Words in s. 61(2) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 6(2)(a)
Words in s. 61(2) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 6(2)(b)
Words in s. 61(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 5(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 1(2)
Words in s. 61(2) Table inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 15 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 8 para. 5(3)
Word in s. 61(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 15 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 8 para. 5(4)
S. 61 Table Item 6A inserted (19.7.2011) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 13 paras. 16, 31
Word in s. 61 Table Item 7 substituted (19.7.2011) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 13 paras. 16, 31
(3) The amounts referred to in column 2 of the Table are those received by the person required to bring the disposal value into account.
(4) The condition referred to in item 2 of the Table is met by the buyer if—
(a) the buyer’s expenditure on the acquisition of the plant or machinery cannot be qualifying expenditure under this Part or Part 6 (research and development allowances), or
(b) the buyer is a dual resident investing company which is connected with the seller.
(4A) The condition referred to in paragraph (b) of item 2A in the Table is met by the seller if—
(a) the seller is—
(i) a company, or
(ii) a partnership whose partners include one or more companies, and
(b) before the sale the plant or machinery is used wholly or partly for the purposes of a qualifying activity that is not an NI rate activity.
S. 61(4A)(4B) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 6(3)
(4B) The condition referred to in paragraph (c) of item 2A in the Table is met by the buyer if—
(a) the buyer is an SME (Northern Ireland employer) company, a NIRE company or a Northern Ireland firm in the chargeable period of the buyer in which the plant or machinery is bought,
Words in s. 61(4B)(a) substituted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 24(d)
(b) the buyer's expenditure on the acquisition of the plant or machinery is qualifying expenditure under this Part or Part 6 (research and development allowances), and
(c) the plant or machinery is used by the buyer wholly or partly for the purposes of an NI rate activity.
(5) In this section “mineral exploration and access” has the same meaning as in Chapter 13 (provisions affecting the mining and oil industries) and Part 5 (mineral extraction allowances).
(5A) In item 5A of the Table “qualifying lease payments” means the minimum payments under the lease (including any initial payment), excluding the following—
(a) so much of any payment as, under generally accepted accounting practice, falls (or would fall) to be treated as the gross return on investment in respect of the lease,
(b) so much of any payment as represents charges for services, and
(c) so much of any payment as represents qualifying UK or foreign tax (within the meaning of section 70YE) to be paid by the lessor.
S. 61(5A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 5(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 1(3)
(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 61(6)-(9) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 5(1) to the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 1(4)
(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62 General limit on amount of disposal value
(1) The amount of any disposal value required to be brought into account by a person in respect of any plant or machinery is limited to the qualifying expenditure incurred by the person on its provision.
(2) Subsection (3) applies if a person who is required to bring a disposal value into account has acquired the plant or machinery as a result of a transaction which was, or a series of transactions each of which was, between connected persons.
(3) The amount of the disposal value is limited to the amount of the qualifying expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery incurred by whichever party to the transaction, or to any of the transactions, incurred the greatest such expenditure.
(4) This section is subject to section 239 (limit on disposal value where additional VAT rebate or rebates has or have been made in respect of original expenditure).

62A Cases in which disposal value is transition value
(1) Subject as follows, this section applies where an election under section 18A of CTA 2009 has effect in relation to a company and the operation of section 15(2A) brings about a disposal event consisting of plant or machinery beginning to be used for purposes other than those of a qualifying activity.
(2) Where this section applies to a disposal event, the disposal value is the transition value.
(3) The transition value is such amount as gives rise to neither a balancing allowance nor a balancing charge.
(4) This section does not apply if—
(a) the qualifying expenditure in respect of the plant or machinery, or of the group of assets of which it forms part at any time during a relevant accounting period, exceeds £5 million, and
(b) the company has used the plant or machinery otherwise than for the purposes of a permanent establishment in a territory outside the United Kingdom at any time during a relevant preceding accounting period.
(5) For the purposes of subsection (4)(a) plant or machinery used together constitutes a group of assets.
(6) In subsection (4) “relevant preceding accounting period” means the accounting period in which the election under section 18A is made or an earlier accounting period ending less than 6 years before the end of that accounting period.
S. 62A inserted (19.7.2011) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 13 paras. 17, 31 (with Sch. 13 para. 36)

63 Cases in which disposal value is nil
(1) If a person disposes of plant or machinery by way of gift in circumstances such that there is a charge to tax under ITEPA 2003, the disposal value of the plant or machinery is nil.
Words in s. 63(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1) , s. 723 , Sch. 6 para. 250 (with Sch. 7 )
(2) If a person carrying on a relevant qualifying activity makes a gift of plant or machinery used in the course of the activity—
(a) to a charitable trust ...,
Words in s. 63(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 328(a) (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 63(2)(a) omitted (with effect in accordance with art. 12 of the commencing S.I.) by virtue of Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), Sch. 6 paras. 16(a)34(2); S.I. 2012/736, art. 12
(aa) to a charitable company ...,
S. 63(2)(aa)(ab) inserted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 328(b) (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 63(2)(aa) omitted (with effect in accordance with art. 12 of the commencing S.I.) by virtue of Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), Sch. 6 paras. 16(b)34(2); S.I. 2012/736, art. 12
(ab) to a registered club within the meaning of Chapter 9 of Part 13 of CTA 2010 (community amateur sports clubs),
(b) to a body listed in section 468 of CTA 2010 (various heritage bodies and museums), or
Words in s. 63(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 328(c) (with Sch. 2)
(c) for the purposes of a designated educational establishment within the meaning of section 110 of ITTOIA 2005 or section 106 of CTA 2009 (gifts to educational establishments),
Words in s. 63(2)(c) inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 535(2) (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 63(2)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 482(2) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
the disposal value of the plant or machinery is nil.
(3) In subsection (2) “relevant qualifying activity” means a qualifying activity consisting of—
(a) a trade,
(b) a UK property business,
Word in s. 63(3)(b) substituted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(9)(a), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Word in s. 63(3)(b) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(10)(a)
Word in s. 63(3)(b) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 535(3) (with Sch. 2 )
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 63(3)(c) omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(9)(b), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
(d) an ... overseas property business, ...
Word in s. 63(3)(d) omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(9)(c), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Words in s. 63(3)(d) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(10)(c)
Word in s. 63(3)(d) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(10)(d)
(da) ... or
S. 63(3)(da) omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(9)(d), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
(e) a profession or vocation.
(4) Subsection (2) —
(a) needs to be read with section 109 of ITTOIA 2005 and section 108 of CTA 2009 (which provide for a charge to tax if subsection (2) applies in circumstances in which the donor or a connected person receives a benefit attributable to the gift), and
Words in s. 63(4) inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 535(4) (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 63(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 482(3) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
S. 63(4)(b) and word inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 3 para. 27 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 3 para. 4(b)
(b) is subject to section 809ZM of ITA 2007 and section 939F of CTA 2010 (removal of tax relief in respect of tainted charity donations etc).
Words in s. 63(4) renumbered as s. 63(4)(a) (with effect in accordance with Sch. 3 para. 27 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 3 para. 4(a)
(5) If expenditure is treated under section 27(2) (expenditure on thermal insulation, safety measures, etc.) as having been incurred on plant or machinery, the disposal value of the plant or machinery is nil.

64 Case in which no disposal value need be brought into account
(1) A person is not required to bring a disposal value into account in a pool for a chargeable period in respect of plant or machinery if none of the qualifying expenditure is or has been taken into account in a claim in determining the person’s available qualifying expenditure in the pool for that or any previous chargeable period.
(2) Subsection (3) applies if—
(a) a person (“C”) has incurred qualifying expenditure on plant or machinery,
(b) C acquired the plant or machinery as a result of a transaction which was, or a series of transactions each of which was, between connected persons,
(c) any connected person (apart from C) who was a party to the transaction, or one of the series of transactions, is or has been required to bring a disposal value into account as a result of the transaction,
(d) a disposal event (“the relevant disposal event”) occurs in respect of the plant or machinery at a time when it is owned by C, and
(e) none of C’s qualifying expenditure is or has been taken into account in a claim in determining C’s available qualifying expenditure for the chargeable period in which the relevant disposal event occurs or any previous chargeable period.
(3) If this subsection applies—
(a) subsection (1) does not apply in relation to the relevant disposal event, and
(b) C’s qualifying expenditure is to be treated as allocated to the appropriate pool for the chargeable period in which the relevant disposal event occurs.
(4) In subsection (3)—
(a) “qualifying expenditure” means, if a first-year allowance has been made to C, the amount (including a nil amount) remaining after deducting the allowance, and
(b) “the appropriate pool” means whichever pool is applicable in relation to C under the provisions of this Part.
(5) A person takes expenditure into account in a claim if he takes it into account—
(a) in a tax return;
(b) by giving notice of an amendment of a tax return;
(c) in any other claim under this Part.

64A Leased assets: arrangements reducing disposal value of asset
(1) Where—
(a) plant or machinery (“the asset”) is subject to a lease,
(b) a disposal event occurs with the result that a disposal value in respect of the asset is to be brought into account under Item 1, 2 or 7 of the Table in section 61(2), and
(c) arrangements have been entered into that have the effect of reducing the disposal value of the asset in so far as it is attributable to rentals payable under the lease,
the disposal value is to be determined as if the arrangements had not been entered into.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if—
(a) the arrangements take the form of a transfer of relevant receipts within section 809AZA of ITA 2007 and the relevant amount has been treated as income under section 809AZB of that Act, or
(b) the arrangements take the form of a transfer of relevant receipts within section 752 of CTA 2010 and the relevant amount has been treated as income under section 753 of that Act.
S. 64A inserted (8.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with Sch. 5 para. 3(2) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), Sch. 5 para. 3(1)

The final chargeable period

65 The final chargeable period
(1) The final chargeable period for—
(a) the main pool, or
(b) a special rate pool,
S. 65(1)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 14 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 26 para. 5
is the chargeable period in which the qualifying activity is permanently discontinued.
(2) The final chargeable period for a single asset pool is the first chargeable period in which any disposal event given in section 61(1) occurs.
(3) Subsection (2) is subject to—
section 206(4) (no final chargeable period merely because plant or machinery begins to be used partly for purposes other than those of qualifying activity);
sections 86(2) and 87(2) (ending of short-life asset pool at relevant cut-off without final chargeable period);
section 132(2) (no final chargeable period for single ship pool).
Word in s. 65(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1), 29(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 17 (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
Word in s. 65(3) substituted (19.7.2011) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 12(3)
(4) The final chargeable period for a class pool under section 107 (overseas leasing) is the chargeable period at the end of which the circumstances are such that there can be no more disposal receipts in any subsequent chargeable period.

List of provisions outside this Chapter about disposal values

66 List of provisions outside this Chapter about disposal values
The provisions of this Part referred to in section 60(1)(b) are—
section 68	hire-purchase etc.: disposal value on cessation of notional ownership
section 70E	long funding leases: disposal events and disposal values
sections 72 and 73	grant of new software right: disposal value
. . .	. . .
sections 88 and 89	short-life assets: disposal at under-value or to connected person
section 104E	special rate expenditure: avoidance cases
sections 108, 111 and 114	overseas leasing: disposal values in various cases
sections 132 and 143	ships: ship used for overseas leasing etc.; attribution of amount where balancing charge deferred
section 171	oil production sharing contracts: disposal values on cessation of ownership
sections 196 and 197	fixtures: disposal values on cessation of notional ownership and in avoidance cases
section 208	effect of significant reduction in use of plant or machinery for purposes of qualifying activity
section 208A	cars: disposal value in avoidance cases
section 211	effect of payment of partial depreciation subsidy
. . .	. . .
section 218ZB	disposal of plant or machinery in avoidance cases
sections 228K to 228M	Disposal of plant or machinery subject to lease where income retained
section 229	hire-purchase: disposal values in finance leasing and anti-avoidance cases
sections 238 and 239	additional VAT rebates
Words in s. 66 inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 8 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 6
S. 66 entry omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1), 29(2) to the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 18(a) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
Words in s. 66 substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 14 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 26 para. 6
Words in s. 66 inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 18(b) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
S. 66 entry omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(5)
Words in s. 66 inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 70(11) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2016 (c. 24), s. 70(10)
Words in s. 66 inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 84(5)(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 84(2)

Application of Chapter to person leaving cash basis

66A Persons leaving cash basis
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person carrying on a trade, profession, vocation or property business (“the business”) leaves the cash basis in a chargeable period,
(b) the person has incurred expenditure at a time when the profits of the business are calculated on the cash basis,
(c) some or all of the expenditure was brought into account in calculating the profits of the business on the cash basis, and
(d) the expenditure would have been qualifying expenditure if the profits of the business had not been calculated on the cash basis at the time the expenditure was incurred.
S. 66A(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 53(2)
(2) In this section—
(a) the “relieved portion” of the expenditure is the higher of the following—
(i) the amount of that expenditure for which a deduction was allowed in calculating the profits of the trade, profession, vocation or property business, or
Words in s. 66A(2)(a)(i)(ii) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 53(3)(b)
Words in s. 66A(2)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 53(3)(c)
(ii) the amount of that expenditure for which a deduction would have been so allowed if the expenditure had been incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the trade, profession, vocation or property business;
Words in s. 66A(2)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 53(3)(a)
(b) the “unrelieved portion” of the expenditure is any remaining amount of the expenditure.
(3) For the purposes of determining any entitlement of the person to an annual investment allowance or a first-year allowance, the person is to be treated as incurring the unrelieved portion of the expenditure in the chargeable period.
(4) For the purposes of determining the person's available qualifying expenditure in a pool for the chargeable period (see section 58)—
(a) the whole of the expenditure must be allocated to the appropriate pool (or pools) in that chargeable period, and
(b) the available qualifying expenditure in a pool to which the expenditure (or some of it) is allocated is reduced by the relieved portion of that expenditure.
(5) For the purposes of determining any disposal receipts (see section 60), the expenditure incurred by the person is to be regarded as qualifying expenditure.
(6) For the purposes of this section a person carrying on a trade, profession or vocation leaves the cash basis in a chargeable period if—
(a) immediately before the beginning of the chargeable period the cash basis applied in relation to the trade, profession or vocation, and
Words in s. 66A(6)(a) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 41(a), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(b) the cash basis does not apply in relation to the trade, profession or vocation for the chargeable period.
Words in s. 66A(6)(b) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 41(b), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(7) For the purposes of this section a person carrying on a property business leaves the cash basis in a chargeable period (“tax year X”) if the profits of the business are calculated—
(a) in accordance with GAAP (see section 271B of ITTOIA 2005) for tax year X, and
(b) on the cash basis (see section 271D of that Act) for the previous tax year.
S. 66A(7)(8) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 53(4)
(8) Subsection (11) of section 1A (capital allowances and charges: cash basis) applies for the purposes of this section as it applies for the purposes of that section.
S. 66A and cross-heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 4 paras. 56, 57 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 4 para. 48

Effect of changes in Northern Ireland status of SME company or SME partnership

66B SME company entering NI corporation tax regime
(1) This section applies if—
(a) in a chargeable period beginning after the commencement day (“the relevant period”) a company is an SME (Northern Ireland employer) company,
Words in s. 66B(1)(a) substituted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 24(e)
(b) the company was neither an SME (Northern Ireland employer) company nor a NIRE company in the previous chargeable period, and
Words in s. 66B(1)(b) substituted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 24(e)
(c) the company has not become an SME (Northern Ireland employer) company in the relevant period as a result of an election under section 357KB(2) of CTA 2010 (back-office activities of financial trades).
Words in s. 66B(1)(c) substituted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 24(e)
(2) The fact that assets which continue to be used in the relevant period for the purposes of the trade actually carried on by the company are as a result of section 15(2ZA) treated as ceasing to be used for the purposes of a main rate activity and beginning to be used for the purposes of an NI rate activity does not give rise to a disposal event within 61(1)(e) or (f).
(3) If during the relevant period the only qualifying activity carried on by the company is an NI rate activity, the amount of any unrelieved qualifying expenditure in any main pool or special rate pool falling to be carried forward to the relevant period is to be treated as relating to plant and machinery used for the purposes of the NI rate activity.
(4) If during the relevant period the company carries on both an NI rate activity and a main rate activity—
(a) the amount of any unrelieved qualifying expenditure in any main pool falling to be carried forward under section 59 to the relevant period is to be apportioned on a just and reasonable basis to become—
(i) a main pool that is to be treated as relating to plant and machinery used for the purposes of the NI rate activity, and
(ii) a main pool that is to be treated as relating to plant and machinery used for the purposes of the main rate activity, and
(b) the amount of any unrelieved qualifying expenditure in any special rate pool falling to be carried forward under section 59 to the relevant period is to be apportioned on a just and reasonable basis to become—
(i) a special rate pool that is to be treated as relating to plant and machinery used for the purposes of the NI rate activity, and
(ii) a special rate pool that is to be treated as relating to plant and machinery used for the purposes of the main rate activity.
(5) “Main rate activity” means the company's trade except so far as it is an NI rate activity.
(6) “The commencement day” has the meaning given by section 5(4) of the Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015.

66C SME partnership entering NI corporation tax regime
For the purposes of the corporate partner calculation, section 66B applies in relation to a partnership as if—
(a) references to a company were references to a partnership,
(b) references to an SME (Northern Ireland employer) company were references to a Northern Ireland Chapter 6 firm,
Words in s. 66C(b) substituted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 24(f)
(c) the reference to a NIRE company were a reference to a Northern Ireland Chapter 7 firm,
(d) the reference to section 357KB(2) of CTA 2010 were a reference to section 357WB(2) of that Act, and
(e) the reference to section 15(2ZA) were a reference to section 15(2ZB).

66D SME company leaving NI corporation tax regime
(1) This section applies if—
(a) in a chargeable period beginning after the commencement day (“the relevant period”) a company is neither an SME (Northern Ireland employer) company nor a NIRE company,
Words in s. 66D(1)(a) substituted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 24(g)
(b) the company was an SME (Northern Ireland employer) company in the previous chargeable period, and
Words in s. 66D(1)(b) substituted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 24(g)
(c) during the relevant period the company carries on a qualifying activity.
(2) The fact that assets which continue to be used in the relevant period for the purposes of the trade actually carried on are as a result of section 15(2ZA) treated as ceasing to be used for the purposes of an NI rate activity and beginning to be used for the purposes of the qualifying activity mentioned in subsection (1)(c) does not give rise to a disposal event within 61(1)(e) or (f).
(3) Any unrelieved qualifying expenditure which—
(a) relates to plant or machinery used for the purposes of an NI activity, and
(b) falls to be carried forward to the relevant period,
is to be treated as relating to the qualifying activity that the company carries on in the relevant period.
(4) “The commencement day” has the meaning given by section 5(4) of the Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015.

66E SME partnership leaving NI corporation tax regime
For the purposes of the corporate partner calculation, section 66D applies in relation to a partnership as if—
(a) references to a company were references to a partnership,
(b) references to an SME (Northern Ireland employer) company were references to a Northern Ireland Chapter 6 firm,
Words in s. 66E(b) substituted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 24(h)
(c) the reference to a NIRE company were a reference to a Northern Ireland Chapter 7 firm, and
(d) the reference to section 15(2ZA) were a reference to section 15(2ZB).
Ss. 66B-66E and cross-heading inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 7

Chapter 6 Hire-purchase etc. and plant or machinery provided by lessee

Hire-purchase and similar contracts

67 Plant or machinery treated as owned by person entitled to benefit of contract, etc.
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person carrying on a qualifying activity or corresponding overseas activity incurs capital expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery for the purposes of the qualifying activity or corresponding overseas activity, and
Words in s. 67 inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 12(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 9 para. 12(2)
(b) the expenditure is incurred under a contract providing that the person shall or may become the owner of the plant or machinery on the performance of the contract.
(2) The plant or machinery is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as owned by the person (and not by any other person) at any time when he is entitled to the benefit of the contract so far as it relates to the plant or machinery.
This subsection has effect subject to, and in accordance with, subsections (2A) to (2C).
Words in s. 67(2) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 12(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 9 para. 12(3)
(2A) If the contract is one which, in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice, falls (or would fall) to be treated as a lease, subsection (2B) applies.
S. 67(2A)-(2C) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 12(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 9 para. 12(4)
(2B) Where that is the case, the plant or machinery is to be treated under subsection (2) as owned by the person at any time only if the contract —
(a) falls (or would fall) to be treated by that person in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice as a finance lease, or
(b) if that person is a lessee under a right-of-use lease, would fall to be treated in that person's accounts as a finance lease were that person required under generally accepted accounting practice to determine whether the lease falls to be so treated.
Words in s. 67(2B) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 6(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 1(2)
(2C) Where at any time the plant or machinery—
(a) is not treated under subsection (2) as owned by the person, but
(b) would be treated under that subsection as owned by the person, but for subsection (2B),
the plant or machinery is nevertheless to be treated under subsection (2) as not owned by any other person at that time.
(3) At the time when the plant or machinery is brought into use for the purposes of the qualifying activity or corresponding overseas activity, the person is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as having incurred all capital expenditure in respect of the plant or machinery to be incurred by him under the contract after that time.
(4) If a person—
(a) is treated under subsection (2) as owning plant or machinery,
(b) ceases to be entitled to the benefit of the contract in question so far as it relates to that plant or machinery, and
(c) does not then in fact become the owner of the plant or machinery,
the person is to be treated as ceasing to own the plant or machinery at the time when he ceases to be entitled to the benefit of the contract.
(6) If—
(a) a person enters into two or more agreements, and
(b) those agreements are such that, if they together constituted a single contract, the condition in subsection (1)(b) would be met in relation to that person and that contract,
the agreements are to be treated for the purposes of this section as parts of a single contract.
In this subsection, any reference to an agreement includes a reference to an undertaking, whether or not legally enforceable.
S. 67(6) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 12(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 9 para. 12(6)
(7) This section is subject to section 69 (hire-purchase and fixtures) and subsection (3) is subject to section 229 (anti-avoidance).
S. 67(7) renumbered (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 12(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 9 para. 12(5)
(8) In this section “corresponding overseas activity” means an activity that would be a qualifying activity if the person carrying it on were resident in the United Kingdom.
S. 67(8) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 12(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 9 para. 12(7)

68 Disposal value on cessation of notional ownership
(1) This section applies if a person—
(a) is treated under section 67(4) as ceasing to own plant or machinery, and
(b) is required to bring a disposal value into account as a result.
(2) If the plant or machinery has been brought into use for the purposes of the qualifying activity before the person ceases to own the plant or machinery, the disposal value is the total of—
(a) any relevant capital sums, and
(b) any capital expenditure treated under section 67(3) as having been incurred when the plant or machinery was brought into use but which has not in fact been incurred.
(3) If the plant or machinery has not been brought into use for the purposes of the qualifying activity before the person ceases to own the plant or machinery, the disposal value is the total of any relevant capital sums.
(4) “Relevant capital sums” means capital sums that the person receives or is entitled to receive by way of consideration, compensation, damages or insurance money in respect of—
(a) his rights under the contract, or
(b) the plant or machinery.
(5) This section is subject to section 229 (anti-avoidance).

69 Hire-purchase etc. and fixtures
(1) Section 67 does not—
(a) apply to expenditure incurred on plant or machinery which is a fixture, or
(b) prevent Chapter 14 (fixtures) applying in relation to expenditure on plant or machinery incurred under such a contract as is mentioned in section 67(1)(b).
(2) If—
(a) a person is treated under section 67(2) as owning plant or machinery,
(b) the plant or machinery becomes a fixture, and
(c) the person is not treated under Chapter 14 as being the owner of the plant or machinery,
the person is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as ceasing to own the plant or machinery at the time when it becomes a fixture.
(3) In this section “fixture” has the meaning given by section 173(1).

Plant or machinery provided by lessee

70 Plant or machinery provided by lessee
(1) This section applies if—
(a) under the terms of a lease, a lessee is required to provide plant or machinery,
(b) the lessee incurs capital expenditure on the provision of that plant or machinery for the purposes of a qualifying activity which the lessee carries on,
(c) the plant or machinery is not so installed or otherwise fixed in or to a building or any other description of land as to become, in law, part of that building or other land, and
(d) the lessee does not own the plant or machinery.
(2) The lessee—
(a) is to be treated as being the owner of the plant or machinery, as a result of incurring the capital expenditure, for so long as it continues to be used for the purposes of the qualifying activity, but
(b) is not required to bring a disposal value into account because the lease ends.
(3) Subsection (4) applies if—
(a) the plant or machinery continues to be used for the purposes of the lessee’s qualifying activity until the lease ends,
(b) the lessor holds the lease in the course of a qualifying activity, and
(c) on or after the ending of the lease, a disposal event occurs in respect of the plant or machinery at a time when the lessor owns the plant or machinery as a result of the requirement under the terms of the lease.
(4) The lessor is required to bring a disposal value into account in the appropriate pool for the chargeable period in which the disposal event occurs.
(5) “The appropriate pool” means the pool which would be applicable under this Part in relation to the lessor’s qualifying activity if—
(a) the expenditure incurred by the lessee had been qualifying expenditure incurred by the lessor, and
(b) that qualifying expenditure were being allocated to a pool for the chargeable period in which the disposal event occurs.
(6) In this section “lease” includes—
(a) an agreement for a lease if the term to be covered by the lease has begun, and
(b) any tenancy,
but does not include a mortgage (and “lessee” and “lessor” are to be read accordingly).

Lessees under long funding leases

70A Entitlement to capital allowances
(1) This section applies if a person carrying on a qualifying activity incurs expenditure (whether or not of a capital nature) on the provision of plant or machinery for the purposes of the qualifying activity under a long funding lease.
(2) In the application of this Part in the case of that person, the plant or machinery is to be treated as owned by him at any time when he is the lessee under the long funding lease.
That is so whether or not the lease also falls to be regarded as a long funding lease in the application of this Part in the case of the lessor.
(3) The person is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as having incurred capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery as follows.
(4) The capital expenditure is to be treated as incurred at the commencement of the term of the long funding lease.
(5) The amount of the capital expenditure varies, according to whether the long funding lease is—
(a) a long funding operating lease (subsection (6)), or
(b) a long funding finance lease (subsection (7)).
(6) If the long funding lease is a long funding operating lease, the amount of the capital expenditure is to be found in accordance with section 70B.
(7) If the long funding lease is a long funding finance lease, the amount of the capital expenditure is to be found in accordance with section 70C.
(8) See Chapter 6A for interpretation of this section.

70B Long funding operating lease: amount of capital expenditure
(1) This section applies by virtue of section 70A(6).
(2) If the long funding lease is a long funding operating lease, the amount of the capital expenditure is the market value of the plant or machinery at the later of—
(a) the commencement of the term of the lease;
(b) the date on which the plant or machinery is first brought into use for the purposes of the qualifying activity.
(3) This section is to be construed as one with section 70A.

70C Long funding finance lease: amount of capital expenditure
(1) This section has effect by virtue of section 70A(7) for the purpose of determining the amount of the capital expenditure in the case of a long funding finance lease.
(2) If the lease is one which, under generally accepted accounting practice, falls (or would fall) to be treated as a loan, this section applies as if the lease were one which, under generally accepted accounting practice, fell to be treated as a finance lease.
(3) The amount of the capital expenditure is the total of—
(a) commencement PVMLP (see subsection (4)), and
(b) if subsection (6) applies, the unrelievable pre-commencement rentals (“UPR”),
but subject, in a case falling within subsection (7), to the restriction imposed by subsection (8).
(4) Commencement PVMLP is the amount that would fall to be recognised as the present value, at the appropriate date, of the minimum lease payments (see section 70YE) if appropriate accounts were prepared by the person.
(4A) But where the minimum lease payments include a relievable amount, the present value of that amount must be excluded in determining the commencement PVMLP.
S. 70C(4A)-(4C) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 33(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 33(2)
(4B) An amount (“amount X”) is a relievable amount if—
(a) an arrangement is in place under which all or part of any residual amount (as defined in section 70YE) is guaranteed by the lessee or a person connected with the lessee,
(b) amount X is within the minimum lease payments because of that arrangement (see subsection (1)(a) of that section), and
(c) it is reasonable to assume that, were amount X to be incurred under the arrangement, relief would be available as a result (beyond relief, by virtue of this section and section 70E, because amount X is within those minimum lease payments).
(4C) In deciding for the purposes of subsection (4B)(c) whether relief would be available as a result, no account is to be taken of—
(a) any part of the arrangement other than the part by virtue of which all or part of the residual amount is guaranteed, or
(b) any other arrangement connected with the arrangement or forming part of a set of arrangements that includes the arrangement.
(5) For the purposes of subsection (4)—
“appropriate accounts” are accounts prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice on the date on which that amount is first recognised in the books or other financial records of the person;
“the appropriate date” is the later of—
(a) the commencement of the term of the lease;
(b) the date on which the plant or machinery is first brought into use for the purposes of the qualifying activity.
(6) This subsection applies if—
(a) the person has paid rentals under the lease before the commencement of the term of the lease, and
(b) in the case of some or all of those rentals, relief otherwise than by virtue of this subsection—
(i) is not available, and
(ii) if the case is one where the plant or machinery was not used for the purposes of a qualifying activity in the period before the commencement of the term of the lease, would not have been available had the plant or machinery been used in that period for the purposes of a qualifying activity,
and in any such case UPR is the amount of the rentals for which relief is not, and (in a case falling within paragraph (b)(ii)) would not have been, so available.
(7) Subsection (8) applies if the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, of entering into—
(a) the lease,
(b) a series of transactions of which the lease is one, or
(c) any of the transactions in such a series,
is to obtain allowances under this Part in respect of an amount of capital expenditure that materially exceeds the market value of the leased asset at the commencement of the term of the lease.
(8) In any such case, the amount of the capital expenditure described in subsection (3) is to be restricted to an amount equal to the market value of the asset at the commencement of the term of the lease.
(9) In this section “relief” means relief by way of—
(a) an allowance under this Act,
(b) a deduction in computing profits for the purposes of income tax or corporation tax,
(c) a deduction from total profits or total income for the purposes of either of those taxes.
(10) This section is to be construed as one with section 70A.

70D Long funding finance lease: additional expenditure: allowances for lessee
(1) This section applies where the following conditions are met—
(a) a person is the lessee of plant or machinery under a long funding finance lease,
(b) as a result of section 70A, the person falls to be regarded as having incurred qualifying expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery, and
(c) the lessor incurs expenditure in relation to the plant or machinery,
(d) as a result of the lessor incurring the expenditure, there is in the case of the lessee an increase (the “relevant increase”) in the present value of the minimum lease payments.
(1A) Any increase attributable to a relievable amount is to be ignored for the purposes of subsection (1)(d).
S. 70D(1A)(1B) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 33(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 33(3)
(1B) Subsections (4B) and (4C) of section 70C apply (with any necessary modifications) for the purposes of this section as for the purposes of that section.
(2) If the lease is one which, under generally accepted accounting practice, falls (or would fall) to be treated as a loan, this section applies as if the lease were one which, under generally accepted accounting practice, fell to be treated as a finance lease.
(3) The person is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as having incurred further capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery as follows.
(4) The person is to be treated as having incurred the expenditure on the date of first recognition.
(5) The amount of the expenditure is the amount that would fall to be recognised as the amount of the relevant increase if appropriate accounts were prepared by the person.
(6) For that purpose, “appropriate accounts” are accounts prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice on the date of first recognition.
(7) For the purposes of this section, the “date of first recognition” is the date on which the relevant increase is first recognised in the books or other financial records of the person.
(8) This section is to be construed as one with section 70A.

70DA Transfer and long funding leaseback: restrictions on lessee's allowances
(1) This section applies where—
(a) a person (“S”) transfers plant or machinery to another person (“B”),
(b) at any time after the date of the transfer, the plant or machinery is available to be used by S, or a person (other than B) who is connected with S (“CS”), under a plant or machinery lease, and
(c) that lease is a long funding lease.
(2) No annual investment allowance or first-year allowance is to be made in respect of the expenditure of S or CS under the lease.
(3) The amount, if any, by which E exceeds D is to be left out of account in determining the available qualifying expenditure of S or CS.
(4) E is the capital expenditure of S or CS on the provision of the plant or machinery under the long funding lease.
(5) If S is required to bring a disposal value into account under this Part because of the transfer referred to in subsection (1)(a), D is that disposal value.
(5A) D is nil if—
(a) S is not required to bring a disposal value into account under this Part because of the transfer referred to in subsection (1)(a), and
(b) at any time before that transfer S or a linked person became owner of the plant or machinery without incurring either capital expenditure or qualifying revenue expenditure on its provision.
S. 70DA(5A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 2(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 10 para. 2(2)
(6) Otherwise, D is whichever of the following is the smallest—
(a) the market value of the plant or machinery;
(b) if S incurred capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery before the transfer referred to in subsection (1)(a), the amount of that expenditure;
(c) if a person connected with S incurred capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery before that transfer, the amount of that expenditure.
(7) Section 70Y(3) applies to references in this section to a transfer of plant or machinery by a person.
(8) For the purposes of this section a transfer involving the grant of a lease takes place on the commencement of the term of the lease.
(9) “Linked person”, in relation to plant or machinery, means a person—
(a) who owned the plant or machinery at any time before the transfer referred to in subsection (1)(a), and
(b) who was connected with S at any time between—
(i) the time when the person became owner of the plant or machinery, and
(ii) the time of the transfer referred to in subsection (1)(a).
S. 70DA(9)(10) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 2(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 10 para. 2(3)
(10) Expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery is “qualifying revenue expenditure” if it is expenditure of a revenue nature—
(a) that is at least equal to the amount of expenditure that would reasonably be expected to have been incurred on the provision of the plant or machinery in a transaction between persons dealing with each other at arm's length in the open market, or
(b) that is incurred by the manufacturer of the plant or machinery and is at least equal to the amount that it would have been reasonable to expect to have been the normal cost of manufacturing the plant or machinery.
S. 70DA inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 17 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 15

70E Disposal events and disposal values
(1) This section applies where—
(a) a person is the lessee of plant or machinery under a long funding lease,
(b) as a result of section 70A, the person falls to be regarded as having incurred qualifying expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery, and
(c) a relevant event occurs.
S. 70E(1)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 8 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 7(2)
(1A) A relevant event occurs if—
(a) the lease terminates,
(b) the plant or machinery begins to be used wholly or partly for purposes other than those of the qualifying activity, or
(c) the qualifying activity is permanently discontinued.
S. 70E(1A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 8 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 7(3)
(2) In the case of that person—
(a) the relevant event is a disposal event, and
Words in s. 70E(2)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 8 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 7(4)
(b) the person is required to bring into account a disposal value for the chargeable period in which that disposal event occurs.
(2A) The amount of the disposal value is—
(QE-QA)+R
where—
QE is the person's qualifying expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery,
QA is the qualifying amount (see subsections (2B) to (2E)), and
R is the sum of—
[a] any relevant rebate (see subsections (2F) and (2G)), and
[b] any other relevant lease-related payment (see subsections (2FA) and (2G)).
S. 70E(2A)-(2H) substituted for s. 70E(3)-(8) (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 8 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 7(5)
Words in s. 70E(2A) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 46(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), s. 46(2)
(2B) In the case of a long funding operating lease, “the qualifying amount” means the aggregate amount of the reductions made under ... section 148I of ITTOIA 2005 or section 379 of CTA 2010 for periods of account in which the person was the lessee.
Words in s. 70E(2B) repealed (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 329(a), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 70E(2B) inserted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 329(b) (with Sch. 2)
(2C) In the case of a long funding finance lease, “the qualifying amount” means the aggregate of—
(a) the payments made to the lessor by the person under the lease (including any initial payment), and
(b) the payments made to the lessor by the person under a guarantee of any residual amount (as defined in section 70YE) other than any relievable payment,
Words in s. 70E(2C)(b) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 33(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 33(4)
subject to subsection (2D).
(2D) The following are excluded from the “qualifying amount” under subsection (2C)—
(a) so much of any payment as, in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice, falls (or would fall) to be shown in the person's accounts as finance charges, or interest expenses, in respect of the lease,
Words in s. 70E(2D)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 6(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 1(3)
(b) so much of any payment as represents charges for services, and
(c) so much of any payment as represents qualifying UK or foreign tax (within the meaning of section 70YE) to be paid by the lessor.
(2DA) A payment (“payment X”) is a relievable payment if—
(a) an arrangement is in place under which all or part of any residual amount (as defined in section 70YE) is guaranteed by the lessee or a person connected with the lessee,
(b) payment X is within the minimum lease payments because of that arrangement (see subsection (1)(a) of that section), and
(c) it is reasonable to assume that relief would be available as a result of making payment X (beyond relief, by virtue of section 70C or 70D and this section, because payment X is within those minimum lease payments).
S. 70E(2DA)(2DB) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 33(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 33(5)
(2DB) For the purposes of subsection (2DA)(c)—
(a) “relief” has the meaning given in section 70C, and
(b) subsection (4C) of that section applies as it applies for the purposes of subsection (4B)(c) of that section.
(2E) In the case of a long funding finance lease that is not a transaction at arm's length, “the qualifying amount” includes only so much of the amounts described in subsection (2C) as would reasonably be expected to have been paid if the lease had been such a transaction.
(2F) “Relevant rebate” means—
(a) in a case falling within subsection (1A)(a), any amount calculated by reference to the termination value that is payable for the benefit (directly or indirectly) of the person or another person connected with that person, or
(b) in a case falling within subsection (1A)(b) or (c), any such amount that would have been so payable if, when the relevant event occurred, the lease had terminated and the plant or machinery had been sold for its market value at that time.
(2FA) Relevant lease-related payment” means any payment which—
(a) is payable at any time for the benefit (directly or indirectly) of the lessee or a person connected with the lessee,
(b) is connected with the long funding lease, or with any arrangement connected with that lease, and
(c) is not—
(i) an initial payment or any other payment made to the lessor by the lessee under the lease,
(ii) a payment made to the lessor by the lessee under a guarantee of any residual amount (as defined in section 70YE),
(iii) an initial payment or any other payment made under a relevant superior lease to the person who is the lessor under that lease by the person who is the lessee under that lease, or
(iv) a payment to the seller of the proceeds of a sale of the plant or machinery to which subsection (2FC) applies,
if, and to the extent that, the payment is not otherwise brought into account for tax purposes as income or a disposal receipt by the person for whom the benefit is payable (or would not be if that person were within the charge to tax).
Ss. 70E(2FA)-(2FC) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 46(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), s. 46(3)
(2FB) For the purposes of subsection (2FA)—
“payment” includes the provision of any benefit, the assumption of any liability and any other transfer of money's worth (and “payable” is to be construed accordingly);
“relevant superior lease” means any lease of the plant or machinery to which the long funding lease mentioned in subsection (1)(a) is inferior.
(2FC) This subsection applies to a sale of the plant or machinery if—
(a) a person has entered into a relevant transaction with another person in respect of the plant or machinery for the purposes of Chapter 17 of this Part (see section 213) and the sale is within section 213(1)(a),
(b) the plant or machinery is within section 216(1)(b) (sale and lease back), and
(c) the conditions in section 227(2) are met.
(2G) In the case of a lease that is not a transaction at arm's length, “relevant rebate” and “relevant lease-related payment” include any amount that would reasonably be expected to have fallen within subsection (2F) or, as the case may be, (2FA) if the lease had been such a transaction.
S. 70E(2G) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 46(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), s. 46(4)
(2H) The amount of the disposal value brought into account under this section cannot be less than nil.
(9) If the relevant event gives rise to a disposal event in the case of the person apart from this section, that disposal event is to be ignored.
Words in s. 70E(9) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 8 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 7(6)
(10) This section is to be construed as one with section 70A.
Ss. 70A-70E and cross-heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 15 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 8 para. 6

Chapter 6A Interpretation of provisions about long funding leases

Introductory

70F Introductory
This Chapter makes provision for the interpretation of this Part so far as relating to long funding leases.

Meaning of “long funding lease” etc

70G “Long funding lease”
(1) A “long funding lease” is a funding lease (see section 70J) which meets the following conditions—
(a) it is not a short lease (see section 70I),
(b) it is not an excluded lease of background plant or machinery for a building (see section 70R),
(c) it not excluded by section 70U (plant or machinery leased with land: low percentage value).
(2) Where, at the commencement of the term of a plant or machinery lease, the plant or machinery—
(a) is not being used for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by the person concerned, but
(b) subsequently begins to be used for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by that person,
the plant or machinery lease is a long funding lease if the condition in subsection (3) is met.
(3) The condition is that (apart from section 70H) the plant or machinery lease would have been a long funding lease at its inception had the plant or machinery been used at that time for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by the person concerned.
(4) This section is subject, in the case of the lessee, to—
(a) section 70H (requirement for tax return treating lease as long funding lease);
(b) section 70Q (leases excluded by right of lessor etc to claim capital allowances).
(5) See also paragraph 91A of Schedule 22 to FA 2000 (tonnage tax: certain leases to be treated as not being long funding leases).
Word in s. 70G(5) substituted (21.7.2009) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 126(5)(a)

70H Lessee: requirement for tax return treating lease as long funding lease
(1) A lease is not a long funding lease in the case of the lessee unless he makes a tax return for the initial period on the basis that he falls to be taxed in respect of the lease in accordance with the provisions of—
(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 70H(1)(a) repealed (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 330(a), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)
(b) Chapter 10A of Part 2 of ITTOIA 2005 (long funding leases: income tax) or
S. 70H(1)(c) and preceding word inserted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 330(b) (with Sch. 2)
(c) Chapter 2 of Part 9 of CTA 2010 (long funding leases of plant or machinery).
(1A) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a lease of plant or machinery (“lease A”) if, at any time in the relevant period—
(a) the lessee is the lessor of a lease of any of that plant or machinery (“lease B”), and
(b) lease B is a long funding lease.
S. 70H(1A)(1B) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 8(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 8(1)
(1B) In subsection (1A) “the relevant period” means the period—
(a) beginning with the inception of lease A, and
(b) ending with the making of the tax return for the initial period (or, if that return is amended, the making of the last amendment).
(1C) In a case in which paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) of section 70DA (leaseback of plant or machinery) are satisfied, subsection (1) of this section does not apply to the lease referred to in section 70DA(1)(b).
S. 70H(1C) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 17 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 16
(2) Where, in the case of a lease, a person has made a tax return for the initial period—
(a) on the basis that he falls to be taxed in respect of the lease in accordance with those provisions, or
(b) on the basis that he does not fall to be so taxed,
he may not make a claim under the recovery provisions for relief in respect of an amount paid or liable to be paid that is excessive by reason of the tax return having been made on that basis.
Words in s. 70H(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 100(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 52 para. 9(2)
(3) In this section—
“the recovery provisions” means—
(a) Schedule 1AB to the Taxes Management Act 1970; or
Words in s. 70H(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 100(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 52 para. 9(3)(b)
(b) paragraph 51 of Schedule 18 to FA 1998;
Word in s. 70H(3) substituted (21.7.2009) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 126(5)(a)
“the initial period” is the first accounting period or, as the case may be, tax year in which there is a difference in the amount of the profits or losses falling to be shown in the return, according to whether the lease is a long funding lease or not;
“tax return” means—
(a) a company tax return under paragraph 3 of Schedule 18 to FA 1998, or
(b) a return under section 8 of the Taxes Management Act 1970 (income tax: personal return).
Words in s. 70H(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 100(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 52 para. 9(3)(a)

70I “Short lease”
(1) Construe “short lease” in accordance with this section.
(2) A lease whose term is 7 years or less is a short lease.
Word in s. 70I(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 10 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 8(1)(a)
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ss. 70I(3)-(8) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 10 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 8(1)(b)
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(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(9) Where—
(a) a person leases an asset to another (“S”) under a lease that would, apart from this subsection, be a short lease,
(b) the inception of that lease is on or after 7th April 2006,
(c) at or about the time of the inception of that lease, arrangements are entered into for the asset to be leased to one or more other persons under one or more other leases, and
(d) in the aggregate, the term of the lease to S and the terms of the leases to such of those other persons as are connected with S exceed 7 years,
Word in s. 70I(9)(d) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 10 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 8(1)(a)
the lease to S is not a short lease.
(9A) Where plant or machinery is the subject of a lease and finance leaseback (as defined in section 228A)—
(a) the finance lease mentioned in section 228A(2)(c), and
(b) any other finance lease forming part of the arrangements for the lease and finance leaseback (except the lease referred to in section 228A(2)(a)),
is not a short lease (if it otherwise would be).
S. 70I(9A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 7(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 7(1)
(10) Where plant or machinery is the subject of a sale and finance leaseback (as defined in section 221), any finance lease of a kind mentioned in section 221(1)(c) is not a short lease (if it otherwise would be).
Ss. 70I(10)-(12) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(6) (with Sch. 20 para. 6(20))
(11) But, if the conditions set out in section 227(2) are met, B and S (within the meaning of section 221) may make an election the effect of which is that—
(a) subsection (10) above does not apply,
(b) section 228(2) and (3) apply in relation to B (but this does not prevent section 225 from applying), and
(c) section 228(5) applies in relation to S.
(12) Subsections (4) to (6) of section 227 apply in relation to elections under this section as they apply in relation to elections under that section.

70J “Funding lease”
(1) A “funding lease” is a plant or machinery lease (see section 70K) which at its inception meets one or more of the following tests—
(a) the finance lease test (see section 70N),
(b) the lease payments test (see section 70O),
(c) the useful economic life test (see section 70P).
(1A) A plant or machinery lease is also a “funding lease” if the plant or machinery is cushion gas.
S. 70J(1A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 28(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), s. 28(3)
(2) Subsections (1) and (1A) are subject to the following provisions of this section.
Words in s. 70J(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 28(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), s. 28(4)
(3) A plant or machinery lease is not a funding lease if—
(a) section 67 applies (plant or machinery treated as owned by person entitled to benefit of contract, etc), and
(b) the lease is the contract mentioned in that section.
(4) A plant or machinery lease is not a funding lease if—
(a) before the commencement of the term of the lease, the lessor has leased the plant or machinery under one or more other plant or machinery leases,
(b) in the aggregate, the terms of those other leases exceed 65% of the remaining useful economic life of the plant or machinery at the commencement of the term of the earliest of them, and
(c) none of those earlier leases was a funding lease.
(5) For the purposes of subsection (4), all persons who were lessors of the plant or machinery before 1st April 2006 are to be treated as if they were the same person as the first lessor of the plant or machinery on or after that date.
(6) A plant or machinery lease is not a funding lease in the case of the lessor if—
(a) before 1st April 2006, the plant or machinery had, for a period or periods totalling at least 10 years, been the subject of one or more leases, and
(b) the lessor under the plant or machinery lease was also lessor of the plant or machinery on the last day before 1st April 2006 on which the plant or machinery was the subject of a lease.
(7) In this section “cushion gas” means gas that functions or is intended to function as plant in a particular gas storage facility.
S. 70J(7) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 28(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), s. 28(5)

Meaning of “plant or machinery lease”

70K “Plant or machinery lease”
(1) A “plant or machinery lease” is any of the following—
(a) any agreement or arrangement to which subsection (2) applies,
(b) any other agreement or arrangement, to the extent that subsection (3) applies to it,
(c) where plant or machinery is the subject of a sale and finance leaseback, as defined in section 221, the finance lease mentioned in subsection (1)(c) of that section,
and “lease”, “lessor”, “lessee” and other related expressions are to be construed accordingly.
(2) This subsection applies to an agreement or arrangement—
(a) under which a person grants to another person the right to use plant or machinery for a period, and
(b) which, in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice, falls (or would fall) to be treated as a lease.
(3) This subsection applies to an agreement or arrangement to the extent that—
(a) in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice, it falls (or would fall) to be treated as a lease, and
(b) it meets the conditions in subsection (4).
(4) The conditions are that, for the purposes of generally accepted accounting practice,—
(a) the agreement or arrangement conveys, or falls (or would fall) to be regarded as conveying, the right to use an asset, and
(b) the asset is plant or machinery.
(5) In the case of an agreement or arrangement that falls (or would fall) within subsection (2) or (3) immediately after the commencement of the term of the lease, the condition in subsection (2)(b) or (3)(a) (as the case may be) is to be taken to be met as respects any time in the pre-commencement period.
(6) For the purposes of subsection (5), the “pre-commencement period” is the period that—
(a) begins with the inception of the lease, and
(b) ends with the commencement of the term of the lease.

70L Plant or machinery leased with other assets: separate derived leases
(1) This section applies in any case where an agreement or arrangement (the “mixed lease”) at any time relates, or is to relate, or has come to relate, to both—
(a) plant or machinery of any particular description (the “relevant plant or machinery”), and
(b) other assets (whether or not also plant or machinery).
(2) A mixed lease is an “eligible mixed lease” if—
(a) under generally accepted accounting practice, it falls (or would fall) to be treated as a lease, or
(b) the relevant plant or machinery is the subject of a sale and finance leaseback, as defined in section 221, and the mixed lease is or includes the finance lease mentioned in subsection (1)(c) of that section.
(3) In the case of an agreement or arrangement that falls (or would fall) within paragraph (a) of subsection (2) immediately after the commencement of the term of the lease, the condition in that paragraph is to be taken to be met as respects any time in the pre-commencement period.
(4) For the purposes of subsection (3), the “pre-commencement period” is the period that—
(a) begins with the inception of the lease, and
(b) ends with the commencement of the term of the lease.
(5) Where this section applies—
(a) the eligible mixed lease, so far as relating to the relevant plant or machinery, and
(b) the eligible mixed lease, so far as relating to other assets,
shall be treated for the purposes of this Part (other than this section) as if they were separate agreements or arrangements.
(6) Any such notional separate agreement or arrangement is referred to in this Part as a “derived lease”.
(7) Section 70M makes further provision with respect to derived leases of plant or machinery.

70M Derived leases of plant or machinery: term and rentals
(1) This section has effect in any case where, as a result of applying section 70L, there is a derived lease of the relevant plant or machinery.
(2) This section makes provision with respect to—
(a) determining whether the derived lease is a plant or machinery lease (see subsection (3)),
(b) the term of the derived lease (see subsection (4)),
(c) the rentals to be regarded as payable under the derived lease (see subsections (5) to (7)).
(3) Any question whether the derived lease—
(a) is a plant or machinery lease, or
(b) if it is such a lease, whether it is also a long funding lease,
is to be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Part.
(4) The term of the derived lease—
(a) is limited to the remaining useful economic life of the relevant plant or machinery at the commencement of the term of the derived lease, but
(b) subject to that, is to be determined in accordance with section 70YF (the “term” of a lease).
(5) The rentals that are to be regarded as payable under the derived lease shall be such rentals (the “deemed rentals”) as are just and reasonable in all the circumstances of the case.
(6) It shall be assumed that rentals under the derived lease are payable in equal instalments throughout the term of the lease, unless it is reasonable to draw a different conclusion from all the circumstances of the case.
(7) In determining the amount of any deemed rentals, regard shall be had to—
(a) all the provisions of the eligible mixed lease,
(b) the nature of the relevant plant or machinery,
(c) the value of the relevant plant or machinery at the commencement of the term of the derived lease,
(d) the amount which, at the commencement of the term of the derived lease, is expected to be the market value of the relevant plant or machinery at the end of the term of the derived lease,
(e) the remaining useful economic life of the relevant plant or machinery at the commencement of the term of the derived lease;
(f) the term of the derived lease.
(8) Expressions used in section 70L have the same meaning in this section.

The tests for being a funding lease

70N The finance lease test
(1) A lease meets the finance lease test in the case of any person if the lease is one which, under generally accepted accounting practice, falls (or would fall) to be treated as a finance lease or a loan in the accounts—
(a) of that person, or
(b) where that person is the lessor, of any person connected with him.
(2) In this section “accounts”, in relation to a company, includes any accounts which—
(a) relate to two or more companies of which that company is one, and
(b) are drawn up in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice.
(3) Where for any period—
(a) a person is not within the charge to income tax or corporation tax by reason of not being resident in the United Kingdom, and
(b) accounts are not prepared in accordance with international accounting standards or UK generally accepted accounting practice,
any question relating to generally accepted accounting practice is to be determined for the purposes of this section by reference to generally accepted accounting practice with respect to accounts prepared in accordance with international accounting standards.

70O The lease payments test
(1) A lease meets the lease payments test if—
(a) the present value of the minimum lease payments (see section 70YE),
is equal to
(b) 80% or more of the fair value of the leased plant or machinery.
(2) The present value of the minimum lease payments is to be calculated by using the interest rate implicit in the lease.
(3) In this section “fair value” means—
(a) the market value of the leased plant or machinery,
less
(b) any grants receivable towards the purchase or use of that plant or machinery.
(4) For the purposes of this section—
(a) the interest rate implicit in the lease is the interest rate that would apply in accordance with normal commercial criteria, including, in particular, generally accepted accounting practice (where applicable), but
(b) if a rate cannot be determined in accordance with paragraph (a), the interest rate implicit in the lease is taken to be the incremental borrowing rate.
S. 70O(4)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 10 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 9(2)
Words in s. 70O(4)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 132(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 132(1)(a)
(5) For this purpose, the incremental borrowing rate has the same meaning as it has for accounting purposes.
S. 70O(5)(6) substituted for s. 70O(5) (with effect in accordance with s. 132(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 132(1)(b)
(6) The Treasury may by regulations amend this section for the purpose of replacing references to the incremental borrowing rate with references to another rate.

70P The useful economic life test
A lease meets the useful economic life test if the term of the lease is more than 65% of the remaining useful economic life of the leased plant or machinery.

Leases excluded by right of lessor etc to claim capital allowances

70Q Leases excluded by right of lessor etc to claim capital allowances
(1) A lease is not a long funding lease in the case of the lessee if it is excluded by virtue of subsection (2) (but see also subsection (5)).
(2) A lease is excluded if the lessor, or any superior lessor (see subsections (7) to (9)),—
(a) is entitled, at the commencement of the term of the lease, to claim a relevant allowance (see subsection (6)),
(b) would have been so entitled at that time, but for section 70V (tax avoidance involving international leasing),
(c) has at any earlier time been entitled to claim such an allowance, but has not been required to bring a disposal value into account in accordance with section 61(1)(ee), or
(d) would fall within any one or more of paragraphs (a) to (c), if he had been within the charge to income tax or corporation tax at the inception of the lease and any earlier times.
(3) Where for any period the lessor, or any superior lessor, is a person—
(a) who is not within the charge to income tax or corporation tax by reason of not being resident in the United Kingdom, and
(b) who does not prepare accounts in accordance with international accounting standards or UK generally accepted accounting practice,
subsection (4) applies.
(4) In determining whether the condition in subsection (2)(d) is met in any such case, any question relating to generally accepted accounting practice in relation to that person and that period is to be determined by reference to generally accepted accounting practice with respect to accounts prepared in accordance with international accounting standards.
(5) A lease is not excluded by virtue of subsection (2) if—
(a) the inception of the lease is before 28th June 2006, and
(b) by virtue only of section 70J(6), the lease is not a funding lease in the case of the lessor.
(6) A “relevant allowance” is an allowance under this Act in respect of the leased plant or machinery.
(7) There is a “superior lessor” only if the leased plant or machinery is the subject of a chain of superior leases.
(8) Leased plant or machinery is the subject of a chain of superior leases if—
(a) the lessor has his interest in relation to the plant or machinery under or by virtue of a lease from a third person (P), or
(b) the circumstances are as in paragraph (a), but P has his interest in relation to the plant or machinery under or by virtue of a lease from a fourth person (Q), or
(c) the circumstances are as in paragraph (b), but Q has his interest in relation to the plant or machinery under or by virtue of a lease from a fifth person (R),
and so on, where there is more than a fifth person involved.
(9) Where any leased plant or machinery is the subject of a chain of superior leases, the superior lessors are the persons described in subsection (8) as P, Q, R, and so on.
(10) Subsections (6) to (9) have effect for the interpretation of this section.

Excluded leases of background plant or machinery for a building

70R Excluded leases of background plant or machinery for a building
(1) Construe references to an excluded lease of background plant or machinery for a building in accordance with this section.
(2) This section applies where—
(a) plant or machinery is affixed to, or otherwise installed in or on, any land which consists of or includes a building,
(b) the plant or machinery is background plant or machinery for the building (see subsections (4) and (5)),
(c) the plant or machinery is leased with the land under a mixed lease, and
(d) none of the disqualifications set out in section 70S applies.
(3) In any such case, the derived lease of the plant or machinery is an excluded lease of background plant or machinery for a building.
(4) The background plant or machinery for a building is any plant or machinery—
(a) which is of such a description that plant or machinery of that description might reasonably be expected to be installed in, or in or on the sites of, a variety of buildings of different descriptions, and
(b) whose sole or main purpose is to contribute to the functionality of the building or its site as an environment within which activities can be carried on.
(5) Subsection (4) has effect subject to the provisions of any order under section 70T.

70S The disqualifications
(1) This section sets out the disqualifications mentioned in subsection (2)(d) of section 70R and is to be construed as one with that section.
(2) Disqualification A is that the amounts payable—
(a) under the mixed lease, or
(b) under any other arrangement,
vary, or may be varied, by reference to the value from time to time to the lessor of allowances under this Act in respect of expenditure incurred by him in the provision of the background plant or machinery for the building.
(3) Disqualification B is that the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, of entering into—
(a) the mixed lease,
(b) a series of transactions of which the mixed lease is one, or
(c) any of the transactions in such a series,
is to secure that allowances under this Act are available to the lessor in respect of expenditure incurred in the provision of background plant or machinery for a building.

70T Orders relating to background plant or machinery for a building
(1) This section supplements section 70R and is to be construed as one with it.
(2) The Treasury may by order prescribe—
(a) descriptions of plant or machinery to be used as examples of the kinds of plant or machinery that may be regarded as falling within the definition of background plant or machinery for a building in determining whether any particular plant or machinery does or does not fall within that definition;
(b) descriptions of plant or machinery to be deemed to be background plant or machinery for a building;
(c) descriptions of plant or machinery to be deemed not to be background plant or machinery for a building.
(3) An order under this section—
(a) may make different provision for different cases (including different descriptions of building),
(b) may contain incidental, consequential, supplemental, or transitional provision or savings.
(4) The first order made under this section may include provisions having effect in relation to times before the making of the order (but not times earlier than 1st April 2006).

Exclusion for certain plant or machinery leased with land

70U Plant or machinery leased with land: low percentage value
(1) This section applies where—
(a) any plant or machinery (the “relevant plant or machinery”) is affixed to, or otherwise installed, in or on any land,
(b) the plant or machinery is not background plant or machinery for any building situated in or on the land,
(c) the plant or machinery is leased with the land under a mixed lease, and
(d) none of the relevant disqualifications applies.
(2) For the purposes of this section the “relevant disqualifications” are the disqualifications set out in section 70S, but for this purpose—
(a) take the reference in subsection (1) of that section to subsection (2)(d) of section 70R as a reference to this subsection (and, accordingly, construe the second reference to that section as a reference to this section), and
(b) take references in section 70S to background plant or machinery for a building as references to relevant plant or machinery.
(3) Where this section applies, the derived lease of the relevant plant or machinery is excluded by this section if the condition in subsection (4) is met at the commencement of the term of that lease.
(4) The condition is that AMV does not exceed both—
(a) 10% of BMV; and
(b) 5% of LMV.
(5) For that purpose—
AMV is the aggregate of—
(a) the market value of the relevant plant or machinery, and
(b) the market value of any other plant or machinery that falls within subsection (1) in the case of the leased land;
BMV is the aggregate market value of all the background plant or machinery leased with the land;
LMV is the market value of the land (including buildings and fixtures).
(6) For this purpose the market value of any land at any time is to be determined on the assumption of a sale by an absolute owner of the land free from all leases and other encumbrances.

Avoidance

70V Tax avoidance involving international leasing
(1) This section applies where matters are so arranged that there are plant or machinery leases such that—
(a) under a lease by a non-resident, an asset is provided directly or indirectly to a resident,
(b) the direct provision of the asset to the resident is by a lease which, in the case of the resident, is a long funding lease or a lease to which section 67 (hire purchase etc) applies,
(c) the asset is used by the resident for the purpose of leasing it under a lease (the “relevant lease”) that would not (apart from this section) be a long funding lease in the case of the resident, and
(d) under the relevant lease, the asset is provided directly or indirectly (but by a lease) to a non-resident.
(2) Subsection (3) applies if the sole or main purpose of arranging matters in that way is to obtain a tax advantage by securing that allowances under this Part are available to a resident by virtue of—
(a) section 67 (hire purchase), or
(b) section 70A (long funding leases).
(3) In any such case, the relevant lease is deemed to be a long funding lease in the case of the resident who is the lessor under it.
(4) The reference in this section to a person obtaining a tax advantage (see section 577(4)) also includes a reference to a person obtaining a tax advantage within the meaning of section 1139 of CTA 2010.
Words in s. 70V(4) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 331 (with Sch. 2)
(5) In this section—
“non-resident” means a person who—
(a) is not resident in the United Kingdom, and
(b) does not use the plant or machinery exclusively for earning profits chargeable to tax;
“resident” means a person who—
(a) is resident in the United Kingdom, or
(b) uses the plant or machinery exclusively for earning profits chargeable to tax.

Transfers, assignments, novations, leaseback, variations etc

70W Transfers, assignments etc by lessor
(1) This section applies in any case where the following conditions are met—
(a) a person (the “old lessor”) is lessor of plant or machinery under a plant or machinery lease (the “old lease”),
(b) during the term of the lease, the old lessor transfers the plant or machinery to another person (the “new lessor”),
(c) the transfer is not the grant of a plant or machinery lease by the old lessor,
(d) immediately after the transfer, the new lessor is the lessor of the plant or machinery under a lease (“the new lease”) (whether or not the same lease as the old lease).
(2) If it is not otherwise the case,—
(a) the old lessor is to be treated as if the old lease terminated immediately before the transfer, and
(b) the new lessor is to be treated as if the new lease had been entered into immediately after the transfer.
(3) The new lessor is also to be treated as if the date of the transfer were the date of both—
(a) the inception of the new lease, and
(b) the commencement of the term of the new lease,
if it is not otherwise the case.
(4) If, immediately before the transfer, the old lease was (or was treated by virtue of this subsection as being) in the case of the old lessor a lease of either of the following descriptions—
(a) a long funding lease, or
(b) a lease which is not a long funding lease,
the new lease is to be treated in the case of the new lessor as being a lease of the same description, if the conditions in subsection (5) are met.
(5) The conditions are that—
(a) the term of the new lease is the unexpired portion of the term of the old lease, and
(b) the amounts receivable under the new lease are the same as would have been receivable under the old lease, assuming it to have continued in effect.
(6) If—
(a) it is not otherwise the case, and
(b) the conditions in subsection (5) are met,
the lessee is to be treated as if the old lease and the new lease were the same continuing lease.
(7) Any reference in this section to a transfer of plant or machinery by a person includes a reference to—
(a) any kind of disposal of, or of the person's interest in, the plant or machinery,
(b) any arrangements under which the person's interest in the plant or machinery is terminated and another person becomes lessor of the plant or machinery,
(c) in a case where the plant or machinery is a fixture and the person is treated under section 176 as the owner, any cessation of ownership under section 188, 190, 191, 192 or 192A.

70X Transfers, assignments etc by lessee
(1) This section applies in any case where the following conditions are met—
(a) a person (the “old lessee”) is lessee of plant or machinery under a plant or machinery lease (the “old lease”),
(b) during the term of the lease, the old lessee transfers the plant or machinery to another person (the “new lessee”),
(c) the transfer is not the grant of a plant or machinery lease by the old lessee,
(d) immediately after the transfer, the new lessee is the lessee of the plant or machinery under a lease (“the new lease”) (whether or not the same lease as the old lease).
(2) If it is not otherwise the case,—
(a) the old lessee is to be treated as if the old lease terminated immediately before the transfer, and
(b) the new lessee is to be treated as if the new lease had been entered into immediately after the transfer.
(3) The new lessee is also to be treated as if the date of the transfer were the date of both—
(a) the inception of the new lease, and
(b) the commencement of the term of the new lease,
if it is not otherwise the case.
(4) If, immediately before the transfer, the old lease was (or was treated by virtue of this subsection as being) in the case of the old lessee a lease of one of the following descriptions—
(a) a long funding lease, or
(b) a lease which is not a long funding lease,
the new lease is to be treated in the case of the new lessee as being a lease of the same description, if the conditions in subsection (5) are met.
(5) The conditions are that—
(a) the term of the new lease is the unexpired portion of the term of the old lease, and
(b) the amounts payable under the new lease are the same as would have been payable under the old lease, assuming it to have continued in effect.
(6) If—
(a) it is not otherwise the case, and
(b) the conditions in subsection (5) are met,
the lessor is to be treated as if the old lease and the new lease were the same continuing lease.
(7) Any reference in this section to a transfer of plant or machinery by a person includes a reference to—
(a) any kind of disposal of, or of the person's interest in, the plant or machinery,
(b) any arrangements under which the person's interest in the plant or machinery is terminated and another person becomes lessee of the plant or machinery,
(c) in a case where the plant or machinery is a fixture and the person is treated under section 176 as the owner, any cessation of ownership under section 188, 190, 191, 192 or 192A.

70Y Sale and leaseback, lease and leaseback etc: lessors
(1) Where—
(a) a person (B) transfers plant or machinery to another person (A),
(b) the plant or machinery is directly or indirectly leased back to B, and
(c) immediately before the commencement of the term of the lease back to B, B is the lessor of the plant or machinery to another person under a lease which is, in B's case, a long funding lease,
the lease back to B is, in the case of both A and B, a long funding lease.
(2) If, in any such case, the plant or machinery is leased back from A to B indirectly, any leases by means of which the indirect lease back from A to B is effected are also long funding leases in the case of each of the parties to them.
(3) Any reference in this section to a transfer of plant or machinery by a person includes a reference to—
(a) any kind of disposal of, or of the person's interest in, the plant or machinery (including the grant of a lease),
(b) any arrangements under which the person's interest in the plant or machinery is terminated and another person becomes entitled to, or to an interest in, the plant or machinery,
(c) in a case where the plant or machinery is a fixture and the person is treated under section 176 as the owner, any cessation of ownership under section 188, 190, 191, 192 or 192A.

70YA Change in accountancy classification of long funding lease
(1) This section applies in any case where—
(a) a person is lessor or lessee under a long funding lease, and
(b) at any time after the inception of the lease, the accountancy classification of the lease as a finance lease, an operating lease or a right-of-use lease changes in the relevant accounts.
Words in s. 70YA(1)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 6(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 1(4)(a)
(2) The person is to be treated as if—
(a) the lease had terminated immediately before the time of the change,
(b) another lease (the “new lease”) had been entered into immediately after the time of the change, and
(c) the new lease were a long funding lease in the case of the lessor.
(3) The person is also to be treated as if the date on which the change occurs were the date of both—
(a) the inception of the new lease, and
(b) the commencement of the term of the new lease.
(4) The cases where the accountancy classification of a long funding lease as a finance lease, an operating lease or a right-of-use lease changes at any time (the “relevant time”) in the relevant accounts are those set out in subsections (5) to (6A).
Words in s. 70YA(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 6(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 1(4)(b)(i)
Words in s. 70YA(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 6(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 1(4)(b)(ii)
(5) Case 1 is where—
(a) immediately before the relevant time, the lease is one that falls (or would fall) to be treated in the relevant accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice as a finance lease for accounting purposes, ...
Word in s. 70YA(5)(a) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 6(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 1(4)(c)(i)
(b) at the relevant time the lease becomes one that falls (or would fall) to be treated in the relevant accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice as not being a finance lease for accounting purposes and
S. 70YA(5)(c) and preceding word inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 6(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 1(4)(c)(ii)
(c) the change of classification is not a relevant change of classification.
(6) Case 2 is where—
(a) immediately before the relevant time, the lease is one that falls (or would fall) to be treated in the relevant accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice as not being a finance lease for accounting purposes, ...
Word in s. 70YA(6)(a) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 6(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 1(4)(d)(i)
(b) at the relevant time the lease becomes one that falls (or would fall) to be treated in the relevant accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice as a finance lease for accounting purposes and
S. 70YA(6)(c) and preceding word inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 6(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 1(4)(d)(ii)
(c) the change of classification is not a relevant change of classification.
(6A) Case 3 is where—
(a) immediately before the relevant time, the lease is a right-of-use lease which is a long funding finance lease, and
(b) at the relevant time, the lease becomes one which—
(i) is not a right-of use lease, and
(ii) falls (or would fall) to be treated in the relevant accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice as not being a finance lease.
S. 70YA(6A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 6(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 1(4)(e)
(7) The Treasury may by regulations make provision for or in connection with restricting the application or operation of this section.
(8) In this section, any reference to a finance lease includes a reference to a loan.
(9) In the application of this section in relation to any person, the “relevant accounts” are the accounts—
(a) of that person, or
(b) where that person is the lessor, of any person connected with that person,
but only to the extent that the treatment of the lease in those accounts as a finance lease or otherwise falls (or would fall) to be determined by reference to that person as the lessor or lessee under the lease.
(10) Subsections (2) and (3) of section 70N (finance lease test: group accounts, and generally accepted accounting practice for persons outside the charge to tax) also apply for the purposes of this section.
(11) In this section—
“relevant change of classification” means a change of accountancy classification as a result of the person adopting a different accounting standard or a change to an accounting standard, and
“accounting standard” means any accounting standard issued or recognised by—
(a) the Accounting Standards Board (or successor body), or
(b) the International Accounting Standards Board (or successor body).
S. 70YA(11) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 6(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 1(4)(f)

70YB Long funding operating lease: extension of term of lease
(1) This section applies in any case where—
(a) a person is lessor or lessee under a long funding operating lease (the “existing lease”),
(b) an event occurs which has the effect of extending the term of the lease (whether by variation of the provisions of the lease, the grant or exercise of an option or in any other way), and
(c) the event is not one by reason of which, within the meaning of section 70YA, the accountancy classification of the lease as an operating lease changes in the relevant accounts.
(2) For this purpose an event has the effect of extending the term of the lease if it meets any of the following conditions—
(a) it has the effect of making a further period a non-cancellable period;
(b) it is the grant of an option to the lessee to continue to lease the plant or machinery for a further period, where it is reasonably certain at the time the option is granted that the lessee will exercise it;
(c) it is the exercise by the lessee of an option to continue to lease the plant or machinery for a further period;
(d) it does not fall within the preceding paragraphs, but it has the effect that the lessee will continue, or is reasonably certain to continue, to lease the plant or machinery for a further period.
For this purpose “further period” means a period falling wholly or partly after the end of the pre-existing term.
(3) The person is to be treated as if—
(a) the existing lease terminated at the end of the day before the effective date,
(b) another lease (the “new lease”) were entered into on the effective date, and
(c) the term of the new lease were the unexpired portion of the term of the existing lease, as extended.
(4) The person is also to be treated as if the effective date were the date of both—
(a) the inception of the new lease, and
(b) the commencement of the term of the new lease.
(5) The new lease is to be taken to be a long funding operating lease.
(6) For the purposes of this section the “effective date” is the earlier of—
(a) the day after the end of the pre-existing term of the existing lease;
(b) if the rentals payable are varied as a result of or otherwise in connection with the event, the date on which the variation takes effect.
(7) In this section—
“non-cancellable period” has the same meaning as in section 70YF (the “term” of a lease);
“pre-existing term”, in relation to a lease, means the term of the lease apart from the extension in question.

70YC Extension of term of lease that is not a long funding lease
(1) This section applies where—
(a) a person is lessor under a plant or machinery lease (the “existing lease”) that is not a long funding lease, and
(b) an event occurs which has the effect of extending the term of the lease (whether by variation of the provisions of the lease, the grant or exercise of an option or in any other way).
(2) Subsection (2) of section 70YB (events having the effect of extending the term of a lease) also has effect for the purposes of this section.
(3) Make the following assumptions—
(a) the existing lease terminates immediately before the effective date,
(b) another lease (the “new lease”) is entered into on the effective date,
(c) the term of the new lease is the portion of the term of the existing lease, as extended, that remains unexpired as at the effective date;
(d) the effective date is the date of both—
(i) the inception of the new lease, and
(ii) the commencement of the term of the new lease.
(4) If, on those assumptions, the new lease would be a long funding lease, the person is to be treated on those assumptions.
(5) If subsection (4) does not apply, then, for the purposes of any subsequent application of this section or section 70YD in the case of the existing lease, the term of the existing lease is to be taken to be the term as extended (or further extended).
(6) For the purposes of this section the “effective date” is the earlier of—
(a) the day after the end of the pre-existing term of the existing lease;
(b) if the rentals payable are varied as a result of or otherwise in connection with the event, the date on which the variation takes effect.
(7) In this section “pre-existing term”, in relation to a lease, means the term of the lease apart from the extension in question.

70YD Increase in proportion of residual amount guaranteed: review of status
(1) This section applies where—
(a) a person is lessor under a lease (the “existing lease”) that is not a long funding lease,
(b) the person enters into an arrangement which meets, or arrangements which (taken together) meet, the conditions in subsection (2).
(2) The conditions are that—
(a) as a result of the arrangement or arrangements, there is an increase, after the inception of the lease, in the proportion of the residual amount that is guaranteed as mentioned in section 70YE(1)(b), and
(b) had the arrangement or arrangements been entered into before the inception of the lease, the lease would have been a long funding lease.
(3) The person is to be treated as if—
(a) the existing lease had terminated immediately before the time of the relevant transaction,
(b) another lease (the “new lease”) had been entered into immediately after the time of the relevant transaction,
(c) the term of the new lease were the portion of the term of the existing lease that remains unexpired as at the date of the relevant transaction;
(d) the date of the relevant transaction were the date of both—
(i) the inception of the new lease, and
(ii) the commencement of the term of the new lease.
(4) For the purposes of this section, the “relevant transaction” is the arrangement or, where two or more arrangements have been entered into, the latest of them.
(5) The Treasury may by regulations make provision for or in connection with restricting the application or operation of this section.

Interpretation

70YE “Minimum lease payments”
(1) In the case of any lease, the minimum lease payments are the minimum payments under the lease over the term of the lease (including any initial payment) together with—
(a) in the case of the lessee, so much of any residual amount as is guaranteed by him or a person connected with him, or
(b) in the case of the lessor, so much of any residual amount as is guaranteed by the lessee or a person who is not connected with the lessor.
(2) In determining the minimum payments, exclude so much of any payment as represents—
(a) charges for services, or
(b) qualifying UK or foreign tax to be paid by the lessor.
(3) In this section—
“qualifying UK or foreign tax” means any tax or duty chargeable under the law of any part of the United Kingdom, or under the law of any foreign country, other than—
(a) income tax,
(b) corporation tax,
(c) any tax chargeable under the law of a foreign country which is similar to income tax or corporation tax,
and here “foreign country” means any territory outside the United Kingdom;
“residual amount” means so much of the fair value of the plant or machinery subject to the lease as cannot reasonably be expected to be recovered by the lessor from the payments under the lease.
(4) In the definition of “residual amount” in subsection (3), “fair value” means—
(a) the market value of the leased plant or machinery,
less
(b) any grants receivable towards the purchase or use of that plant or machinery.

70YF The “term” of a lease
(1) The term of a lease is the period comprising—
(a) so much of the post-commencement period as is a non-cancellable period, and
(b) any subsequent periods which meet the conditions in subsection (2).
(2) The conditions are that—
(a) the lessee has an option to continue to lease the asset for the period (whether with or without further payment), and
(b) it is reasonably certain, at the inception of the lease, that the lessee will exercise that option.
(3) The “post-commencement period” is so much of the period of the lease as begins with the commencement of the term of the lease.
(4) A “non-cancellable period” is any period during which the lessee may terminate the lease only—
(a) upon the occurrence of some remote contingency, or
(b) upon payment by the lessee of such an additional amount that, at the inception of the lease, continuation of the lease is reasonably certain.
(5) If, at the commencement of the term of the lease,—
(a) the market value of the asset exceeds £1 million, and
(b) the estimated market value of the asset 7 years after the commencement of the term of the lease is more than half of the market value of the asset at the commencement of the term of the lease,
Word in s. 70YF(5)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 10 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 8(2)(a)
subsection (6) applies.
(6) If, in any such case, the term of the lease (apart from this subsection) would be 7 years or less, but—
(a) the lessee has one or more options to continue to lease the asset,
(b) on the assumption that it is reasonably certain, at the inception of the lease, that the lessee will exercise those options, the term of the lease would exceed 7 years, and
(c) on failing to exercise any one of those options, the lessee may be required to make a payment to the lessor,
it is to be assumed for the purposes of this section that any option to continue to lease the asset will be exercised, unless it is reasonably certain, at the inception of the lease, that the option will not be exercised.
Word in s. 70YF(6) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 10 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 8(2)(b)
(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 70YF(7) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 10 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 8(2)(c)
(8) See also section 70YC(5) (extension, for certain purposes, of term of lease that is not a long funding lease).

70YG “Termination amount”
(1) This section applies where plant or machinery is or has been, or is to be, leased under a long funding lease.
(2) Construe “termination amount”, in the case of a long funding lease, in accordance with the following provisions of this section.
(3) If—
(a) the lease terminates as a result of a plant or machinery disposal event, or
(b) a plant or machinery disposal event occurs as a result of, or otherwise in connection with, the termination of the lease,
the termination amount is the disposal value that would have fallen to be brought into account by the lessor by reason of the plant or machinery disposal event on the assumptions in subsection (4).
(4) Those assumptions are—
(a) that section 34A (which prevents the lessor's expenditure for long funding leasing from being qualifying expenditure) did not apply in the case of the lessor, and
(b) that the lessor had claimed all the capital allowances that would in consequence have been available to him.
(5) If—
(a) subsection (3) does not apply, and
(b) the lease is a long funding finance lease,
the termination amount is the value at which, immediately after the termination of the lease, the plant or machinery is recognised in the books or other financial records of the lessor.
(6) If—
(a) subsection (3) does not apply, and
(b) the lease is a long funding operating lease,
the termination amount is the market value of the plant or machinery immediately after the termination of the lease.
(7) For the purposes of this section a “plant or machinery disposal event” is an event that would have been a disposal event in relation to the plant or machinery in the case of the lessor on the assumptions in subsection (4).

70YH “Termination value”
(1) This section applies where plant or machinery is or has been, or is to be, leased under a long funding lease.
(2) Construe “termination value” in accordance with the following provisions of this section.
(3) The general rule is that the termination value of any plant or machinery is the value of the plant or machinery at or about the time when the lease terminates.
(4) Any reference to calculation by reference to the termination value includes a reference to calculation by reference to any one or more of—
(a) the proceeds of sale, if the plant or machinery is sold after the lease comes to an end,
(b) any insurance proceeds, compensation or similar sums in respect of the plant or machinery,
(c) an estimate of the market value of the plant or machinery.
(5) Any reference to calculation by reference to the termination value also includes a reference to—
(a) determination in a way which, or by reference to factors or criteria which, might reasonably be expected to produce a broadly similar result to calculation by reference to the termination value, or
(b) any other form of calculation indirectly by reference to the termination value.

70YI General definitions
(1) Construe these expressions as follows—
“absolute owner”, in the application of this Chapter in relation to Scotland, means the owner;
“arrangement” includes any transaction or series of transactions;
“background plant or machinery for a building” is to be construed in accordance with sections 70R to 70T;
“building” includes a reference to—
(a) a structure,
(b) part of a building or structure;
“commencement”, in relation to the term of a lease, means the date on and after which the lessee is entitled to exercise his right to use the complete leased asset under the lease;
for this purpose an asset is to be regarded as complete if its construction is substantially complete;
“derived lease” is to be construed in accordance with section 70L;
“the finance lease test” means the finance lease test in section 70N;
“fixture”—
(a) means any plant or machinery that is so installed or otherwise fixed in or to a building or other description of land as to become, in law, part of that building or other land, and
(b) includes any boiler or water-filled radiator installed in a building as part of a space or water heating system;
“funding lease” has the meaning given by section 70J;
“inception”, in relation to a plant or machinery lease, means the earliest date on which the following conditions are met—
(a) there is a contract in writing for the lease between the lessor and the lessee,
(b) either—
(i) the contract is unconditional, or
(ii) if it is conditional, the conditions have been met,
(c) no terms remain to be agreed;
“initial payment”, in the case of a plant or machinery lease, means a payment by the lessee—
(a) at or before the time when the lease is entered into, and
(b) in respect of the plant or machinery which is the subject of the lease;
“lease” includes any agreement or arrangement which is or includes a plant or machinery lease (and “lessor”, “lessee” and other related expressions are to be construed accordingly);
“lease”, in relation to land, includes—
(a) an underlease, sublease or any tenancy,
(b) in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, an agreement for a lease, underlease, sublease, or tenancy,
(c) in Scotland, an agreement (including missives of let not constituting a lease) under which a lease, sublease or tenancy is to be executed,
(d) in the case of land situated outside the United Kingdom, any interest corresponding to a lease as so defined,
and “lessor”, “lessee” and other related expressions are to be construed accordingly;
“lease”, in relation to plant or machinery, includes a sublease (and “lessor”, “lessee” and other related expressions are to be construed accordingly);
“lessee”, in relation to a lease, includes any person entitled to the lessee's interest under the lease;
“lessor”, in relation to a lease, includes any person entitled to the lessor's interest under the lease;
“long funding lease” has the meaning given by section 70G;
“long funding finance lease” means-
(a) in relation to any person, a long funding lease that meets the finance lease test by virtue of section 70N(1)(a), or
(b) in relation to a lessee, a right-of-use lease which is a long funding lease—
(i) that meets the lease payments test in section 70O or the useful economic life test in section 70P, but
(ii) is not a lease that, before a relevant change of classification, was a long funding operating lease;
“long funding operating lease” means a long funding lease which is not a long funding finance lease;
“market value”, in relation to plant or machinery, is to be construed in accordance with subsection (2);
“minimum lease payments” has the meaning given by section 70YE;
“mixed lease” is to be construed in accordance with section 70L;
“plant or machinery lease” has the meaning given by section 70K (and see also sections 70L and 70M);
“relevant change of classification” has the meaning given by section 70YA(11);
“remaining useful economic life”, in the case of any leased plant or machinery, is the period—
(a) beginning with the commencement of the term of the lease, and
(b) ending when the asset is no longer used, and no longer likely to be used, by any person for any purpose as a fixed asset of a business;
“right-of-use lease” , in relation to a lessee, means a lease in respect of which, under generally accepted accounting practice—
(a) a right-of-use asset falls (or would fall) at the commencement date of the lease to be recognised for accounting purposes in the accounts of the lessee, or
(b) a right-of-use asset would fall to be so recognised but for the lessee granting a sublease of the leased asset,
and, in determining whether a lease falls within paragraph (a) or (b) at any time in an accounting period, it is to be assumed that the accounting policy applied in drawing up the lessee's accounts for the period also applied at the commencement date of the lease;
“short lease” is to be construed in accordance with section 70I;
“the term”, in relation to a lease, is to be construed in accordance with section 70YF (but see also section 70YC(5) (extension, for certain purposes, of term of lease that is not a long funding lease));
“termination”, in relation to a lease,—
(a) means the coming to an end of the lease, whether by effluxion of time or in any other way, and
(b) includes in particular the bringing to an end of the lease by any person or by operation of law,
and related expressions are to be construed accordingly;
“termination amount” is to be construed in accordance with section 70YG;
“termination value” is to be construed in accordance with section 70YH.
Words in s. 70YI(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 6(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 1(5)(a)
Words in s. 70YI(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 6(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 1(5)(b)
(2) The market value of any plant or machinery at any time is to be determined on the assumption of a disposal by an absolute owner free from all leases and other encumbrances.
(3) In relation to a lease, any reference to plant or machinery includes a reference to fixtures.
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S. 70YI(4) repealed (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 399, Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)
(5) Any necessary apportionments under or by virtue of this Chapter are to be made on a just and reasonable basis.

70YJ Power to vary the meaning of certain expressions
(1) The Treasury may by regulations make provision amending this Chapter so as to vary—
(a) the meaning of “plant or machinery lease”, or
(b) the finance lease test.
(2) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is not to be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the House of Commons.
Pt. 2 Ch. 6A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 15 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 8 para. 7

Chapter 7 Computer software

71 Software and rights to software
(1) For the purposes of this Part computer software is treated as plant (whether or not it would constitute plant apart from this section).
(2) If a person carrying on a qualifying activity incurs capital expenditure in acquiring, for the purposes of the qualifying activity, a right to use or otherwise deal with computer software, this Part applies as if—
(a) the right and the software to which it relates were plant,
(b) the plant were provided for the purposes of the qualifying activity, and
(c) so long as the person is entitled to the right, the person owned the plant as a result of incurring the capital expenditure.

72 Disposal values
(1) This section applies if a person—
(a) has incurred qualifying expenditure on the provision of plant consisting of computer software or the right to use or otherwise deal with computer software, and
(b) grants to another a right to use or otherwise deal with the whole or part of the computer software in circumstances in which the consideration for the grant—
(i) consists of a capital sum, or
(ii) would consist of a capital sum if the consideration were in money.
(2) The person is required to bring a disposal value into account unless—
(a) while the person owned the computer software or the right to use or otherwise deal with the computer software, and
(b) before the grant of the right referred to in subsection (1)(b),
there has been a disposal event falling within section 61(1)(e) (use for purposes other than those of the qualifying activity) or 61(1)(f) (permanent discontinuance of the qualifying activity).
(3) The disposal value to be brought into account under this section depends on the circumstances of the grant of the right, as shown in the Table—
Table Disposal values: grant of software right
1. Circumstances of grant	2. Disposal value
1. The grant is for a consideration not consisting entirely of money.	The market value of the right granted at the time of the grant.
2. The grant is made where— (a) it is for no consideration or at less than market value, (b) there is no charge to tax under ITEPA 2003, and Words in s. 72(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1) , s. 723 , Sch. 6 para. 251 (with Sch. 7 ) (c) the condition in subsection (5) is met by the grantee.	The market value of the right granted at the time of the grant.
3. The grant is made in circumstances other than those given in item 1 or 2.	The net consideration in money received in respect of the grant, together with— (a) any insurance money received in respect of the computer software as a result of an event affecting the consideration obtainable on the grant, and (b) any other compensation of any description so received, so far as it consists of capital sums.
(4) The amounts referred to in column 2 of the Table are those received by the person required to bring the disposal value into account.
(5) The condition referred to in item 2 of the Table is met by the grantee if—
(a) the grantee’s expenditure on the acquisition of the plant cannot be qualifying expenditure under this Part or Part 6 (research and development allowances), or
(b) the grantee is a dual resident investing company which is connected with the grantor.

73 Limit on disposal values
(1) This section applies if a person is required to bring into account a disposal value in respect of—
(a) computer software, or
(b) the right to use or otherwise deal with computer software.
(2) For the purpose only of—
(a) determining whether the limit on the disposal value under section 62 is exceeded, and
(b) reducing the amount of that disposal value so that the limit is not exceeded,
the disposal value is to be taken to be increased by the amount given in subsection (3).
(3) The amount is the total of any disposal values which, in respect of that person and that plant, fall or have fallen to be brought into account under section 72.

Chapter 8 Cars, etc.

Cars above the cost threshold

74 Single asset pool
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Ss. 74-79 omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26-29 to the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 4 (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)

75 General limit on amount of writing-down allowance
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76 Limit where part of expenditure met by another person
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77 Car used partly for purposes other than those of qualifying activity
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78 Effect of partial depreciation subsidy
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79 Cases where Chapter 17 (anti-avoidance) applies
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Vehicles provided for purposes of employment or office

80 Vehicles provided for purposes of employment or office
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S. 80 repealed (with effect as mentioned in s. 59(3)(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 59(2), 110, Sch. 33 Pt. 2(1) Note

Interpretation

81 Extended meaning of “car”
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S. 81 omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 5 (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32, 68)

82 Qualifying hire cars
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S. 82 omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 5 (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32, 68)

Chapter 9 Short-life assets

83 Meaning of “short-life asset”
Plant or machinery in respect of which qualifying expenditure has been incurred is a short-life asset if—
(a) its treatment as a short-life asset is not ruled out by section 84, and
(b) the person incurring the expenditure elects for the plant or machinery to be treated as a short-life asset.

84 Cases in which short-life asset treatment is ruled out
Treatment of plant or machinery as a short-life asset is ruled out in any of the cases listed in column 1 of the Table, unless an exception listed in column 2 applies.
Table Short-life asset treatment
1. Short-life asset treatment ruled out	2. Exception (if any)
1. The expenditure is treated as incurred for the purposes of a qualifying activity under— (a) section 13 (use for qualifying activity of plant or machinery provided for other purposes), or (aa) section 13A (use for other purposes of plant or machinery provided for long funding leasing), or Words in s. 84 inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 15 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 8 para. 8(2) (b) section 14 (use for qualifying activity of plant or machinery which is a gift).	
2. The plant or machinery is the subject of special leasing (as defined by section 19).	
3. The plant or machinery is a car (as defined by section 268A).	The car is a hire car for a disabled person (as defined by section 268D).
4. The expenditure is special rate expenditure (see Chapter 10A).	The expenditure is incurred on the provision of a car which is a hire car for a disabled person (as defined by section 268D)
5. The plant or machinery is provided for leasing.	The plant or machinery is a car which is a hire car for a disabled person (as defined by section 268D). The plant or machinery will be used within the designated period (as defined by section 106) for a qualifying purpose (as defined by sections 122 to 125).
6. Section 109 provides only a 10% writing-down allowance in respect of expenditure on the plant or machinery.	
7. The plant or machinery is leased to two or more persons jointly in circumstances such that section 116 applies.	
8. The plant or machinery is a ship.	
9. The expenditure was incurred partly for the purposes of a qualifying activity and partly for other purposes (see Chapter 15).	
10. The expenditure is required to be allocated to a single asset pool under section 211 (partial depreciation subsidy).	
Word in s. 84 substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 6 (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
Words in s. 84 substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 19(2) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
Words in s. 84 substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 14 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 26 para. 7
Words in s. 84 inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 19(3) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
Words in s. 84 substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 19(4) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)

85 Election for short-life asset treatment: procedure
(1) An election under section 83 must specify—
(a) the plant or machinery which is the subject of the election,
(b) the qualifying expenditure incurred in respect of it, and
(c) the date on which the expenditure was incurred.
(2) An election under section 83 must be made by notice given to an officer of Revenue and Customs—
(a) for income tax purposes, on or before the normal time limit for amending a tax return for the tax year in which the relevant chargeable period ends;
(b) for corporation tax purposes, no later than 2 years after the end of the relevant chargeable period.
(3) “The relevant chargeable period” means—
(a) the chargeable period in which the qualifying expenditure was incurred, or
(b) if the qualifying expenditure was incurred in different chargeable periods, the first chargeable period in which any of the qualifying expenditure was incurred.
(4) An election under section 83 is irrevocable.
(5) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to the election.

86 Short-life asset pool
(1) Qualifying expenditure in respect of a short-life asset, if allocated to a pool, must be allocated to a single asset pool (a “short-life asset pool”).
(2) If the final chargeable period for the short-life asset pool has not occurred before the relevant cut-off—
(a) the pool ends at the relevant cut-off without a final chargeable period,
(b) the available qualifying expenditure in the pool is allocated to the appropriate pool for the first chargeable period ending after the relevant cut-off, and
Words in s. 86(2)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 20(2) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
(c) the asset ceases to be a short-life asset.
Word in s. 86(2) substituted (19.7.2011) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 12(2)(a)
(3) In this Chapter “the relevant cut-off” means—
(a) if any of the qualifying expenditure incurred on the provision of the short-life asset was incurred before the designated day, the fourth anniversary of the end of the relevant chargeable period, and
(b) in any other case, the eighth anniversary of the end of the relevant chargeable period.
S. 86(3)(3A) substituted for s. 86(3) (19.7.2011) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 12(2)(b)
(3A) In subsection (3)—
“the designated day” means—
(a) for corporation tax purposes, 1 April 2011, and
(b) for income tax purposes, 6 April 2011;
“the relevant chargeable period” means—
(a) the chargeable period in which the qualifying expenditure was incurred on the provision of the short-life asset, or
(b) if the qualifying expenditure was incurred in different chargeable periods, the first chargeable period in which any of the qualifying expenditure was incurred.
(4) For the purposes of subsection (2), the final chargeable period occurs before the relevant cut-off only if it ends on or before it.
Word in s. 86(4) substituted (19.7.2011) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 12(2)(c)
(5) In subsection (2)(b) “appropriate pool” means—
(a) in the case of expenditure incurred on the provision of a car that is not a main rate car (as defined by section 104AA), the special rate pool, and
(b) in any other case, the main pool.
S. 86(5) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 20(3) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)

87 Short-life assets provided for leasing
(1) This section applies if—
(a) plant or machinery is a short-life asset on the basis that it has been provided for leasing but will be used within the designated period for a qualifying purpose (see item 5 of the Table in section 84),
(b) in a chargeable period ending on or before the relevant cut-off, the short-life asset begins to be used otherwise than for a qualifying purpose, and
Word in s. 87(1)(b) substituted (19.7.2011) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 12(4)(a)
(c) the time when it begins to be so used falls within the first 8 years of the designated period.
Words in s. 87(1)(c) substituted (19.7.2011) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 12(4)(b)
(2) If this section applies—
(a) the short-life asset pool ends without a final chargeable period,
(b) the available qualifying expenditure in the pool is allocated to the main pool for the chargeable period in which the asset begins to be used otherwise than for a qualifying purpose, and
(c) the asset ceases to be a short-life asset.

88 Sales at under-value
If—
(a) a short-life asset is disposed of at less than market value,
(b) the disposal is not one in respect of which an election is made under section 89(6), and
(c) there is no charge to tax under ITEPA 2003,
Words in s. 88(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1) , s. 723 , Sch. 6 para. 252 (with Sch. 7 )
the disposal value to be brought into account for the purposes of Chapter 5 is the market value of the asset.

89 Disposal to connected person
(1) This section applies if, at any time before the relevant cut-off, a person (“the transferor”) disposes of a short-life asset to a connected person.
Word in s. 89(1) substituted (19.7.2011) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 12(5)
(2) Subject to subsection (6)—
(a) the transferor is to be treated as having sold the short-life asset to the connected person for an amount equal to the available qualifying expenditure in the short-life asset pool for the chargeable period in which the disposal occurs, and
(b) the connected person is to be treated as having incurred qualifying expenditure of the same amount in buying the short-life asset.
(3) Subject to subsection (6)—
(a) sections 217 and 218 (restrictions on first-year and other allowances in the case of certain transactions between connected persons, to obtain a tax advantage etc.), and
(b) section 225 (further restrictions in the case of sale and finance leaseback),
Word in s. 89(3)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(7)
do not apply to the disposal.
(4) Immediately after the disposal of the short-life asset, the connected person is to be taken to have made an election under section 83 (so that the plant or machinery is a short-life asset in his hands).
(5) In relation to the connected person, “the relevant cut-off” means the date that would have been the relevant cut-off in relation to the transferor.
Word in s. 89(5) substituted (19.7.2011) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 12(5)
(6) Subsections (2) and (3) apply in relation to a disposal only if—
(a) the transferor, and
(b) the connected person,
elect that they should apply.
(7) An election under subsection (6) must be made by notice given to an officer of Revenue and Customs no later than 2 years after the end of the chargeable period in which the disposal occurred.

Chapter 10 Long-life assets

Long-life asset expenditure

90 Long-life asset expenditure
“Long-life asset expenditure” means qualifying expenditure—
(a) incurred on the provision of a long-life asset for the purposes of a qualifying activity, and
(b) not excluded from being long-life asset expenditure by any of sections 93 to 100.

91 Meaning of “long-life asset”
(1) For the purposes of this Chapter “long-life asset” means plant or machinery which—
(a) if new, can reasonably be expected to have a useful economic life of at least 25 years, and
(b) if not new, could reasonably have been expected when new to have a useful economic life of at least 25 years.
(2) “New” means unused and not second-hand.
(3) The useful economic life of plant or machinery is the period—
(a) beginning when it is first brought into use by any person for any purpose, and
(b) ending when it is no longer used or likely to be used by anyone for any purpose as a fixed asset of a business.

92 Application of Chapter to part of expenditure
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S. 92 omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 14 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 26 para. 8

Expenditure excluded from being long-life asset expenditure

93 Fixtures etc.
(1) Expenditure is not long-life asset expenditure if it is incurred on the provision of plant or machinery which is a fixture in, or is provided for use in, any building used wholly or mainly—
(a) as a dwelling-house, hotel, office, retail shop or showroom, or
(b) for purposes ancillary to the use referred to in paragraph (a).
(2) In this section—
“fixture” has the meaning given by section 173(1);
“retail shop” includes any premises of a similar character where a retail trade or business, including repair work, is carried on.

94 Ships
(1) Expenditure is not long-life asset expenditure if—
(a) it is incurred before 1st January 2011 on the provision of a ship of a sea-going kind, and
(b) each of the conditions in subsection (2) is met.
(2) The conditions are that—
(a) the ship is not an offshore installation,
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 94(2)(b) repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 11 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12) , Sch. 27 para. 8 , 42 Pt. 2(19)
(c) the primary use to which ships of the same kind are put by their owners (or, if their use is made available to others, those others) is a use otherwise than for sport or recreation.
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 94(3) repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 11 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12) , Sch. 27 para. 8 , 42 Pt. 2(19)

95 Railway assets
(1) Expenditure is not long-life asset expenditure if it is incurred before 1st January 2011 on the provision of a railway asset used by any person wholly and exclusively for the purposes of a railway business.
(2) “Railway asset” means—
(a) a locomotive, tram or other vehicle, or a carriage, wagon or other rolling stock designed or adapted for use on a railway;
(b) anything which is, or is to be, comprised in any railway station, railway track or light maintenance depot or any apparatus which is, or is to be, installed in association with such a station, track or depot.
(3) “Railway business” means a business so far as carried on to provide a service to the public for carrying goods or passengers by means of a railway in the United Kingdom or the Channel Tunnel.
(4) For the purposes of subsection (1), a railway asset of a kind described in subsection (2)(a) is not to be treated as used otherwise than wholly and exclusively for the purposes of a railway business merely because it is used to carry goods or passengers—
(a) from places inside the United Kingdom to places outside the United Kingdom, or
(b) from places outside the United Kingdom to places inside the United Kingdom.
(5) In subsections (2) and (3), “railway” has the same meaning as in section 81(2) of the 1993 Act (“railway” includes tramways and other modes of guided transport).
(6) In this section—
“the 1993 Act” means the Railways Act 1993 (c. 43);
“goods” has the same meaning as in Part I of the 1993 Act;
“railway station” and “railway track” include—
(a) anything included in the definitions of “station” and “track” in section 83 of the 1993 Act, and
(b) anything else that would be included if in section 83 “railway” had the meaning given in section 81(2) of the 1993 Act;
“light maintenance depot” means—
(a) any light maintenance depot within the meaning of Part I of the 1993 Act, and
(b) any land or other property which is the equivalent of such a depot in relation to anything which is a railway only when “railway” has the meaning given by section 81(2) of the 1993 Act.

96 Cars
Expenditure is not long-life asset expenditure if it is incurred on the provision of a car or motor cycle (as defined by section 268A).
Words in s. 96 substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 21 (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)

97 Expenditure within the relevant monetary limit: general
Expenditure is not long-life asset expenditure if it is—
(a) expenditure to which the monetary limits apply, and
(b) incurred in a chargeable period for which the relevant monetary limit is not exceeded.

98 Expenditure to which the monetary limits apply
(1) The monetary limits apply to expenditure incurred by an individual for a chargeable period if—
(a) the expenditure was incurred by him for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by him,
(b) the whole of his time is substantially devoted in that period to the carrying on of that qualifying activity, and
(c) the expenditure is not within subsection (4).
(2) The monetary limits apply to expenditure incurred by a partnership for a chargeable period if—
(a) all of the members of the partnership are individuals,
(b) the expenditure was incurred by the partnership for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by it,
(c) at all times throughout that period at least half the partners for the time being devote the whole or a substantial part of their time to the carrying on of that qualifying activity, and
(d) the expenditure is not within subsection (4).
(3) The monetary limits apply for the purposes of corporation tax to any expenditure incurred by a company for a chargeable period other than expenditure within subsection (4).
(4) Expenditure is within this subsection if it is—
(a) incurred on the provision of a share in plant or machinery,
(b) treated as a result of section 538 (contribution allowances: plant and machinery) as incurred on the provision of plant or machinery, or
(c) incurred on the provision of plant or machinery for leasing (whether or not the leasing is in the course of a trade).

99 The monetary limit
(1) The monetary limit in the case of a chargeable period of 12 months is £100,000.
(2) If, in the case of an individual or partnership, the chargeable period is longer or shorter than 12 months, the monetary limit is the amount given by a proportional increase or reduction of £100,000.
(3) If, in the case of a company, the chargeable period is shorter than 12 months, the monetary limit is the amount given by a proportional reduction of £100,000.
(4) If, in a chargeable period, a company has one or more associated companies, the monetary limit for that period is—
LN+1
where—
L is the monetary limit applicable under subsection (1) or (3), and
N is the number of associated companies.
Words in s. 99(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 1 para. 33 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 1 para. 16(2)(a)
Words in s. 99(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 1 para. 33 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 1 para. 16(2)(b)
(4A) The rules in Part 3A of CTA 2010 (see sections 18E to 18J) which apply for determining whether a company is another company's associated company in an accounting period for the purposes of section 18D of that Act apply for the purposes of subsection (4).
S. 99(4A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 1 para. 33 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 1 para. 16(3)
(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 99(5) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 1 para. 21 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 1 para. 8(b)

100 Exceeding the monetary limit
(1) The monetary limit for a chargeable period is exceeded if the total expenditure in that period that meets the conditions in subsection (2) exceeds that limit.
(2) The conditions are that the expenditure—
(a) is long-life asset expenditure, or would be long-life asset expenditure in the absence of section 97 (expenditure within monetary limit), and
(b) is expenditure to which the monetary limits apply.
(3) Subsection (4) applies if, in the case of any contract for the provision of plant or machinery, the capital expenditure which is (or is to be) incurred under the contract is (or may fall to be) treated for the purposes of this Act as incurred in different chargeable periods.
(4) All of the expenditure falling to be incurred under the contract on the provision of the plant or machinery is to be treated for the purposes of this section as incurred in the first chargeable period in which any of the expenditure is incurred.

Rules applying to long-life asset expenditure

101 Allocation of long-life asset expenditure to pool
Chapter 10A (special rate expenditure and the special rate pool) provides for long-life asset expenditure to be allocated to the special rate pool.
S. 101 substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 14 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 26 para. 9

102 Writing-down allowance in respect of long-life asset expenditure
Chapter 10A (special rate expenditure and the special rate pool) provides for the writing-down allowance to which a person is entitled in respect of long-life asset expenditure.
S. 102 substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 14 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 26 para. 10

Anti-avoidance provisions

103 Later claims
(1) Subsection (2) applies if—
(a) a person entitled to do so has made a Part 2 claim in respect of expenditure incurred on the provision of plant or machinery, and
(b) the expenditure fell to be treated as long-life asset expenditure for the purposes of the claim.
(2) If—
(a) at any time after making the Part 2 claim, that claimant or another person makes a Part 2 claim in respect of any qualifying expenditure incurred at any time (including a time before the incurring of the expenditure to which the earlier claim relates) on the provision of the same plant or machinery, and
(b) the expenditure to which the later claim relates—
(i) would not (but for this subsection) be treated for the purposes of the later claim as long-life asset expenditure, and
(ii) is not prevented from being long-life asset expenditure by any of sections 93 to 96,
this Part has effect in relation to the later claim as if the expenditure to which it relates were long-life asset expenditure.
(3) A person makes a Part 2 claim in respect of any expenditure if he—
(a) makes a tax return in which the expenditure is taken into account in determining his available qualifying expenditure for the purposes of this Part;
(b) gives notice of an amendment of a tax return which provides for the expenditure to be so taken into account;
(c) makes a claim in any other way for the expenditure to be so taken into account.

104 Disposal value of long-life assets
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S. 104 omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 14 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 26 para. 11

Chapter 10A Special rate expenditure

Special rate expenditure

104A Special rate expenditure
(1) “Special rate expenditure” means—
(a) expenditure incurred on or after the first relevant date to which section 28 (thermal insulation) applies,
Word in s. 104A(1)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 7(2)(a) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
(b) expenditure incurred on or after that date to which section 33A (integral features) applies,
(c) long-life asset expenditure (within the meaning of Chapter 10) incurred on or after that date, ...
Word in s. 104A(1)(c) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 7(2)(b) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
(d) long-life asset expenditure (within the meaning of that Chapter) incurred before that date but allocated to a pool in a chargeable period beginning on or after that date, ...
S. 104A(1)(e) and preceding word inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 7(2)(c) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
Word in s. 104A(1)(d) omitted (8.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 28(9) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), s. 28(6)(a)
(e) expenditure incurred on or after the second relevant date on the provision of a car that is not a main rate car ...
Word in s. 104A(1) repealed (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), s. 45(4)(a)
S. 104A(1)(f) and word inserted (8.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 28(9) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), s. 28(6)(b)
(f) expenditure incurred on or after 1 April 2010 on the provision of cushion gas (within the meaning given by section 70J(7)), and
S. 104A(1)(g) and word inserted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), s. 45(4)(a)
(g) expenditure incurred on or after the third relevant date on the provision of solar panels.
(2) The first relevant date is—
(a) for corporation tax purposes, 1 April 2008, and
(b) for income tax purposes, 6 April 2008.
Word in s. 104A(2) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 7(3) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
(3) The second relevant date is—
(a) for corporation tax purposes, 1 April 2009, and
(b) for income tax purposes, 6 April 2009.
S. 104A(3)(4) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 7(4) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
(3A) The third relevant date is—
(a) for corporation tax purposes, 1 April 2012, and
(b) for income tax purposes, 6 April 2012.
S. 104A(3A) inserted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), s. 45(4)(b)
(4) In this section—
“car” has the meaning given in section 268A;
“main rate car” has the meaning given in section 104AA.

104AA Meaning of “main rate car”
(1) “Main rate car” means—
(a) a car that is first registered before 1 March 2001,
(b) a car that has low CO2 emissions, or
(c) a car that is electrically-propelled.
(2) For the purposes of this section a car has low CO2 emissions if it meets conditions A and B.
(3) Condition A is that, when the car is first registered, it is so registered on the basis of a qualifying emissions certificate.
(4) Condition B is that the applicable CO2 emissions figure in relation to the car does not exceed 50 grams per kilometre driven.
Word in s. 104AA(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2)(b) of the amending S.I.) by The Capital Allowances Act 2001 (Car Emissions) (Extension of First-year Allowances) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/120), arts. 1(1), 6 (with art. 7)
(5) The Treasury may by order amend the amount from time to time specified in subsection (4).
(6) An order under subsection (5) may contain transitional provision and savings.
(7) In this section—
“applicable CO2 emissions figure” and “qualifying emissions certificate” have the meanings given in section 268C;
“car” has the meaning given in section 268A;
“electrically-propelled” has the meaning given in section 268B.
S. 104AA inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 8 (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)

104B Application of Chapter to part of expenditure
(1) If part only of the capital expenditure on plant and machinery is special rate expenditure—
(a) the part which is such expenditure, and
(b) the part which is not,
are to be treated for the purposes of this Act as expenditure on separate items of plant or machinery.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), all such apportionments are to be made as are just and reasonable.

Rules applying to special rate expenditure

104C Special rate pool
(1) Special rate expenditure to which this section applies, if allocated to a pool, must be allocated to a class pool (“the special rate pool”).
(2) This section applies to special rate expenditure if—
(a) it is incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of a qualifying activity, and
(b) it is not expenditure which is required to be allocated to a single asset pool.

104D Writing-down allowances at 6% or 10%
(1) The amount of the writing-down allowance to which a person is entitled for a chargeable period in respect of expenditure which is special rate expenditure is 6% of the amount by which AQE exceeds TDR (see Chapter 5).
Word in s. 104D(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 31(4)-(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 31(2)
(1A) But, in relation to special rate expenditure incurred wholly for the purposes of a ring fence trade in respect of which tax is chargeable under section 330(1) of CTA 2010 (supplementary charge in respect of ring fence trades), the amount of the writing-down allowance to which a person is entitled for a chargeable period is 10% of the amount by which AQE exceeds TDR.
S. 104D(1A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 10(8)-(13) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 10(3)(b)
(2) Subsection (1) applies even if the special rate expenditure is in a single asset pool.
(3) In the case of expenditure in the special rate pool, this section is subject to section 56A (writing-down allowance for small pools).
(4) Subsections (3) and (4) of section 56 (proportionate increases or reductions in amount in certain cases) apply for the purposes of subsection (1) of this section as they apply for the purposes of subsection (1) of that section.
Words in s. 104D heading inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 10(8)-(13) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 10(4)(a)
Word in s. 104D heading substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 31(4)(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 31(3)(b)

104E Disposal value of special rate assets
(1) This section applies if—
(a) section 104D (writing-down allowances at 6% or 10%) has had effect in relation to any special rate expenditure incurred by a person (“the taxpayer”),
Words in s. 104E(1)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 10(8)-(13) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 10(4)(b)
Word in s. 104E(1)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 31(4)(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 31(3)(c)
(b) any disposal event occurs in relation to the item on which the expenditure was incurred,
(c) the disposal value to be brought into account by the taxpayer would (but for this section) be less than the notional written-down value of the item, and
(d) the disposal event is part of, or occurs as a result of, a scheme or arrangement the main purpose or one of the main purposes of which is the obtaining by the taxpayer of a tax advantage under this Part.
(2) The disposal value that the taxpayer must bring into account is the notional written-down value of the item.
(3) The notional written-down value is—
QE-A
where—
QE is the taxpayer's expenditure on the item that is qualifying expenditure, and
A is the total of all allowances which could have been made to the taxpayer in respect of that expenditure if—
(a) that expenditure had been the only expenditure that had ever been taken into account in determining the taxpayer's available qualifying expenditure,
(b) where the item is a long-life asset, that expenditure had not been prevented by the application of a monetary limit from being long-life asset expenditure, and
(c) all allowances had been made in full.

104F Special rate cars: discontinued activity continued by relevant company
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a company (“the taxpayer”) has incurred special rate expenditure within section 104A(1)(e) (expenditure on a car other than a main rate car) to which section 104C applies (allocation to special rate pool),
(b) the qualifying activity carried on by the taxpayer is permanently discontinued, and
(c) conditions A, B and C are met.
(2) Condition A is that the qualifying activity carried on by the taxpayer consisted of or included (other than incidentally) making cars available to other persons.
(3) Condition B is that, at any time in the 6 months after the taxpayer's qualifying activity is permanently discontinued, the qualifying activity of a group relief company consists of or includes (other than incidentally) making cars available to other persons.
(4) Condition C is that the balancing allowance (“SBA”) to which the taxpayer would be entitled (but for this section) in respect of the special rate pool is greater than—
BC–OBA
where—
BC is the total of the balancing charges (if any) to which the taxpayer is liable for the final chargeable period in respect of any pool, and
OBA is the total of the balancing allowances to which the taxpayer is entitled for that period in respect of any pool other than the special rate pool.
For the purposes of this section if BC–OBA is a negative amount it is to be treated as if it were nil.
(5) The balancing allowance to which the taxpayer is entitled in respect of the special rate pool is reduced to an amount equal to BC–OBA.
(6) The relevant company is to be treated as having incurred qualifying expenditure within section 104A(1)(e) (“notional expenditure”), whether or not the relevant company owns cars previously owned by the taxpayer.
(7) The amount of the notional expenditure is an amount equal to the amount by which SBA exceeds BC–OBA.
(8) The relevant company is to be treated as having incurred the notional expenditure on the day after the end of the taxpayer's final chargeable period.
(9) If part of the chargeable period in which the relevant company is treated as incurring expenditure under this section (“the acquisition period”) overlaps with the taxpayer's penultimate chargeable period—
(a) the part of the expenditure which is proportional to that part of the acquisition period is not to be taken into account in determining the relevant company's available qualifying expenditure for the acquisition period, but
(b) this does not prevent that part of the expenditure being taken into account in determining the relevant company's available qualifying expenditure for any subsequent chargeable period.
(10) In this section—
“car” has the meaning given in section 268A;
“company” means any body corporate;
“group relief company” means—
(a) a company to which group relief under Part 5 of CTA 2010 would be available (on the making of a claim) in respect of balancing allowances surrendered by the taxpayer in the taxpayer's final chargeable period, and
Words in s. 104F(10) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 333 (with Sch. 2)
(b) a company to which such relief would be available (on the making of a claim) in respect of balancing allowances surrendered by a company within paragraph (a);
“main rate car” has the meaning given in section 104AA;
“penultimate chargeable period” means the chargeable period preceding the final chargeable period;
“the relevant company” means the group relief company mentioned in subsection (3) or, if there is more than one, the one—
(a) nominated by the taxpayer not more than 6 months after the end of the taxpayer's final chargeable period, or
(b) in the absence of such a nomination, nominated by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.
S. 104F inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 9 (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)

104G Disposal events in respect of cushion gas
(1) This section applies if expenditure incurred by a person on the provision of cushion gas used in a particular gas storage facility includes both new expenditure and old expenditure.
(2) Any disposal event which concerns any of that cushion gas is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as relating to cushion gas which is the subject of the new expenditure before cushion gas which is the subject of the old expenditure.
(3) The result of subsection (2) (including any further application of that subsection) is that a disposal event may be treated as relating—
(a) only to cushion gas which is the subject of the new expenditure,
(b) both to—
(i) cushion gas which is the subject of the new expenditure, and
(ii) cushion gas which is the subject of the old expenditure, or
(c) only to cushion gas which is the subject of the old expenditure.
(4) If a disposal event is treated, as a result of subsection (2), as relating both to—
(a) cushion gas which is the subject of the new expenditure, and
(b) cushion gas which is the subject of the old expenditure,
it is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as two separate disposal events, the first relating to cushion gas within paragraph (a) and the second relating to cushion gas within paragraph (b).
(5) In this section—
“cushion gas” has the meaning given by section 70J(7),
“new expenditure” means expenditure incurred on or after 1 April 2010, and
“old expenditure” means expenditure incurred before that date.
S. 104G inserted (8.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 28(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), s. 28(7)
Pt. 2 Ch. 10A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 14 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 26 para. 2

Chapter 11 Overseas leasing

Basic terms

105 “Leasing”, “overseas leasing” etc.
(1) In this Chapter—
(a) “leasing” includes letting a ship or aircraft on charter or letting any other asset on hire, and
(b) references to a lease include a sub-lease (and references to a lessor or lessee are to be read accordingly).
(2) Plant or machinery is used for overseas leasing if it is used for the purpose of being leased to a person who—
(a) is not resident in the United Kingdom, and
(b) does not use the plant or machinery exclusively for earning profits chargeable to tax.
(2A) In determining whether plant or machinery is used for overseas leasing, no account shall be taken of any lease finalised, within the meaning of Part 4 of Schedule 8 to FA 2006, on or after 1st April 2006.
S. 105(2A) inserted (19.7.2006) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 9 para. 13(2)
Word in s. 105(2A) substituted (21.7.2009) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 126(5)(a)
(3) In this Chapter “profits chargeable to tax”—
(a) includes profits chargeable under section 1313(2) of CTA 2009 (profits from exploration and exploitation of the seabed etc.), but
Words in s. 105(3)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 483 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(b) excludes profits arising to a person who, under double taxation arrangements, is afforded or is entitled to claim any relief from the tax chargeable on those profits.
(4) “Double taxation arrangements” means arrangements which have effect under section 2(1) of the Taxation (International and Other Provisions) Act 2010 (double taxation relief by agreement with territories outside the United Kingdom).
Words in s. 105(4) substituted (1.4.2010) (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. 58 (with Sch. 9 paras. 1-9, 22)
(5) “Protected leasing” of plant or machinery means—
(a) short-term leasing of the plant or machinery (as defined in section 121), or
(b) if the plant or machinery is a ship, aircraft or transport container, the use of the ship, aircraft or transport container for a qualifying purpose under section 123 or 124 (letting on charter to UK resident etc.).
(6) In this Chapter “qualifying activity” includes (subject to any provision to the contrary) any activity listed in section 15(1) even if any profits or gains from it are not chargeable to tax.

106 The designated period
(1) Subject to subsection (2), the designated period, in relation to expenditure incurred by a person on the provision of plant or machinery, is the period of 10 years beginning with the date on which he first brought the plant or machinery into use.
(2) If the person who incurred the expenditure ceases to own the plant or machinery before the end of the 10 year period, the designated period ends on the date when he ceases to own it.
(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), a person is to be treated as continuing to own plant or machinery so long as it is owned by a person who—
(a) is connected with him, or
(b) acquired it from him as a result of one or more disposals on the occasion of which, or each of which there was a change in the persons carrying on the qualifying activity in relation to which Condition A or Condition B was met.
Words in s. 106(3)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 484(2) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(3A) Condition A is that—
(a) at least one person who carried on the qualifying activity immediately before or immediately after the change was within the charge to income tax in respect of that activity, and
(b) at least one person who carried on the qualifying activity before the change continued to carry it on after the change.
S. 106(3A)(3B) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 484(3) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(3B) Condition B is that—
(a) the qualifying activity was carried on in partnership both immediately before and immediately after the change,
(b) a company that was within the charge to corporation tax in respect of the activity carried it on immediately before or immediately after the change, and
(c) at least one company which carried the activity on before the change continued to carry it on after the change.
(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 106(4) repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5),, Sch. 1 para. 536(3), 3 (with Sch. 2)

Certain expenditure to be pooled

107 The overseas leasing pool
(1) Qualifying expenditure to which this section applies, if allocated to a pool, must be allocated to a class pool (“the overseas leasing pool”).
(2) This section applies to qualifying expenditure if—
(a) it is incurred on the provision of plant or machinery for leasing,
(b) the plant or machinery is at any time in the designated period used for overseas leasing which is not protected leasing, and
(c) the expenditure is not—
(i) long-life asset expenditure, or
(ii) expenditure that is required to be allocated to a single asset pool.

108 Effect of disposal to connected person on overseas leasing pool
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person who has incurred qualifying expenditure which has been allocated to an overseas leasing pool disposes of the plant or machinery to a connected person,
(b) the disposal does not occur on the occasion of a change in the persons carrying on the qualifying activity—
(i) which falls within Chapter 1 of Part 22 of CTA 2010 (transfers of trade without a change of ownership), or
Words in s. 108(1)(b)(i) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 334 (with Sch. 2)
(ii) in relation to which Condition A or Condition B is met, and
S. 108(1)(b)(i)(ii) and words substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 485(2) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(c) a disposal value is required to be brought into account on that occasion under this Part.
(1A) Condition A is that—
(a) at least one person who carried on the qualifying activity immediately before or immediately after the change was within the charge to income tax in respect of that activity, and
(b) at least one person who carried on the qualifying activity before the change continued to carry it on after the change.
S. 108(1A)(1B) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 485(3) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(1B) Condition B is that—
(a) the qualifying activity was carried on in partnership both immediately before and immediately after the change,
(b) a company that was within the charge to corporation tax in respect of the activity carried it on immediately before or immediately after the change, and
(c) at least one company which carried the activity on before the change continued to carry it on after the change.
(2) The disposal value to be brought into account is—
(a) the market value of the plant or machinery at the time of the disposal, or
(b) if less, the qualifying expenditure incurred by the person disposing of the plant or machinery.
(3) The person acquiring the plant or machinery is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as having incurred expenditure on its provision of an amount equal to the disposal value given by subsection (2).
(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 108(4) repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 537(3), 3 (with Sch. 2)

Allowances reduced or, in certain cases, prohibited

109 Writing-down allowances at 10%
(1) The amount of the writing-down allowance to which a person is entitled for a chargeable period in respect of expenditure to which this section applies is 10% of the amount by which AQE exceeds TDR (see Chapter 5).
(2) This section applies to expenditure incurred on the provision of plant or machinery for leasing if—
(a) the plant or machinery is at any time in the designated period used for overseas leasing which is not protected leasing, and
(b) the expenditure is not long-life asset expenditure.
(3) Subsection (2) applies to expenditure even if the expenditure is in a single asset pool.
(4) Subsections (3) and (4) of section 56 (proportionate increases or reductions in amount in certain cases) apply for the purposes of subsection (1) of this section as they apply for the purposes of subsection (1) of that section.

110 Cases where allowances are prohibited
(1) A person is not entitled to any writing-down or balancing allowances in respect of qualifying expenditure which is within subsection (2).
(2) Expenditure is within this subsection if—
(a) it is incurred on the provision of plant or machinery for leasing,
(b) the plant or machinery is at any time in the designated period used for overseas leasing which is not protected leasing,
(c) the plant or machinery is used otherwise than for a qualifying purpose (see sections 122 to 125), and
(d) the lease is within any of the items in the list below.
List Leases in relation to which allowances are prohibited
1.	The lease is expressed to be for a period of more than 13 years.
2.	The lease, or a separate agreement, provides for— (a) extending or renewing the lease, or (b) the grant of a new lease,making it possible for the plant or machinery to be leased for a period of more than 13 years.
3.	There is a period of more than one year between the dates on which any two consecutive payments become due under the lease.
4.	Any payments are due under the lease or a collateral agreement other than periodical payments.
5.	If payments due under the lease or a collateral agreement are expressed as monthly amounts due over a period, any payment due for that period is not the same as any of the others. But, for this purpose, ignore variations made under the terms of the lease which are attributable to changes in— (a) the rate of corporation tax or income tax, (b) the rate of capital allowances, (c) any rate of interest where the changes are linked to changes in the rate of interest applicable to inter-bank loans, or (d) the premiums charged for insurance of any description by a person who is not connected with the lessor or the lessee.
6.	The lessor or a person connected with the lessor will, or may in certain circumstances, become entitled at any time to receive from the lessee or any other person a payment, other than a payment of insurance money, which is— (a) of an amount determined before the expiry of the lease, and (b) referable to a value of the plant or machinery at or after the expiry of the lease. For this purpose, it does not matter whether the payment relates to a disposal of the plant or machinery.
(3) In items 4 and 5 of the list “collateral agreement” means an agreement which might reasonably be construed as being collateral to the lease.

Recovery of excess allowances

111 Excess allowances: standard recovery mechanism
(1) If—
(a) expenditure incurred by a person in providing plant or machinery has qualified for a first-year allowance or a normal writing-down allowance, and
(b) at any time in the designated period, the plant or machinery is used for overseas leasing which is not protected leasing,
the following provisions of this section have effect in relation to the person who is the owner of the plant or machinery when it is first so used.
(2) For the chargeable period in which the plant or machinery is first used as described in subsection (1)(b), the owner is—
(a) liable to a balancing charge of an amount given by subsection (4), and
(b) required to bring into account a disposal value of an amount given by that subsection.
(3) For the chargeable period following that in which the plant or machinery is first used as described in subsection (1)(b), an amount given by subsection (4) is to be allocated to whatever pool is appropriate for plant or machinery which is of that description and is provided for leasing and used for overseas leasing.
(4) The amounts are—
The balancing charge
The amount, if any, by which F + N exceeds T, where—
F is the amount of any first-year allowance made in respect of the qualifying expenditure referred to in subsection (1)(a) (“E”),
N is the total of any normal writing-down allowances made in respect of E for the relevant chargeable periods, and
T is the total of the allowances that could have been made for the relevant chargeable periods if no first-year allowance or normal writing-down allowances had been or could have been made.
The disposal value
The amount, if any, by which E exceeds (F + N), where E, F and N have the meaning given in relation to the amount of the balancing charge.
The amount to be allocated to the pool
The aggregate of the balancing charge and the disposal value.
(5) For the purpose of calculating N, the normal writing-down allowances that were made in respect of expenditure on an item of plant or machinery are to be determined as if that item were the only item of plant or machinery in relation to which Chapter 5 had effect.
(6) “The relevant chargeable periods” means the chargeable period in which the qualifying expenditure was incurred and any subsequent chargeable period up to and including the one in which the plant or machinery was first used as described in subsection (1)(b).

112 Excess allowances: connected persons
(1) Section 111 applies with the modifications in subsections (2) to (4) in a case in which—
(a) the owner acquired the plant or machinery as a result of a transaction between connected persons (or a series of transactions each of which was between connected persons),
(b) the transaction was not effected (or, if more than one, none of the transactions was effected) on the occasion of a change in the persons carrying on the qualifying activity—
(i) which falls within Chapter 1 of Part 22 of CTA 2010 (transfers of trade without change of ownership), or
Words in s. 112(1)(b)(i) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 335 (with Sch. 2)
(ii) in relation to which Condition A or Condition B is met, and
S. 112(1)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 486(2) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(c) any of the connected persons is a person to whom—
(i) a first-year allowance or a normal writing-down allowance has been made in respect of expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery, or
(ii) a balancing allowance has been made in respect of such expenditure without a first-year allowance or normal writing-down allowance having been claimed.
(1A) Condition A is that—
(a) at least one person who carried on the qualifying activity immediately before or immediately after the change was within the charge to income tax in respect of that activity, and
(b) at least one person who carried on the qualifying activity before the change continued to carry it on after the change.
S. 112(1A)(1B) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 486(3) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(1B) Condition B is that—
(a) the qualifying activity was carried on in partnership both immediately before and immediately after the change,
(b) a company that was within the charge to corporation tax in respect of the activity carried it on immediately before or immediately after the change, and
(c) at least one company which carried the activity on before the change continued to carry it on after the change.
(2) For the purposes of section 111(2) and (3)—
E is the amount of the expenditure in respect of which an allowance within subsection (1)(c) has been made,
F is the amount of any first-year allowance within subsection (1)(c), and
N is the amount of any normal writing-down allowance or balancing allowance within subsection (1)(c).
(3) For the purposes of section 111(2) and (3), any consideration paid or received on a disposal of the plant or machinery between the connected persons is to be disregarded.
(4) If a balancing allowance or a balancing charge has been made in respect of any of the transactions, the amount representing F + N is to be adjusted in a just and reasonable manner.
(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 112(5) repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act)by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 538(3), 3 (with Sch. 2)

113 Excess allowances: special provision for ships
(1) If the plant or machinery referred to in section 111 is a ship—
(a) no allowance is to be made in respect of the ship under section 131(3) (postponed allowances) for the first chargeable period of overseas use or any subsequent chargeable period,
(b) nothing in section 132(2) (disposal events and single ship pool) restricts the operation of section 111, and
(c) the amount of any first-year or writing-down allowance in respect of the ship which has been postponed under section 130 and not made is to be allocated to a long-life asset pool or an overseas leasing pool for the chargeable period following the first chargeable period of overseas use.
(2) “The first chargeable period of overseas use” means the chargeable period in which the plant or machinery is first used for overseas leasing which is not protected leasing.

Recovery of allowances given in cases where prohibition applies

114 Prohibited allowances: standard recovery mechanism
(1) If—
(a) a first-year allowance, a writing-down allowance or a balancing allowance has been made in respect of expenditure incurred in providing plant or machinery, and
(b) at any time in the designated period, an event occurs such that the expenditure is brought within section 110(2) (cases where allowances are prohibited),
the following provisions have effect in relation to the person owning the plant or machinery immediately before that event.
(2) For the chargeable period in which the event occurs, the owner is—
(a) liable to a balancing charge of an amount equal to A — R, and
(b) required to bring into account a disposal value of an amount equal to E - (A - R).
(3) For the purposes of subsection (2)—
A is the amount of any allowances within subsection (1)(a),
R is any amount previously recovered under section 111 or 112 (recovery of excess allowances), and
E is the amount of the expenditure referred to in subsection (1)(a).
(4) For the purpose of calculating A, the amount of the allowances made in respect of expenditure on an item of plant or machinery is to be determined as if that item were the only item of plant or machinery in relation to which Chapter 5 had effect.

115 Prohibited allowances: connected persons
(1) Section 114 applies with the modifications in subsection (2) in a case in which—
(a) an amount falls to be treated as a balancing charge under that section,
(b) the person on whom the balancing charge is to be imposed acquired the plant or machinery in question as a result of a transaction between connected persons (or a series of transactions each of which was between connected persons),
(c) the transaction was not effected (or, if more than one, none of the transactions was effected) on the occasion of a change in the persons carrying on the qualifying activity—
(i) which falls within Chapter 1 of Part 22 of CTA 2010 (transfers of trade without change of ownership), or
Words in s. 115(1)(c)(i) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 336 (with Sch. 2)
(ii) in relation to which Condition A or Condition B is met, and
S. 115(1)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 487(2) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(d) a first-year allowance, a writing-down allowance or a balancing allowance in respect of expenditure on the provision of that plant or machinery has been made to any of those persons.
(1A) Condition A is that—
(a) at least one person who carried on the qualifying activity immediately before or immediately after the change was within the charge to income tax in respect of that activity, and
(b) at least one person who carried on the qualifying activity before the change continued to carry it on after the change.
S. 115(1A)(1B) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 487(3) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(1B) Condition B is that—
(a) the qualifying activity was carried on in partnership both immediately before and immediately after the change,
(b) a company that was within the charge to corporation tax in respect of the activity carried it on immediately before or immediately after the change, and
(c) at least one company which carried the activity on before the change continued to carry it on after the change.
(2) For the purpose of calculating the balancing charge—
(a) A is the amount of any allowances within subsection (1)(d),
(b) any consideration paid or received on a disposal of the plant or machinery between the connected persons is to be disregarded, and
(c) if a balancing allowance or a balancing charge has been made in respect of any of the transactions, A is to be adjusted in a just and reasonable manner.
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 115(3) repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act)by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 539(3), Sch. 3 (with Sch. 2)

Application of Chapter in relation to joint lessees

116 Mitigation of regime
(1) This section applies if—
(a) plant or machinery is leased to two or more persons jointly,
(b) at least one of them is a person who—
(i) is not resident in the United Kingdom, and
(ii) does not use the plant or machinery exclusively for earning profits chargeable to tax, and
(c) the leasing is not protected leasing.
(2) Subsection (3) applies if, at any time when the plant or machinery is leased as described in subsection (1), the lessees use the plant or machinery for the purposes of a qualifying activity or activities but not for leasing.
(3) The expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery is to be treated as not subject to sections 107, 109 and 110 if, and to the extent to which, it appears that the profits of the qualifying activity or activities will be chargeable to tax throughout—
(a) the designated period, or
(b) if shorter, the period of the lease.
(4) Subsection (5) applies if, under subsection (3), part of the expenditure is treated as not subject to section 107, 109 or 110.
(5) Whether or not the plant or machinery continues to be leased as described in subsection (1), Chapters 5 (allowances and charges) and 10 (long-life assets) and this Chapter have effect as if—
(a) the part of the expenditure that is not subject to section 107, 109 or 110 were expenditure on the provision of a separate item of plant or machinery, and
(b) the rest were expenditure which has been incurred on the provision of another item of plant or machinery (and which is subject to those sections).
(6) All such apportionments are to be made as are necessary as a result of subsection (5).

117 Recovery of allowances in case of joint lessees
(1) If—
(a) expenditure is incurred on the provision of plant or machinery which is leased as described in section 116(1),
(b) the whole or a part of the expenditure has qualified for a normal writing-down allowance under section 116(3),
(c) at any time in the designated period while the plant or machinery is so leased, no lessee uses the plant or machinery for the purposes of a qualifying activity or activities the profits of which are chargeable to tax, and
(d) section 114 (recovery of prohibited allowances) does not apply at that time and has not applied at any earlier time,
sections 111 and 112 (recovery of excess allowances) apply as if the plant or machinery or (as the case may be) the separate item of plant or machinery referred to in section 116(5)(a) had at that time begun to be used for overseas leasing which is not protected leasing.
(2) If—
(a) the whole or a part of any expenditure has qualified for—
(i) a normal writing-down allowance otherwise than as a result of section 116(3), or
(ii) a first-year allowance,
(b) subsequently, but during the designated period, the plant or machinery is leased as described in section 116(1),
(c) at any time in the designated period while the plant or machinery is so leased, no lessee uses the plant or machinery for the purposes of a qualifying activity or activities the profits of which are chargeable to tax, and
(d) section 114 (recovery of prohibited allowances) does not apply at that time and has not applied at any earlier time,
sections 111 and 112 (recovery of excess allowances) apply as if the plant or machinery (and not any separate item of plant or machinery referred to in section 116(5)(a)) had at that time begun to be used for overseas leasing which is not protected leasing.
(3) Subsections (4) and (5) apply if—
(a) expenditure is incurred on the provision of plant or machinery which is leased as described in section 116(1),
(b) the whole or a part of the expenditure has qualified for a normal writing-down allowance under section 116(3),
(c) at the end of the designated period, the plant or machinery is leased as described in section 116(1) but subsection (1) has not had effect, and
(d) it appears that the extent to which the plant or machinery has been used for the purposes of a qualifying activity or activities the profits of which are chargeable to tax is less than the extent of such use taken into account in determining the amount of the expenditure which qualified for a normal writing-down allowance.
(4) Sections 111 and 112 (recovery of excess allowances) apply as if—
(a) a part of the expenditure corresponding to the reduction in the extent of use referred to in subsection (3)(d) were expenditure on the provision of a separate item of plant or machinery, and
(b) the separate item of plant or machinery had been used, on the last day of the designated period, for overseas leasing which is not protected leasing.
(5) Any disposal value subsequently brought into account under this Part in respect of the plant or machinery must be apportioned by reference to the extent of its use (determined at the end of the designated period) for the purposes of a qualifying activity or activities the profits of which are chargeable to tax.
(6) If an apportionment is made under subsection (5), section 116(6) does not apply.

Duties to supply information

118 Certificate relating to protected leasing
(1) If—
(a) expenditure is incurred on the provision of plant or machinery, and
(b) before the expenditure has qualified for a normal writing-down allowance, the plant or machinery is used for overseas leasing which is protected leasing,
a claim for a writing-down allowance which takes account of that expenditure must be accompanied by a certificate.
(2) The certificate must specify—
(a) the description of protected leasing,
(b) the person to whom the plant or machinery has been leased, and
(c) if the certificate is given by reference to a chargeable period, all the items of plant or machinery (if more than one) relevant to that period.
(3) Subsection (1) applies, for the purposes of claims to first-year allowances, as if the references to a normal writing-down allowance and to a writing-down allowance included a first-year allowance.
(4) But nothing in subsection (3) prevents subsection (1) from continuing to apply if the use for protected leasing occurs after the expenditure has qualified for one allowance and before it qualifies for another.

119 Notice of change of use of plant or machinery
(1) If—
(a) any expenditure on plant or machinery has qualified for a first-year allowance or a normal writing-down allowance, and
(b) the plant or machinery is subsequently used at any time in the designated period for overseas leasing which is not protected leasing,
the person who then owns the plant or machinery must give notice of the fact to an officer of Revenue and Customs.
(2) The notice must specify—
(a) the person who is not resident in the United Kingdom to whom the plant or machinery has been leased, and
(b) if the notice is given by reference to a chargeable period, all the items of plant or machinery (if more than one) relevant to that period.
(3) The notice must be given—
(a) no later than 3 months after the end of the chargeable period in which the plant or machinery is first used for overseas leasing which is not protected leasing, or
(b) if at the end of the 3 months the person required to give the notice does not know and cannot reasonably be expected to know that the plant or machinery is being so used, within 30 days of coming to know of it.

120 Notice and joint lessees
(1) If expenditure is incurred on the provision of plant or machinery which is leased as described in section 116(1) (joint lessees: mitigation of regime), the lessor must give notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs.
(2) A notice under subsection (1) must specify—
(a) the names and addresses of the persons to whom the asset is jointly leased,
(b) the part of the expenditure properly attributable to each of them, and
(c) which of them (so far as the lessor knows) is resident in the United Kingdom.
(3) If circumstances occur such that section 117(1) or (2) (recovery of allowances) applies, the person who is then the lessor must give notice of the fact to an officer of Revenue and Customs.
(4) A notice under subsection (3) must specify—
(a) any of the joint lessees who is not resident in the United Kingdom to whom the plant or machinery has been leased, and
(b) if it is given by reference to a chargeable period, all the items of plant or machinery (if more than one) relevant to that period.
(5) A notice under this section must be given—
(a) no later than 3 months after the end of the chargeable period in which the plant or machinery is first leased as described in section 116(1) or (as the case may be) in which the circumstances referred to in subsection (3) occur, or
(b) if at the end of the 3 months the person required to give the notice does not know and cannot reasonably be expected to know that the plant or machinery is being so used, within 30 days of coming to know of it.

Qualifying purposes

121 Meaning of “short-term leasing”
(1) Leasing of plant or machinery is short-term leasing if—
(a) the number of consecutive days for which it is leased to the same person will normally be less than 30, and
(b) the total number of days for which it is leased to that person in any period of 12 months will normally be less than 90.
(2) Leasing of plant or machinery is also short-term leasing if—
(a) the number of consecutive days for which the plant or machinery is leased to the same person will not normally exceed 365, and
(b) the total length of the periods for which it is leased in any consecutive period of 4 years within the designated period to lessees in circumstances not falling within section 125(4) (other qualifying purposes: non-leasing use) will not exceed 2 years.
(3) If any plant or machinery is leased as a number of items which—
(a) form part of a group of items of the same or a similar description, and
(b) are not separately identifiable,
all items in the group may be treated as used for short-term leasing if substantially the whole of the items in the group are so used.
(4) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2) persons who are connected with each other are to be treated as the same person.

122 Short-term leasing by buyer, lessee, etc.
(1) Plant or machinery is used for a qualifying purpose at any time when any of the persons listed in subsection (2) uses it for short-term leasing (as defined by section 121).
(2) The persons are—
(a) the person (“X”) who incurred expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery;
(b) a person who is connected with X;
(c) a person who acquired the plant or machinery from X as a result of a disposal on the occasion of which, or two or more disposals on the occasion of each of which there was a change in the persons carrying on the qualifying activity in relation to which Condition A or B was met.
S. 122(2)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), , Sch. 1 para. 540(2) (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 122(2)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 488(2) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(d) a person to whom the plant or machinery is leased and who is resident in the United Kingdom;
(e) a person to whom the plant or machinery is leased, who is carrying on a qualifying activity in the United Kingdom and who uses the plant or machinery for the short-term leasing in the course of that activity.
(2A) Condition A is that—
(a) at least one person who carried on the qualifying activity immediately before or immediately after the change was within the charge to income tax in respect of that activity, and
(b) at least one person who carried on the qualifying activity before the change continued to carry it on after the change.
S. 122(2A)(2B) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 488(3) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(2B) Condition B is that—
(a) the qualifying activity was carried on in partnership both immediately before and immediately after the change,
(b) a company that was within the charge to corporation tax in respect of the activity carried it on immediately before or immediately after the change, and
(c) at least one company which carried the activity on before the change continued to carry it on after the change.
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 122(3) repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 540(3), Sch. 3 (with Sch. 2)

123 Ships and aircraft
(1) A ship is used for a qualifying purpose at any time when it is let on charter in the course of a trade which consists of or includes operating ships by a person who is—
(a) resident in the United Kingdom or carries on the trade there, and
(b) responsible for navigating and managing the ship throughout the period of the charter and for defraying—
(i) all expenses in connection with the ship throughout that period, or
(ii) substantially all such expenses other than those directly incidental to a particular voyage or to the employment of the ship during that period.
(2) Subsection (1) applies, with the necessary modifications, in relation to aircraft as it applies in relation to ships.
(3) For the purposes of subsection (1)(b) a person is responsible for something if he—
(a) is responsible as principal, or
(b) appoints another person to be responsible in his place.
(4) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply if the main object, or one of the main objects—
(a) of the letting of the ship or aircraft on charter,
(b) of a series of transactions of which the letting of the ship or aircraft on charter was one, or
(c) of any of the transactions in such a series,
was to obtain a writing-down allowance determined without regard to section 109 (writing-down allowances at 10%) in respect of expenditure incurred by any person on the provision of the ship or aircraft.

124 Transport containers
(1) A transport container is used for a qualifying purpose at any time when it is leased in the course of a trade which is carried on by a person who—
(a) is resident in the United Kingdom, or
(b) carries on the trade there,
and either of the conditions given below is met.
(2) The first condition is that—
(a) the person’s trade consists of or includes the operation of ships or aircraft, and
(b) the container is at other times used by that person in connection with the operation of the ships or aircraft.
(3) The second condition is that the container is leased under a succession of leases to different persons who are not, or most of whom are not, connected with each other.

125 Other qualifying purposes
(1) Plant or machinery is used for a qualifying purpose at any time when subsection (2) or (4) applies.
(2) This subsection applies if any of the persons listed in subsection (3) uses the plant or machinery for the purpose of a qualifying activity without leasing it.
(3) The persons are—
(a) the person (“X”) who incurred expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery;
(b) a person who is connected with X;
(c) a person who acquired the plant or machinery from X as a result of a disposal on the occasion of which, or two or more disposals on the occasion of each of which there was a change in the persons carrying on the qualifying activity in relation to which Condition A or B was met.
S. 125(3)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 541(2) (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 125(3)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 489(2) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(3A) Condition A is that—
(a) at least one person who carried on the qualifying activity immediately before or immediately after the change was within the charge to income tax in respect of that activity, and
(b) at least one person who carried on the qualifying activity before the change continued to carry it on after the change.
S. 125(3A)(3B) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 489(3) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(3B) Condition B is that—
(a) the qualifying activity was carried on in partnership both immediately before and immediately after the change,
(b) a company which was within the charge to corporation tax in respect of the activity carried it on immediately before or immediately after the change, and
(c) at least one company which carried the activity on before the change continued to carry it on after the change.
(4) This subsection applies if—
(a) a lessee uses the plant or machinery for the purposes of a qualifying activity without leasing it, and
(b) if he had incurred expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery at that time, the expenditure would have fallen to be included, in whole or in part, in his available qualifying expenditure for a chargeable period.
(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 125(5) repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 541(3), Sch. 3 (with Sch. 2)

Minor definitions

126 Minor definitions
(1) In this Chapter “normal writing-down allowance” means a writing-down allowance of an amount determined without regard to sections 102 and 109 (reduced rates).
(2) In this Chapter any reference, in relation to any person, to expenditure having qualified for a normal writing-down allowance is to—
(a) the expenditure, or part of it, having fallen to be included in that person’s available qualifying expenditure for any chargeable period, and
(b) that available qualifying expenditure being expenditure which is not subject to section 102 or 109.
(3) Any reference in this Chapter to a person’s expenditure having qualified for a first-year allowance is to such an allowance having fallen to be made in respect of the whole or any part of the expenditure.

Chapter 12 Ships

Pooling and postponement of allowances

127 Single ship pool
(1) Qualifying expenditure incurred on the provision of a ship for the purposes of a qualifying activity, if allocated to a pool, must be allocated to a single asset pool (a “single ship pool”).
(2) Subsection (1) is subject to the exceptions given in section 128 and any election under section 129 to use the appropriate non-ship pool.
(3) In this Chapter “the appropriate non-ship pool”, in relation to a ship, means the pool to which the expenditure incurred on the provision of the ship would be allocated, or would have been allocated, apart from this Chapter.

128 Expenditure which is not to be allocated to single ship pool
(1) The expenditure is not to be allocated to a single ship pool if the ship is provided for leasing unless—
(a) the ship is not used for overseas leasing at any time in the designated period, or if it is, is used only for protected leasing, and
(b) it appears that the ship will be used for a qualifying purpose in the designated period and will not be used for any other purpose at any time in that period.
(2) The expenditure is not to be allocated to a single ship pool if the qualifying activity for the purposes of which the ship is provided is special leasing of plant or machinery.
(3) In subsection (1) “leasing”, “overseas leasing”, “protected leasing”, “qualifying purpose” and “designated period” have the same meaning as in Chapter 11 (overseas leasing).

129 Election to use the appropriate non-ship pool
(1) A person who has incurred qualifying expenditure on the provision of a ship may, by an election made for a chargeable period, allocate to the appropriate non-ship pool—
(a) all or a part of any qualifying expenditure that would otherwise be allocated to a single ship pool, or
(b) all or a part of the available qualifying expenditure in a single ship pool.
(2) An election under this section must be made by notice given to an officer of Revenue and Customs—
(a) for income tax purposes, on or before the normal time limit for amending a tax return for the tax year in which the relevant chargeable period ends;
(b) for corporation tax purposes, no later than 2 years after the end of the relevant chargeable period.
(3) “The relevant chargeable period” means the chargeable period for which the election is made.

130 Notice postponing first-year or writing-down allowance
(1) A person who is entitled to a first-year allowance for a chargeable period in respect of qualifying expenditure on the provision of a ship may, by notice, postpone all or part of the allowance.
(2) A person who is entitled to a writing-down allowance for a chargeable period in respect of qualifying expenditure allocated to a single ship pool may, by notice, postpone all or part of the allowance.
(3) A notice under this section must specify the amount postponed.
(4) A notice under this section must be given to an officer of Revenue and Customs—
(a) for income tax purposes, on or before the normal time limit for amending a tax return for the tax year in which the relevant chargeable period ends;
(b) for corporation tax purposes, no later than 2 years after the end of the relevant chargeable period.
(5) “The relevant chargeable period” means the chargeable period for which the person is entitled to the allowance.
(6) If a person entitled to a first-year allowance in respect of qualifying expenditure on the provision of a ship claims the allowance in respect of part of the expenditure, subsection (1) applies to the allowance claimed.
(7) If a person entitled to a writing-down allowance in respect of qualifying expenditure allocated to a single ship pool requires the allowance to be reduced to a specified amount, subsection (2) applies to the allowance as so reduced.

131 Effect of postponement
(1) If a person gives notice in respect of a chargeable period under section 130—
(a) the allowance is withheld or withdrawn to the extent that it is postponed, but
(b) sections 57 to 59 (calculation of available qualifying expenditure) apply as if the allowance had been made to the person without any postponement.
(2) On making a claim, the person is entitled to have all or part of a postponed first-year allowance made to him as a first-year allowance for one or more subsequent chargeable periods in which he is carrying on the qualifying activity.
(3) On making a claim, the person is entitled to have all or part of a postponed writing-down allowance made to him as a writing-down allowance for one or more subsequent chargeable periods in which he is carrying on the qualifying activity.
(4) The total amount of any first-year allowances made under subsection (2) or writing-down allowances made under subsection (3) must not exceed the amount of the postponed allowance in question.
(5) A writing-down allowance made under subsection (3) is ignored for the purposes of section 59 (unrelieved qualifying expenditure).
(6) The fact that a postponed writing-down allowance is claimed for a chargeable period does not affect entitlement to, or the amount of, any other writing-down allowance to which the person is otherwise entitled for that chargeable period.
(7) A postponed allowance is not, merely because of the postponement, included in the reference in section 101(3) of CTA 2010 (group relief: meaning of “capital allowance excess”) to an allowance or amount brought forward from an earlier period.
Words in s. 131(7) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 337(a) (with Sch. 2)
Word in s. 131(7) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 337(b) (with Sch. 2)

132 Disposal events and single ship pool
(1) A person is required to bring a disposal value into account in a single ship pool if the ship—
(a) is provided for leasing, and
(b) begins to be used otherwise than for a qualifying purpose within the first 4 years of the designated period.
(2) If any disposal event (including one under subsection (1)) occurs in relation to a single ship pool—
(a) the available qualifying expenditure in the single ship pool is allocated, for the chargeable period in which the event occurs, to the appropriate non-ship pool,
(b) the disposal value must be brought into account as a disposal value for that chargeable period in the appropriate non-ship pool, and
(c) the single ship pool ends without a final chargeable period and without any liability to a balancing charge arising.
(3) Subsections (1) and (2) apply even if, as a result of an election under section 129, some of the qualifying expenditure on the provision of the ship has been allocated to the appropriate non-ship pool.
(4) In subsection (1) “leasing”, “qualifying purpose” and “designated period” have the same meaning as in Chapter 11 (overseas leasing).

133 Ship not used
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person has incurred qualifying expenditure on the provision of a ship for the purposes of a qualifying activity, and
(b) the ship ceases to be owned by the person without having been brought into use for the purposes of the qualifying activity.
(2) Any writing-down allowances that have previously been made in respect of qualifying expenditure in the single ship pool (or which have been postponed) must be withdrawn.
(3) The amount of any writing-down allowances withdrawn under subsection (2) is allocated, for the chargeable period in which the person ceases to own the ship, to the appropriate non-ship pool.
(4) Any adjustments required by this section are in addition to any adjustments required under section 132 (disposal events and single ship pool).

Deferment of balancing charges

134 Deferment of balancing charges: introduction
(1) Sections 135 to 156 enable a balancing charge that arises when there is a disposal event in respect of a ship to be deferred and attributed to qualifying expenditure on another ship.
(2) In this Chapter “the deferment rules” means sections 135 to 156.

135 Claim for deferment
(1) A person (“the shipowner”) who is liable to a balancing charge for a chargeable period may claim deferment of all or part of the charge if—
(a) in the chargeable period there is a disposal event (“the relevant disposal event”) in respect of a ship (“the old ship”),
(b) the old ship—
(i) was provided for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by the shipowner, and
(ii) was owned by the shipowner at some time in the chargeable period, and
(c) the conditions in section 136 are met.
(2) The amount which may be deferred is subject to the limit in section 138.
(3) For income tax purposes, a claim for deferment must be made on or before the normal time limit for amending a tax return for the tax year in which the relevant chargeable period ends.
(4) “The relevant chargeable period” means the chargeable period for which the shipowner is liable to the balancing charge.
(5) For corporation tax purposes, Part IX of Schedule 18 to FA 1998 applies in relation to the making of a claim for deferment as it applies in relation to the making of a claim for an allowance.

136 Further conditions for deferment
The conditions referred to in section 135(1)(c) are that—
(a) the relevant disposal event is of a kind mentioned in section 61(1)(a) to (d) (cessation of ownership, loss, abandonment, destruction etc. of ship),
(b) the old ship was a qualifying ship immediately before the relevant disposal event,
(c) the shipowner has not incurred a loss in respect of the qualifying activity for the chargeable period for which he is liable to the balancing charge, and
(d) no amount in respect of the old ship has been allocated to—
(i) the overseas leasing pool,
(ii) a single asset pool under section 206 (plant or machinery provided or used partly for purposes other than those of the qualifying activity),
(iii) a single asset pool under section 211 (payment of partial depreciation subsidy), or
(iv) a pool for a qualifying activity consisting of special leasing.

137 Effect of deferment
A claim for deferment is given effect by allocating the amount deferred, for the chargeable period in respect of which the claim is made, to the appropriate non-ship pool.

138 Limit on amount deferred
(1) The amount deferred must not exceed the smallest of the following amounts—
(a) the amount of any balancing charge which, if the claim for deferment had not been made, would have been made for the chargeable period for which deferment is claimed in the appropriate non-ship pool;
(b) the amount given by section 139 (amount taken into account in respect of the old ship);
(c) the amount which is, or is expected to be, the amount of expenditure on new shipping incurred—
(i) by the shipowner or, if the shipowner is a company, by another company which is a member of the same group at the time when the expenditure is incurred, and
(ii) within the period of 6 years beginning with the relevant disposal event;
(d) the amount of the shipowner’s profits or income from the qualifying activity for the chargeable period for which deferment is claimed.
(2) In determining profits or income for the purposes of subsection (1)(d)—
(a) any other amounts deferred under section 135 are to be taken into account, and
(b) any amounts brought forward under section 83 of ITA 2007 or section 45, 45A or 45B of CTA 2010 (losses) are to be disregarded.
Words in s. 138(2)(b) substituted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 400 (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 138(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 338 (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 138(2)(b) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 4 para. 190 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 4 para. 125

139 Amount taken into account in respect of old ship
(1) The amount taken into account in respect of the old ship for the purposes of section 138(1)(b) is—
(a) amount A, if no election has been made under section 129 (election to use appropriate non-ship pool) in respect of any of the qualifying expenditure incurred on the provision of the ship, or
(b) amount B, in any other case.
(2) Amount A is the amount which falls to be brought into account as a disposal value in the appropriate non-ship pool under section 132(2)(b) as a result of the relevant disposal event, less the available qualifying expenditure allocated to the appropriate non-ship pool under section 132(2)(a).
(3) Amount B is—
DV-(QE-WDA-FYA)
where—
DV is the amount of the disposal value required to be brought into account in respect of the old ship,
QE is all the qualifying expenditure incurred in respect of the old ship,
WDA is the maximum amount of any writing-down allowances which (on the assumptions in subsection (4)) could have been made in respect of that qualifying expenditure for chargeable periods up to (but not including) the one in respect of which the claim for deferment is made, and
FYA is the total of any first-year allowances actually made or postponed in respect of the old ship.
(4) The assumptions are that—
(a) all the qualifying expenditure in respect of the old ship is (and has always been) allocated to the appropriate non-ship pool, and
(b) no other qualifying expenditure has been allocated to that pool.
(5) If an election is made under section 129 (election to use appropriate non-ship pool) after the determination under this section of the amount taken into account in respect of the old ship, the amount is, and is treated as always having been, amount B and not amount A.

Attribution of deferred amounts

140 Notice attributing deferred amounts to new expenditure
(1) The shipowner may, by notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs, attribute all or part of an amount deferred under section 135 to expenditure on new shipping.
(2) An amount attributed under this section is attributed to an equal amount of the expenditure on new shipping.
(3) Subsection (1) is subject to subsections (4) and (5) and section 141 (deferred amounts attributed to earlier expenditure first).
(4) Subsection (1) applies only if the expenditure on new shipping is incurred—
(a) by the shipowner or, if the shipowner is a company, by another company which is a member of the same group at the time when the expenditure is incurred, and
(b) within the period of 6 years beginning with the relevant disposal event.
(5) An amount may be attributed to expenditure on new shipping only to the extent that amounts have not already been attributed to it under this section.
(6) A notice given in respect of expenditure incurred by another company does not have effect unless the other company joins the shipowner in giving it.

141 Deferred amounts attributed to earlier expenditure first
(1) No part of an amount deferred under section 135 is to be attributed to the whole or a part of any expenditure on new shipping (“the current expenditure”) if there is other expenditure (“the earlier expenditure”) which—
(a) was incurred before the current expenditure but at the same time as or after the relevant disposal event,
(b) was incurred by the shipowner or, if the shipowner is a company, by another company which was a member of the same group at the time the earlier expenditure was incurred, and
(c) is expenditure on new shipping, or would be treated as such but for an election under section 129 (election to use appropriate non-ship pool),
unless the condition in subsection (2) is met in relation to the earlier expenditure.
(2) The condition is that—
(a) amounts have been attributed to all the earlier expenditure under section 140, and
(b) the attributions have been made in the case of the amount deferred and any other amounts deferred under section 135 as a result of disposal events occurring at the same time as or before the relevant disposal event.

142 Variation of attribution
(1) The shipowner may, by notice, vary an attribution under section 140 (notice attributing deferred amounts to new expenditure).
(2) The notice must be given to an officer of Revenue and Customs on or before the time limit for the shipowner to make a claim for deferment in respect of the relevant chargeable period.
(3) For the time limit for making a claim for deferment, see section 135(3) to (5).
(4) For the purposes of subsection (2), it is to be assumed that—
(a) the shipowner is liable to a balancing charge for the relevant chargeable period, and
(b) a claim for deferment of that balancing charge can be made for the relevant chargeable period.
(5) “The relevant chargeable period” means the earliest chargeable period in which expenditure to which the variation relates is incurred.
(6) If the person to whose expenditure the notice relates is not the shipowner, a notice under subsection (1) does not have effect unless the person joins the shipowner in giving it.

143 Effect of attribution
(1) This section applies if a notice is given under section 140 attributing an amount to expenditure on new shipping.
(2) The amount must be brought into account as a disposal value—
(a) for the chargeable period in which the expenditure is incurred, and
(b) in the single ship pool to which the expenditure is allocated.

144 Amounts which cease to be attributable
(1) This section applies if—
(a) an amount has been deferred under section 135, and
(b) circumstances arise in which any part of the amount ceases (otherwise than by being attributed) to be attributable.
(2) The shipowner is assumed not to have been entitled to defer so much of the amount as ceases to be attributable.
(3) For the purposes of this section an amount is attributable if it may be attributed to expenditure on new shipping in accordance with section 140.

145 Requirement to notify where no entitlement to defer amounts
(1) This section applies if—
(a) an amount has been deferred under section 135, and
(b) circumstances arise that require the shipowner to be treated as if he was not entitled to defer all or part of the amount.
(2) The shipowner must give notice of the fact to an officer of Revenue and Customs, specifying the circumstances.
(3) The notice must be given no later than 3 months after the end of the chargeable period in which the circumstances first arise.
(4) An assessment to tax chargeable as a result of the circumstances may be made at any time in the period which—
(a) begins when those circumstances arise, and
(b) ends 12 months after the shipowner gives notice of them to an officer of Revenue and Customs.
(5) Subsection (4) applies in spite of any limitation on the time for making assessments.

Expenditure on new shipping

146 Basic meaning of expenditure on new shipping
(1) For the purposes of the deferment rules, expenditure on the provision of a ship is expenditure on new shipping if the conditions in subsection (3) are met.
(2) Subsection (1) is subject to sections 147 to 150.
(3) The conditions are that—
(a) the expenditure is qualifying expenditure incurred by a person wholly and exclusively for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by him,
(b) when the expenditure is incurred, it appears that the ship will—
(i) be brought into use for the purposes of the qualifying activity as a qualifying ship, and
(ii) continue to be a qualifying ship for at least 3 years after that, and
(c) the expenditure is allocated to a single ship pool.

147 Exclusions: ship previously owned
(1) Expenditure on the provision of a ship is not expenditure on new shipping if the person who incurred the expenditure—
(a) has already owned the ship in the period of 6 years ending with the time when he first owns it as a result of incurring the expenditure, or
(b) was connected at a material time with a person who owned the ship at any time during that period.
(2) For this purpose a material time is—
(a) the time when the expenditure was incurred, or
(b) any earlier time in the 6 year period beginning with the relevant disposal event.

148 Exclusions: object to secure deferment
Expenditure on the provision of a ship is not expenditure on new shipping if the object, or one of the main objects, of—
(a) the transaction by which the ship was provided for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by the person who incurred the expenditure,
(b) any series of transactions of which that transaction was one, or
(c) any transaction in such a series,
was to secure the deferment of a balancing charge under section 135.

149 Exclusions: later events
(1) Expenditure on the provision of a ship is not, and is treated as never having been, expenditure on new shipping if—
(a) at a time during the period mentioned in subsection (2), the ship is not a qualifying ship,
(b) the expenditure is allocated to a pool as a result of an election under section 129 (election to use appropriate non-ship pool), or
(c) section 107 applies in relation to the expenditure (overseas leasing).
(2) The period referred to in subsection (1)(a) is—
(a) the period of 3 years beginning with the time when the ship is first brought into use for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on—
(i) by the person (“A”) who incurred the expenditure, or
(ii) if earlier, by a person connected with A, or
(b) if shorter, the period beginning with that time and ending when neither A nor a person connected with A owns the ship.

150 Exclusions where expenditure not incurred by shipowner
(1) Expenditure on the provision of a ship is not, and is treated as never having been, expenditure on new shipping if—
(a) it is incurred by a company which is a member of the same group as the shipowner at the time when the expenditure is incurred, and
(b) subsection (2) or (4) applies.
(2) This subsection applies (subject to subsection (3)) if—
(a) the ship ceases to be owned by the company before it has been brought into use for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by the company, or
(b) a disposal event occurs in respect of the ship within 3 years of its first being brought into use for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by the company.
(3) But subsection (2) does not apply if the event which would otherwise result in that subsection applying is, or is the result of, the total loss of the ship or irreparable damage to it.
(4) This subsection applies if—
(a) after the expenditure is incurred, there is a time when the company and the shipowner are not members of the same group, and
(b) if the ship is brought into use for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by the company, that time is within 3 years of the ship first being so brought into use.
(5) A time falling after the total loss of the ship or irreparable damage to it is to be disregarded for the purposes of subsection (4).
(6) In this section “irreparable damage”, in relation to a ship, means damage that puts it in a condition in which it is impossible, or not commercially worthwhile, to undertake the repairs required for restoring it to its previous use.

Qualifying ships

151 Basic meaning of qualifying ship
(1) For the purposes of the deferment rules, a ship is a qualifying ship if it is—
(a) of a sea-going kind, and
(b) registered as a ship with a gross tonnage of 100 tons or more in a register of shipping established and maintained under the law of any country or territory.
(2) This is subject to sections 152 to 154.

152 Ships under 100 tons
(1) This section applies if the relevant disposal event is, or results from—
(a) the total loss of the old ship, or
(b) damage to the old ship that puts it in a condition in which it is impossible, or not commercially worthwhile, to undertake the repairs required for restoring it to its previous use.
(2) A registered ship may be a qualifying ship for the purposes of—
(a) section 136(b) (further conditions for deferment), or
(b) sections 146(3)(b) and 149(1)(a) (expenditure on new shipping),
even if it is not registered as a ship with a gross tonnage of 100 tons or more.
(3) In subsection (2) “registered ship” means a ship registered in a register of shipping established and maintained under the law of any country or territory.

153 Ships which are not qualifying ships
(1) A ship is not a qualifying ship if the primary use to which ships of the same kind as that ship are put—
(a) by the persons who own them, or
(b) by others to whom they are made available,
is use for sport or recreation.
(2) A ship is not a qualifying ship at any time when it is an offshore installation.
S. 153(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 11 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12) , Sch. 27 para. 9(2)
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 153(3) repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 11 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12) , Sch. 27 para. 9(3) , 42 Pt. 2(19)

154 Further registration requirement
(1) If—
(a) a person (“A”) has incurred expenditure on the provision of a ship, and
(b) there is a time in the qualifying period, but more than 3 months after the beginning of that period, when the ship is not registered in a relevant register,
the ship is not a qualifying ship after that time.
(2) The qualifying period is—
(a) the period of 3 years beginning with the time when the ship is first brought into use for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on—
(i) by A, or
(ii) if earlier, by a person connected with A, or
(b) if shorter, the period beginning with that time and ending when neither A nor a person connected with A owns the ship.
(3) In determining the qualifying period for the old ship, a qualifying activity carried on at any time by a person (“B”) is taken to be carried on at that time by a person connected with A if—
(a) it is subsequently carried on by A or a person connected with A, and
(b) the only changes in the persons carrying it on between the time that B does so and the time that A or a person connected with A does so are changes—
(i) which do not involve all of the persons carrying it on before the changes permanently ceasing to carry it on, or
(ii) in respect of which the qualifying activity is treated as continuing under section 948 of CTA 2010.
Words in s. 154(3)(b)(ii) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 339 (with Sch. 2)
S. 154(3)(b) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 542 (with Sch. 2 )
(4) In this section “relevant register” means a register of shipping established and maintained—
(a) under the laws of any part of the British Islands, or
(b) under the laws of any country or territory which, at a time in the qualifying period for the ship, is an EEA State or a colony.
(5) “EEA State” means a State which is a contracting party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area signed at Oporto on 2nd May 1992 as adjusted by the Protocol signed at Brussels on 17th March 1993 (except that for the period before the Agreement came into force in relation to Liechtenstein it does not include the State of Liechtenstein).

Deferment of balancing charges: supplementary provisions

155 Change in the persons carrying on the qualifying activity
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person is carrying on the qualifying activity previously carried on by the shipowner, and
(b) the only changes in the persons carrying on the qualifying activity since the shipowner carried it on are changes—
(i) which do not involve all of the persons carrying it on before the changes permanently ceasing to carry it on, or
(ii) in respect of which the qualifying activity is treated as continuing under section 948 of CTA 2010.
Words in s. 155(1)(b)(ii) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 340 (with Sch. 2)
S. 155(1)(b) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 543 (with Sch. 2 )
(2) For the purposes of the deferment rules—
(a) expenditure incurred by a person mentioned in subsection (1)(a) for the purposes of the qualifying activity is to be treated as incurred by the shipowner, and
(b) in relation to the giving of any notice, a reference to the shipowner is to be read as a reference to the person carrying on the qualifying activity when the notice is given or is required to be given.

156 Connected persons
(1) For the purposes of the deferment rules a person (“B”) is connected with another person (“A”) at any time if, at that time—
(a) B is connected (in the sense given in section 575) with A,
Words in s. 156(1)(a) substituted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 401 (with Sch. 2)
(b) B is carrying on a qualifying activity previously carried on by A and the condition in subsection (2) is met, or
(c) B is connected (in the sense given in section 575) with a person who is carrying on a qualifying activity previously carried on by A and the condition in subsection (2) is met.
Words in s. 156(1)(c) substituted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 401 (with Sch. 2)
(2) The condition is that the only changes in the persons carrying on the qualifying activity since A carried it on are changes—
(a) which do not involve all of the persons carrying it on before the changes permanently ceasing to carry it on, or
(b) in respect of which the qualifying activity is treated as continuing under section 948 of CTA 2010.
Words in s. 156(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 341 (with Sch. 2)
S. 156(2) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 544 (with Sch. 2 )
(3) If expenditure is incurred by a person who is not the shipowner, the persons connected with him at any time include any person connected with the shipowner at that time as a result of subsection (1).

Further provisions

157 Adjustment of assessments etc.
(1) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to this Chapter.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply for the purposes of section 145 (see instead section 145(4) and (5)).

158 Members of same group
For the purposes of this Chapter two companies are members of the same group at any time if they would be treated as members of the same group of companies at that time for the purposes of Part 5 of CTA 2010 (group relief).
Words in s. 158 substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 342 (with Sch. 2)

Chapter 13 Provisions affecting mining and oil industries

Expenditure connected with mineral extraction trades

159 Meaning of “mineral extraction trade” etc.
In this Chapter—
“mineral extraction trade”, and
“mineral exploration and access”
have the same meaning as in Part 5 (mineral extraction allowances).

160 Expenditure treated as incurred for purposes of mineral extraction trade
(1) For the purposes of this Part, expenditure incurred by a person—
(a) on the provision of plant or machinery for mineral exploration and access, and
(b) in connection with a mineral extraction trade carried on by him,
is to be treated as incurred for the purposes of that trade.
S. 160 renumbered as s. 160(1) (with effect in accordance with s. 67(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 67(4)(a)
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to expenditure if—
(a) when it is incurred, the person is carrying on the trade but the trade is not at that time a mineral extraction trade, or
(b) when it is incurred, the person has not begun to carry on the trade and, when the person begins to carry on the trade, the trade is not a mineral extraction trade.
S. 160(2)(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 67(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 67(4)(b)
(3) Section 577(2) (references to commencement etc of a trade) does not apply to subsection (2).

161 Pre-trading expenditure on mineral exploration and access
(1) This section applies if a person—
(a) incurs pre-trading expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery for the purposes of mineral exploration and access, and
(b) owns the plant or machinery on the first day of trading.
But this is subject to subsection (5).
(2) The person is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as if he had—
(a) sold the plant or machinery immediately before the first day of trading, and
(b) on that first day incurred capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery for the purposes of the trade.
(3) The amount of the capital expenditure that the person is to be treated as having incurred is an amount equal to—
(a) the pre-trading expenditure, or
(b) if there has been an actual sale and re-acquisition before the first day of trading, the amount last incurred on the provision of the plant or machinery.
(4) In this section—
(a) “pre-trading expenditure” means capital expenditure incurred before the day on which a person begins to carry on a trade that is a mineral extraction trade, but only if there is no prior time when the person carried on that trade and the trade was not a mineral extraction trade,
S. 161(4)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 67(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 67(5)
(b) “the first day of trading”, in relation to a person’s pre-trading expenditure, means the day on which that person begins to carry on the mineral extraction trade.
(4A) Section 577(2) (references to commencement etc of a trade) does not apply to subsection (4)(a).
S. 161(4A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 67(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 67(6)
(5) This section does not apply if the plant or machinery on which the pre-trading expenditure was incurred is sold, demolished, destroyed or abandoned before the first day of trading (but see section 402 (mineral extraction allowances: pre-trading expenditure on plant or machinery)).

Expenditure connected with reuse etc. of offshore oil infrastructure

161A Meaning of “offshore infrastructure”
(1) In sections 161C and 161D “ offshore infrastructure ” means—
(a) an offshore installation within the meaning given by section 44 of the Petroleum Act 1998 (c. 17) or a part of such an installation, or
(b) something that would be, or would be a part of, an offshore installation within that meaning if in subsection (3) of that section “ relevant waters ” meant waters in a foreign sector of the continental shelf and other foreign tidal waters, or
(c) a pipeline within the meaning of section 26 of that Act, or a part of such a pipeline, that is in, under or over waters in—
(i) the territorial sea adjacent to the United Kingdom, or
(ii) an area designated under section 1(7) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964 (c. 29), or
(d) a pipeline within the meaning of section 26 of the Petroleum Act 1998 (c. 17), or a part of such a pipeline, that is in, under or over waters in a foreign sector of the continental shelf.
(2) In subsection (1)(b) and (d)—
“ foreign sector of the continental shelf ” means an area within which rights are exercisable with respect to the sea bed and subsoil and their natural resources by a country or territory outside the United Kingdom;
“ foreign tidal waters ” means tidal waters in an area within which rights are exercisable with respect to the bed and subsoil of the body of water in question and their natural resources by a country or territory outside the United Kingdom.

161B Meaning of “decommissioning expenditure”
(1) In sections 161C and 161D “ decommissioning expenditure ” means expenditure in connection with—
(a) preserving plant or machinery pending its reuse or demolition,
(b) preparing plant or machinery for reuse, or
(c) arranging for the reuse of plant or machinery.
(2) It is immaterial for the purposes of subsection (1)(a) whether the plant or machinery is reused, is demolished or is partly reused and partly demolished.
(3) It is immaterial for the purposes of subsection (1)(b) and (c) whether the plant or machinery is in fact reused.

161C Expenditure related to reuse etc. qualifies for writing-down allowances
(1) This section applies where—
(a) a person carrying on a trade of oil extraction incurs decommissioning expenditure, and
(b) the plant or machinery concerned—
(i) has been brought into use for the purposes of the trade, and
(ii) is, or was when last in use for those purposes, offshore infrastructure.
(2) The decommissioning expenditure is allocated to the appropriate pool for the chargeable period in which it is incurred.
(3) Subsection (2) is subject to sections 161D, 164(4) and 165A to 165E.
Words in s. 161C(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 32 para. 5
(4) In subsection (2) “ the appropriate pool ” means the pool to which the expenditure on the plant or machinery concerned has been or would be allocated in accordance with this Part.

161D Exceptions to section 161C(2)
(1) Subsection (2) of section 161C does not apply to decommissioning expenditure on UK infrastructure unless it is incurred in connection with measures taken, wholly or substantially, in order to comply with—
(a) an abandonment programme within the meaning given by section 29 of the Petroleum Act 1998 (c. 17), or
(b) any condition to which the approval of such a programme is subject.
(2) Subsection (2) of section 161C does not apply to expenditure in respect of which an allowance or deduction could be made apart from that subsection in taxing, or computing, the person’s income for any tax purpose.
(3) For the purposes of subsection (1), decommissioning expenditure is “ on UK infrastructure ” if the plant or machinery concerned—
(a) is offshore infrastructure within section 161A(1)(a) or (c), or
(b) is not offshore infrastructure but was offshore infrastructure within section 161A(1)(a) or (c) when last in use for the purposes of the trade.
Ss. 161A-161D and crossheading inserted (with effect as mentioned in Sch. 20 para. 9(1)-(4)(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 68, Sch. 20 para. 5(1)

Provisions relating to ring fence trades

162 Ring fence trade a separate qualifying activity
(1) If a person carries on a ring fence trade, it is a separate qualifying activity for the purposes of this Part.
(2) In this Chapter “ring fence trade” means activities which—
(a) fall within the definition of “oil-related activities” in section 16(2) of ITTOIA 2005 or section 274 of CTA 2010, and
Words in s. 162(2)(a) inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 545(a) (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 162(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 343(a) (with Sch. 2)
(b) constitute a separate trade (whether as a result of section 16(1) of ITTOIA 2005 or section 16(1) of ITTOIA 2005 or section 279 of CTA 2010 or otherwise).
Words in s. 162(2)(b) inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 545(b) (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 162(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 343(b) (with Sch. 2)

163 Meaning of “general decommissioning expenditure”
(1) Expenditure is “general decommissioning expenditure” for the purposes of sections 164 and 165 if
(a) the conditions in subsections (3), (3A) and (4) are met, ...
Words in s. 163(1) renumbered as s. 163(1)(a) (with effect in accordance with s. 90(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 90(2)(a)
Words in s. 163(1)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 90(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 90(2)(b)
S. 163(1)(b) and word inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 90(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 90(2)(c)
Word in s. 163(1)(a) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 16(10) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 16(3)
(aa) the condition in subsection (3AB) is met, or
S. 163(1)(aa) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 16(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 16(3)
(b) the conditions in subsections (3B) and (4) are met.
S. 163(1)-(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 109(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 109(3)
(2) But paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) are subject to subsections (4ZA) to (4ZC).
Words in s. 163(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 16(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 16(4)
(3) The expenditure must have been incurred on decommissioning plant or machinery—
(a) which has been brought into use wholly or partly for the purposes of a ring fence trade, and
Words in s. 163(3)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 41 para. 7(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 41 para. 5(2)
(b) which—
(i) is, or forms part of, an offshore installation or a submarine pipeline, or
(ii) when last in use for the purposes of a ring fence trade, was, or formed part of, such an installation or pipeline.
(3A) The expenditure must have been incurred wholly or substantially ...—
(a) in complying with an approved abandonment programme,
Words in s. 163(3A)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 16(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 16(5)(b)
(b) in complying with a condition to which the approval of an abandonment programme is subject, ...
Words in s. 163(3A)(b) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 16(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 16(5)(c)(i)
Word in s. 163(3A)(b) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 16(10) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 16(5)(c)(ii)
(c) in complying with a condition imposed by the Secretary of State, or an agreement made with the Secretary of State—
(i) before the approval of an abandonment programme, and
(ii) in relation to the decommissioning of the plant or machinery, or
S. 163(3A)(d) and word inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 16(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 16(5)(d)(ii)
Words in s. 163(3A)(c) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 16(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 16(5)(d)(i)
(d) otherwise in anticipation of a decommissioning measure.
S. 163(3A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 38 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 38 para. 2(3)
Words in s. 163(3A) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 16(10) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 16(5)(a)
(3AA) For the purposes of subsection (3A)(d), expenditure is incurred otherwise in anticipation of a decommissioning measure if it is incurred—
(a) in preserving plant or machinery, the reuse or demolition of which it is reasonable to anticipate will be authorised or required by an approved abandonment programme, a condition to which the approval of such a programme will be subject or a condition or agreement described in subsection (3A)(c), or
(b) in doing something else which it is reasonable to anticipate will be authorised or required by an approved abandonment programme, a condition to which the approval of such a programme will be subject or a condition or agreement described in subsection (3A)(c).
S. 163(3AA) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 16(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 16(6)
(3AB) The condition in this subsection is met if—
(a) the expenditure was incurred—
(i) in preparing an abandonment programme for approval, or
(ii) in preparing for the imposition of a condition by, or the making of an agreement with, the Secretary of State before the approval of an abandonment programme, and
(b) it is reasonable to anticipate that the approved abandonment programme, the condition imposed or the agreement made, as the case may be, will wholly or mainly relate to the decommissioning of plant or machinery to which subsection (3) applies.
S. 163(3AB) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 16(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 16(7)
(3B) The expenditure must have been incurred on decommissioning plant or machinery—
(a) which has been brought into use wholly or partly for the purposes of a ring fence trade, and
(b) which—
(i) is, or forms part of, a relevant onshore installation, or
(ii) when last in use for the purposes of a ring fence trade, was, or formed part of, such an installation.
S. 163(3B)(3C) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 90(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 90(3)
(3C) In subsection (3B) “relevant onshore installation” means any building or structure which—
(a) falls within any of sub-paragraphs (ii) to (iv) of section 3(4)(c) of OTA 1975,
(b) is not an offshore installation, and
(c) is or has been used for purposes connected with the winning of oil from an oil field any part of which lies within—
(i) the boundaries of the territorial sea of the United Kingdom, or
(ii) an area designated under section 1(7) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964.
(4) The plant or machinery must not be replaced.
(4ZA) An amount of general decommissioning expenditure determined in accordance with subsection (1)(a) or (b) is to be reduced under subsection (4ZB) if it appears that the decommissioned plant and machinery—
(a) was not brought into use wholly for qualifying purposes, or
S. 163(4ZA)(a)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 41 para. 7(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 41 para. 5(3)
(b) has, at any time since it was brought into use, not been used wholly for qualifying purposes.
Words in s. 163(4ZA) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 16(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 16(8)
(4ZB) The amount determined in accordance with subsection (1)(a) or (b) is to be reduced to an amount which is just and reasonable having regard to the relevant circumstances.
Words in s. 163(4ZB) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 16(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 16(8)
(4ZC) The relevant circumstances include, in particular, the extent to which the decommissioned plant and machinery has not been used for qualifying purposes.
Words in s. 163(4ZC) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 41 para. 7(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 41 para. 5(4)
(4A) In this section “ decommissioning ”, in relation to any plant or machinery, means—
(a) demolishing the plant or machinery,
(b) preserving the plant or machinery pending its reuse or demolition,
(c) preparing the plant or machinery for reuse, or
(d) arranging for the reuse of the plant or machinery.
S. 163(4A)-(4C) inserted (with effect as mentioned in Sch. 20 para. 9(1)(5)(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 68, Sch. 20 Pt. 2 para. 6(5)
(4B) In determining whether expenditure is incurred on preserving plant or machinery pending its reuse or demolition, it is immaterial whether the plant or machinery is reused, is demolished or is partly reused and partly demolished.
(4C) In determining whether expenditure is incurred on preparing plant or machinery for reuse, or on arranging for the reuse of plant or machinery, it is immaterial whether the plant or machinery is in fact reused.
(4D) In this section a reference to use for qualifying purposes is a reference to—
(a) use for the purposes of any ring fence trade of any person, or
(b) other use in—
(i) the United Kingdom,
(ii) the territorial sea of the United Kingdom, or
(iii) an area designated under section 1(7) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964,
except use wholly or partly in connection with an oil field (within the meaning given by section 12(2) of the Oil Taxation Act 1975).
S. 163(4D) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 41 para. 7(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 41 para. 5(5)
(5) In this section—
(a) “oil” and “oil field” have the same meaning as in Part I of OTA 1975, and
Words in s. 163(5)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 90(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 90(4)
(b) “abandonment programme”, “approval” and “approved” (in relation to an abandonment programme), ... “offshore installation” and “submarine pipeline” have the same meaning as in Part IV of the Petroleum Act 1998 (c. 17).
Words in s. 163(5)(b) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 38 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 38 para. 2(4)
Words in s. 163(5)(b) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 109(7) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 109(5)
S. 163 heading substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 109(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 109(2)

163A Expenditure in anticipation of approval of abandonment programme
(1) Expenditure to which section 163(3A)(d) applies by virtue of section 163(3AA)(b) is to be treated as never having been general decommissioning expenditure for the purposes of sections 164 and 165 unless, before the end of the relevant period, condition A or condition B is met in relation to the expenditure.
(2) Condition A is that—
(a) an abandonment programme is approved, and
(b) the programme, or a condition to which the approval of the programme was subject, authorises or requires the decommissioning of the plant or machinery to which the expenditure relates.
(3) Condition B is that—
(a) a condition is imposed by the Secretary of State, or an agreement is made with the Secretary of State, before the approval of an abandonment programme, and
(b) the condition or, as the case may be, the agreement authorises or requires the decommissioning of the plant or machinery to which the expenditure relates.
(4) For the purposes of this section “the relevant period” means the period—
(a) beginning with the day on which the expenditure was incurred, and
(b) ending with the fifth anniversary of the last day of the accounting period in which the expenditure was incurred.
(5) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to subsection (1).
(6) If a person who has made a return becomes aware that, after making it, anything in it has become incorrect because of the operation of this section, the person must give notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs specifying how the return needs to be amended.
(7) A notice under subsection (6) must be given within 3 months beginning with the day on which the person first became aware that anything in the return had become incorrect because of the operation of this section.
(8) In this section, “abandonment programme”, “approval” and “approved” (in relation to an abandonment programme) have the same meaning as in Part 4 of the Petroleum Act 1998.
S. 163A inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 16(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 16(9)

164 General decommissioning expenditure incurred before cessation of ring fence trade
(1) A person (“R”) carrying on a ring fence trade may elect to have a special allowance made to R for a chargeable period (the “relevant chargeable period”) if conditions A and B are met.
S. 164(1)-(1B) substituted for s. 164(1) (with effect in accordance with Sch. 38 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 38 para. 3(2)
(1A) Condition A is that one or more of these paragraphs applies—
(a) R incurs general decommissioning expenditure in the relevant chargeable period in respect of decommissioning carried out in that period;
(b) R incurs general decommissioning expenditure in the relevant chargeable period in respect of decommissioning carried out in a previous chargeable period;
(c) R incurred general decommissioning expenditure in a previous chargeable period in respect of decommissioning that has not been carried out until the relevant chargeable period.
(1B) Condition B is that the plant or machinery concerned has been brought into use for the purposes of the ring fence trade.
(1C) If the plant or machinery concerned is incidentally-acquired redundant plant or machinery (see subsection (1D)), it is to be regarded for the purposes of this section as having been brought into use for the purposes of the ring fence trade.
S. 164(1C)-(1E) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 91(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 91(1)
(1D) Plant or machinery is “incidentally-acquired redundant plant or machinery” if—
(a) it has not been brought into use for the purposes of the ring fence trade,
(b) it forms part of a relevant installation (see subsection (1E)) which has been brought into use for the purposes of the ring fence trade,
(c) at the time R acquired an interest in the relevant installation, the plant or machinery was not being used for any purposes, and
(d) the acquisition of the interest in the plant or machinery was merely incidental to the acquisition of the interest in the relevant installation.
(1E) For the purposes of subsection (1D)—
“relevant installation” means—
(a) an offshore installation,
(b) a submarine pipeline, or
(c) a relevant onshore installation;
“offshore installation” and “submarine pipeline” have the same meaning as in Part 4 of the Petroleum Act 1998;
“relevant onshore installation” has the meaning given by section 163(3C).
(2) The election—
(a) must be made by notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs no later than 2 years after the end of the relevant chargeable period, and
Words in s. 164(2)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 38 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 38 para. 3(3)
(b) is irrevocable.
(3) The election must specify—
(a) the general decommissioning expenditure to which it relates, ...
Words in s. 164(3)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 109(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 34 para. 5(3)
Word in s. 164(3)(a) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 38 para. 5 to the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 38 para. 3(4)(a)
(aa) the chargeable period in which the expenditure was incurred,
S. 164(3)(aa)-(ac) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 38 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 38 para. 3(4)(b)
(ab) the decommissioning to which the expenditure relates,
(ac) the chargeable period in which the decommissioning was carried out, and
(b) where the plant or machinery concerned has been or is to be demolished, any amounts received for its remains.
S. 164(3)(b) substituted (with effect as mentioned in Sch. 20 para. 9(1)(5)(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 68, Sch. 20 Pt. 2 para. 7(3)
(4) If a person makes an election under this section—
(a) he is entitled to a special allowance ... for the relevant chargeable period, and
Words in s. 164(4)(a) repealed (with effect as mentioned in Sch. 20 para.9(1)(5)(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 68, 110, Sch. 20 Pt. 2 para. 7(4), Sch. 33 Pt. 2(5) Note 1
Words in s. 164(4)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 38 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 38 para. 3(5)
(b) neither of sections 26(3) and 161C(2)(net cost of demolition where plant or machinery not replaced, or cost of preparing for reuse, added to existing pool) applies.
S. 164(4)(b) substituted (with effect as mentioned in Sch. 20 para. 9(1)(5)(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 68, Sch. 20 Pt. 2 para. 7(5)
(5) The amount of the special allowance for the relevant chargeable period is equal to the amount of the general decommissioning expenditure to which the election relates.
S. 164(5)-(7) substituted (with effect as mentioned in Sch. 20 para. 9(1)(5)(8) of the amending Act) for s. 164(5) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 68, Sch. 20 Pt. 2 para. 7(6)
Words in s. 164(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 38 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 38 para. 3(6)
(5A) But subsection (5) is subject to subsections (5B) and (6) and sections 165A to 165E.
S. 164(5A)-(5D) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 38 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 38 para. 3(7)
Words in s. 164(5A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 32 para. 6
(5B) If an amount of general decommissioning expenditure to which the election relates is disproportionate to the relevant decommissioning carried out in the specified decommissioning period then, for the purposes of this section, the election is to be taken to specify only the allowable expenditure.
(5C) The application of subsection (5B) to an amount of general decommissioning expenditure does not prevent a person from making an election under this section for a subsequent chargeable period specifying the non-allowable expenditure.
(5D) In subsections (5B) and (5C)—
“allowable expenditure”, in relation to general decommissioning expenditure, means the amount of the expenditure that is proportionate to the relevant decommissioning carried out in the specified decommissioning period;
“non-allowable expenditure”, in relation to general decommissioning expenditure, means so much of that expenditure as is not allowable expenditure;
“relevant decommissioning”, in relation to general decommissioning expenditure, means the decommissioning to which the expenditure relates;
“specified decommissioning period”, in relation to relevant decommissioning, means the chargeable period specified in the election as the period in which the decommissioning was carried out;
“specified expenditure period”, in relation to general decommissioning expenditure, means the chargeable period specified in the election as the period in which the expenditure was incurred.
(6) If plant or machinery is demolished, the total of any special allowances in respect of expenditure on decommissioning the plant or machinery is reduced by any amount received for the remains of the plant or machinery.
Here “ decommissioning ” has the meaning given by section 163(4A).
(7) Effect is given to subsection (6) by setting the amount (until wholly utilised)—
first, against any special allowance for the chargeable period in which the amount is received (as previously reduced in giving effect to subsection (6));
second, against special allowances for earlier chargeable periods (as so reduced and taking later such periods before earlier ones); and
third, against special allowances for later chargeable periods (as so reduced and taking earlier such periods before later ones).
Words in s. 164 heading substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 109(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 34 para. 5(2)

165 General decommissioning expenditureafter ceasing ring fence trade
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person (“the former trader”) has ceased to carry on a ring fence trade,
(b) the decommissioning condition is met in relation to a notional accounting period, and
S. 165(1)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 38 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 38 para. 4(2)
(c) the general decommissioning expenditure is not otherwise deductible in calculating the income of the former trader for any tax purpose.
Words in s. 165(1)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 109(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 34 para. 6(3)
(1A) The decommissioning condition is met in relation to a notional accounting period (the “relevant period”) if one or more of these paragraphs applies—
(a) the former trader incurs general decommissioning expenditure in the relevant period in respect of decommissioning carried out in that period,
(b) the former trader incurs general decommissioning expenditure in the relevant period in respect of decommissioning carried out in—
(i) a previous notional accounting period, or
(ii) a chargeable period falling before the first notional accounting period, and
(c) the former trader incurred general decommissioning expenditure in—
(i) a previous notional accounting period, or
(ii) a chargeable period falling before the first notional accounting period,
in respect of decommissioning that has not been carried out until the relevant period.
S. 165(1A)-(1C) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 38 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 38 para. 4(3)
(1B) “Notional accounting period” means each of the following periods—
(a) the period that—
(i) begins with the day following the last day on which the former trader carried on the ring fence trade, and
(ii) ends with the day on which the first termination event subsequently occurs, and
(b) each period that—
(i) begins with the day following the last day of a period determined under paragraph (a) or this paragraph, and
(ii) ends with the day on which the first termination event subsequently occurs;
but there are to be no notional accounting periods after the end of the post-cessation period.
(1C) “Termination event”, in relation to a notional accounting period, means each of the following—
(a) the end of the period of 12 months beginning with the first day of the notional accounting period,
(b) the occurrence of an accounting date of the former trader or, if there is a period for which the former trader does not make up accounts, the end of that period (but see subsections (6A) and (6B)), and
(c) the end of the post-cessation period.
(2) “The post-cessation period” means the period that—
(a) begins with the day following the last day on which the former trader carried on the ring fence trade, and
(b) ends with the day on which condition A and condition B are both met (or, if they are met on different days, the later of those days).
S. 165(2)-(2C) substituted for s. 165(2) (with effect in accordance with s. 110(9) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 110(3)
(2A) Condition A is met if each approved abandonment programme that relates wholly or partly to relevant plant and machinery has ceased to have effect.
(2B) Condition B is met if the Secretary of State is satisfied that no other abandonment programmes that relate wholly or partly to relevant plant and machinery will be approved.
(2C) For the purposes of condition A, an approved abandonment programme ceases to have effect if and when—
(a) the programme has been carried out to the satisfaction of the Secretary of State, or
(b) approval of the programme has been withdrawn.
(3) If this section applies in relation to a notional accounting period—
(a) an amount equal to the relevant decommissioning cost for that period, or the aggregate of all the relevant decommissioning costs for that period, is allocated to the appropriate pool for the chargeable period in which the former trader ceased to carry on the ring fence trade, and
Words in s. 165(3)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 109(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 34 para. 6(4)(a)
Words in s. 165(3)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 38 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 38 para. 4(4)(b)
(b) where any of the general decommissioning expenditure was incurred on the demolition of plant or machinery,any amount received within the post-cessation period for the remains of the plant or machinery does not constitute income of the former trader for any tax purpose.
Words in s. 165(3)(b) inserted (with effect as mentioned in Sch. 20 para. 9(1)(5)(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 68, Sch. 20 para. 8(3)
Words in s. 165(3)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 109(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 34 para. 6(4)(b)
Words in s. 165(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 38 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 38 para. 4(4)(a)
(3A) Subsection (3) is subject to sections 165A to 165E.
S. 165(3A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 32 para. 7
(4) In subsection (3)—
“the appropriate pool” means the pool to which the expenditure on the demolished plant or machinery has been allocated, and
“relevant decommissioning cost”, for a notional accounting period, means the amount by which general decommissioning expenditure falling within paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection (1A) in relation to that period exceeds any amounts received before or during that period for the remains of any plant or machinery on whose demolition any of the general decommissioning expenditure was incurred.
Words in s. 165(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 38 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 38 para. 4(5)
(4A) General decommissioning expenditure is to be disregarded for the purposes of this section if the expenditure is incurred in decommissioning plant and machinery at a time—
(a) after an abandonment programme relating wholly or partly to the plant and machinery has had its approval withdrawn, and
(b) when no other abandonment programme relating wholly or partly to the plant and machinery is approved.
S. 165(4A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 110(9) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 110(4)
Words in s. 165(4A) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 41 para. 7(2) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 41 para. 6
(4B) If an amount of general decommissioning expenditure is disproportionate to the relevant decommissioning carried out in the decommissioning period then, for the purposes of this section, only the allowable expenditure is to be taken to have been incurred in the expenditure period.
S. 165(4B)-(4D) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 38 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 38 para. 4(6)
(4C) The application of subsection (4B) to an amount of general decommissioning expenditure does not prevent the non-allowable expenditure from being taken into account under this section in relation to a subsequent notional accounting period.
(4D) In subsections (4B) and (4C)—
“allowable expenditure”, in relation to general decommissioning expenditure, means the amount of the expenditure that is proportionate to the relevant decommissioning carried out in the decommissioning period;
“decommissioning period”, in relation to relevant decommissioning, means the notional accounting period or chargeable period in which the decommissioning was carried out;
“expenditure period”, in relation to general decommissioning expenditure, means the notional accounting period or chargeable period in which the expenditure was incurred;
“non-allowable expenditure”, in relation to general decommissioning expenditure, means so much of that expenditure as is not allowable expenditure;
“relevant decommissioning”, in relation to general decommissioning expenditure, means the decommissioning to which the expenditure relates.
(5) All such adjustments, by discharge or repayment of tax or otherwise, are to be made as are necessary to give effect to this section.
(6) For the purposes of this section, it does not matter if approval of an abandonment programme that relates to relevant plant and machinery (including approval of the first such programme) is given before or after the start of the post-cessation period.
S. 165(6)(7) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 110(9) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 110(5)
(6A) If the former trader—
(a) carries on more than one trade,
(b) makes up accounts of any of them to different dates, and
(c) does not make up general accounts for the whole of the company's activities,
subsection (1C)(b) applies with reference to the accounting date of such one of the trades as the former trader may determine.
S. 165(6A)(6B) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 38 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 38 para. 4(7)
(6B) If the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs are of the opinion, on reasonable grounds, that a date determined by the former trader for the purposes of subsection (6A) is inappropriate, the Commissioners may by notice direct that the accounting date of such other of the trades referred to in that subsection as appears to the Commissioners to be appropriate is to be used instead.
(7) In this section—
“abandonment programme” means an abandonment programme under Part 4 of the Petroleum Act 1998;
“approved”, in relation to an abandonment programme, means approved or revised under Part 4 of the Petroleum Act 1998 (and “approval” is to be construed accordingly);
“relevant plant and machinery” means plant and machinery—
(a) which has been brought into use for the purposes of the ring fence trade that has ceased, and
(b) which, when last in use for the purposes of that ring fence trade, was, or formed part of, an offshore installation or submarine pipeline;
and for this purpose “offshore installation” and “submarine pipeline” have the same meaning as in Part 4 of the Petroleum Act 1998;
“withdrawn”, in relation to approval of an abandonment programme, means withdrawn under Part 4 of the Petroleum Act 1998.
Words in s. 165 heading substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 109(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 34 para. 6(2)
Word in s. 165 heading substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 110(9) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 110(2)

Restrictions on allowances: anti-avoidance

165A Decommissioning services supplied by connected person
(1) Allowances under this Part are restricted under section 165B(1) if—
(a) a person (“R”) who is carrying on, or has ceased to carry on, a ring fence trade enters into an arrangement,
(b) under the arrangement, a person (“S”) who is connected with R provides a service to R, and
(c) all or part of the consideration for the service is decommissioning expenditure.
(2) Subsection (1)(b) may be satisfied whether the service is provided to R directly or indirectly; and in particular it does not matter—
(a) whether R and S are parties to the same contract, or
(b) whether payments are made by R directly to S.
(3) Subsections (4) to (9) apply for the purposes of this section and sections 165B to 165E.
(4) References to providing a service include—
(a) letting a ship on charter or any other asset on hire, and
(b) providing goods which are to be used up in the course of providing a service.
(5) “Decommissioning expenditure” means expenditure in connection with decommissioning.
(6) “Decommissioning” means—
(a) demolishing plant or machinery,
(b) preserving plant or machinery pending its reuse or demolition,
(c) preparing plant or machinery for reuse, or
(d) arranging for the reuse of plant or machinery.
(7) It is immaterial for the purposes of subsection (6)(b) whether the plant or machinery is reused, is demolished or is partly reused and partly demolished.
(8) It is immaterial for the purposes of subsection (6)(c) and (d) whether the plant or machinery is in fact reused.
(9) References to R's expenditure under the arrangement are to so much of the consideration for the service as is decommissioning expenditure incurred by R.

165B Restriction on allowance available
(1) The amount, if any, by which R's expenditure under the arrangement exceeds D is to be left out of account in determining R's available qualifying expenditure.
(2) D is the cost to S of providing the service or, if R's expenditure under the arrangement relates to only part of the service, that part.
(3) Subsection (2) is subject to sections 165C and 165D, which provide for D to be calculated differently in certain circumstances.
(4) But if, under any arrangement, a particular service or part of a service is provided by more than one person who is connected with R (so that without this subsection there would be more than one amount for D in relation to that service or part), D is the lowest of those amounts.

165C Allowance in respect of certain services related to decommissioning
(1) This section applies to so much of R's expenditure under the arrangement as relates to the supply by S of a service if—
(a) the service is a planning or project management service, and
(b) the cost plus method is an appropriate method of applying the arm's length principle to the provision of it.
(2) D is the sum of—
(a) the cost to S of providing the service or, if R's expenditure under the arrangement relates to only part of the service, that part, and
(b) the appropriate percentage of that amount.
(3) The appropriate percentage is the smaller of—
(a) the appropriate mark up determined in accordance with the cost plus method, and
(b) 10%.
(4) Any expression which is used in this section and in the transfer pricing guidelines has the meaning given in those guidelines.
“The transfer pricing guidelines” has the meaning given by section 164(4) of TIOPA 2010.

165D Allowance where decommissioning undertaken for other participators in oil field
(1) This section applies where—
(a) S decommissions the plant or machinery,
(b) there are, in addition to R, one or more other participators in the relevant field, and
(c) the expenditure incurred in respect of the decommissioning is apportioned between the participators (including R) in accordance with their shares in the oil won from the relevant field or their shares in the equity of that field.
(2) D is the part of the expenditure referred to in subsection (1)(c) which is incurred by R.
(3) Where—
(a) plant or machinery is or has been used in connection with the winning of oil from more than one relevant field, and
(b) the expenditure incurred in respect of the decommissioning is apportioned between those fields in accordance with the contribution from each field to the total of the oil won using that plant or machinery,
subsections (1) and (2) apply to each such field as if subsection (1)(c) referred to the expenditure apportioned to that field.
(4) But subsections (2) and (3) do not apply (and section 165B(2) applies instead) if—
(a) the amount of consideration, or the method of determining the amount of consideration, to be received by S under the arrangement or arrangements, or
(b) the apportionment of the liability for that consideration (whether between the participators as mentioned in subsection (1)(c) or between the fields as mentioned in subsection (3)(b)),
has been agreed as, or as part of, an avoidance scheme.
(5) A scheme is an “avoidance scheme” if the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, of a party in entering into the scheme is to enable a person to obtain a tax advantage under this Part that would not otherwise be obtained.
(6) The reference in subsection (5) to obtaining a tax advantage that would not otherwise be obtained includes obtaining an allowance that is in any way more favourable to a person than the one that would otherwise be obtained.
(7) In this section—
“licensee”, “oil” and “oil field” have the same meaning as in Part 1 of OTA 1975,
“other participator” means a person, not connected with R, who is a licensee in respect of any licensed area wholly or partly included in the oil field in question, and
“relevant field” means an oil field—
(a) in which plant or machinery is located, or
(b) in connection with which the plant or machinery is being or has been used for the purposes of a ring fence trade.

165E Transaction to obtain tax advantage
(1) Allowances under this Part are restricted under subsection (5) if—
(a) a person (“R”) who is carrying on, or has ceased to carry on, a ring fence trade enters into a transaction with another person (“S”),
(b) S receives from R consideration for services provided in pursuance of the transaction,
(c) all or part of that consideration is decommissioning expenditure, and
(d) the transaction either has an avoidance purpose, or is part of, or occurs as a result of, a scheme or arrangement that has an avoidance purpose.
(2) Subsection (1)(d) may be satisfied—
(a) whether the scheme or arrangement was made before or after the transaction was entered into, and
(b) whether or not the scheme or arrangement is legally enforceable.
(3) A transaction, scheme or arrangement has an “avoidance purpose” if the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, of a party in—
(a) entering into the transaction, scheme or arrangement, or
(b) agreeing an amount of consideration, or a method of determining an amount of consideration, to be paid in pursuance of the transaction, scheme or arrangement,
is to enable a person to obtain a tax advantage under this Part that would not otherwise be obtained.
(4) The reference in subsection (3) to obtaining a tax advantage that would not otherwise be obtained includes obtaining an allowance that is in any way more favourable to a person than the one that would otherwise be obtained.
(5) All or part of R's expenditure under the transaction is to be left out of account in determining R's available qualifying expenditure.
(6) The amount of expenditure to be left out of account is—
(a) such amount as would or would in effect cancel out the tax advantage mentioned in subsection (3) (whether that advantage is obtained by R or another person and whether it relates to the transaction or something else), or
(b) if the amount found under paragraph (a) exceeds the whole of R's expenditure under the transaction, the whole of that expenditure.
Ss. 165A-165E and cross-heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 32 para. 2

Transfers of interests in oil fields: anti-avoidance

166 Transfers of interests in oil fields: anti-avoidance
(1) This section applies if—
(a) there is, for the purposes of Schedule 17 to FA 1980, a transfer by a participator in an oil field of the whole or part of his interest in the field, and
(b) as part of the transfer, the old participator disposes of, and the new participator acquires—
(i) plant or machinery used, or expected to be used, in connection with the field, or
(ii) a share in such plant or machinery.
(2) The amount, if any, by which the new participator’s expenditure exceeds the old participator’s disposal value is to be left out of account in determining the new participator’s available qualifying expenditure.
(3) In subsection (2)—
(a) “the new participator’s expenditure” means the expenditure incurred by the new participator on the acquisition of the plant or machinery, and
(b) “the old participator’s disposal value” means the disposal value to be brought into account by the old participator as a result of the disposal of the plant or machinery to the new participator.
(4) In this section—
(a) “oil field” and “participator” have the same meaning as in Part I of OTA 1975,
(b) “the old participator” means the participator whose interest in the oil field is wholly or partly transferred, and
(c) “the new participator” means the person to whom the interest in the oil field is transferred.
(5) Nothing in this section affects the operation of Chapter 17 (anti-avoidance).

Oil production sharing contracts

167 Oil production sharing contracts
(1) Sections 168 to 170 apply if—
(a) a person (“the contractor”) is entitled to an interest in a contract made with, or with the authorised representative of, the government of a country or territory in which oil is or may be produced, and
(b) the contract provides (among other things) for any plant or machinery of a description specified in the contract which—
(i) is provided by the contractor, and
(ii) has an oil-related use under the contract,
to be transferred (immediately or later) to the government or representative.
(2) For the purposes of this section and sections 168 to 170, plant or machinery has an oil-related use if it is used—
(a) to explore for, win access to or extract oil,
(b) for the initial storage or treatment of oil, or
(c) for other purposes ancillary to the extraction of oil.
(3) In this section and sections 168 to 170 “oil” has the meaning given by section 556(3).

168 Expenditure on plant or machinery incurred by contractor
(1) This section applies if—
(a) the contractor incurs capital expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery of a description specified in the contract,
(b) the plant or machinery is to have an oil-related use under the contract, for the purposes of a trade of oil extraction carried on by the contractor,
(c) the amount of the expenditure is commensurate with the value of the contractor’s interest under the contract, and
(d) the plant or machinery is transferred to the government or representative in accordance with the contract.
(2) Despite the transfer, the plant or machinery is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as owned by the contractor (and not by any other person) until—
(a) it ceases to be owned by the government or representative, or
(b) it ceases to be used, or held for use, by any person under the contract.
This is subject to section 170(2).

169 Expenditure on plant or machinery incurred by participator
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person (“the participator”) acquires an interest in the contract from—
(i) the contractor, or
(ii) another person who has acquired it (directly or indirectly) from the contractor,
(b) the participator incurs capital expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery,
(c) the plant or machinery is to have an oil-related use under the contract, for the purposes of a trade of oil extraction carried on by the participator,
(d) the amount of the expenditure is commensurate with the value of the participator’s interest under the contract, and
(e) the plant or machinery is transferred to the government or representative in accordance with the contract.
(2) Despite the transfer, the plant or machinery is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as owned by the participator (and not by any other person) until—
(a) it ceases to be owned by the government or representative, or
(b) it ceases to be used, or held for use, by any person under the contract.
This is subject to section 170(2).

170 Participator’s expenditure attributable to plant or machinery
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person (“the relevant participator”) acquires an interest in the contract from—
(i) the contractor, or
(ii) another person who has acquired it (directly or indirectly) from the contractor, and
(b) some of the expenditure incurred by the relevant participator to acquire the interest in the contract is attributable to plant or machinery which—
(i) is treated by section 168 as owned by the contractor, or
(ii) is treated by section 169 or subsection (2) as owned by another person (“the other participator”).
(2) The plant or machinery is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as owned by the relevant participator (and not by any other person) until—
(a) it ceases to be owned by the government or representative, or
(b) it ceases to be used, or held for use, by any person under the contract.
This is subject to a later application of this subsection.
(3) The person who, until subsection (2) applies, is treated as owning the plant or machinery is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as if he had disposed of it for a consideration equal to the relevant participator’s expenditure attributable to it.
(4) The relevant participator is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as if—
(a) he had incurred capital expenditure of an amount given by subsection (5), and
(b) he owned the plant or machinery (in accordance with subsection (2)) as a result of having incurred that expenditure.
(5) The amount of that expenditure is—
(a) the amount of the relevant participator’s expenditure attributable to the plant or machinery, or
(b) if less, the disposal value to be brought into account by the contractor or the other participator as a result of subsection (3).
(6) The expenditure attributable to plant or machinery for the purposes of this section is to be determined having regard to what is just and reasonable in the circumstances.

171 Disposal values on cessation of ownership
(1) This section applies if a person treated as owning plant or machinery under section 168(2), 169(2) or 170(2) ceases to be treated as owning it solely as a result of one of those provisions.
(2) If the person receives capital compensation, the disposal value to be brought into account is the amount of the compensation.
(3) If the person does not receive capital compensation, the disposal value to be brought into account is nil.

Chapter 14 Fixtures

Introduction

172 Scope of Chapter etc.
(1) This Chapter applies to determine entitlement to allowances under this Part in respect of expenditure on plant or machinery that is, or becomes, a fixture.
(2) For the purposes of this Part, ownership of plant or machinery that is, or becomes, a fixture is determined under this Chapter.
(2A) Subsections (1) and (2) are subject to section 172A.
S. 172(2A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 15 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 8 para. 9(1)
(3) The provisions of this Chapter that treat a person as being the owner of a fixture (see sections 176 to 184 and 193 to 195B) are subject to the provisions of this Chapter which treat a person as ceasing to be the owner of a fixture (see sections 188 to 192A).
Word in s. 172(3) substituted (with effect as mentioned in s. 66 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 66, Sch. 18 para. 1(a)
Word in s. 172(3) substituted (with effect as mentioned in s. 66 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 66, Sch. 18 para. 1(b)
(4) References in this Chapter to a person being treated—
(a) as the owner of plant or machinery, or
(b) as ceasing to be the owner of plant or machinery,
are to be read as references to the person being so treated for the purposes of this Part.
(5) This Chapter does not affect any entitlement a person has to an allowance as a result of section 538 (contribution allowances for plant and machinery).

172A Long funding leases etc: cases where this Chapter does not apply.
(1) This section applies where plant or machinery that is or becomes a fixture is the subject of a long funding lease (see Chapter 6A).
(2) This section also applies if, in any such case,—
(a) the lessee under the long funding lease is or becomes the lessor of some or all of the plant or machinery under a further lease, and
(b) the further lease is not itself a long funding lease within subsection (1).
(3) This Chapter does not apply to determine the entitlement of the lessor or the lessee (under either lease) to allowances under this Part in respect of expenditure on the plant or machinery.
(4) This Chapter does not apply to determine whether the lessor or the lessee (under either lease) is to be treated as the owner of the plant or machinery.
S. 172A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 15 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 8 para. 9(2)

173 Meaning of “fixture” and “relevant land”
(1) In this Chapter “fixture”—
(a) means plant or machinery that is so installed or otherwise fixed in or to a building or other description of land as to become, in law, part of that building or other land, and
(b) includes any boiler or water-filled radiator installed in a building as part of a space or water heating system.
(2) In this Chapter “relevant land”, in relation to a fixture means—
(a) the building or other description of land of which the fixture becomes part, or
(b) in the case of a boiler or water-filled radiator which is a fixture as a result of subsection (1)(b), the building in which it is installed as part of a space or water heating system.

174 Meaning of “equipment lease” and “lease”
(1) In this Chapter “equipment lease” means—
(a) an agreement entered into in the circumstances given in subsection (2), or
(b) a lease entered into under or as a result of such an agreement.
(2) The circumstances are that—
(a) a person incurs capital expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery for leasing,
(b) an agreement is entered into for the lease, directly or indirectly from that person, of the plant or machinery to another person,
(c) the plant or machinery becomes a fixture, and
(d) the agreement is not an agreement for the plant or machinery to be leased as part of the relevant land.
(3) In this Chapter—
“equipment lessor” means the person from whom (directly or indirectly) the equipment lease provides for the plant or machinery to be leased, and
“equipment lessee” means the person to whom the equipment lease provides for the plant or machinery to be leased.
(4) Except in the context of leasing plant or machinery, any reference in this Chapter to a lease is to—
(a) any leasehold estate in or, in Scotland, lease of, the land (whether in the nature of a head-lease, sub-lease or under-lease), or
(b) any agreement to acquire such an estate or, in Scotland, lease;
and, in relation to such an agreement, “grant” is to be read accordingly.

175 Meaning of “interest in land”, etc.
(1) In this Chapter “interest in land” means—
(a) the fee simple estate in the land or an agreement to acquire such an estate,
(b) in relation to Scotland, the interest of the owner or an agreement to acquire such an interest,
(c) a lease,
(d) an easement or servitude or an agreement to acquire an easement or servitude, and
(e) a licence to occupy land.
(2) If an interest in land is—
(a) conveyed or assigned by way of security, and
(b) subject to a right of redemption,
the person with the right of redemption is treated for the purposes of this Chapter as having that interest, and not the creditor.

175A Meaning of “energy services agreement”
(1) In this Chapter “ energy services agreement ” means an agreement entered into by an energy services provider (“ the energy services provider ”) and another person (“ the client ”) that makes provision, with a view to saving energy or using energy more efficiently, for—
(a) the design of plant or machinery, or one or more systems incorporating plant or machinery,
(b) obtaining and installing the plant or machinery,
(c) the operation of the plant or machinery,
(d) the maintenance of the plant or machinery, and
(e) the amount of any payments in respect of the operation of the plant or machinery to be linked (wholly or in part) to energy savings or increases in energy efficiency resulting from the provision or operation of the plant or machinery.
(2) In this Chapter “ energy services provider ” means a person carrying on a qualifying activity consisting wholly or mainly in the provision of energy management services.
S. 175A inserted by (with effect as mentioned in s. 66 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 66, Sch. 18 para. 2

Persons who are treated as owners of fixtures

176 Person with interest in relevant land having fixture for purposes of qualifying activity
(1) If—
(a) a person incurs capital expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by him,
(b) the plant or machinery becomes a fixture, and
(c) that person has an interest in the relevant land at the time the plant or machinery becomes a fixture,
that person is to be treated, on and after that time, as the owner of the fixture as a result of incurring the expenditure.
(2) If there are two or more persons with different interests in the relevant land who would be treated as the owner of the same fixture as a result of subsection (1), one interest only is taken into account under that subsection.
(3) The interest to be taken into account is given by the following rules—
Rule 1
If one of the interests is an easement or servitude or any agreement to acquire an easement or servitude, that interest is the interest to be taken into account.
Rule 2
If Rule 1 does not apply, but one of the interests is a licence to occupy land, that interest is the interest to be taken into account.
Rule 3
In any other case—
(a) except in Scotland, the interest to be taken into account is the interest which is not in reversion (at law or in equity and whether directly or indirectly) on any other interest in the relevant land which is held by any of the persons referred to in subsection (2), and
(b) in Scotland, the interest to be taken into account is the interest of whichever of the persons referred to in subsection (2) has, or last had, the right of use of the relevant land.
(4) Subsection (1) is subject to sections 177(4) and 180A(4) .
Words in s. 176(4) substituted (with effect as mentioned in s. 66 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 66, Sch. 18 para. 3

177 Equipment lessors
(1) If—
(a) the conditions in—
(i) section 178 (equipment lessee has qualifying activity etc.),
(ii) section 179 (equipment lessor has right to sever fixture that is not part of building), or
(iii) section 180 (equipment lease is part of affordable warmth programme),
are met in relation to an equipment lease,
(b) the equipment lessor and the equipment lessee are not connected persons, and
(c) they elect that this section should apply,
the equipment lessor is to be treated, on and after the relevant time, as the owner of the fixture as a result of incurring the capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery that is the subject of the equipment lease.
(2) The relevant time for the purposes of subsection (1) is (unless subsection (3) applies) the time when the equipment lessor incurs the expenditure.
(3) If—
(a) the conditions in section 178 are met in relation to an equipment lease (but the conditions in sections 179 and 180 are not), and
(b) the equipment lessor incurs the capital expenditure before the equipment lessee begins to carry on the qualifying activity,
the relevant time is the time when the equipment lessee begins to carry on the qualifying activity.
(4) If an election is made under this section, the equipment lessee is not to be treated under section 176 as the owner of the fixture.
(5) An election under this section must be made by notice to the an officer of Revenue and Customs—
(a) for income tax purposes, on or before the normal time limit for amending a tax return for the tax year in which the relevant chargeable period ends;
(b) for corporation tax purposes, no later than 2 years after the end of the relevant chargeable period.
(6) “The relevant chargeable period” means the chargeable period in which the capital expenditure was incurred.

178 Equipment lessee has qualifying activity etc.
The conditions referred to in section 177(1)(a)(i) are that—
(a) the equipment lease is for the lease of the plant or machinery for the purposes of a qualifying activity which is, or is to be, carried on by the equipment lessee,
(b) if the equipment lessee had incurred the capital expenditure incurred by the equipment lessor on the provision of the plant or machinery that is the subject of the equipment lease, he would, as a result of section 176, have been entitled to an allowance in respect of it, and
(c) the equipment lease is not for the lease of the plant or machinery for use in a dwelling-house.

179 Equipment lessor has right to sever fixture that is not part of building
(1) The conditions referred to in section 177(1)(a)(ii) are that—
(a) the plant or machinery becomes a fixture by being fixed to land that is neither a building nor part of a building,
(b) the equipment lessee has an interest in the land when taking possession of the plant or machinery under the equipment lease,
(c) under the terms of the equipment lease, the equipment lessor is entitled to sever the plant or machinery, at the end of the period for which it is leased, from the land to which it is fixed at that time,
(d) under the terms of the equipment lease, the equipment lessor will own the plant or machinery on its severance in accordance with the equipment lease,
(e) the nature of the plant or machinery and the way in which it is fixed to land are such that its use on one set of premises does not, to any material extent, prevent it from being used, once severed, for the same purposes on a different set of premises,
(f) the equipment lease is one which under generally accepted accounting practice falls (or would fall) to be treated in the accounts of the equipment lessor as an operating lease, and
Words in s. 179(1)(f) substituted (24.7.2002) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23) , s. 103(4)(g)
(g) the equipment lease is not for the lease of the plant or machinery for use in a dwelling-house.
(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 179(2) repealed (with effect as mentioned in s. 107 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 141, Sch. 40 Pt. 3(16)

180 Equipment lease is part of affordable warmth programme
(1) The conditions referred to in section 177(1)(a)(iii) are that—
(a) the plant or machinery which is the subject of the equipment lease consists of a boiler, heat exchanger, radiator or heating control that is installed in a building as part of a space or water heating system,
(b) the expenditure of the equipment lessor is incurred before 1st January 2008, and
(c) the equipment lease is approved for the purposes of this section as entered into as part of the affordable warmth programme.
(2) The approval mentioned in subsection (1)(c) may be given, with the consent of the Treasury—
(a) by the Secretary of State;
(b) in the case of buildings in Scotland, by the Scottish Ministers;
(c) in the case of buildings in Wales, by the National Assembly for Wales;
(d) in the case of buildings in Northern Ireland, by the Department for Social Development in Northern Ireland.
(3) If an approval is withdrawn, it is to be treated for the purposes of subsection (1)(c) as never having had effect.

180A Energy services providers
(1) If—
(a) an energy services agreement is entered into,
(b) the energy services provider incurs capital expenditure under the agreement on the provision of plant or machinery,
(c) the plant or machinery becomes a fixture,
(d) at the time the plant or machinery becomes a fixture—
(i) the client has an interest in the relevant land, and
(ii) the energy services provider does not,
(e) the plant or machinery—
(i) is not provided for leasing, and
(ii) is not provided for use in a dwelling-house,
(f) the operation of the plant or machinery is carried out wholly or substantially by the energy services provider or a person connected with him,
(g) the energy services provider and the client are not connected persons, and
(h) they elect that this section should apply,
the energy services provider is to be treated, on and after the time at which he incurs the expenditure, as the owner of the fixture as a result of incurring the expenditure.
(2) But if the client would not have been entitled to a section 176 allowance in respect of the expenditure if he had incurred it, subsection (1) does not apply unless the plant or machinery belongs to a class of plant or machinery specified by Treasury order.
(3) In subsection (2) a “ section 176 allowance ” means an allowance to which a person is entitled as a result of section 176.
(4) If an election is made under this section, the client is not to be treated under section 176 as the owner of the fixture.
(5) An election under this section must be made by notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs—
(a) for income tax purposes, on or before the normal time limit for amending a tax return for the tax year in which the relevant chargeable period ends;
(b) for corporation tax purposes, no later than 2 years after the end of the relevant chargeable period.
(6) The “ relevant chargeable period ” means the chargeable period in which the capital expenditure was incurred.
S. 180A inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 66 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 66, Sch. 18 para. 4

181 Purchaser of land giving consideration for fixture
(1) If—
(a) after any plant or machinery has become a fixture, a person (“the purchaser”) acquires an interest in the relevant land,
(b) that interest was in existence before the purchaser’s acquisition of it, and
(c) the consideration which the purchaser gives for the interest is or includes a capital sum that, in whole or in part, falls to be treated for the purposes of this Part as expenditure on the provision of the fixture,
the purchaser is to be treated, on and after the time of the acquisition, as the owner of the fixture as a result of incurring that expenditure.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply, and is to be treated as never having applied, if, immediately after the time of the acquisition, a person has a prior right in relation to the fixture.
S. 181(2) substituted (with effect as mentioned in s. 69(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 69(1), Sch. 21 para. 2(1)
(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), a person has a prior right in relation to the fixture if he—
(a) is treated as the owner of the fixture immediately before the time referred to in subsection (2) as a result of incurring expenditure on the provision of the fixture,
Words in s. 181(3) substituted (with effect as mentioned in s. 69(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 69(1), Sch. 21 para. 2(2)(b)
(b) is not so treated as a result of section 538 (contribution allowances for plant and machinery),
(c) is entitled to an allowance in respect of that expenditure, and
(d) makes or has made a claim in respect of that expenditure.
Words in s. 181(3) substituted (with effect as mentioned in s. 69(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 69(1), Sch. 21 para. 2(2)(a)
(4) Subsection (1) is subject to sections 182 and 182A .
Words in s. 181(4) substituted (with effect as mentioned in s. 66 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 66, Sch. 18 para. 5

182 Purchaser of land discharging obligations of equipment lessee
(1) If—
(a) after any plant or machinery has become a fixture, a person (“the purchaser”) acquires an interest in the relevant land,
(b) that interest was in existence before the purchaser’s acquisition of it,
(c) before that acquisition, the plant or machinery was let under an equipment lease, and
(d) in connection with that acquisition, the purchaser pays a capital sum to discharge the obligations of the equipment lessee under the equipment lease,
the purchaser is to be treated, on and after the time of the acquisition, as the owner of the fixture as a result of incurring expenditure, consisting of that capital sum, on the provision of the fixture.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply, and is to be treated as never having applied, if, immediately after the time of the acquisition, a person has a prior right in relation to the fixture.
S. 182(2)(3) substituted (with effect as mentioned in s. 69(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 69(1), Sch. 21 para. 2(3)
(3) Section 181(3)(test for whether person has a prior right) applies for the purposes of subsection (2).

182A Purchaser of land discharging obligations of client under energy services agreement
(1) If—
(a) after any plant or machinery has become a fixture, a person (“ the purchaser ”) acquires an interest in the relevant land,
(b) that interest was in existence before the purchaser’s acquisition of it,
(c) before that acquisition, the plant or machinery was provided under an energy services agreement, and
(d) in connection with that acquisition, the purchaser pays a capital sum to discharge the obligations of the client under the energy services agreement,
the purchaser is to be treated, on and after the time of the acquisition, as the owner of the fixture as a result of incurring expenditure, consisting of that capital sum, on the provision of the fixture.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply, and is to be treated as never having applied, if, immediately after the time of the acquisition, a person has a prior right in relation to the fixture.
(3) Section 181(3) (test for whether person has a prior right) applies for the purposes of subsection (2).
S. 182A inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 66 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 66, Sch. 18 para. 6

183 Incoming lessee where lessor entitled to allowances
(1) If—
(a) after any plant or machinery has become a fixture, a person (“the lessor”) who has an interest in the relevant land grants a lease,
(b) the lessor is entitled to an allowance in respect of the fixture for the chargeable period in which the lease is granted or would be if he were within the charge to tax,
(c) the consideration which the lessee gives for the lease is or includes a capital sum that, in whole or in part, falls to be treated for the purposes of this Part as expenditure on the provision of the fixture,
(d) the lessor and the lessee are not connected persons, and
(e) the lessor and the lessee make an election under this section,
the lessee is to be treated, on and after the time when the lease is granted, as the owner of the fixture as a result of incurring that expenditure.
(2) An election under this section must be made by notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs within 2 years after the date on which the lease takes effect.

184 Incoming lessee where lessor not entitled to allowances
(1) If—
(a) after any plant or machinery has become a fixture, a person (“the lessor”) who has an interest in the relevant land grants a lease,
(b) the lessor is not within section 183(1)(b),
(c) before the lease is granted, the fixture has not been used for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by the lessor or any person connected with the lessor, and
(d) the consideration which the lessee gives for the lease is or includes a capital sum that, in whole or in part, falls to be treated for the purposes of this Part as expenditure on the provision of the fixture,
the lessee is to be treated, on and after the time when the lease is granted, as the owner of the fixture as a result of incurring that expenditure.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply, and is to be treated as never having applied, if, immediately after the time when the lease is granted, a person has a prior right in relation to the fixture.
S. 184(2)(3) substituted (with effect as mentioned in s. 69(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 69(1), Sch. 21 para. 2(4)
(3) Section 181(3)(test for whether person has a prior right) applies for the purposes of subsection (2).

Restrictions on amount of qualifying expenditure

185 Fixture on which a plant and machinery allowance has been claimed
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person (“the current owner”) is treated as the owner of a fixture as a result of incurring capital expenditure (“new expenditure”) on its provision,
(b) the plant or machinery is treated as having been owned at a relevant earlier time by any person (“the past owner”) as a result of incurring other expenditure,
(c) the plant or machinery is within paragraph (b) otherwise than as a result of section 538 (contribution allowances for plant and machinery), and
(d) the past owner is or has been required to bring the disposal value of the plant or machinery into account (as a result of having made a claim in respect of that other expenditure).
(2) If the new expenditure exceeds the maximum allowable amount, the excess—
(a) is to be left out of account in determining the current owner’s qualifying expenditure, or
(b) if the new expenditure has already been taken into account for this purpose, is to be treated as expenditure that should never have been taken into account.
(3) The maximum allowable amount is—
D+I
where—
D is the disposal value of the plant or machinery which the past owner has been or is required to bring into account, and
I is any of the new expenditure that is treated under section 25 (building alterations in connection with installation) as expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery.
(4) If more than one disposal event has occurred requiring the past owner to bring the disposal value of the plant or machinery into account, the maximum allowable amount is calculated by reference only to the most recent of those events.
(5) For the purposes of this section, the current owner and the past owner may be the same person.
(6) In subsection (1)(b) “relevant earlier time” means (subject to subsection (7)) any time before the earliest time when the current owner is treated as owning the plant or machinery as a result of incurring the new expenditure.
(7) If, before the earliest time when the current owner is treated as owning the plant or machinery as a result of incurring the new expenditure—
(a) any person has ceased to own the plant or machinery as a result of a sale,
(b) the sale was not a sale of the plant or machinery as a fixture, and
(c) the buyer and seller were not connected persons at the time of the sale,
the relevant earlier time does not include any time before the seller ceased to own the plant or machinery.

186 Fixture on which an industrial buildings allowance has been made
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person (“the past owner”) has at any time claimed an allowance to which he was entitled under Part 3 (industrial buildings allowances) in respect of expenditure which was or included expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery,
Word in s. 186(1)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 5(2)
(b) the past owner has transferred the interest which was the relevant interest for the purposes of Part 3, and
Word in s. 186(1)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 5(2)
(c) the current owner of the plant or machinery makes a claim in respect of expenditure (“new expenditure”) incurred—
(i) on the provision of the plant or machinery, and
(ii) at a time when it is a fixture in the building.
(2) If the new expenditure exceeds the maximum allowable amount, the excess is to be left out of account in determining the current owner’s qualifying expenditure.
(3) If the total consideration for the transfer by the past owner exceeds R, the maximum allowable amount is—
FTxR
where—
F is the part of the consideration for the transfer by the past owner that is attributable to the fixture,
T is the total consideration for that transfer, and
R is the residue of qualifying expenditure which would have been attributable to the relevant interest immediately after that transfer, calculated on the assumption that the transfer was a sale of the relevant interest, had the time immediately after the transfer fallen immediately before the repeal of Part 3 by section 84 of FA 2008.
Words in s. 186(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 5(3)(a)
Words in s. 186(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 5(3)(b)(i)
Words in s. 186(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 5(3)(b)(ii)
Word in s. 186(3) substituted (21.7.2009) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 126(5)(a)
(3A) Where subsection (3) does not apply, the maximum allowable amount is the part of the consideration for the transfer by the past owner that is attributable to the fixture.
S. 186(3A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 5(4)
(4) For the purposes of this section the current owner of the plant or machinery is—
(a) the person to whom the past owner transferred the relevant interest, or
(b) any person who is subsequently treated as the owner of the plant or machinery.
(5) In this section “building” and “residue of qualifying expenditure” have the same meaning as for the purposes of Part 3 immediately before its repeal by section 84 of FA 2008.
Words in s. 186(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 5(5)
Word in s. 186(5) substituted (21.7.2009) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 126(5)(a)

186A Fixtures on which a business premises renovation allowance has been made
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person (“the past owner”) has at any time claimed an allowance to which that person was entitled under Part 3A (business premises renovation allowances) in respect of qualifying expenditure under that Part incurred in respect of a qualifying building (“Part 3A expenditure”),
(b) there has been a balancing event within section 360N(1) as a result of which an asset representing the whole or part of the Part 3A expenditure (“the Part 3A asset”) ceased to be owned by the past owner,
(c) the Part 3A asset was or included plant or machinery, and
(d) the current owner makes a claim under this Part in respect of expenditure (“new expenditure”) incurred—
(i) on the provision of the plant or machinery, and
(ii) at a time when it is a fixture.
(2) If the new expenditure exceeds the maximum allowable amount, the excess is to be left out of account in determining the current owner's qualifying expenditure.
(3) If the proceeds from the balancing event mentioned in subsection (1)(b) exceed R, the maximum allowance amount is—
F T × R
where—
F is so much of the proceeds from the balancing event as are attributable to the fixture,
T is the total amount of the proceeds from the balancing event, and
R is the qualifying expenditure incurred by the past owner on the Part 3A asset less the net Part 3A allowances in respect of that asset.
(4) Where subsection (3) does not apply, the maximum allowable amount is so much of the proceeds from the balancing event as are attributable to the fixture.
(5) For the purposes of subsection (3) the “net Part 3A allowances” in respect of the Part 3A asset means—
(a) the total of any allowances made under Part 3A in respect of the past owner's qualifying expenditure, less
(b) the total of any balancing charges made under that Part in respect of that expenditure.
(6) For the purposes of this section, the current owner of the plant or machinery is—
(a) the person who acquired the Part 3A asset from the past owner, or
(b) any person who is subsequently treated as the owner of the plant or machinery.
S. 186A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 12 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 10 para. 6

187 Fixture on which a research and development allowance has been made
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person has at any time claimed an allowance to which he is entitled under Part 6 (research and development allowances) in respect of qualifying expenditure under that Part (“Part 6 expenditure”),
(b) an asset representing the whole or part of the Part 6 expenditure (“the Part 6 asset”) has ceased to be owned by that person (“the past owner”),
(c) the Part 6 asset was or included plant or machinery, and
(d) the current owner makes a claim under this Part in respect of expenditure (“new expenditure”) incurred—
(i) on the provision of the plant or machinery, and
(ii) at a time when it is a fixture.
(2) If the new expenditure exceeds the maximum allowable amount, the excess is to be left out of account in determining the current owner’s qualifying expenditure.
(3) The maximum allowable amount is—
FTxA
where—
F is the part of the consideration for the disposal of the Part 6 asset by the past owner that is attributable to the fixture,
T is the total consideration for that disposal, and
A is an amount equal to whichever is the smaller of—
(a) the disposal value of the Part 6 asset when the past owner ceased to own it, and
(b) so much of the Part 6 expenditure as related to the provision of the Part 6 asset.
(4) For the purposes of this section the current owner of the plant or machinery is—
(a) the person who acquired the Part 6 asset from the past owner, or
(b) any person who is subsequently treated as the owner of the plant or machinery.

187A Effect of changes in ownership of a fixture
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person (“the current owner”) is treated as the owner of a fixture as a result of incurring capital expenditure (“new expenditure”) on its provision for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by the current owner,
(b) the plant or machinery is treated as having been owned at a relevant earlier time by a person as a result of incurring other capital expenditure (“historic expenditure”) on its provision for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by that person,
(c) the plant or machinery is within paragraph (b) otherwise than as a result of section 538 (contribution allowances for plant and machinery), and
(d) a person mentioned in paragraph (b) was entitled to claim an allowance under this Part in respect of the historic expenditure.
(2) In this section—
“the past owner” means—
(a) the person mentioned in paragraph (d) of subsection (1), or
(b) if there is more than one amount of historic expenditure in respect of which a person was entitled to claim as mentioned in that paragraph, the person by whom expenditure was incurred most recently;
“relevant earlier time” has the meaning given by section 187B(4) and (5).
(3) In determining the current owner’s qualifying expenditure, the new expenditure is to be treated as nil if—
(a) the pooling requirement is not satisfied,
(b) the fixed value requirement applies but is not satisfied, or
(c) the disposal value statement requirement applies but is not satisfied,
in relation to the past owner.
(4) The pooling requirement is that—
(a) the historic expenditure has been allocated to a pool in a chargeable period beginning on or before the day on which the past owner ceases to be treated as the owner of the fixture, or
(b) a first-year allowance has been claimed in respect of that expenditure (or any part of it).
(5) The fixed value requirement applies if the past owner is or has been required (as a result of having made a claim in respect of the historic expenditure) to bring the disposal value of the plant or machinery into account in accordance with item 1, 5 or 9 of the Table in section 196.
(6) The fixed value requirement is that either—
(a) a relevant apportionment of the apportionable sum has been made, or
(b) the current owner has obtained the statements mentioned in subsection (8), or copies of them, (directly or indirectly) from the persons who made them and the case is one where the purchaser from the past owner or, as the case may be, lessee was not entitled to claim an allowance under this Part in respect of capital expenditure incurred on the fixture.
(7) For the purposes of subsection (6)(a) a relevant apportionment of the apportionable sum is made if—
(a) the tribunal determines the part of the apportionable sum that constitutes the disposal value, on an application made by one of the affected parties before the end of the relevant 2 year period, or
(b) an election is made, in respect of the apportionable sum, by the affected parties jointly—
(i) before the end of the relevant 2 year period, or
(ii) if an application is made as mentioned in paragraph (a) and not determined or withdrawn by the end of that period, before that application is determined or withdrawn.
(8) The statements referred to in subsection (6)(b) are—
(a) a written statement made by the purchaser from the past owner or, as the case may be, lessee, that the requirement of subsection (6)(a) has not been met and is no longer capable of being met, and
(b) a written statement made by the past owner of the amount of the disposal value that the past owner has in fact brought into account.
(9) In subsections (6) to (8)—
(a) in a case falling within item 1 or 9 of the Table in section 196—
“affected parties” means the past owner and the purchaser from the past owner;
“apportionable sum” means the sale price;
“election” means an election under section 198;
“relevant 2 year period” means the period of 2 years beginning with the date when the purchaser from the past owner acquires the qualifying interest;
(b) in a case falling within item 5 of that Table—
“affected parties” means the past owner and the lessee;
“apportionable sum” means the capital sum given by the lessee for the lease;
“election” means an election under section 199;
“relevant 2 year period” means the period of 2 years beginning with the date when the lessee is granted the lease.
(10) The disposal value statement requirement applies if the past owner is or has been required (as a result of having made a claim in respect of the historic expenditure) to bring the disposal value of the plant or machinery into account in accordance with item 2 or 3 of the Table in section 196 or in accordance with item 7 of the Table in section 61.
(11) The disposal value statement requirement is—
(a) that the past owner has, no later than 2 years after the date when the past owner ceased to own the plant or machinery, made a written statement of the amount of the disposal value that the past owner is or has been required to bring into account, and
(b) the current owner has obtained that statement or a copy of it (directly or indirectly) from the past owner.
Ss. 187A, 187B inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 paras. 11, 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 10 para. 1

187B Section 187A: supplementary provision
(1) It is for the current owner to show—
(a) whether the fixed value requirement applies and, if so, is satisfied, and
(b) whether the disposal value statement requirement applies and, if so, is satisfied,
and, for this purpose, to provide an officer of Revenue and Customs, on request, with a copy of any tribunal decision, election or statement by reason of which a requirement mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) is satisfied.
(2) Where—
(a) the fixed value requirement applies and is met by reason of section 187A(6)(b) being satisfied, or
(b) the disposal value requirement applies,
subsections (2) and (4) of section 200 apply in relation to the making of a statement within section 187A(8)(b) or (11)(a) and an amount specified in such a statement, as they apply in relation to an election and an amount specified in an election.
(3) For the purposes of section 187A, the current owner and the past owner may be the same person.
(4) In that section “relevant earlier time” means (subject to subsection (5)) any time which falls before the earliest time when the current owner is treated as owning the plant or machinery as a result of incurring the new expenditure.
(5) If, before the earliest time when the current owner is treated as owning the plant or machinery as a result of incurring the new expenditure—
(a) any person has ceased to own the plant or machinery as a result of a sale,
(b) the sale was not a sale of the plant or machinery as a fixture, and
(c) the buyer and seller were not connected persons at the time of the sale,
the relevant earlier time does not include any time before the seller ceased to own the plant or machinery.
(6) Nothing in section 187A(3) affects the disposal value (if any) which falls to be brought into account by the past owner (as a result of having made a claim in respect of the historic expenditure).
(7) Expressions used in this section have the same meaning as in section 187A.

Cessation of ownership of fixtures

188 Cessation of ownership when person ceases to have qualifying interest
(1) This section applies if a person is treated as the owner of a fixture under—
(a) section 176 (person with interest in land having fixture for purposes of qualifying activity),
(b) section 181 (purchaser of land giving consideration for fixture),
(c) section 182 (purchaser of land discharging obligations of equipment lessee),
(ca) section 182A (purchaser of land discharging obligations of client under energy services agreement),
S. 188(1)(ca) inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 66 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 66, Sch. 18 para. 7(2)
(d) section 183 (incoming lessee where lessor entitled to allowances), or
(e) section 184 (incoming lessee where lessor not entitled to allowances).
(2) If the person ceases at any time to have the qualifying interest, he is to be treated as ceasing to be the owner of the fixture at that time.
(3) In this Chapter “the qualifying interest” means—
(a) if section 176, 181 , 182 or 182A applies, the interest in the relevant land referred to in that section, and
Words in s. 188(3)(a) substituted (with effect as mentioned in s. 66 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 66, Sch. 18 para. 7(3)
(b) if section 183 or 184 applies, the lease referred to in that section.
(4) This section is subject to section 189.

189 Identifying the qualifying interest in special cases
(1) If—
(a) a person’s qualifying interest is an agreement to acquire an interest in land, and
(b) that interest is subsequently transferred or granted to that person,
the interest transferred or granted is to be treated as the qualifying interest.
(2) If a person’s qualifying interest ceases to exist as a result of its being merged in another interest acquired by that person, that other interest is to be treated as the qualifying interest.
(3) If—
(a) the qualifying interest is a lease, and
(b) on its termination, a new lease of the relevant land (with or without other land) is granted to the lessee,
the new lease is to be treated as the qualifying interest.
(4) If—
(a) the qualifying interest is a licence, and
(b) on its termination, a new licence to occupy the relevant land (with or without other land) is granted to the licensee,
the new licence is to be treated as the qualifying interest.
(5) If—
(a) the qualifying interest is a lease, and
(b) with the consent of the lessor, the lessee remains in possession of the relevant land after the termination of the lease without a new lease being granted to him,
the qualifying interest is to be treated as continuing so long as the lessee remains in possession of the relevant land.

190 Cessation of ownership of lessor where section 183 applies
(1) This section applies if a lessee is treated under section 183 (incoming lessee where lessor entitled to allowances) as the owner of a fixture.
(2) The lessor is to be treated as ceasing to be the owner of the fixture when the lessee begins to be treated as the owner.

191 Cessation of ownership on severance of fixture
If—
(a) a person is treated as the owner of the fixture as a result of any provision of this Chapter,
(b) the fixture is permanently severed from the relevant land (so that it ceases to be a fixture), and
(c) once it is severed, it is not in fact owned by that person,
that person is to be treated as ceasing to be the owner of the fixture when it is severed.

192 Cessation of ownership of equipment lessor
(1) This section applies if an equipment lessor is treated under section 177 as the owner of a fixture.
(2) If—
(a) the equipment lessor at any time assigns his rights under the equipment lease, or
(b) the financial obligations of the equipment lessee under an equipment lease are at any time discharged (on the payment of a capital sum or otherwise),
the equipment lessor is to be treated as ceasing to be the owner of the fixture at that time (or, as the case may be, at the earliest of those times).
(3) The reference in subsection (2)(b) to the equipment lessee is, in a case where the financial obligations of the equipment lessee have become vested in another person (by assignment, operation of law or otherwise), a reference to the person in whom the obligations are vested when the capital sum is paid.

192A Cessation of ownership of energy services provider
(1) This section applies if an energy services provider is treated under section 180A as the owner of a fixture.
(2) If—
(a) the energy services provider at any time assigns his rights under the energy services agreement, or
(b) the financial obligations of the client in respect of the fixture under an energy services agreement are at any time discharged (on the payment of a capital sum or otherwise),
the energy services provider is to be treated as ceasing to be the owner of the fixture at that time (or, as the case may be, the earliest of those times).
(3) The reference in subsection (2)(b) to the client is, in a case where the financial obligations of the client have become vested in another person (by assignment, operation of law or otherwise), a reference to the person in whom the obligations are vested when the capital sum is paid.
S. 192A inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 66 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 66, Sch. 18 para. 8

Acquisition of ownership of fixture when another ceases to own it

193 Acquisition of ownership by lessor or licensor on termination of lease or licence
If, on the termination of a lease or licence, the outgoing lessee or licensee is treated under section 188 as ceasing to be the owner of a fixture, the lessor or licensor is to be treated, on and after the termination of the lease or licence, as the owner of the fixture.

194 Acquisition of ownership by assignee of equipment lessor
(1) If section 192(2)(a) applies (cessation of ownership of equipment lessor as a result of assignment), the assignee is to be treated, on and after the assignment—
(a) as having incurred expenditure, consisting of the consideration given by him for the assignment, on the provision of the fixture, and
(b) as being the owner of the fixture.
(2) For the purposes of section 192 (and subsection (1) and section 195) the assignee is to be treated as being an equipment lessor who owns the fixture under section 177.

195 Acquisition of ownership by equipment lessee
(1) If section 192(2)(b) applies (discharge of obligations of equipment lessee) because the equipment lessee has paid a capital sum, the equipment lessee is to be treated—
(a) as having incurred expenditure, consisting of the capital sum, on the provision of the fixture, and
(b) as being, on and after the time of payment, the owner of the fixture.
(2) Section 192(3) (assignee of equipment lessee) applies in relation to subsection (1).

195A Acquisition of ownership by assignee of energy services provider
(1) If section 192A(2)(a) applies (cessation of ownership of energy services provider as a result of assignment), the assignee is to be treated, on and after the assignment—
(a) as having incurred expenditure, consisting of the consideration given by him for the assignment, on the provision of the fixture, and
(b) as being the owner of the fixture.
(2) For the purposes of section 192A (and subsection (1) and section 195B) the assignee is to be treated as being an energy services provider who owns the fixture under section 180A.
Ss, 195A, 195B inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 66 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 66, Sch. 18 para. 9

195B Acquisition of ownership by client
(1) If section 192A(2)(b) applies (discharge of obligations of client) because the client has paid a capital sum, the client is to be treated—
(a) as having incurred expenditure, consisting of the capital sum, on the provision of the fixture, and
(b) as being, on and after the time of payment, the owner of the fixture.
(2) Section 192A(3)(assignee of client) applies in relation to subsection (1).

Disposal values

196 Disposal values in relation to fixtures: general
(1) The disposal value to be brought into account in relation to a fixture depends on the nature of the disposal event, as shown in the Table—
Table Disposal values: fixtures
1. Disposal event	2. Disposal value
1. Cessation of ownership of the fixture under section 188 because of a sale of the qualifying interest except where item 2 applies.	The part of the sale price that— (a) falls to be treated for the purposes of this Part as expenditure incurred by the purchaser on the provision of the fixture, or (b) would fall to be so treated if the purchaser were entitled to an allowance.
2. Cessation of ownership of the fixture under section 188 because of a sale of the qualifying interest where— (a) the sale is at less than market value, and (b) the condition in subsection (2) is met by the purchaser.	The part of the price that would be treated for the purposes of this Part as expenditure by the purchaser on the provision of the fixture if— (a) the qualifying interest were sold at market value, (b) that sale took place immediately before the event which causes the former owner to be treated as ceasing to be the owner of the fixture, and (c) that event were disregarded in determining that market value.
3. Cessation of ownership of the fixture under section 188 where— (a) neither item 1 nor 2 applies, but (b) the qualifying interest continues in existence after that time or would so continue but for its becoming merged in another interest.	The disposal value given for item 2.
4. Cessation of ownership of the fixture under section 188 because of the expiry of the qualifying interest.	If the person receives a capital sum, by way of compensation or otherwise, by reference to the fixture, the amount of the capital sum. In any other case, nil.
5. Cessation of ownership of the fixture under section 190 because the lessee has become the owner under section 183.	The part of the capital sum given by the lessee for the lease referred to in section 183 that falls to be treated for the purposes of this Part as the lessee’s expenditure on the provision of the fixture.
6. Cessation of ownership of the fixture under section 191 (severance).	The market value of the fixture at the time of the severance.
7. Cessation of ownership of the fixture because section 192(2)(a) (assignment of rights) applies.	The consideration given by the assignee for the assignment.
8. Cessation of ownership of the fixture because section 192(2)(b) (discharge of equipment lessee’s obligations) applies on the payment of a capital sum.	The capital sum paid to discharge the financial obligations of the equipment lessee.
8A. Cessation of ownership of the fixture because section 192A(2)(a)(assignment of rights) applies.	The consideration given by the assignee for the assignment.
8B. Cessation of ownership of the fixture because section 192A(2)(b) (discharge of client’s obligations) applies on the payment of a capital sum.	The capital sum paid to discharge the financial obligations of the client.
9. Permanent discontinuance of the qualifying activity followed by the sale of the qualifying interest.	The part of the sale price that— (a) falls to be treated as expenditure incurred by the purchaser on the provision of the fixture, or (b) would fall to be so treated if the purchaser were entitled to an allowance.
10. Permanent discontinuance of the qualifying activity followed by the demolition or destruction of the fixture.	The net amount received for the remains of the fixture, together with— (a) any insurance money received in respect of the demolition or destruction, and (b) any other compensation of any description so received, so far as it consists of capital sums.
11. Permanent discontinuance of the qualifying activity followed by the permanent loss of the fixture otherwise than as a result of its demolition or destruction.	Any insurance money received in respect of the loss and, so far as it consists of capital sums, any other compensation of any description so received.
12. The fixture begins to be used wholly or partly for purposes other than those of the qualifying activity.	The part of the price that would fall to be treated for the purposes of this Part as expenditure incurred by the purchaser on the provision of the fixture if the qualifying interest were sold at market value.
S. 196(1) Table, items 8A, 8B inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 66 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 66, Sch. 18 para. 10(2)
(2) The condition referred to in item 2 of the Table is met by the purchaser if—
(a) the purchaser’s expenditure on the provision of the fixture cannot be qualifying expenditure under this Part or Part 6 (research and development allowances), or
(b) the purchaser is a dual resident investing company which is connected with the former owner.
(3) Items 1 and 5 of the Table are subject to sections 198 and 199 (election to fix apportionment on sale of qualifying interest or grant of lease).
(4) Section 192(3) (assignee of equipment lessee) applies in relation to item 8 of the Table.
(4A) Section 192A(3)(assignee of client) applies in relation to item 8B of the Table.
S. 196(4A) inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 66 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 66, Sch. 18 para. 10(3)
(5) Nothing in sections 188 to 192A or this section prevents a disposal value having to be brought into account under Chapter 5 because of a disposal event not dealt with in these sections.
Words in s. 196(5) substituted (with effect as mentioned in s. 66 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 66, Sch. 18 para. 10(4)
(6) This section is subject to section 197.

197 Disposal values in avoidance cases
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person (“the taxpayer”) is treated under this Chapter as the owner of any plant or machinery as a result of incurring any expenditure,
(b) any disposal event occurs in relation to the plant or machinery,
(c) the disposal value to be brought into account by the taxpayer would (but for this section) be less than the notional written-down value of the plant or machinery, and
(d) the disposal event is part of, or occurs as a result of, a scheme or arrangement the main purpose or one of the main purposes of which is the obtaining by the taxpayer of a tax advantage under this Part.
(2) The disposal value that the taxpayer must bring into account is the notional written-down value of the plant or machinery.
(3) The notional written-down value is—
QE-A
where—
QE is the taxpayer’s expenditure on the plant or machinery that is qualifying expenditure,
A is the total of all allowances which could have been made to the taxpayer in respect of that expenditure if—
(a) that expenditure had been the only expenditure that had ever been taken into account in determining his available qualifying expenditure, and
(b) all allowances had been made in full.

Election to fix apportionment

198 Election to apportion sale price on sale of qualifying interest
(1) This section applies if the disposal value of a fixture is required to be brought into account in accordance with item 1 or 9 of the Table in section 196 (sale of qualifying interest at not less than market value, etc.).
Words in s. 198(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 11 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 10 para. 3(a)
(2) The seller and the purchaser may jointly, by an election, fix the amount that is to be treated—
(a) for the purposes of item 1 or (as the case may be) 9 of the Table, and
Words in s. 198(2)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 11 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 10 para. 3(b)
(b) for the other purposes of this Part,
as the part of the sale price that is expenditure incurred by the purchaser on the provision of the fixture.
(3) The amount fixed by the election must not exceed—
(a) the amount of the capital expenditure which was treated as incurred by the seller on the provision of the fixture or of the plant or machinery which became the fixture, or
(b) the actual sale price.
(4) If an election fixes the amount to be treated as the part of the sale price—
(a) the remaining amount (if any) of the sale price is to be treated for the purposes of this Act as expenditure attributable to the acquisition of the property which is not the fixture but is acquired for that amount, and
(b) if there is no remaining amount, the expenditure so attributable is to be treated for the purposes of this Act as nil.
(5) This section is subject to—
(a) sections 186, 186A and 187 (fixtures on which industrial buildings allowance, business premises renovation allowance or research and development allowance has been made),
S. 198(5)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 12 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 10 para. 9
(b) section 197 (disposal values in avoidance cases), and
(c) sections 200 and 201 (further provisions about elections).

199 Election to apportion capital sum given by lessee on grant of lease
(1) This section applies if the disposal value of a fixture is required to be brought into account in accordance with item 5 of the Table in section 196 (on acquisition of ownership by incoming lessee under section 183).
(2) The persons who are the lessor and the lessee for the purposes of section 183 may jointly, by an election, fix the amount that is to be treated—
(a) for the purposes of item 5 of the Table, and
(b) for the other purposes of this Part,
as the part of the capital sum that is expenditure incurred by the lessee on the provision of the fixture.
(3) The amount fixed by the election must not exceed—
(a) the amount of the capital expenditure which was treated as incurred by the lessor on the provision of the fixture or of the plant or machinery which became the fixture, or
(b) the actual capital sum.
(4) If an election fixes the amount to be treated as the part of the capital sum—
(a) the remaining amount (if any) of the capital sum is to be treated for the purposes of this Act as expenditure attributable to the acquisition of the property which is not the fixture but is acquired for that amount, and
(b) if there is no remaining amount, the expenditure so attributable is to be treated for the purposes of this Act as nil.
(5) This section is subject to—
(a) sections 186, 186A and 187 (fixtures on which industrial buildings allowance, business premises renovation allowance or research and development allowance has been made),
S. 199(5)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 12 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 10 para. 10
(b) section 197 (disposal values in avoidance cases), and
(c) sections 200 and 201 (further provisions about elections).

200 Elections under sections 198 and 199: supplementary
(1) In this section and section 201, references to an election are to an election under section 198 or 199.
(2) An apportionment made by an election has effect in place of any apportionment that would otherwise be made under sections 562, 563 and 564(1) (apportionment and procedure for determining apportionment).
(3) An election is irrevocable.
(4) If, as a result of circumstances arising after the making of an election, the maximum amount which could be fixed by the election is reduced to an amount which is less than the amount specified in the election, the election is to be treated, for the purposes of this Act, as having specified the amount to which the maximum is reduced.

201 Elections under sections 198 and 199: procedure
(1) An election must be made by notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs no later than 2 years after the date when—
(a) the purchaser acquires the qualifying interest, in the case of an election under section 198, or
(b) the lessee is granted the lease, in the case of an election under section 199.
But this is subject to subsection (1A).
Words in s. 201(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 11 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 10 para. 4(2)
(1A) Where—
(a) the requirement of subsection (6) of section 187A (effect of changes in ownership of fixture: fixed value requirement) applies, or may in future apply by reason of a person being required to bring the disposal value of plant and machinery into account in accordance with item 1, 5 or 9 of the Table in section 196,
(b) an application is made to the tribunal for the purposes of section 187A(7)(a), and
(c) that application is not determined before the end of the period mentioned in subsection (1) of this section,
subsection (1) does not apply and an election within section 187A(7)(b) may be made by notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs at any time before the tribunal determines the application or the application is withdrawn.
S. 201(1A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 11 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 10 para. 4(3)
(2) The amount fixed by an election must be quantified at the time when the election is made.
(3) The notice must state—
(a) the amount fixed by the election,
(b) the name of each of the persons making the election,
(c) information sufficient to identify the plant or machinery,
(d) information sufficient to identify the relevant land,
(e) particulars of—
(i) the interest acquired by the purchaser, in the case of an election under section 198, or
(ii) the lease granted to the lessee, in the case of an election under section 199, and
(f) in relation to each of the persons making the election—
(i) that person's Unique Taxpayer Reference, or
(ii) that the person does not have a Unique Taxpayer Reference.
S. 201(3)(f) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 11 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 10 para. 4(4)
(4) If a person—
(a) has joined in making an election, and
(b) subsequently makes a tax return for a period which is the first period for which he is making a tax return in which the election has an effect for tax purposes in his case,
a copy of the notice containing the election must accompany the return.
(5) The following provisions do not apply to the election—
(a) section 42 of, and Schedule 1A to, TMA 1970 (claims and elections for income tax purposes);
(b) paragraphs 54 to 60 of Schedule 18 to FA 1998 (claims and elections for corporation tax purposes).
(6) References in this section to a tax return, in the case of an election for the purposes of a trade, profession or business carried on by persons in partnership, are to be read, in relation to those persons, as references to a return under section 12AA of TMA 1970 (partnership returns).

Further provisions

202 Interpretation
(1) Any reference in this Chapter to a person being entitled to an allowance in respect of expenditure on the provision of a fixture includes the person having a pool to which expenditure on the provision of the fixture has been allocated.
But this is subject to subsection (2).
(2) If—
(a) expenditure on the provision of the fixture has been allocated to a pool, and
(b) the person is required under section 61(1) to bring the disposal value of the fixture into account in the pool,
the person is not entitled to an allowance in respect of the expenditure allocated to that pool for any chargeable period after that in which the disposal event occurs.
(3) For the purposes of this Chapter, a person makes a claim in respect of expenditure if he—
(a) makes a claim for an allowance in respect of that expenditure,
(b) makes a tax return in which that expenditure is taken into account in determining his available qualifying expenditure for the purposes of this Part, or
(c) gives notice of an amendment of a tax return which provides for that expenditure to be so taken into account.

203 Amendment of returns etc.
(1) If a person who has made a tax return (“the taxpayer”) becomes aware that, after making it, anything in it has become incorrect for any of the reasons given in subsection (2), the taxpayer must give notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs specifying how the return needs to be amended.
(2) The reasons are that—
(a) an approval given for the purposes of section 180 (affordable warmth programme) has been withdrawn;
(b) section 181(2), 182(2) , 182A(2) or 184(2) (another person has a prior right) applies in the taxpayer’s case;
Words in s. 203(2)(b) inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 66 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 66, Sch. 18 para. 11
(c) section 185 (restriction on qualifying expenditure where another person has claimed an allowance) applies in the taxpayer’s case;
(d) an election is made under section 198 or 199 (election to fix apportionment);
(e) section 200(4) (reduction in amount which can be fixed by an election) applies in the taxpayer’s case.
(3) The notice must be given within 3 months beginning with the day on which the taxpayer first became aware that anything contained in the tax return had become incorrect for any of the reasons given in subsection (2).
(4) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to this Chapter.

204 Appeals etc.
(1) Subsections (2) and (3) apply if—
(a) any question arises as to whether any plant or machinery has become, in law, part of a building or other land, and
(b) that question is material to the tax liability (for whatever period) of two or more persons.
(2) The question is to be determined, for the purposes of the tax of all the persons concerned, by the tribunal.
Word in s. 204(2) substituted (1.4.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/56), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 298(2)
(3) An application for the tribunal to determine the question is to be subject to the relevant provisions of Part 5 of the Taxes Management Act 1970 (see, in particular, section 48(2)(b) of that Act), and each of the persons concerned is entitled to be a party to the proceedings on the application.
S. 204(3) substituted (1.4.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/56), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 298(3)
(4) Subsections (5) and (6) apply if any question relating to an election under section 198 or 199 (apportionments) arises for determination by the tribunal for the purposes of any proceedings before it.
Words in s. 204(4) substituted (1.4.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/56), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 298(4)(a)
Word in s. 204(4) substituted (1.4.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/56), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 298(4)(b)
(5) The tribunal must determine the question separately from any other questions in those proceedings.
Word in s. 204(5) substituted (1.4.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/56), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 298(5)
(6) Each of the persons who has joined in the election is entitled to be a party to the proceedings of the tribunal concerned with the determination of the question; and the tribunal’s determination has effect as if made in an appeal to which each of those persons was a party.
S. 204(6) substituted (1.4.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/56), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 298(6)

Chapter 15 Asset provided or used only partly for qualifying activity

205 Reduction of annual investment allowance and first-year allowances
(1) If it appears that a person carrying on a qualifying activity has incurred expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery—
(a) partly for the purposes of the qualifying activity, and
(b) partly for other purposes,
any annual investment allowance or first-year allowance to which he is entitled in respect of the expenditure must be reduced to an amount which is just and reasonable having regard to the relevant circumstances.
Words in s. 205(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 6(2)
(2) The relevant circumstances include, in particular, the extent to which it appears that the plant or machinery is likely to be used for purposes other than those of the qualifying activity in question.
(3) In calculating for the purposes of section 58 the balance left after deducting a first-year allowance, a reduction under subsection (1) is to be disregarded.
Words in s. 205 heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 6(3)

206 Single asset pool etc.
(1) Qualifying expenditure to which this subsection applies, if allocated to a pool, must be allocated to a single asset pool.
(2) Subsection (1) applies to qualifying expenditure incurred by a person carrying on a qualifying activity—
(a) partly for the purposes of the qualifying activity, and
(b) partly for other purposes.
(3) If a person is required to bring a disposal value into account in a pool for a chargeable period because the plant or machinery begins to be used partly for purposes other than those of the qualifying activity, an amount equal to that disposal value is allocated (as expenditure on the plant or machinery) to a single asset pool for that chargeable period.
(4) In the case of a single asset pool under subsection (1), there is no final chargeable period or disposal event merely because the plant or machinery begins to be used partly for purposes other than those of the qualifying activity.

207 Reduction of allowances and charges on expenditure in single asset pool
(1) This section applies if a person’s expenditure is in a single asset pool under section 206(1) or (3).
(2) The amount of—
(a) any writing-down allowance or balancing allowance to which the person is entitled, or
(b) any balancing charge to which the person is liable,
must be reduced to an amount which is just and reasonable having regard to the relevant circumstances.
(3) The relevant circumstances include, in particular, the extent to which it appears that the plant or machinery was used in the chargeable period in question for purposes other than those of the person’s qualifying activity.
(4) In calculating under section 59 the amount of unrelieved qualifying expenditure carried forward, a reduction of a writing-down allowance under subsection (2) is to be disregarded.
(5) If a person entitled to a writing-down allowance for a chargeable period—
(a) does not claim the allowance, or
(b) claims less than the full amount of the allowance,
the unrelieved qualifying expenditure carried forward from the period is to be treated as not reduced or (as the case may be) only proportionately reduced.

208 Effect of significant reduction in use for purposes of qualifying activity
(1) This section applies if—
(a) expenditure is allocated to a single asset pool under this Chapter,
(b) there is such a change of circumstances as would make it appropriate for any reduction falling to be made under section 207—
(i) for the chargeable period in which the change takes place (“the relevant chargeable period”), or
(ii) for any subsequent chargeable period,
to represent a larger proportion of the amount reduced than would have been appropriate apart from the change,
(c) no disposal value in respect of the plant or machinery would, apart from this section, fall to be brought into account for the relevant chargeable period, and
(d) the market value of the plant or machinery at the end of the relevant chargeable period exceeds the available qualifying expenditure in that pool for that period by more than £1 million.
(2) If this section applies—
(a) a disposal value is required to be brought into account in the single asset pool for the relevant chargeable period, and
(b) section 206 applies as if, at the beginning of the following chargeable period, expenditure had been incurred on the provision of the plant or machinery of an amount equal to the disposal value brought into account as a result of paragraph (a).

208A Cars: disposal value in avoidance cases
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a disposal value is required to be brought into account under section 61,
(b) the disposal event is that the person ceases to own a section 206 car because of a sale or the performance of a contract, and
(c) allowances under this Part in respect of the person's expenditure under that transaction are restricted under section 217 or 218 (anti-avoidance).
(2) A car is a section 206 car if expenditure on the provision of the car is required to be allocated to a single asset pool under that section.
(3) The disposal value to be brought into account is—
(a) the market value of the car at the time of the disposal event, or
(b) if less, the capital expenditure incurred, or treated as incurred, on the provision of the car by the person disposing of it.
(4) The person acquiring the car is to be treated as having incurred capital expenditure on its provision of an amount equal to the disposal value required to be brought into account under subsection (3).
(5) In this section “car” has the meaning given in section 268A.
S. 208A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26-28 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 10 (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)

Chapter 16 Partial depreciation subsidies

209 Meaning of “partial depreciation subsidy”
In this Chapter “partial depreciation subsidy” means a sum which—
(a) is payable directly or indirectly to a person who has incurred qualifying expenditure for the purposes of a qualifying activity,
(b) is in respect of, or takes account of, part of the depreciation of the plant or machinery resulting from its use for the purposes of that activity, and
(c) does not fall to be taken into account as income of that person or in calculating the profits of any qualifying activity carried on by him.

210 Reduction of annual investment allowance and first-year allowances
(1) If—
(a) a person has incurred qualifying expenditure for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by him, and
(b) it appears that a partial depreciation subsidy is, or will be, payable to him in the period during which the plant or machinery will be used for the purposes of that qualifying activity,
the amount of any annual investment allowance or first-year allowance in respect of that expenditure must be reduced to an amount which is just and reasonable having regard to the relevant circumstances.
Words in s. 210(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 7(2)
(2) In calculating for the purposes of section 58 the balance left after deducting a first-year allowance, a reduction under subsection (1) is to be disregarded.
Words in s. 210 heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 7(3)

211 Single asset pool etc.
(1) Qualifying expenditure to which this subsection applies, if allocated to a pool, must be allocated to a single asset pool.
(2) Subsection (1) applies to qualifying expenditure if a partial depreciation subsidy relating to the plant or machinery has been paid to the person who incurred the expenditure.
(3) Subsection (4) applies if—
(a) qualifying expenditure has been allocated to a pool, and
(b) a partial depreciation subsidy relating to the plant or machinery is paid to that person.
(4) For the chargeable period in which the partial depreciation subsidy is paid—
(a) the person is required to bring a disposal value into account in the pool referred to in subsection (3), and
(b) an amount equal to the disposal value is allocated (as expenditure on the plant or machinery) to a single asset pool.
(5) If qualifying expenditure in respect of any plant or machinery is in a single asset pool under this section, there is no further allocation of that qualifying expenditure because a further partial depreciation subsidy is paid in respect of that plant or machinery.

212 Reduction of allowances and charges on expenditure in single asset pool
(1) This section applies if expenditure is in a single asset pool under section 211(1) or (4).
(2) The amount of—
(a) any writing-down allowance or balancing allowance to which the person is entitled, or
(b) any balancing charge to which the person is liable,
must be reduced to an amount which is just and reasonable having regard to the relevant circumstances.
(3) In calculating under section 59 the amount of unrelieved qualifying expenditure carried forward, a reduction of a writing-down allowance under subsection (2) is to be disregarded.
(4) If a person entitled to a writing-down allowance for a chargeable period—
(a) does not claim the allowance, or
(b) claims less than the full amount of the allowance,
the unrelieved qualifying expenditure carried forward from the period is to be treated as not reduced or (as the case may be) only proportionately reduced.

CHAPTER 16ZA Asset provided or used only partly for NI rate activity

212ZA Apportionment of expenditure incurred partly for NI rate activity
(1) If in a chargeable period a company has incurred qualifying expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery—
(a) partly for the purposes of an NI rate activity, and
(b) partly for the purposes of a main rate activity,
then for the purposes of any annual investment allowance or first year allowance to which the company is entitled the expenditure is to be apportioned between the NI rate activity and the main rate activity on a basis which is just and reasonable having regard to the relevant circumstances.
(2) The relevant circumstances include, in particular, the extent to which it appears that the plant or machinery is likely to be used for purposes of the NI rate activity and the extent to which it appears that it is likely to be used for the main rate activity.
(3) If the allowance falls to be reduced under section 205 or 210, it is the reduced amount that is apportioned under subsection (1).

212ZB Single asset pool etc
(1) Qualifying expenditure to which this subsection applies, if allocated to a pool, must be allocated to a single asset pool.
(2) Subsection (1) applies to qualifying expenditure incurred by a company carrying on both an NI rate activity and a main rate activity where the expenditure is incurred—
(a) partly for the purposes of the NI rate activity, and
(b) partly for the purposes of the main rate activity.
(3) If a company is required to bring a disposal value into account in a pool for a chargeable period because the plant or machinery begins to be used for the purposes of an NI rate activity as well as for the purposes of a main rate activity, or begins to be used for the purposes of a main rate activity as well as for the purposes of an NI rate activity, an amount equal to that disposal value is allocated (as expenditure on the plant or machinery) to a single asset pool for that chargeable period.
(4) In the case of a single asset pool under subsection (1) or (3), there is no disposal event merely because the plant or machinery begins to be used to a greater extent for the purposes of the NI rate activity or for the purposes of the main rate activity.

212ZC Allowances and charges on expenditure in single asset pool
(1) This section applies if a company's expenditure is in a single asset pool under section 212ZB(1) or (3).
(2) The amount of—
(a) any writing-down allowance or balancing allowance to which the company is entitled, or
(b) any balancing charge to which the company is liable,
is to be apportioned between the NI rate activity and the main rate activity on a basis which is just and reasonable having regard to the relevant circumstances.
(3) The relevant circumstances include, in particular, the extent to which it appears that the plant or machinery was used in the chargeable period in question for the purposes of the NI rate activity and the extent to which it was used in the chargeable period in question for the purposes of the main rate activity.

212ZD Effect of significant change in balance of use
(1) This section applies if—
(a) expenditure is allocated to a single asset pool under this Chapter,
(b) there is such a change of circumstances as would make it appropriate for any apportionment falling to be made under section 212ZC—
(i) for the chargeable period in which the change takes place (“the relevant chargeable period”), or
(ii) for any subsequent chargeable period,
to be substantially different from the apportionment that would have been appropriate apart from the change,
(c) no disposal value in respect of the plant and machinery would, apart from this section, fall to be brought into account for the relevant chargeable period, and
(d) the market value of the plant and machinery at the end of the relevant chargeable period exceeds the available qualifying expenditure by more than £1 million.
(2) If this section applies—
(a) a disposal value is required to be brought into account in the single asset pool for the relevant chargeable period, and
(b) section 212ZA applies as if, at the beginning of the following chargeable period, expenditure has been incurred on the provision of the plant or machinery of an amount equal to the disposal value brought into account as a result of paragraph (a).

212ZE Application of Chapter to partnerships
For the purposes of the corporate partner calculation, this Chapter applies in relation to partnerships as if—
(a) references to a company were references to a partnership,
(b) references to an SME (Northern Ireland employer) company were references to a Northern Ireland Chapter 6 firm,
Words in s. 212ZE(b) substituted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 24(i)
(c) references to a NIRE company were references to a Northern Ireland Chapter 7 firm, and
(d) the reference in section 212ZA(1) to an annual investment allowance were omitted.

212ZF “Main rate activity”
In this Chapter “main rate activity” means an activity other than an an NI rate activity.
Pt. 2 Ch. 16ZA inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 8

Chapter 16A Restrictions on allowance buying

Introduction

212A Scope of Chapter
This Chapter provides for restrictions on the ways in which effect may be given to an allowance in certain circumstances where there has been a qualifying change in relation to a company (“C”).

212B Where Chapter applies
(1) This Chapter applies where—
(a) C carries on a qualifying activity (“the relevant activity”) (whether or not in partnership with another person or other persons),
Words in s. 212B(1)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 5(2)(a)
(b) there is a qualifying change in relation to C on any day (“the relevant day”),
(c) C, or (where the relevant activity is carried on in partnership) the partnership (“P”), has a relevant excess of allowances in relation to the relevant activity, and
Word in s. 212B(1)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 5(2)(b)
(d) the qualifying change meets one of the limiting conditions.
S. 212B(1)(d) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 2(2)
(2) Sections 212C to 212I specify when there is a qualifying change in relation to C on the relevant day.
(3) Sections 212J to 212L specify when C or P has a relevant excess of allowances in relation to the relevant activity.
Word in s. 212B(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 5(3)
(4) Sections 212LA and 212M set out the limiting conditions and specify when those conditions are met.
S. 212B(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 2(3)
(5) Sections 212N to 212S make provision about what happens when this Chapter applies.

Qualifying change

212C When there is qualifying change in relation to C
(1) There is a qualifying change in relation to C on the relevant day if one or more of conditions A to D is met.
(2) Condition A is that—
(a) the principal company or companies of C at the beginning of the relevant day is not, or are not, the same as at the end of that day, or
(b) there is no principal company of C at the beginning of the relevant day but there is one, or are more than one, at the end of the relevant day.
(3) Condition B is that—
(a) any principal company of C is a consortium principal company (“CPC”), and
(b) CPC's ownership proportion at the end of the relevant day is more than at the beginning of the relevant day.
(4) Condition C is that the relevant activity is a trade (within the meaning of this Part) and on the relevant day—
(a) C ceases to carry on the whole or part of the relevant activity, and
Word in s. 212C(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 6(2)(b)
(b) it begins to be carried on in partnership by two or more companies,
in circumstances in which Chapter 1 of Part 22 of CTA 2010 (transfers of trade without change of ownership) applies in relation to the transfer of the relevant activity.
Words in s. 212C(4) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 6(2)(a)
(5) Condition D is that—
(a) the relevant activity is, at the beginning of the relevant day, carried on by C in partnership, and
Word in s. 212C(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 6(3)
(b) C's relevant percentage share in the relevant activity at the end of the relevant day is less than at the beginning of the relevant day (or is nil).

212D Guide to sections explaining section 212C
(1) Section 212E explains—
(a) what are principal companies of C, and
(b) which are consortium principal companies of C,
for the purposes of section 212C(2) and (3).
(2) Section 212F explains—
(a) when a company is owned by a consortium, and
(b) who are the members of the consortium,
for the purposes of section 212E.
(3) Section 212G explains the meaning of “qualifying 75% subsidiary” for the purposes of sections 212E and 212F.
(4) Section 212H explains the meaning of “ownership proportion” in section 212C(3).
(5) Section 212I explains the meaning of “relevant percentage share” in section 212C(5).

212E Principal companies
(1) A company (“U”) is a principal company of C if—
(a) C is a qualifying 75% subsidiary of U, and
(b) U is not a qualifying 75% subsidiary of another company.
(2) A company (“V”) is a principal company of C if—
(a) C is a qualifying 75% subsidiary of U,
(b) U is a qualifying 75% subsidiary of V, and
(c) V is not a qualifying 75% subsidiary of another company.
(3) If V is a qualifying 75% subsidiary of another company (“W”), W is a principal company of C unless W is a qualifying 75% subsidiary of another company, and so on.
(4) A company (“X”) is a principal company of C if—
(a) C is owned by a consortium of which X is a member, or
(b) C is a qualifying 75% subsidiary of a company owned by a consortium of which X is a member,
and X is not a qualifying 75% subsidiary of another company.
(5) A company (“Y”) is a principal company of C if—
(a) C is owned by a consortium of which X is a member, or
(b) C is a qualifying 75% subsidiary of a company owned by a consortium of which X is a member,
and X is a qualifying 75% subsidiary of Y but Y is not a qualifying 75% subsidiary of another company.
(6) If Y is a qualifying 75% subsidiary of another company (“Z”), Z is a principal company of C unless Z is a qualifying 75% subsidiary of another company, and so on.
(7) A company that is a principal company of C by virtue of any of subsections (4) to (6) is a consortium principal company of C.

212F When company is owned by consortium and consortium members
(1) This section defines what a company being owned by, or a member of, a consortium means for the purposes of section 212E.
(2) A company is owned by a consortium if—
(a) it is not a qualifying 75% subsidiary of another company,
(b) at least 75% of its ordinary share capital is beneficially owned between them by other companies, and
(c) none of those other companies owns less than 5% of that capital.
(3) Those other companies are the members of the consortium.

212G Qualifying 75% subsidiaries
(1) For the purposes of sections 212E and 212F a company (“the subsidiary company”) is a qualifying 75% subsidiary of another company (“the parent company”) if condition 1 or 2 is met and condition 3 is met.
(2) Condition 1 is that—
(a) the subsidiary company has ordinary share capital, and
(b) the subsidiary company is a 75% subsidiary of the parent company (see section 1154(3) of CTA 2010).
(3) Condition 2 is that—
(a) the subsidiary company does not have ordinary share capital, and
(b) the parent company has control of the subsidiary company.
(4) Condition 3 is that the parent company—
(a) is beneficially entitled to at least 75% of any profits available for distribution to equity holders of the subsidiary company, and
(b) would be beneficially entitled to at least 75% of any assets of the subsidiary company available for distribution to its equity holders on a winding-up.
(5) Chapter 6 of Part 5 of CTA 2010 (equity holders and profits or assets available for distribution) applies for the purposes of subsection (4) as that Chapter applies for the purposes of section 151(4)(a) and (b) of that Act (meaning of “75% subsidiary”).
(6) But in a case where the subsidiary company does not have ordinary share capital, Chapter 6 of Part 5 of that Act applies for those purposes as if the members of that company were equity holders of that company for the purposes of that Chapter.

212H Ownership proportion
(1) For the purposes of section 212C(3) CPC's “ownership proportion” is the lowest of—
(a) the percentage of the ordinary share capital of C that is beneficially owned by CPC,
(b) the percentage to which CPC is beneficially entitled of any profits available for distribution to equity holders of C, and
(c) the percentage to which CPC would be beneficially entitled of any assets of C available for distribution to its equity holders on a winding-up.
(2) Chapter 6 of Part 5 of CTA 2010 applies for the purposes of subsection (1) as that Chapter applies for the purposes of section 143(3)(b) and (c) (condition 1: surrendering company owned by consortium) and section 144(3)(b) and (c) (condition 1: claimant company owned by consortium) of that Act.
(3) But in a case where the subsidiary company does not have ordinary share capital, Chapter 6 of Part 5 of that Act applies for those purposes as if the members of that company were equity holders of that company for the purposes of that Chapter.

212I Relevant percentage share
(1) For the purposes of section 212C(5) C's “relevant percentage share” is C's percentage share in the profits or losses of the activity.
Word in s. 212I(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 7(2)
(2) For this purpose C's percentage share in the profits or losses of an activity at any time is determined on a just and reasonable basis.
Words in s. 212I(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 7(3)
(3) In making that determination regard must be had, in particular, to any matter that would be taken into account in determining under section 1262 of CTA 2009 (but without regard to sections 1263 and 1264 of that Act) the company's share at that time in the profits or losses of the activity.
Word in s. 212I(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 7(2)

Relevant excess of allowances

212J Relevant excess of allowances
(1) C or P has a relevant excess of allowances in relation to the relevant activity if—
RTWDV>BSV
Word in s. 212J(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 8
(2) Section 212K defines RTWDV and section 212L defines BSV.
(3) References in this Chapter to plant and machinery do not include excluded plant and machinery.
(4) Plant and machinery is “excluded plant and machinery” if—
(a) expenditure incurred on the provision of it is not, as a result of section 34A, qualifying expenditure for the purposes of this Part, or
(b) it is, as a result of section 67, treated for the purposes of this Part as owned otherwise than by C or P.

212K Relevant tax written-down value
(1) RTWDV is the relevant tax written-down value and is to be found by adding together amounts 1 and 2.
(2) Amount 1 is the total amount of any unrelieved qualifying expenditure in respect of plant and machinery contained in—
(a) single asset pools,
(b) class pools, or
(c) the main pool,
which is available to be carried forward (in accordance with section 59) from the old period and used in calculating the profits of the relevant activity.
Word in s. 212K(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 9
(3) Amount 2 is the total of any qualifying expenditure incurred on the provision of a ship for the purposes of the relevant activity which, at the end of the old period, is unrelieved by virtue of notice having been given under section 130.
Word in s. 212K(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 9
(4) For the purposes of this Part the amount of unrelieved qualifying expenditure contained in any pool which is available to be carried forward (in accordance with section 59) from the old period and used in calculating the profits of the relevant activity is to be calculated on the assumptions—
(a) that any qualifying expenditure that could have been (but was not) allocated to the pool before the end of the old period had been so allocated at the end of the old period,
(b) that any qualifying expenditure prevented from being allocated to the pool by section 58(5) had been so allocated at the end of the old period, and
(c) that any transaction taking place on the relevant day that has the effect of reducing the amount of unrelieved qualifying expenditure in the pool had not taken place.
Word in s. 212K(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 9
(5) Where condition C in section 212C is met—
(a) references in subsection (2) to any unrelieved qualifying expenditure in respect of plant and machinery contained in a pool which is available to be carried forward (in accordance with section 59) from the old period and used in calculating the profits of the relevant activity, and
Word in s. 212K(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 9
(b) the reference in subsection (3) to any qualifying expenditure incurred on the provision of a ship for the purposes of the relevant trade which, at the end of the old period, is unrelieved by virtue of notice having been given under section 130,
are to what it would have been but for the qualifying change.
(6) In this section “the old period” means the period which is the old period for the purposes of section 212O (or would be if this Chapter applied): see section 212N(3).
(7) The plant and machinery in respect of which there is unrelieved qualifying expenditure such as is mentioned in subsection (2), or qualifying expenditure such as is mentioned in subsection (3), is referred to in the following provisions as “the relevant plant and machinery”.

212L Balance sheet value
(1) BSV is the balance sheet value of the relevant plant and machinery and is to be found by adding together the amounts (if any) which would be shown in respect of it in the appropriate balance sheet of C or P.
(2) For this purpose the amounts shown in the appropriate balance sheet in respect of the relevant plant or machinery are—
(a) the amounts shown in that balance sheet as the net book value (or carrying amount) in respect of it, and
(b) the amounts shown in that balance sheet as the net investment in respect of finance leases of it.
(3) If—
(a) any of the relevant plant or machinery is a fixture in any land, and
(b) the amount which falls (or would fall) to be shown in the appropriate balance sheet as the net book value (or carrying amount) of the land would include an amount in respect of the fixture,
the amount of the net book value (or carrying amount) in respect of the fixture is determined on a just and reasonable basis.
(4) If—
(a) any of the relevant plant or machinery is subject to a finance lease, and
(b) any land or asset which is not plant or machinery is subject to that lease,
the amount of the net investment in respect of the finance lease of that plant or machinery is determined on a just and reasonable basis.
(5) In this section any reference to any amount shown in the appropriate balance sheet of C or P is the amount which, assuming that a balance sheet of C or P were drawn up in accordance with subsection (6), would fall to be shown in that balance sheet.
(6) A balance sheet is drawn up in accordance with this subsection if it is drawn up in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice so as to reflect the position as at the beginning of the relevant day but adjusted to reflect the disposal of any of the relevant plant or machinery which is disposed of on the relevant day.
(7) In this section—
“finance lease” means a lease which, in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice, falls (or would fall) to be treated as a finance lease or loan in accounts of C or P;
“fixture”—
(a) means any plant or machinery that is so installed or otherwise fixed in or to a building or other description of land as to become, in law, part of that building or other land, and
(b) includes any boiler or water-filled radiator installed in a building as part of a space or water heating system.

Limiting conditions

212LA Limiting conditions
(1) The qualifying change meets one of the limiting conditions if condition A, B, C or D is met.
(2) Condition A is that the amount of the relevant excess of allowances is £50 million or more.
(3) Condition B is that the amount of the relevant excess of allowances—
(a) is £2 million or more but less than £50 million, and
(b) is not insignificant as a proportion of the total amount or value of the benefits derived by any relevant person by virtue of the qualifying change or change arrangements.
(4) “Relevant person” means a person who, at the end of the relevant day, is—
(a) a principal company of C,
(b) a person carrying on the relevant activity in partnership, or
(c) a person who is connected to a person within paragraph (a) or (b) (within the meaning of section 1122 of CTA 2010).
(5) Condition C is that—
(a) the amount of the relevant excess of allowances is less than £2 million, and
(b) the qualifying change has an unallowable purpose.
See section 212M for the meaning of “unallowable purpose”.
(6) Condition D is that the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, of any arrangements is to procure that condition A or B or paragraph (a) of condition C is not met.
(7) In this section—
the amount of the relevant excess of allowances is the difference between RTWDV and BSV (see sections 212K and 212L);
“change arrangements” and “arrangements” have the same meaning as in section 212M.
S. 212LA and cross-heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 3

Unallowable purpose

212M Unallowable purpose
(1) The qualifying change has an unallowable purpose if the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, of change arrangements is to obtain a relevant tax advantage (for any person).
(2) “Change arrangements” means any arrangements made to bring about, or otherwise connected with, the qualifying change; and “arrangements” includes any agreement, understanding, scheme, transaction or series of transactions (whether or not legally enforceable).
(3) “Obtain a relevant tax advantage” means become entitled to a reduction in profits, or an increase in losses, for the purposes of corporation tax in consequence of a claim to allowances in respect of qualifying expenditure in respect of the relevant plant and machinery or qualifying expenditure within section 212K(3).

What happens when Chapter applies

212N Old and new accounting periods
(1) The accounting period of C which is current on the relevant day ends with that day and a new accounting period of C begins with the following day (but subject to subsection (2)).
(2) In a case in which condition A, B or D in section 212C is met and the relevant activity was, at the beginning of the relevant day, carried on by C in partnership with another company or other companies subsection (1) does not apply but—
(a) the period which, for the purposes of Part 17 of CTA 2009, is the accounting period of the partnership current on the relevant day ends with that day, and
(b) there begins with the following day a new accounting period—
(i) of the partnership, or
(ii) where condition D is met and C's relevant percentage share in the relevant trade is nil after the qualifying change, of the company or partnership by which the relevant trade is carried on after the relevant change.
Word in s. 212N(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 10
(3) For the purposes of section 212O “the old period” means the accounting period of C or the partnership in which C carries on the relevant activity which ends with the relevant day.
Word in s. 212N(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 10
(4) For the purposes of section 212P “the new period” means the accounting period—
(a) of C or that partnership, or
(b) where condition D is met and C's relevant percentage share in the relevant activity is nil after the qualifying change, of the company or partnership by which the relevant activity is carried on after the relevant change,
Word in s. 212N(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 10
which begins with the following day.

212O When there is excess of allowances in pool: amount of excess
(1) Section 212P has effect where C or P has an excess of allowances in any single asset pool, any class pool or the main pool at the end of the old period; and a pool in the case of which there is an excess of allowances is referred to in this section and section 212P as a “relevant pool”.
(2) For the purposes of this section C or P has an excess of allowances in a pool if—
PA>BSVP
(3) In this section and section 212Q—
PA, in relation to a pool, is the amount specified in section 212K(2) in relation to the pool, and
BSVP, in relation to a pool, is so much of BSV as, on a just and reasonable apportionment, it is appropriate to attribute to the pool.
(4) For the purposes of section 212P the amount of the excess of allowances in relation to any relevant pool (“the relevant pool in question”) is the difference between PA and BSVP.
(5) But if, in relation to any other pool—
BSVP>PA
what would otherwise be the amount of the excess of allowances in relation to the relevant pool in question for the purposes of section 212P is reduced by so much of the difference between BSVP and PA as is not taken into account under this subsection in relation to another relevant pool or under section 212Q(8).

212P Effect of excess of allowances on pools
(1) The unrelieved qualifying expenditure in each relevant pool is to be taken to be reduced at the beginning of the new period by the amount of the excess of allowances in relation to the pool.
(2) The amount of the excess of allowances is to be treated from the beginning of the new period as if it were qualifying expenditure in a new pool of the same description as the relevant pool (and so subject to the same provisions of this Part, other than this Chapter).
(3) Where, following the qualifying change, a person ceases to carry on a qualifying activity (or part of a qualifying activity) and C begins to carry on (whether or not in partnership) that activity (or that part of an activity) as part of its trade or business, for the purposes of claiming any allowance in respect of qualifying expenditure in the new pool the carrying on of that activity (or that part) by C is to be regarded as the carrying on of a separate trade or business.
Words in s. 212P(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 11(2)(a)
Words in s. 212P(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 11(2)(b)
Words in s. 212P(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 11(2)(c)
Words in s. 212P(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 11(2)(d)
Words in s. 212P(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 11(2)(e)
(4) A loss attributable to an allowance claimed in respect of qualifying expenditure in the new pool may not be set off under section 37, 62 or 66 of CTA 2010 (... loss relief against total profits of same or other accounting period) or section 259 or 260(3) of this Act (special leasing) otherwise than against the profits of a qualifying activity carried on by C, or any company that is a member of P, at the beginning of the relevant day.
Words in s. 212P(4) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 11(3)(a)
Word in s. 212P(4) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 11(3)(b)
Word in s. 212P(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 11(3)(c)
Words in s. 212P(4) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 11(3)(d)
(5) And the amount of such a loss which may be so set off by any person is not to exceed the amount of the loss which would have been available for such set off by the person but for the qualifying change.
(6) A loss attributable to an allowance claimed in respect of qualifying expenditure in the new pool may not be set off by way of group relief in accordance with Part 5 of CTA 2010 (surrender of losses by way of group relief) by a company (“the claimant company”) unless it would have been available for such set off but for the qualifying change.
(7) And the amount of such a loss which is available for such set off by the claimant company is not to exceed the amount of the loss which would have been available for such set off by the claimant company but for the qualifying change.
(8) Where any activity not carried on by C, or a company that is a member of P, at the beginning of the relevant day would otherwise be regarded for the purposes of corporation tax as forming part of a qualifying activity carried on by C or the member of P at that time it is not to be so regarded for the purposes of subsection (4).
(9) In a case in which condition C in section 212C is met, the references in subsections (1) and (2) to the beginning of the new period are to the time of the qualifying change (and section 948 of CTA 2010 has effect subject to this section).

212Q When there are postponed capital allowances
(1) This section has effect where C or P has relevant postponed capital allowances.
(2) C or P has relevant postponed capital allowances if amount 2 in section 212K(3) is an amount other than nil.
(3) Where, following the qualifying change, a person ceases to carry on a qualifying activity (or part of a qualifying activity) and C begins to carry on (whether or not in partnership) that activity (or that part of an activity) as part of its trade or business, for the purposes of claiming any allowance in respect of qualifying expenditure such as is mentioned in section 212K(3) the carrying on of that activity (or that part) by C is to be regarded as the carrying on of a separate trade or business.
Words in s. 212Q(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 12(2)(a)
Words in s. 212Q(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 12(2)(b)
Words in s. 212Q(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 12(2)(c)
Words in s. 212Q(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 12(2)(d)
Words in s. 212Q(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 12(2)(e)
(4) A loss attributable to an allowance claimed in respect of qualifying expenditure such as is mentioned in section 212K(3) may not be set off under section 37, 45A, 62 or 66 of CTA 2010 or section 259 or 260(3) of this Act otherwise than against the profits of a qualifying activity carried on by C, or any company that is a member of P, at the beginning of the relevant day.
Words in s. 212Q(4) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 12(3)(a)
Word in s. 212Q(4) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 4 para. 190 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 4 para. 124(2)
Words in s. 212Q(4) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 12(3)(b)
(5) And the amount of such a loss which may be so set off by any person is not to exceed the amount of the loss which would have been available for such set off by the person but for the qualifying change.
(6) A loss attributable to an allowance claimed in respect of qualifying expenditure such as is mentioned in section 212K(3) may not be set off by a company (“the claimant company”) by way of group relief in accordance with Part 5 of CTA 2010 or group relief for carried forward losses in accordance with Part 5A of CTA 2010 ... unless it would have been available for such set off but for the qualifying change.
Words in s. 212Q(6) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 4 para. 190 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 4 para. 124(3)(a)
Words in s. 212Q(6) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 4 para. 190 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 4 para. 124(3)(b)
Words in s. 212Q(6) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 4 para. 190 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 4 para. 124(3)(c)
(7) And the amount of such a loss which is available for such set off by the claimant company is not to exceed the amount of the loss which would have been available for such set off by the claimant company but for the qualifying change.
(8) If, in relation to any pool—
BSVP>PA
what would otherwise be the amount of qualifying expenditure such as is mentioned in section 212K(3) is to be treated for the purposes of this section as reduced by so much of the difference between BSVP and PA in relation to the pool as is not taken into account under section 212O(5) in relation to a relevant pool.
(9) Where any activity not carried on by C, or a company that is a member of P, at the beginning of the relevant day would otherwise be regarded for the purposes of corporation tax as forming part of a qualifying activity carried on by C or the member of P at that time it is not to be so regarded for the purposes of subsection (4).

212R Apportionment of proceeds of disposal of relevant plant and machinery
Any amount required to be brought into account in connection with a disposal event in respect of any relevant plant and machinery is to be apportioned between the new pool and the relevant pool concerned on a just and reasonable basis.

212S Transactions on relevant day
(1) This section applies if any plant and machinery is transferred on the relevant day and (apart from subsection (4)(c) of section 212K) the transfer would have the effect of reducing RTWDV (as determined in accordance with that section).
(2) No person other than C or P is entitled to claim an allowance in respect of the plant or machinery after the transfer.
Pt. 2 Ch. 16A inserted (8.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with Sch. 4 para. 5, 6 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), Sch. 4 para. 2
Pt. 2 Ch. 16A heading substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 26 para. 4

CHAPTER 16B Cap on first-year allowances...

212T Cap on first-year allowances: zero-emission goods vehicles
(1) A section 45DA allowance is not available in respect of expenditure (“the current expenditure”) incurred by a person (“the investor”)—
(a) if section 45DA allowances have previously been made in respect of undertaking expenditure of 85 million euros, or
(b) (where paragraph (a) does not apply) if, and to the extent that, the aggregate of—
(i) the undertaking expenditure in respect of which section 45DA allowances have previously been made, and
(ii) the current expenditure,
exceeds 85 million euros.
(2) “Undertaking expenditure” means—
(a) expenditure incurred by the investor,
(b) if the investor is a partnership, expenditure incurred (at any time) by a person who is a partner enterprise forming part of the investor at the time the current expenditure is incurred, and
(c) if the investor and one or more other persons together form, or have at any time formed, an undertaking, expenditure which is—
(i) incurred by that undertaking, or
(ii) incurred by any of those other persons at a relevant time.
(3) Expenditure is incurred by a person at a “relevant time” if it is incurred—
(a) at a time when the investor and the person are part of the same undertaking, or
(b) at a time before the investor and the person became part of the same undertaking (or, if they became part of the same undertaking on more than one occasion, before the last time).
(4) For the purposes of subsection (1), expenditure incurred in a currency other than the euro is to be converted into its equivalent in euros using the spot rate of exchange for the day on which the expenditure is incurred.
(5) The Treasury may by regulations increase the amount specified in subsection (1)(a) and (b).
(6) In this section—
“section 45DA allowance” means a first-year allowance in respect of expenditure that is first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45DA;
“undertaking” means—
(a) an autonomous enterprise, or
(b) an enterprise (not within paragraph (a)) and its partner enterprises (if any) and its linked enterprises (if any),
and “enterprise”, “autonomous enterprise”, “partner enterprise” and “linked enterprise” have the meaning given by Annex 1 to the Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 (General block exemption Regulation) as it had effect in the United Kingdom immediately before IP completion day.
Words in s. 212T(6) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 6
Words in s. 212T(6) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Taxes (State Aid) (Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1499), regs. 1, 3(4)

212U Cap on first-year allowances: expenditure on plant and machinery for use in designated assisted areas
(1) A section 45K allowance is not available in respect of expenditure (“the current expenditure”) incurred by a person (“the investor”) in respect of a particular designated assisted area—
(a) if section 45K allowances have previously been made to any person in respect of P&M expenditure of 125 million euros incurred in respect of that area and on the same single investment project as the current expenditure, or
(b) (where paragraph (a) does not apply) if, and to the extent that, the aggregate of—
(i) the P&M expenditure incurred by any person in respect of that area, and on the same single investment project as the current expenditure, in respect of which section 45K allowances have previously been made, and
(ii) the current expenditure,
exceeds 125 million euros.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), any reference to P&M expenditure incurred in respect of a designated assisted area is a reference to expenditure incurred on the provision of plant or machinery for use primarily in that area.
(3) For the purposes of subsection (1), expenditure incurred in a currency other than the euro is to be converted into its equivalent in euros using the spot rate of exchange for the day on which the expenditure is incurred.
(4) The Treasury may by regulations increase the amount specified in subsection (1)(a) and (b).
(5) In this section—
“designated assisted area” has the meaning given by section 45K;
“section 45K allowance” means a first-year allowance in respect of expenditure that is first-year qualifying expenditure under section 45K;
“single investment project” has the same meaning as in Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 (General block exemption Regulation) as it had effect in the United Kingdom immediately before IP completion day.
Words in s. 212U(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 13 para. 7
Words in s. 212U(5) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Taxes (State Aid) (Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1499), regs. 1, 3(5)
S. 212U inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 11 para. 7(1)
Pt. 2 Ch. 16B inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 7 para. 7 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 7 para. 6
Words in Pt. 2 Ch. 16B heading omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 para. 8 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 11 para. 7(2)

Chapter 17 Other anti-avoidance

Relevant transactions

213 Relevant transactions: sale, hire-purchase (etc.) and assignment
(1) For the purposes of this Chapter, a person (“B”) and another person (“S”) enter into a relevant transaction if—
(a) S sells plant or machinery to B,
(b) B enters into a contract with S providing that B shall or may become the owner of plant or machinery on the performance of the contract, or
(c) S assigns to B the benefit of a contract providing that S shall or may become the owner of plant or machinery on the performance of the contract.
Words in s. 213(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 70(11) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2016 (c. 24), s. 70(3)
(2) For the purposes of this Chapter, references to B’s expenditure under a relevant transaction are references—
(a) in the case of a sale within subsection (1)(a), to B’s capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery by purchase,
(b) in the case of a contract within subsection (1)(b), to B’s capital expenditure under the contract so far as it relates to the plant or machinery, or
(c) in the case of an assignment within subsection (1)(c), to B’s capital expenditure under the contract so far as it relates to the plant or machinery or is by way of consideration for the assignment.
(3) If—
(a) B is treated under section 14 (use for qualifying activity of plant or machinery which is a gift) as having incurred capital expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery, and
(b) the donor of the plant or machinery was S,
B is to be treated for the purposes of this Chapter as having incurred capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery by purchasing it from S.
(4) For the purposes of this Chapter, references to the disposal value of the plant or machinery under a relevant transaction are references to the disposal value that is to be brought into account by S as a result of the sale, contract or assignment in question.
S. 213(4) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 70(11) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2016 (c. 24), s. 70(4)

Restrictions on allowances

214 Connected persons
Allowances under this Part are restricted under sections 217 and 218 (or, as the case may be, 218ZA(3)) if—
(a) B enters into a relevant transaction with S, and
(b) B and S are connected with each other.
Words in s. 214 inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 9(1)(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 9 para. 3

215 Transactions to obtain tax advantages
(1) Allowances under this Part are restricted, and balancing charges are imposed or increased, under the applicable sections if B and S enter into a relevant transaction that either—
(a) has an avoidance purpose, or
(b) is part of, or occurs as a result of, a scheme or arrangement that has an avoidance purpose.
Words in s. 215(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 70(11) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2016 (c. 24), s. 70(6)(a)
Words in s. 215(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 70(11) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2016 (c. 24), s. 70(6)(b)
(2) Subsection (1)(b) may be satisfied—
(a) whether the scheme or arrangement was made before or after the relevant transaction was entered into, and
(b) whether or not the scheme or arrangement is legally enforceable.
(3) A transaction, scheme or arrangement has an “avoidance purpose” if the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, of a party in entering into the transaction, scheme or arrangement is to enable a person to obtain a tax advantage under this Part that would not otherwise be obtained.
(4) The reference in subsection (3) to obtaining a tax advantage that would not otherwise be obtained includes—
(a) obtaining an allowance that is in any way more favourable to a person than the one that would otherwise be obtained, and
S. 215(4)(b) and preceding word inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 70(11) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2016 (c. 24), s. 70(7)(b)
(b) avoiding liability for the whole or part of a balancing charge to which a person would otherwise be liable.
Word in s. 215(4) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 70(11) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2016 (c. 24), s. 70(7)(a)
(4A) If the tax advantage relates to the disposal value of the plant or machinery under the relevant transaction (whether by obtaining a more favourable allowance or by avoiding the whole or part of a balancing charge) then—
(a) the applicable section is section 218ZB, and
(b) the tax advantage is to be disregarded for the purposes of subsection (6) and (8)(b).
S. 215(4A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 70(11) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2016 (c. 24), s. 70(8)
(5) If the tax advantage is of a kind described in subsection (7), “the applicable sections” are sections 217 and 218ZA(5).
(6) Otherwise, “the applicable sections” are sections 217 and 218ZA(1) or, as the case may be, 218ZA(3).
(7) The kinds of tax advantage are—
(a) that an allowance to which B is entitled for a chargeable period is calculated using a percentage rate that is higher than the one that would otherwise be used, or
(b) that B is entitled to an allowance in respect of an amount of capital expenditure sooner than B would otherwise be entitled to it.
(8) If a transaction, scheme or arrangement involves—
(a) a tax advantage of a kind described in subsection (7), and
(b) a tax advantage not of such a kind,
subsections (5) and (6) have effect separately in relation to each tax advantage.
S. 215 substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 9(1)(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 9 para. 1

216 Sale and leaseback, etc.
(1) Allowances under this Part are restricted under sections 217 and 218 (or, as the case may be, 218ZA(3)) if—
(a) B enters into a relevant transaction with S, and
(b) the plant or machinery—
(i) continues to be used for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by S or by a person (other than B) who is connected with S, or
Words in s. 216(1)(b)(i) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 25 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 23
(ii) is used after the date of the transaction for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by S or by a person (other than B) who is connected with S, without having been used since that date for the purposes of any other qualifying activity except that of leasing the plant or machinery.
Words in s. 216(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 9(1)(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 9 para. 4
(2) In this section—
“the date of the transaction” means the date of the sale, the making of the contract or the assignment referred to in section 213(1)(a) to (c), and
“qualifying activity” includes any activity listed in section 15(1) even if any profits or gains from it are not chargeable to tax.

217 No annual investment allowance or first-year allowance for B’s expenditure
(1) If this section applies as a result of section 214, 215 or 216, no annual investment allowance or first-year allowance is to be made in respect of B’s expenditure under the relevant transaction.
Words in s. 217(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 8(2)
(2) Any annual investment allowance or first-year allowance which is prohibited by subsection (1), but which has already been made, is to be withdrawn.
Words in s. 217(2) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 8(3)
(3) This section does not apply if plant or machinery is the subject of a sale and finance leaseback (as defined in section 221).
S. 217(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(8)
Words in s. 217 heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 8(4)

218 Restriction on B’s qualifying expenditure: section 214 or 216
(1) If this section applies as a result of section 214 or 216, the amount, if any, by which B’s expenditure under the relevant transaction exceeds D is to be left out of account in determining B’s available qualifying expenditure.
D is defined in subsections (2), (2A) and (3).
Words in s. 218(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 9(1)(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 9 para. 5(2)
Words in s. 218(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 3(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 10 para. 3(2)
(2) If S is required to bring a disposal value into account under this Part because of the relevant transaction, D is that disposal value.
(2A) D is nil if—
(a) S is not required to bring a disposal value into account under this Part because of the relevant transaction, and
(b) at any time before that transaction S or a linked person became owner of the plant or machinery without incurring either capital expenditure or qualifying revenue expenditure on its provision.
S. 218(2A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 3(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 10 para. 3(3)
(3) Otherwise, D is whichever of the following is the smallest—
(a) the market value of the plant or machinery;
(b) if S incurred capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery, the amount of that expenditure;
(c) if a person connected with S incurred capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery, the amount of that expenditure.
Word in s. 218(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 3(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 10 para. 3(4)
(3A) “Linked person”, in relation to plant or machinery, means a person—
(a) who owned the plant or machinery at any time before the relevant transaction, and
(b) who was connected with S at any time between—
(i) the time when the person became owner of the plant or machinery, and
(ii) the time of the relevant transaction.
S. 218(3A)(3B) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 3(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 10 para. 3(5)
(3B) Expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery is “qualifying revenue expenditure” if it is expenditure of a revenue nature—
(a) that is at least equal to the amount of expenditure that would reasonably be expected to have been incurred on the provision of the plant or machinery in a transaction between persons dealing with each other at arm's length in the open market, or
(b) that is incurred by the manufacturer of the plant or machinery and is at least equal to the amount that it would have been reasonable to expect to have been the normal cost of manufacturing the plant or machinery.
(4) This section does not apply if plant or machinery is the subject of a sale and finance leaseback (as defined in section 221), but see section 225.
S. 218(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(9)
(5) This section is subject to section 218ZA(3).
S. 218(5) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 9(1)(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 9 para. 5(3)
Words in s. 218 heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 9(1)(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 9 para. 5(4)

218ZA Restrictions on writing-down allowances: section 215
(1) If this subsection applies as a result of section 215, all or part of B's expenditure under the relevant transaction is to be left out of account in determining B's available qualifying expenditure.
(2) The amount of expenditure to be left out of account is—
(a) such amount as would or would in effect cancel out the tax advantage mentioned in section 215 (whether that advantage is obtained by B or another person and whether it relates to the relevant transaction or something else), or
(b) if the amount found under paragraph (a) exceeds the whole of B's expenditure under the relevant transaction, the whole of that expenditure.
(3) But if subsection (1) applies as a result of section 215 and—
(a) section 218 also applies as a result of section 214 or 216, or
(b) section 228 also applies by virtue of an election under section 70I(11) or 227,
the amount of expenditure to be left out of account is the greater of X and Y.
(4) For the purposes of subsection (3)—
“X” is the amount found under subsection (2), and
“Y” is the amount by which B's expenditure under the relevant transaction exceeds D (as defined in section 218 or, as the case may be, section 228).
(5) If this subsection applies as a result of section 215—
(a) the allowance mentioned in subsection (7)(a) of that section is to be calculated using the rate that would be used without the tax advantage, or (as the case may be)
(b) the entitlement mentioned in subsection (7)(b) of that section is to be available as and when it would be available without the tax advantage.
(6) Subsection (5) applies whether or not section 218 also applies as a result of section 214 or 216, or section 228 also applies by virtue of an election under section 70I(11) or 227.
S. 218ZA inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 9(1)(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 9 para. 6

218ZB Disposal values: section 215
(1) If—
(a) this section applies as a result of section 215,
(b) a payment is payable to any person under the transaction, scheme or arrangement mentioned in that section,
(c) some or all of the payment would not (apart from this section) be taken into account in determining the disposal value of the plant or machinery under the relevant transaction, and
(d) as a result of the matters mentioned in paragraphs (b) and (c) S would otherwise obtain a tax advantage as mentioned in section 215(3) and (4),
the disposal value of the plant or machinery under the relevant transaction is to be adjusted in a just and reasonable manner so as to include an amount representing so much of the payment as would or would in effect cancel out the tax advantage.
(2) In subsection (1) “payment” includes the provision of any benefit, the assumption of any liability and any other transfer of money or money's worth, and “payable” is to be construed accordingly.
S. 218ZB inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 70(11) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2016 (c. 24), s. 70(9)

218A Further restriction on annual investment allowance
(1) This section applies where an arrangement is entered into wholly or mainly for a disqualifying purpose.
(2) Arrangements are entered into for a disqualifying purpose if their main purpose, or one of their main purposes, is to enable a person to obtain an annual investment allowance to which the person would not otherwise be entitled.
(3) The annual investment allowance mentioned in subsection (2) is not to be made.
(4) Any annual investment allowance which is prohibited by subsection (3), but which has already been made, is to be withdrawn.
S. 218A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 9

Finance leases and certain operating leases

219 Meaning of “finance lease”
(1) In this Chapter “finance lease” means any arrangements—
(a) which provide for plant or machinery to be leased or otherwise made available by a person (“the lessor”) to another person (“the lessee”), and
(b) which, under generally accepted accounting practice—
(i) fall (or would fall) to be treated, in the accounts of the lessor or a person connected with the lessor, as a finance lease or a loan, or
(ii) are comprised in arrangements which fall (or would fall) to be so treated.
Words in s. 219(1) substituted (24.7.2002) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 103(4)(g)
...
(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 219(2) repealed (with effect as mentioned in s. 107 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 141, Sch. 40 Pt. 3(16)
(3) In this section “accounts”, in relation to a company, includes any accounts which—
(a) relate to two or more companies of which that company is one, and
(b) are drawn up in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice.
S. 219(3)(b) substituted (7.4.2005) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 4 para. 33
Words in s. 219(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(10)

220 Allocation of expenditure to a chargeable period
A1 Subsection (1) applies to a company for a chargeable period if—
(a) at the end of the CTA period of account which is the basis period for the chargeable period, the company is a member of a group, and
Words in s. 220(A1)(a) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 344(2)(a) (with Sch. 2)
(b) the last day of that CTA period of account is not also the last day of a CTA period of account of the principal company of the group.
Words in s. 220(A1)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 344(2)(b)(i) (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 220(A1)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 344(2)(b)(ii) (with Sch. 2)
S. 220(A1) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 15(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 9 para. 15(2)
(1) Subject to subsection (2), if the company incurs at any time in the chargeable period capital expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery for leasing under a finance lease or under a qualifying operating lease (see subsection (4)) —
(a) the part of the expenditure which is proportional to the part of that chargeable period falling before that time is not to be taken into account in determining that company's available qualifying expenditure for that period, but
Word in s. 220(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 15(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 9 para. 15(3)(d)
(b) this does not prevent that part of the expenditure being taken into account in determining that company's available qualifying expenditure for any subsequent chargeable period.
Words in s. 220(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 15(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 9 para. 15(3)(a)
Words in s. 220(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 15(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 9 para. 15(3)(b)
Words in s. 220(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 15(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 9 para. 15(3)(c)
(2) Subsection (1)(a) does not apply to a chargeable period if a disposal event occurs in that period in respect of the plant or machinery.
(3) The following provisions have effect for the interpretation of this section.
S. 220(3)-(11) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 15(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 9 para. 15(4)
(4) A “qualifying operating lease” is a plant or machinery lease that meets the following conditions—
(a) it is not a finance lease,
(b) it is a funding lease,
(c) its term is longer than 4 years but not longer than 7 years.
Word in s. 220(4)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 10 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 8(3)
(5) A CTA period of account is the basis period for a chargeable period if the chargeable period coincides with, or falls within, the CTA period of account.
Words in s. 220(5) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 344(3)(a) (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 220(5) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 344(3)(b) (with Sch. 2)
(6) A “CTA period of account” is a period of account as defined in section 1119 of CTA 2010.
Words in s. 220(6) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 344(4)(a) (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 220(6) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 344(4)(b) (with Sch. 2)
(7) The provisions of section 170(3) to (6) of TCGA 1992 apply to determine for the purposes of this section—
(a) whether a company is member of a group, and
(b) which company is the principal company of the group.
(8) But, in applying those provisions for the purposes of this section, a company (“the subsidiary company”) that does not have ordinary share capital is to be treated as being a qualifying 75% subsidiary of another company (“the parent company”) if the parent company—
(a) has control of the subsidiary company..., and
Words in s. 220(8)(a) omitted (6.4.2007) by virtue of Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 402, Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)
(b) is beneficially entitled to the appropriate proportion of profits and assets.
(9) The parent company is beneficially entitled to the appropriate proportion of profits and assets if (and only if) it—
(a) is beneficially entitled to at least 75% of any profits available for distribution to equity holders of the subsidiary company, and
(b) would be beneficially entitled to at least 75% of any assets of the subsidiary company available for distribution to its equity holders on a winding-up.
(10) The provisions of Chapter 6 of Part 5 of CTA 2010 (equity holders and profits or assets etc) also apply for the purposes of this section.
Words in s. 220(10) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 344(5) (with Sch. 2)
(11) In this section, the following expressions have the same meaning as in Chapter 6A of Part 2 (interpretation of provisions about long funding leases)—
“funding lease”,
“plant or machinery lease”,
“term”, in relation to a lease.
S. 219 cross-heading substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 15(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 9 para. 15(5)

Sale and finance leasebacks

221 Meaning of “sale and finance leaseback”
(1) For the purposes of this section and section 225, plant or machinery is the subject of a sale and finance leaseback if—
(a) B enters into a relevant transaction with S,
(b) after the date of the transaction, the plant or machinery—
(i) continues to be used for the purposes of an activity carried on by S or by a person (other than B) who is connected with S,
Words in s. 221(1)(b)(i) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 26 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 24
(ii) is used for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by S or by a person (other than B) who is connected with S, without having been used since that date for the purposes of any other qualifying activity except that of leasing the plant or machinery, or
(iii) is used for the purposes of a non-qualifying activity carried on by S or by a person (other than B) who is connected with S, without having been used since that date for the purposes of a qualifying activity except that of leasing the plant or machinery, and
Words in s. 221(1)(b)(iii) substituted (with effect as mentioned in s. 69(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 69(1), Sch. 21 para. 3
(c) it is directly or indirectly as a consequence of having been leased under a finance lease that the plant or machinery is available to be so used after that date.
Words in s. 221(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(11)
(2) In this section—
“the date of the transaction” means the date of the sale, the making of the contract or the assignment referred to in section 213(1)(a) to (c),
“non-qualifying activity” means any activity which is not a qualifying activity, and
“qualifying activity” includes any activity listed in section 15(1) even if any profits or gains from it are not chargeable to tax.

222 Disposal value restricted
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 222 omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(12)(a)

223 No first-year allowance for B’s expenditure
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 223 omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(12)(b)

224 Restriction on B’s qualifying expenditure
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 224 omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(12)(c)

225 B’s qualifying expenditure if lessor not bearing non-compliance risk
(1) This section applies if plant or machinery is the subject of a sale and finance leaseback, and the finance lease, or any transaction or series of transactions of which it forms a part, makes provision which—
(a) removes from the lessor the whole, or the greater part, of any risk, which would otherwise fall directly or indirectly on the lessor, of any person sustaining a loss if payments under the lease are not made in accordance with its terms, and
(b) does so otherwise than by means of guarantees from persons connected with the lessee.
(2) In such a case the following are not qualifying expenditure for the purposes of this Part —
(a) B’s expenditure under the relevant transaction;
(b) if the lessor is a different person from B, the expenditure incurred by the lessor on the provision of the plant or machinery.
(3) For the purposes of determining whether this section applies, the lessor and the persons connected with the lessor are treated as the same person.

226 Qualifying expenditure limited in subsequent transactions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 226 omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(12)(d)

Sale and leaseback: election for special treatment

227 Sale and leaseback: election for special treatment
(1) Section 228 applies if—
(a) B enters into a relevant transaction with S,
(b) the plant or machinery—
(i) is within section 216(1)(b) (sale and leaseback), ...
S. 227(1)(b)(ii) and preceding word omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(13)(a)
(ii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c) the conditions set out in subsection (2) are met, and
(d) B and S elect that section 228 should apply.
(2) The conditions are—
(a) that S incurred capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery,
(b) that the plant or machinery was unused and not second-hand at or after the time when it was acquired by S,
(c) that the plant or machinery was acquired by S otherwise than as a result of a transaction to which section 217 or 218 applies,
Words in s. 227(2)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(13)(b)
(d) that the relevant transaction is effected not more than 4 months after the first occasion on which the plant or machinery is brought into use by any person for any purpose, and
(e) that S has not—
(i) made a claim for an allowance under this Act in respect of expenditure incurred on the provision of the plant or machinery,
(ii) made a tax return in which such expenditure is taken into account in determining his available qualifying expenditure for the purposes of this Part, or
(iii) given notice of any such amendment of a tax return as provides for such expenditure to be so taken into account.
(3) In subsection (2)(b) and (c), the references to the plant or machinery being acquired by S are, in a case where the relevant transaction between S and B falls within section 213(1)(c) (assignment), references to the making of the contract the benefit of which S assigns to B.
(4) An election under this section—
(a) must be made by notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs no later than 2 years after the date of the transaction, and
(b) is irrevocable.
(5) Nothing in—
(a) section 42 of, or Schedule 1A to, TMA 1970 (claims and elections for income tax purposes), or
(b) paragraphs 54 to 60 of Schedule 18 to FA 1998 (claims and elections for corporation tax purposes),
applies to such an election.
(6) In subsection (4) “the date of the transaction” means the date of the sale, the making of the contract or the assignment referred to in section 213(1)(a) to (c).
S. 227 heading substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(13)

228 Effect of election: relaxation of restriction on B’s qualifying expenditure, etc.
(1) The effect of an election under section 227 in relation to B is that subsections (2) and (3) apply instead of section 218 ... (restriction on B’s qualifying expenditure).
Words in s. 228(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(14)(a)
(2) The amount, if any, by which B’s expenditure under the relevant transaction exceeds D is to be left out of account in determining B’s available qualifying expenditure.
(3) D is whichever of the following is the smaller—
(a) if S incurred capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery, the amount of that expenditure;
(b) if a person connected with S incurred capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery, the amount of that expenditure.
(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 228(4) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(14)(b)
(5) The effect of an election under section 227 in relation to S is—
(a) that no allowance is to be made to S under this Act in respect of the capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery, and
(b) that the whole of that expenditure must be left out of account in determining the amount for any period of Ss’ available qualifying expenditure for the purposes of this Part.
S. 227 heading heading substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(13)(b)

Finance leaseback: parties' income and profits

228A Application of sections 228B and 228C
(1) Sections 228B and 228C apply where plant or machinery is the subject of a lease and finance leaseback.
(2) Plant or machinery is the subject of a lease and finance leaseback if—
(a) a person (“S”) leases the plant or machinery to another (“B”),
(b) after the date of that transaction, the use of the plant or machinery falls within sub-paragraph (i), (ii) or (iii) of section 221(1)(b), and
(c) it is directly as a consequence of having been leased under a finance lease that the plant or machinery is available to be so used after that date.
(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), S leases the plant or machinery to B only if—
(a) S grants B rights over the plant or machinery,
(b) consideration is given for that grant, and
(c) S is not required to bring all of that consideration into account under this Part.
S. 228A substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(2)

228B S's income or profits etc: deductions
(1) For the purpose of income tax or corporation tax, in calculating S's income or profits for a period of account the amount deducted in respect of amounts payable under the leaseback may not exceed the permitted maximum.
Word in s. 228B(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(3)(a)
(2) The permitted maximum is the amount of the finance charges shown in the accounts.
Words in s. 228B(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(3)(b)
(3) In relation to a period of account during which the leaseback terminates, the permitted maximum shall also include an amount calculated in accordance with subsection (4).
(4) The calculation is—
CurrentBookValue×OriginalConsiderationOriginalBookValue
where—
“Current Book Value” means the net book value of the leased plant or machinery immediately before the termination,
“Original Consideration” means the consideration payable to S for granting B rights over the plant or machinery, and
“Original Book Value” means the net book value of the leased plant or machinery at the beginning of the leaseback.
Words in s. 228B(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(3)(c)
(5) If the use mentioned in section 228A(2)(b) includes use by a person (other than B) who is connected with S, this section applies in relation to that person as it applies in relation to S.
S. 228B(5) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 13(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 13(2)
S. 228B heading substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(3)(d)
Word in s. 228B heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 13(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 13(3)

228C S's income or profits: termination of leaseback
(1) Subsection (2) applies where the leaseback terminates.
(2) For the purpose of the calculation of income tax or corporation tax, the income or profits of S from the relevant qualifying activity for the period in which the termination occurs shall be increased by an amount calculated in accordance with subsection (3).
Word in s. 228C(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(4)(a)
(3) The calculation is—
Original Consideration×CurrentBookValueOriginalBookValue
where—
“Original Consideration” means the consideration payable to S for granting B rights over the plant or machinery,
“Current Book Value” means the net book value of the leased plant or machinery immediately before the termination, and
“Original Book Value” means the net book value of the leased plant or machinery at the beginning of the leaseback.
Definition and word in formula in s. 228C(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(4)(b)
(4) In this section “relevant qualifying activity” means the qualifying activity for the purposes of which the leased plant or machinery was used immediately before the termination.
(5) Section 228B has no effect on the treatment for the purposes of income tax or corporation tax of amounts received by way of refund on the termination of a leaseback of amounts payable under it.
(6) In subsection (5), “amounts received by way of refund” includes any amount that would be so received in respect of S's interest under the leaseback if any amounts due to B (or, where appropriate, an assignee of B) under the leaseback were disregarded.
Word in s. 228C(6) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(4)(c)
Words in s. 228C(6) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(4)(c)
S. 228 heading substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(4)(d)

228D Lessor’s income or profits
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 228D omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(5)(a)

228E Lessor’s income or profits: termination of leaseback
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 228E omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(5)(b)

228F Lease and finance leaseback
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 228F omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(5)(c)

228G Leaseback not accounted for as finance lease in S's accounts
(1) Sections 228B and 228C are subject to this section in their application in relation to a leaseback that is not accounted for as a finance lease in the accounts of S.
Word in s. 228G(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(6)(a)
(2) Subsection (3) applies where the leaseback is accounted for as a finance lease in the accounts of a person connected with S; and in that subsection “ relevant calculation ” means the calculation of—
(a) the permitted maximum for the purposes of section 228B, or
(b) the amount by which the income or profits of S are to be increased in accordance with section 228C.
Word in s. 228G(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(6)(b)
(3) Where an amount that falls to be used for the purposes of a relevant calculation—
(a) cannot be ascertained by reference to S's accounts because the leaseback is not accounted for as a finance lease in those accounts, but
Word in s. 228G(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(6)(c)
(b) can be ascertained by reference to the connected person’s accounts for one or more periods,
that amount as ascertained by reference to the connected person’s accounts shall be used for the purposes of the relevant calculation.
(4) Subsections (5) and (6) apply in a case where the leaseback is not accounted for as a finance lease in the accounts of a person connected with S.
Word in s. 228G(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(6)(d)
(5) Sections 228B and 228C do not apply in relation to the leaseback.
(6) If the term of the leaseback begins on or after 18 May 2004 then, for the purposes of income tax or corporation tax, the income or profits of S from the relevant qualifying activity for the period of account during which the term of the leaseback begins shall be increased by the consideration payable to S for granting B rights over the plant or machinery.
Word in s. 228G(6) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(6)(e)
Words in s. 228G(6) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(6)(e)
(7) For the purposes of this section the leaseback is accounted for as a finance lease in a person’s accounts if—
(a) the leaseback falls, under generally accepted accounting practice, to be treated in that person’s accounts as a finance lease or loan, or
(b) in a case where the leaseback is comprised in other arrangements, those arrangements fall, under generally accepted accounting practice, to be so treated.
S. 228G heading substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(6)(f)

228H Sections 228A to 228G: supplementary
(1) In sections 228A to 228G—
“consideration” does not include rentals;
...
the “ net book value ”of leased plant or machinery means the book value of the plant or machinery having regard to any relevant entry in S's accounts, but—
(a) also having regard to depreciation up to the time in question, and
(b) disregarding any revaluation gains or losses and any impairments;
...
“S” does not include an assignee of S;
“ termination ” in relation to a leaseback includes ...—
(a) the assignment of S's interest,
Word in s. 228H(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(8)(f)
(b) the making of any arrangements (apart from an assignment of S's interest) under which a person other than S becomes liable to make some or all payments under the leaseback, and
(c) a variation as a result of which the leaseback ceases to be a finance lease.
(1A) For the purposes of sections 228A to 228G, references to consideration given (or payable to S) for the grant to B of rights over the plant or machinery do not include—
(a) rentals payable under that grant, or
(b) any relevant capital payment (within the meaning of section 890 of CTA 2010 or section 809ZA of ITA 2007) to which either of those sections applies.
Words in s. 228H(1A)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 345 (with Sch. 2)
S. 228H(1A)(1B) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(9)
(1B) In relation to a case where some but not all of the consideration mentioned in subsection (1A) falls within paragraph (b) of that subsection, sections 228B to 228G or section 228J have effect subject to such modifications as are just and reasonable.
(2) In a case where accounts drawn up are not correct accounts, or no accounts are drawn up—
(a) the provisions of sections 228A to 228G apply as if correct accounts had been drawn up, and
(b) amounts referred to in any of those sections as shown in accounts are those that would have been shown in correct accounts.
(3) In a case where accounts are drawn up in reliance upon amounts derived from an earlier period of account for which correct accounts were not drawn up, or no accounts were drawn up, amounts referred to in sections 228A to 228G as shown in the accounts for the later period are those that would have been shown if correct accounts had been drawn up for the earlier period.
(4) In subsections (2) and (3) “ correct accounts ” means accounts drawn up in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice.
Words in s. 228H(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(8)(a)
Words in s. 228H(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(8)(b)
Word in s. 228H(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(8)(c)
Words in s. 228H(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(8)(d)
Words in s. 228H(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(8)(e)
Words in s. 228H(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(8)(f)

228J Plant or machinery subject to further operating lease
(1) This section applies where—
(a) plant or machinery is the subject of—
(i) a sale and finance leaseback, or
(ii) a lease and finance leaseback, and
(b) some or all of the plant or machinery becomes, while the subject of the leaseback, also the subject of a lease in relation to which the following conditions are met—
(i) the term of the lease begins on or after 18 May 2004;
(ii) S, or a person connected with S, is the lessee under the lease;
(iii) the lease is not accounted for as a finance lease in the accounts of the lessee.
(2) For the purpose of income tax or corporation tax, in calculating the lessee’s income or profits for a period of account the amount deducted in respect of amounts payable under the operating lease shall not exceed the relevant amount.
(3) Subsections (4) and (5) apply in relation to the calculation of the lessor’s income or profits for a period of account for the purpose of income tax or corporation tax.
(4) Where—
(a) an amount receivable in respect of the lessor’s interest under the operating lease falls to be taken into account in that calculation, and
(b) that amount is reduced by an amount due to the lessee under the operating lease,
that reduction shall be disregarded when taking the amount receivable into account.
(5) The amounts receivable in respect of the lessor’s interest under the operating lease that fall to be taken into account in that calculation may be disregarded to the extent that they exceed the relevant amount (whether or not subsection (4) applies).
(6) Where only some of the plant or machinery is the subject of the operating lease, subsections (2) to (5) shall apply subject to such apportionments as may be just and reasonable.
(7) For the purposes of this section a lease is accounted for as a finance lease in a person’s accounts if—
(a) the lease—
(i) falls, under generally accepted accounting practice, to be treated in that person's accounts as a finance lease or loan, or
(ii) if that person is a lessee under a right-of-use lease, would fall to be treated in that person's accounts as a finance lease were that person required under generally accepted accounting practice to determine whether the lease falls to be so treated,
S. 228J(7)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 6(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 1(6)(a)
(b) in a case where the lease is comprised in other arrangements, those arrangements —
(i) fall, under generally accepted accounting practice, to be treated as a finance lease or loan, or
(ii) if that person is a lessee under a right-of-use lease, would fall to be treated in that person's accounts as a finance lease were that person required under generally accepted accounting practice to determine whether the arrangements fall to be so treated.
Words in s. 228J(7)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 6(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 14 para. 1(6)(b)
(8) In this section—
“ lease and finance leaseback ” has the meaning given in section 228A;
“ lessee ” means the lessee under the operating lease;
“ lessor ” means the lessor under the operating lease;
“ operating lease ” means the lease referred to in subsection (1)(b);
“ relevant amount ” means an amount equal to the permitted maximum under section 228B as it applies in relation to the leaseback.
Words in s. 228J(8) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 12(10)
Ss. 228A-228J and cross-heading inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 134(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), s. 134

Disposal of plant or machinery subject to lease where income retained

228K Disposal of plant or machinery subject to lease where income retained
(1) This section applies for corporation tax purposes if—
(a) on any day (“the relevant day”) a person (“the lessor”) carries on a business of leasing plant or machinery (the “leasing business”),
(b) on the relevant day the lessor sells or otherwise disposes of any relevant plant or machinery subject to a lease to another person,
(c) the lessor remains entitled immediately after the disposal to some or all of the rentals under the lease in respect of the plant or machinery which are payable on or after the relevant day, and
(d) the lessor is required to bring a disposal value of the plant or machinery into account under this Part.
(2) The disposal value to be brought into account is determined as follows.
(3) If the amount or value of the consideration for the disposal exceeds the limit that would otherwise be imposed on the amount of the disposal value by section 62 (general limit) or 239 (limit on disposal value where additional VAT rebate)—
(a) that limit is not to apply, and
(b) the whole of the amount or value of the consideration for the disposal is to be the disposal value to be brought into account.
(4) In any other case, the disposal value to be brought into account is the sum of—
(a) the amount or value of the consideration for the disposal, and
(b) the value of the rentals under the lease in respect of the plant or machinery (see subsections (7) and (8)) which are payable on or after the relevant day and to which the lessor remains entitled immediately after the disposal,
but subject to the limit imposed on the amount of the disposal value by section 62 or 239.
(5) If—
(a) any of the rentals under the lease are receivable by the lessor on or after the relevant day, and
(b) the value of any of those rentals is represented in the amount of the disposal value under subsection (4)(b),
the amount of those rentals that is equal to their value as so represented is left out of account in calculating the income of the lessor's leasing business for corporation tax purposes.
(6) If, in determining under subsection (5) the amount of any rental to be so left out of account, it is necessary to apportion the amount of the rental, the apportionment is to be made on a just and reasonable basis.
(7) For the purposes of this section, the value of any rentals under the lease in respect of the plant or machinery is taken to be the amount of the net present value of the rentals (see section 228L).
(8) If any land or other asset which is not plant or machinery is subject to the lease, the value of any rentals under the lease in respect of the plant or machinery is taken to be so much of the amount of the net present value of the rentals as, on a just and reasonable basis, relates to the plant or machinery.
(9) This section is supplemented by—
(a) section 228L (which provides rules for determining the net present value of the rentals), and
(b) section 228M (which defines other expressions used in this section).

228L Determining the net present value of the rentals for purposes of s.228K
(1) For the purposes of section 228K, the amount of the net present value of the rentals is calculated as follows—
Step 1
Find the amount (“RI”) of each rental payment—
(a) which is payable at any time during the term of the lease, and
(b) which is payable on or after the relevant day.
Step 2
For each rental payment find the day (“the payment day”) on which it becomes payable.
Step 3
For each rental payment find the number of days in the period (“P”) which—
(a) begins with the relevant day, and
(b) ends with the payment day.
Step 4
Calculate the net present value of each payment (“NPVRI”) by applying the following formula—
RI(1+T)i
where—
T is the temporal discount rate, and
i is the number of days in P divided by 365.
Step 5
Add together each amount of NPVRI determined under step 4.
(2) For the purposes of this section the “term” of a lease has the meaning given in Chapter 6A of this Part.
(3) For the purposes of this section the “temporal discount rate” is 3.5% or such other rate as may be specified by regulations made by the Treasury.
(4) The regulations may make such provision as is mentioned in subsection (3)(b) to (f) of section 178 of FA 1989 (power of Treasury to set rates of interest).
(5) Subsection (5) of that section (power of Commissioners to specify rate by order in certain circumstances) applies in relation to regulations under this section as it applies in relation to regulations under that section.

228M Other definitions for the purposes of s.228K
(1) This section applies for the purposes of section 228K.
(2) “Business of leasing plant or machinery”—
(a) has the same meaning as in Chapter 3 of Part 9 of CTA 2010 (if the business is carried on otherwise than in partnership), or
Words in s. 228M(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 346(a) (with Sch. 2)
(b) has the same meaning as in Chapter 4 of that Part (if the business is carried on in partnership).
Words in s. 228M(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 346(b) (with Sch. 2)
(3) “Lease” includes—
(a) an underlease, sublease, tenancy or licence, and
(b) an agreement for any of those things.
(4) “Relevant plant or machinery”, in relation to a business of leasing plant or machinery, means plant or machinery on whose provision expenditure is incurred wholly or partly for the purposes of the business.

228MA Restriction of qualifying expenditure
(1) This section applies where capital expenditure is incurred on the provision of plant or machinery (“the asset”) and at the time the expenditure is incurred—
(a) the asset is leased or arrangements exist under which it is to be leased, and
(b) arrangements have been entered into in relation to payments under the lease that have the effect of reducing the value of the asset to the lessor (“V”).
(2) For the purposes of capital allowances the lessor's qualifying expenditure on the asset is restricted to V.
(3) The value of the asset to the lessor is given by—
V=VI+VR
where—
VI is the present value of the lessor's income from the asset, and
VR is the present value of the residual value of the asset reduced by the amount of any rental rebate.
(4) For this purpose—
(a) the lessor's income from the asset is the total of all the amounts that—
(i) have been received by the lessor, or it is reasonable to expect the lessor will receive, in connection with the lease, and
(ii) have been brought into account by the lessor, or it is reasonable to expect the lessor will bring into account, as income in computing profits chargeable to tax, and
(b) the residual value of the asset is what it is reasonable to expect will be the market value of the lessor's interest in the asset immediately after the termination of the lease.
(5) In determining the lessor's income from the asset, exclude—
(a) disposal receipts brought, or to be brought, into account under Part 2, and
(b) so much of any amount as represents charges for services or qualifying UK or foreign tax (within the meaning of section 70YE) to be paid by the lessor.
(6) Where capital expenditure has previously been incurred by the lessor on the provision of the asset, the reference in subsection (2) to the lessor's qualifying expenditure on the asset is to be read as a reference to the total amount of the lessor's qualifying expenditure on the asset.
(7) The following provisions supplement this section—
(a) section 228MB provides for the calculation of “present value”, and
(b) section 228MC defines what is meant by a rental rebate.
(8) In this section and sections 228MB and 228MC “lease” includes any arrangements which provide for plant or machinery to be leased or otherwise made available by a person (“the lessor”) to another person (“the lessee”).
Ss. 228MA-228MC inserted (8.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with Sch. 5 para. 1(2) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

228MB Calculation of present value
(1) For the purposes of section 228MA the “present value” of an amount is to be calculated by using the interest rate implicit in the lease.
(2) The general rule is that the interest rate implicit in the lease is the interest rate that would apply in accordance with normal commercial criteria, including, in particular, generally accepted accounting practice (where applicable).
(3) If the interest rate implicit in the lease cannot be determined in accordance with subsection (2), it is taken to be the incremental borrowing rate.
Words in s. 228MB(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 132(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 132(2)(a)
(4) For this purpose, the incremental borrowing rate has the same meaning as it has for accounting purposes.
S. 228MB(4)(5) substituted for s. 228MB(4) (with effect in accordance with s. 132(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 132(2)(b)
(5) The Treasury may by regulations amend this section for the purpose of replacing references to the incremental borrowing rate with references to another rate.

228MC Rental rebate
(1) For the purposes of section 228MA “rental rebate” means any sum payable to the lessee that is calculated by reference to the termination value of the asset.
(2) The general rule is that the termination value of an asset is the value of the asset at or about the time when the lease terminates.
(3) Calculation by reference to the termination value includes calculation by reference to any one or more of—
(a) the proceeds of sale, if the asset is sold,
(b) any insurance proceeds, compensation or similar sums in respect of the asset, and
(c) an estimate of the market value of the asset.
(4) Calculation by reference to the termination value also includes—
(a) determination in a way which, or by reference to factors or criteria which, might reasonably be expected to produce a broadly similar result to calculation by reference to the termination value, or
(b) any other form of calculation indirectly by reference to the termination value.
Ss. 228K-228M and cross-heading inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 84(5)(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 84(3)

Miscellaneous and supplementary

229 Hire-purchase etc.
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person carrying on a qualifying activity incurs capital expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery for the purposes of the qualifying activity, and
(b) the expenditure is incurred under a contract providing that the person shall or may become the owner of the plant or machinery on the performance of the contract.
(2) If—
(a) the person assigns the benefit of the contract to another before the plant or machinery is brought into use, and
(b) the circumstances are such that allowances to the assignee fall to be restricted under this Chapter,
section 68(3) (disposal value where person ceases to be entitled to benefit of contract before plant or machinery brought into use) does not apply.
(3) If the expenditure is incurred on the provision of plant or machinery for leasing under a finance lease—
(a) section 67(3) (expenditure due to be incurred under contract treated as incurred when plant or machinery brought into use), and
(b) section 68 (disposal values where person ceases to be entitled to benefit of contract),
do not apply.
(4) Subsection (5) applies if—
(a) a person is treated under section 67(4) as ceasing to own plant or machinery, and
(b) as a result of subsection (2) or (3), section 68(3) or (as the case may be) section 68 does not apply.
(5) If this subsection applies—
(a) the disposal value is the total of—
(i) any relevant capital sums, and
(ii) any capital expenditure that the person would have incurred if he had wholly performed the contract, but
(b) the person is to be treated, for the purpose only of bringing the disposal value into account, as having incurred the capital expenditure mentioned in paragraph (a)(ii) in the relevant chargeable period.
(6) “Relevant capital sums” means capital sums that the person receives or is entitled to receive by way of consideration, compensation, damages or insurance money in respect of—
(a) his rights under the contract, or
(b) the plant or machinery.
(7) The relevant chargeable period, for the purposes of subsection (5)(b), is the chargeable period in which the person is treated under section 67(4) as ceasing to own the plant or machinery.

229A Transfer followed by hire-purchase etc: restrictions on hirer's allowances
(1) This section applies where—
(a) a person (“S”) transfers plant or machinery to another person (“B”),
(b) at any time after the date of the transfer, the plant or machinery is available to be used by S, or a person (other than B) who is connected with S (“CS”),
(c) it is available to be so used under a contract which provides that S or CS is to or may become the owner of the plant or machinery on the performance of the contract, and
(d) S or CS incurs capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery under that contract.
(2) No annual investment allowance or first-year allowance is to be made in respect of the expenditure of S or CS under the contract.
(3) The amount, if any, by which E exceeds D is to be left out of account in determining the available qualifying expenditure of S or CS.
(4) E is the capital expenditure of S or CS on the provision of the plant or machinery under the contract referred to in subsection (1)(c).
(5) If S is required to bring a disposal value into account under this Part because of the transfer referred to in subsection (1)(a), D is that disposal value.
(5A) D is nil if—
(a) S is not required to bring a disposal value into account under this Part because of the transfer referred to in subsection (1)(a), and
(b) at any time before that transfer S or a linked person became owner of the plant or machinery without incurring either capital expenditure or qualifying revenue expenditure on its provision.
S. 229A(5A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 4(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 10 para. 4(2)
(6) Otherwise, D is whichever of the following is the smallest—
(a) the market value of the plant or machinery;
(b) if S incurred capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery before the transfer referred to in subsection (1)(a), the amount of that expenditure;
(c) if a person connected with S incurred capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery before that transfer, the amount of that expenditure.
(7) Sections 214 and 215 do not apply in relation to the contract referred to in subsection (1)(c).
(8) Section 70Y(3) applies to references in this section to a transfer of plant or machinery by a person.
(9) For the purposes of this section a transfer involving the grant of a lease takes place on the commencement of the term of the lease.
(10) Linked person”, in relation to plant or machinery, means a person—
(a) who owned the plant or machinery at any time before the transfer referred to in subsection (1)(a), and
(b) who was connected with S at any time between—
(i) the time when the person became owner of the plant or machinery, and
(ii) the time of the transfer referred to in subsection (1)(a).
S. 229A(10)(11) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 4(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 10 para. 4(3)
(11) Expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery is “qualifying revenue expenditure” if it is expenditure of a revenue nature—
(a) that is at least equal to the amount of expenditure that would reasonably be expected to have been incurred on the provision of the plant or machinery in a transaction between persons dealing with each other at arm's length in the open market, or
(b) that is incurred by the manufacturer of the plant or machinery and is at least equal to the amount that it would have been reasonable to expect to have been the normal cost of manufacturing the plant or machinery.
S. 229A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 22 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 32 para. 21

230 Exception for manufacturers and suppliers
(1) The restrictions in sections 217 and 218 do not apply in relation to any plant or machinery if—
(a) the relevant transaction is within section 213(1)(a) or (b),
(b) the case does not fall within section 215, and
(c) the conditions in subsection (3) are met.
S. 230(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 9(1)(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 9 para. 7(2)
(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 230(2) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 9(1)(3) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 9 para. 7(3)
(3) The conditions are that—
(a) the plant or machinery has never been used before the sale or the making of the contract,
(b) S’s business, or part of S’s business, is the manufacture or supply of plant or machinery of that class, and
(c) the sale is effected or the contract made in the ordinary course of that business.

231 Adjustments of assessments etc.
All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to this Chapter.

232 Meaning of connected person
(1) For the purposes of this Chapter one person is to be treated as connected with another if—
(a) they would be treated as connected under section 575, or
Words in s. 232(1)(a) substituted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 403 (with Sch. 2)
(b) they are to be treated as connected under subsection (2).
(2) If—
(a) a public authority has at any time acquired plant or machinery from another public authority otherwise than by purchase, and
(b) it is directly or indirectly as a consequence of having been leased under a finance lease that the plant or machinery is available for any use to which it is put,
the authority from whom the plant or machinery was acquired is to be treated, in relation to that plant or machinery, as connected with the acquiring authority and with every person connected with the acquiring authority.
(3) In subsection (2), “public authority” includes the Crown or any government or local authority.
(4) Subsection (2) does not apply in relation to section 219 (meaning of “finance lease”).

233 Additional VAT liabilities and rebates
This Chapter needs to be read with sections 241 to 245 (provision for cases where a person involved in a relevant transaction or a sale and finance leaseback incurs an additional VAT liability or receives an additional VAT rebate).
Pt. 2 Ch. 17 heading substituted (8.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with Sch. 4 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), Sch. 4 para. 3

Chapter 18 Additional VAT liabilities and rebates

Introduction

234 Introduction
For the purposes of this Chapter—
(a) “additional VAT liability” and “additional VAT rebate” have the meaning given by section 547,
(b) the time when—
(i) a person incurs an additional VAT liability, or
(ii) an additional VAT rebate is made to a person,
is given by section 548, and
(c) the chargeable period in which an additional VAT liability or an additional VAT rebate accrues is given by section 549.

Additional VAT liability

235 Additional VAT liability treated as qualifying expenditure
(1) This section applies if a person—
(a) has incurred qualifying expenditure (“the original expenditure”), and
(b) incurs an additional VAT liability in respect of the original expenditure at a time when the plant or machinery is provided for the purposes of the qualifying activity.
(2) The additional VAT liability is to be treated as qualifying expenditure—
(a) which is incurred on the same plant or machinery as the original expenditure, and
(b) which may be taken into account in determining the person’s available qualifying expenditure for the chargeable period in which the additional VAT liability accrues.

236 Additional VAT liability generates first-year allowance or annual investment allowance
(1) Subsection (2) applies if—
(a) the original expenditure was first-year qualifying expenditure, and
(b) the additional VAT liability is incurred at a time when the plant or machinery is provided for the purposes of the qualifying activity.
(2) The additional VAT liability is to be regarded for the purposes of this Part as first-year qualifying expenditure which—
(a) is incurred on the same plant or machinery and is the same type of first-year qualifying expenditure as the original expenditure, and
(b) entitles the person incurring the liability to a first-year allowance for the chargeable period in which the liability accrues.
(3) Subsections (3) and (4) of section 52 apply to first-year qualifying expenditure constituted by the additional VAT liability as they apply to other first-year qualifying expenditure.
(3A) Subsection (3B) applies if—
(a) the original expenditure was AIA qualifying expenditure, and
(b) the additional VAT liability is incurred at a time when the plant or machinery is provided for the purposes of the qualifying activity.
S. 236(3A)-(3C) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 10(2)
(3B) The additional VAT liability is to be regarded for the purposes of this Part as AIA qualifying expenditure incurred on the same plant or machinery as the original expenditure in the chargeable period in which the liability accrues.
(3C) Section 51A(7) applies to AIA qualifying expenditure constituted by the additional VAT liability as it applies to other AIA qualifying expenditure.
(4) This section is subject to sections 237 and 241.
Words in s. 236 heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 10(3)

237 Exceptions to section 236
(1) An additional VAT liability is not AIA qualifying expenditure or first-year qualifying expenditure if at the time when the liability is incurred the plant or machinery is used for overseas leasing which is not protected leasing.
Words in s. 237(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 11
(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 237(2) omitted (21.7.2008) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 76(5)(e) (with s. 76(7)(8))

Additional VAT rebate

238 Additional VAT rebate generates disposal value
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person has incurred qualifying expenditure (“the original expenditure”),
(b) an additional VAT rebate is made to the person in respect of the original expenditure, and
(c) the person owns the plant or machinery on which the original expenditure was incurred at any time in the chargeable period in which the rebate is made.
(2) If (apart from this section) there would not be a disposal value to be brought into account in respect of the plant or machinery for the chargeable period in which the rebate accrues, the amount of the rebate must be brought into account as a disposal value for that chargeable period.
(3) If (apart from this section) there would be a disposal value to be brought into account in respect of the plant or machinery for the chargeable period in which the rebate accrues, the amount of the rebate must be brought into account as an addition to that disposal value.

239 Limit on disposal value where additional VAT rebate
(1) Subsection (2) applies if—
(a) a person is required to bring a disposal value into account in respect of any plant or machinery, and
(b) any additional VAT rebate or rebates has or have been made to him in respect of the original expenditure.
(2) The amount of the disposal value is limited to the amount of the original expenditure reduced by the total of any additional VAT rebates accruing in previous chargeable periods in respect of that expenditure.
But this is subject to subsections (3) to (6).
(3) Subsection (4) applies if the disposal value is required to be brought into account by section 238(2) (disposal value for additional VAT rebate on its own).
(4) The amount of the disposal value to be brought into account is limited to the amount of the original expenditure reduced by the amount of any disposal values brought into account in respect of the plant or machinery as a result of any earlier event.
(5) If—
(a) the person required to bring the disposal value into account has acquired the plant or machinery as a result of a transaction which was, or a series of transactions each of which was, between connected persons, and
(b) an additional VAT rebate has been made to any party to the transaction, or to any of the transactions,
the amount of the disposal value is limited to the greatest relevant expenditure of any of the parties.
(6) The relevant expenditure of a party is that party’s qualifying expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery, less any additional VAT rebate made to that party.

Short-life assets: balancing allowance

240 Additional VAT liability
(1) This section applies if a person—
(a) was entitled to a balancing allowance for the final chargeable period for a short-life asset pool for a qualifying activity,
(b) has incurred, after the end of that period, an additional VAT liability in respect of the original expenditure on the provision of the short-life asset, and
(c) has not brought the liability into account in determining the amount of the balancing allowance.
(2) The person is entitled to a further balancing allowance, of an amount equal to the additional VAT liability, for the chargeable period of the qualifying activity in which the additional VAT liability accrues.

Anti-avoidance

241 No annual investment allowance or first-year allowance in respect of additional VAT liability
(1) This section applies if—
(a) one person (“B”) enters into a transaction with another person (“S”) which is a relevant transaction for the purposes of Chapter 17 (anti-avoidance), and
(b) an annual investment allowance or a first-year allowance in respect of B’s expenditure under the relevant transaction is prohibited by section 217(1)....
Words in s. 241(1)(b) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 12(2)
Words in s. 241(1)(b) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(16)
(2) No annual investment allowance or first-year allowance is to be made in respect of any additional VAT liability incurred by B in respect of his expenditure under the relevant transaction.
Words in s. 241(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 12(3)
(3) Any annual investment allowance or first-year allowance which is prohibited by subsection (2), but which has already been made, is to be withdrawn.
Words in s. 241(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 12(4)
Words in s. 241 heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 12(5)

242 Restriction on B’s qualifying expenditure: general
(1) This section applies instead of section 218 (restriction on B’s qualifying expenditure in case other than sale and finance leaseback) if—
(a) apart from this subsection, section 218 would apply, and
(b) an additional VAT liability has been incurred by, or an additional rebate has been made to, any of the persons mentioned in that section.
(2) The amount, if any, by which E exceeds D is to be left out of account in determining B’s available qualifying expenditure.
E and D are defined in subsections (3) to (6).
(3) Except where subsection (6) applies, E is the sum of—
(a) B’s expenditure under the relevant transaction, and
(b) any additional VAT liability incurred by B in respect of that expenditure.
(4) If S is required to bring a disposal value into account under this Part because of the relevant transaction, D is that disposal value.
(4A) D is nil if—
(a) S is not required to bring a disposal value into account under this Part because of the relevant transaction, and
(b) at any time before that transaction S or a linked person became owner of the plant or machinery without incurring either capital expenditure or qualifying revenue expenditure on its provision.
S. 242(4A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 5(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 10 para. 5(2)
(5) Otherwise, D is whichever of the following is the smallest—
(a) the market value of the plant or machinery;
(b) if S incurred capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery, the amount of that expenditure—
(i) increased by the amount of any additional VAT liability incurred by S in respect of that expenditure, and
(ii) reduced by the amount of any additional VAT rebate made to S in respect of that expenditure;
(c) if a person connected with S incurred capital expenditure on the provision of the plant or machinery, the amount of that expenditure—
(i) increased by the amount of any additional VAT liability incurred by that person in respect of that expenditure, and
(ii) reduced by the amount of any additional VAT rebate made to that person in respect of that expenditure.
Word in s. 242(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 5(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 10 para. 5(3)
(6) If—
(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 242(6)(a) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 5(6) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 10 para. 5(4)(a)
(b) subsection (5) applies and the smallest amount under that subsection is the market value of the plant or machinery, and
Words in s. 242(6)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 5(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 10 para. 5(4)(b)
(c) that value is determined inclusive of value added tax,
E is the amount of B’s expenditure under the relevant transaction.
(7) Linked person”, in relation to plant or machinery, means a person—
(a) who owned the plant or machinery at any time before the relevant transaction, and
(b) who was connected with S at any time between—
(i) the time when the person became owner of the plant or machinery, and
(ii) the time of the relevant transaction.
S. 242(7)(8) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 5(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 10 para. 5(5)
(8) Expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery is “qualifying revenue expenditure” if it is expenditure of a revenue nature—
(a) that is at least equal to the amount of expenditure that would reasonably be expected to have been incurred on the provision of the plant or machinery in a transaction between persons dealing with each other at arm's length in the open market, or
(b) that is incurred by the manufacturer of the plant or machinery and is at least equal to the amount that it would have been reasonable to expect to have been the normal cost of manufacturing the plant or machinery.

243 Restriction on B’s qualifying expenditure: sale and finance leaseback
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 243 omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 para. 6(19) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 6(17)

244 B’s qualifying expenditure if lessor not bearing non-compliance risk
An additional VAT liability is not qualifying expenditure for the purposes of this Part if—
(a) section 225 (restriction on B’s qualifying expenditure if lessor not bearing compliance risk) applies, and
(b) the additional VAT liability is incurred—
(i) by B, in respect of the expenditure referred to in section 225(2)(a), or
(ii) by the lessor, in respect of the expenditure referred to in section 225(2)(b).

245 Effect of election under section 227 on additional VAT liability
(1) This section applies if—
(a) an election is made under section 227 (sale and leaseback or sale and finance leaseback: election for special treatment), and
(b) an additional VAT liability is incurred by S in respect of the capital expenditure incurred on the provision of the plant or machinery to which the election relates.
(2) The effect of the election is—
(a) that no allowance is to be made to S under this Act in respect of the additional VAT liability, and
(b) that the additional VAT liability must be left out of account in determining Ss’ available qualifying expenditure for any period.

246 Miscellaneous
(1) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to sections 241 to 245.
(2) Section 232 (meaning of connected person) applies for the purposes of sections 242 and 243.

Chapter 19 Giving effect to allowances and charges

Trades

247 Trades
(1) If the qualifying activity of a person who is entitled or liable to an allowance or charge for a chargeable period is a trade, the allowance or charge is to be given effect in calculating the profits of that person’s trade, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of the trade, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of the trade.
S. 247(1): s. 247 renumbered (8.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with Sch. 4 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), Sch. 4 para. 4
(1A) Subsection (1) is subject to section 6E (giving effect to allowances and charges: NI rate activity cases).
S. 247(1A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 9
(2) See Chapter 16A for provision restricting in certain circumstances the ways in which effect may be given to an allowance by virtue of subsection (1)(a).
S. 247(2) inserted (8.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with Sch. 4 para. 5 to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), Sch. 4 para. 4

Property businesses

248 ...UKproperty businesses
If the qualifying activity of a person who is entitled or liable to an allowance or charge for a chargeable period is a UK property business, the allowance or charge is to be given effect in calculating the profits of that business, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of that business, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of that business.
Word in s. 248 heading omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(10)(a), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Word in s. 248 heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(11)(a)
Word in s. 248 substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 546(b) (with Sch. 2 )
Word in s. 248 substituted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(10)(b), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Word in s. 248 inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(11)(b)
Word in s. 248 substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 546(a) (with Sch. 2 )

249 UK furnished holiday lettings businesses
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 249 omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(11), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Words in s. 249 heading substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(12)(a)

250 ... Overseas property businesses
If the qualifying activity of a person who is entitled or liable to an allowance or charge for a chargeable period is an ... overseas property business, the allowance or charge is to be given effect in calculating the profits of that business, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of that business, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of that business.
Word in s. 250 heading omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(12)(a), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Words in s. 250 heading substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(13)(a)
Word in s. 250 omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(12)(b), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Words in s. 250 substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(13)(b)

250A EEA furnished holiday lettings businesses
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 250A omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(13), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)

Activities analogous to trades

251 Professions and vocations
If the qualifying activity of a person who is entitled or liable to an allowance or charge for a chargeable period is carrying on a profession or vocation, the allowance or charge is to be given effect in calculating the profits or gains of that person’s profession or vocation, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of the profession or vocation, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of the profession or vocation.

252 Mines, transport undertakings etc.
If the qualifying activity of a person who is entitled or liable to an allowance or charge for a chargeable period is a concern listed in section 12(4) of ITTOIA 2005 or section 39(4) of CTA 2009 (mines, transport undertakings etc.) the allowance or charge is to be given effect in calculating the profits of the concern under Chapter 2 of Part 2 of ITTOIA 2005 or, as the case may be, under Case I of Schedule D, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of the concern, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of the concern.
Words in s. 252 inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 547(a) (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 252 substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 490 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
Words in s. 252 inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 547(b) (with Sch. 2 )

Companies with investment business

253 Companies with investment business
(1) This section applies if the qualifying activity of a person entitled to an allowance or liable to a charge for a chargeable period is managing the investment business.
Words in s. 253(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the commencing S.I.) by Finance Act 2004, Sections 38 to 40 and 45 and Schedule 6 (Consequential Amendments of Enactments) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2310) , art. 1(2) , Sch. para. 54(2)
(2) The allowance is, as far as possible, to be given effect by deducting the amount of the allowance from any income for the period of the business; and section 1233 of CTA 2009 (addition of allowances to company’s expenses of management) applies only in so far as it cannot be given effect in this way.
Words in s. 253(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 491(2) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(3) The charge is to be given effect by treating the amount of the charge as income of the business.
(4) Except as provided by subsections (2) and (3), the Corporation Tax Acts apply in relation to the allowance or charge as if they were required to be given effect in calculating the profits of that person’s trade for the purposes of Part 3 of CTA 2009.
Words in s. 253(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 491(3) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(5) Corresponding allowances or charges in the case of the same plant or machinery are not to be made under this Part both under this section and in another way.
(6) Expenditure to which this section applies is not to be taken into account otherwise than under this Part or as provided by section 1233 or 1244A of CTA 2009.
Words in s. 253(6) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 491(4) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
Words in s. 253(6) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 5 para. 9 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 5 para. 8
(7) This section is subject to sections 682(3) and 699(3) of CTA 2010.
Words in s. 253(7) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 348 (with Sch. 2)
S. 253 heading substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the commencing S.I.) by Finance Act 2004, Sections 38 to 40 and 45 and Schedule 6 (Consequential Amendments of Enactments) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2310) , art. 1(2) , Sch. para. 54(3)

Long-term business

254 Introductory
(1) Sections 255 and 256 apply if a company which is carrying on any long-term business is entitled or liable to any allowances or charges for a chargeable period in respect of plant or machinery consisting of a management asset.
Words in s. 254(1) substituted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 97
(2) In this Chapter “management asset” has the same meaning as in Chapter 1 of Part 12 (life assurance business).

255 Apportionment of allowances and charges
(1) This section applies if the long-term business of the company consists of—
(a) basic life assurance and general annuity business, and
(b) non-BLAGAB long-term business.
(2) In that case—
(a) any allowance to which the company is entitled for a chargeable period in respect of a management asset, and
(b) any charge to which it is liable for a chargeable period in respect of a management asset,
must be apportioned between the businesses in accordance with Chapter 7 of Part 2 of FA 2012.
S. 255 substituted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 98

256 Different giving effect rules for BLAGAB
(1) Subsection (2) applies if a company—
(a) carries on basic life assurance and general annuity business, and
(b) is charged to tax in accordance with the I - E rules in respect of that business.
S. 256(1)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 39(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), Sch. 8 para. 23 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 2)
Words in s. 256(1)(b) substituted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 99(2)(a)
Words in s. 256(1)(b) substituted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 99(2)(b)
(2) If this subsection applies—
(a) any allowances (or parts of allowances) to which the company is entitled in respect of the basic life assurance and general annuity business are to be given effect by treating them for the purposes of section 76 of FA 2012 as deemed BLAGAB management expenses for the chargeable period in question, and
Words in s. 256(2)(a) substituted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 99(3)
(b) any charges (or parts of charges) to which the company is liable in respect of that business are to be given effect by treating the company as receiving for the chargeable period in question an amount which is equal to the amount of the charges (or parts of charges) and to which the charge to corporation tax on income applies.
Words in s. 256(2)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 492(2) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 256(3) omitted (17.7.2012) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 99(4)
(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 256(4) omitted (17.7.2012) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 99(4)
Word in s. 256 heading substituted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 99(5)

257 Supplementary
(1) Allowances and charges to which sections 255 and 256 apply are not to be given effect otherwise than in accordance with those sections.
(2) Subsection (1) does not prevent any allowance which is to be given effect under those sections from being taken into account in any calculation for the purposes of—
(a) section 93(5) of FA 2012 (minimum profits test), or
S. 257(2)(a)(b) substituted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 100
(b) section 103 of FA 2012 (rules for determining policyholders' share of I - E profit).
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 257(3) repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 17(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), Sch. 10 para. 14(8)(a), Sch. 27 Pt. 2(10)
Words in s. 254 heading substituted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 96

Special leasing of plant or machinery

258 Special leasing: income tax
(1) This section applies for income tax purposes if the qualifying activity of a person entitled or liable to an allowance or charge for a chargeable period (“the current tax year”) is special leasing of plant or machinery.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the allowance is to be given effect by deducting it from the person’s income for the current tax year from any qualifying activity the person has of special leasing of plant or machinery.
(3) If the plant or machinery leased under the special leasing was not used for the whole or any part of the current tax year for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by the lessee—
(a) the allowance, or
(b) a proportionate part of it,
is to be given effect by deducting the allowance, or the part of the allowance, from the person’s income for the current tax year from that special leasing only.
(3A) The allowance or (as the case may be) the proportionate part of the allowance is given effect at Step 2 of the calculation in section 23 of ITA 2007.
S. 258(3A) inserted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 404 (with Sch. 2)
(4) Any charge is to be given effect by treating the charge as income to be assessed to income tax.
Words in s. 258(4) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 548 (with Sch. 2 )
(5) If the amount to be deducted from a description of income specified in subsection (2) or (3) exceeds the person’s income of that description for the current tax year, the excess must be deducted from the person’s income of the same description for the next tax year, and so on for subsequent tax years.
(6) For the purposes of this section, income from special leasing of plant or machinery includes any charge treated as income under subsection (4).
(7) In this section, references to deducting an allowance (or a part of an allowance) from income include setting it off against income.

259 Special leasing: corporation tax (general)
(1) This section applies for corporation tax purposes if the qualifying activity of a company entitled or liable to an allowance or charge for a chargeable period (“the current accounting period”) is special leasing of plant or machinery.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the allowance is to be given effect by deducting it from the company’s income for the current accounting period from any qualifying activity it has of special leasing of plant or machinery.
(3) If the plant or machinery leased under the special leasing was not used for the whole or any part of the current accounting period for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by the lessee—
(a) the allowance, or
(b) a proportionate part of it,
is to be given effect by deducting the allowance, or the part of the allowance, from the company’s income for the current accounting period from that special leasing only.
(4) Any charge is to be given effect by treating the charge as income from special leasing of plant or machinery.

260 Special leasing: corporation tax (excess allowance)
(1) This section applies if the amount to be deducted from a description of income specified in section 259(2) or (3) exceeds the company’s income of that description for the current accounting period.
(2) Subject to subsections (3) to (6), the excess must (if the company remains within the charge to tax) be deducted from the company’s income of the same description for the next accounting period (and so on for subsequent accounting periods).
(3) The company may, on making a claim, require the excess to be deducted from any profits—
(a) of the current accounting period, and
(b) if the company was then within the charge to tax, of any previous accounting period ending within the carry-back period.
(4) The carry-back period is a period which—
(a) is of the same length as the current accounting period, and
(b) ends at the start of the current accounting period.
(5) If the preceding accounting period began before the start of the carry-back period, the total amount of deductions that may be made from the profits of the preceding accounting period under—
(a) subsection (3), and
(b) any corresponding provision of the Corporation Tax Acts relating to losses,
must not exceed a part of those profits proportionate to the part of the period falling within the carry-back period.
(6) A claim under subsection (3) must be made no later than 2 years after the end of the current accounting period.
(7) If the deduction of the allowance (or of part of it) was subject to the restriction in section 259(3)—
(a) subsections (3) to (6), and
(b) sections 99 and 113 of CTA 2010 (group relief),
Words in s. 260(7)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 349 (with Sch. 2)
do not apply in relation to the allowance (or part of it).
(8) In this section “profits” has the same meaning as in Part 2 of CTA 2009 (see section 2(2) of that Act).
Words in s. 260(8) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 494 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

261 Special leasing: long-term business
In the case of a company which is carrying on any long-term business—
(a) subsections (3) to (6) of section 260, and
(b) sections 99 and 113 of CTA 2010 (group relief),
Words in s. 261(b) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 350 (with Sch. 2)
do not apply in relation to an allowance to which the company is entitled under section 19 (special leasing of plant or machinery).
Words in s. 261 heading substituted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 101(3)
Words in s. 261 substituted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 101(2)

261A Special leasing: leasing partnerships
(1) This section applies for corporation tax purposes if—
(a) a company carries on a business in partnership with other persons in a chargeable period of the partnership,
(b) the business (“the leasing business”) is, on any day in that period, a business of leasing plant or machinery,
(c) the company is entitled to an allowance under section 19 (special leasing of plant or machinery) for any chargeable period comprised (wholly or partly) in the chargeable period of the partnership, and
(d) the interest of the company in the leasing business during the chargeable period of the partnership is not determined on an allowable basis.
(2) Subsections (3) to (6) of section 260 do not apply in relation to the allowance.
(3) For the purposes of this section—
(a) “business of leasing plant or machinery” has the same meaning as in Chapter 4 of Part 9 of CTA 2010 (sales of lessors: leasing business carried on by a company in partnership), and
Words in s. 261A(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 351(a) (with Sch. 2)
(b) section 887 of CTA 2010 applies for determining whether the interest of the company in the leasing business during the chargeable period of the partnership is determined on an allowable basis.
Words in s. 261A(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 351(b) (with Sch. 2)
S. 261A inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 83(4)-(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 83(3)

Employments and offices

262 Employments and offices
If the qualifying activity of a person who is entitled or liable to an allowance or charge for a chargeable period is an employment or office, the allowance or charge is to be given effect, by treating—
(a) the allowance as a deduction from the taxable earnings from the employment or office, and
Words in s. 262(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1) , s. 723 , Sch. 6 para. 253(a) (with Sch. 7 )
(b) the charge as earnings of the employment or office.
Word in s. 262(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1) , s. 723 , Sch. 6 para. 253(b) (with Sch. 7 )

First-year tax credits

262A First-year tax credits
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S. 262A repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 33(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 33(1)(c)
S. 262A and cross-heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 25 para. 9 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 25 para. 4

Chapter 20 Supplementary provisions

Co-ownership ... contractual schemes

262AA Co-ownership schemes: carrying on qualifying activity
(1) This section applies where the participants in a co-ownership ... contractual scheme together carry on a qualifying activity.
Word in s. 262AA(1) omitted (19.3.2025) by virtue of The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 55(3) (with reg. 63)
(2) Each participant in the scheme is for the purposes of this Part to be regarded as carrying on the qualifying activity.
(3) Subsection (2) applies in relation to a participant only to the extent that the profits or gains arising to the participant from the qualifying activity are, or (if there were any) would be, chargeable to tax.
(4) But in determining for the purposes of subsection (1) whether or to what extent the participants in a co-ownership ... contractual scheme together carry on a qualifying activity, assume that profits or gains arising to all participants from the qualifying activity are, or (if there were any) would be, chargeable to tax.
Word in s. 262AA(4) omitted (19.3.2025) by virtue of The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 55(3) (with reg. 63)

262AB Co-ownership schemes: election
(1) The operator of a co-ownership ... contractual scheme may make an election under this section.
Word in s. 262AB(1) omitted (19.3.2025) by virtue of The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 55(4)(a) (with reg. 63)
(2) The election must specify an accounting period of the scheme as the first accounting period in relation to which the election has effect.
(3) That first accounting period must not—
(a) be longer than 12 months, or
(b) begin before 1 April 2017 in the case of a co-ownership contractual scheme which is a co-ownership authorised contractual scheme, or the date on which the Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 come into force in the case of a co-ownership contractual scheme which is a Reserved Investor Fund (Contractual Scheme).
Words in s. 262AB(3)(b) inserted (19.3.2025) by The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 55(4)(b) (with reg. 63)
(4) The election has effect for that first accounting period and all subsequent accounting periods of the scheme.
(5) The election is irrevocable (subject to section 262AEA in the case of a co-ownership authorised contractual scheme).
Words in s. 262AB(5) inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(7)(a)
Words in s. 262AB(5) inserted (19.3.2025) by The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 55(4)(c) (with reg. 63)
(5A) An election under this section in respect of a Reserved Investor Fund (Contractual Scheme) continues unaffected for so long as the scheme is—
(a) a Reserved Investor Fund (Contractual Scheme),
(b) a co-ownership authorised contractual scheme, or
(c) an unauthorised co-ownership contractual scheme,
and the application of this Chapter in respect of the scheme is not affected by any change in the nature of the scheme so long as it remains of a type set out in paragraphs (a) to (c).
S. 262AB(5A) inserted (19.3.2025) by The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 55(4)(d) (with reg. 63)
(6) The election is made by notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs.
(7) See sections 262AC to 262AE and sections 270ID and 270IE for provision about the effect of an election.
S. 262AB(7) inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(7)(b)

262AC Co-ownership schemes: calculation of allowance after election
(1) This section applies where an election under section 262AB has effect for an accounting period of a co-ownership ... contractual scheme (“the relevant period”).
Word in s. 262AC(1) omitted (19.3.2025) by virtue of The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 55(5) (with reg. 63)
(2) The operator of the scheme is to calculate the allowances that would be available to the scheme under this Part in relation to the relevant period on the basis of the assumptions in subsection (3).
(3) The assumptions are—
(a) the scheme is a person;
(b) the relevant period is a chargeable period for the purposes of this Act;
(c) any qualifying activity carried on by the participants in the scheme together is carried on by the scheme;
(d) property which was subject to the scheme at the beginning of the first accounting period for which the election has effect—
(i) ceased to be owned by the participants at that time, and
(ii) was acquired by the scheme at that time;
(e) the disposal value to be brought into account in relation to the cessation of ownership and the acquisition referred to in paragraph (d) is the tax written-down value;
(f) any property which became subject to the scheme at a time during an accounting period for which the election has effect was acquired by the scheme at that time;
(g) property which ceased to be subject to the scheme at any such time ceased to be owned by the scheme at that time;
(h) the disposal value to be brought into account in relation to the cessation of ownership referred to in paragraph (g) is the tax written-down value;
(i) the scheme is not entitled to a first-year allowance or an annual investment allowance in respect of any expenditure.
(4) The operator of the co-ownership ... contractual scheme must allocate to each participant in the scheme a proportion (which may be zero) of the allowances calculated under this section.
Word in s. 262AC(4) omitted (19.3.2025) by virtue of The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 55(5) (with reg. 63)
(5) The allocation is to be on the basis of what is just and reasonable.
(6) In determining what is just and reasonable—
(a) regard is to be had in particular to the relative size of each participant's holding of units in the scheme;
(b) no regard is to be had to—
(i) whether or to what extent a participant is liable to income tax or corporation tax, or
(ii) any other circumstances relating to a participant's liability to tax.
(7) If the participants in the scheme together carry on more than one qualifying activity, the calculation and allocation under this section are to be made separately for each activity.
(8) The proportion of an allowance allocated by the operator to a participant under this section for a qualifying activity is the total amount of the allowance available to the participant under this Part in relation to the relevant period by virtue of carrying on that activity as a participant in the scheme.
(9) In this section “tax written-down value”, in relation to any cessation of ownership or acquisition, means such amount as would give rise to neither a balancing allowance nor a balancing charge.
(10) For the purposes of subsection (9) assume that expenditure to which the disposal value relates is in its own pool.
(11) For the purposes of subsections (3)(c) and (9), assume that profits or gains arising to all participants from the qualifying activity are, or (if there were any) would be, chargeable to tax.

262AD Co-ownership schemes: effect of election for participants
(1) This section has effect where an election under section 262AB is made by the operator of a co-ownership ... contractual scheme.
Word in s. 262AD(1) omitted (19.3.2025) by virtue of The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 55(6) (with reg. 63)
(2) For the purposes of sections 61(1) and 196(1) (disposal events and values)—
(a) a participant in the scheme is to be regarded as ceasing to own the participant's interest in the property subject to the scheme at the beginning of the first accounting period of the scheme for which the election has effect, and
(b) the disposal value to be brought into account in relation to that cessation of ownership is the tax written-down value.
(3) In subsection (2)(b) “tax written-down value” means such amount as would give rise to neither a balancing allowance nor a balancing charge.
(4) For the purposes of subsection (3) assume that—
(a) expenditure to which the disposal value relates is in its own pool;
(b) profits or gains arising to all participants from the qualifying activity are, or (if there were any) would be, chargeable to tax.

262AE Co-ownership schemes: effect of election for purchasers
(1) This section has effect where—
(a) an election under section 262AB is made by the operator of a co-ownership ... contractual scheme,
Word in s. 262AE(1) omitted (19.3.2025) by virtue of The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 55(7) (with reg. 63)
(b) property consisting of a fixture ceased to be subject to the scheme at any time in an accounting period for which the election has effect,
(c) in a calculation made by the operator of the scheme under section 262AC(2) the assumption in section 262AC(3)(g) was made in relation to that fixture, and
(d) a person (“the current owner”) is treated as the owner of the fixture as a result of incurring capital expenditure on its provision (“the new expenditure”).
(2) In determining the current owner's qualifying expenditure—
(a) if the disposal value statement requirement is not satisfied, the new expenditure is to be treated as nil, and
(b) in any other case, any amount of the new expenditure which exceeds the assumed disposal value is to be left out of account (or, if such an amount has already been taken into account, is to be treated as an amount that should never have been taken into account).
(3) The disposal value statement requirement is that—
(a) the operator of the scheme has, no later than 2 years after the date when the fixture ceased to be property subject to the scheme, made a written statement of the assumed disposal value, and
(b) the current owner has obtained that statement or a copy of it (directly or indirectly) from the operator of the scheme.
(4) Sections 185 (fixture on which a plant and machinery allowance has been claimed) and 187A (effect of changes in ownership of fixture) do not apply in relation to the new expenditure.
(5) In this section “assumed disposal value” means the disposal value that, in making the calculation referred to in subsection (1)(c), was assumed to be brought into account pursuant to section 262AC(3)(h).

262AEA Co-ownership authorised contractual schemes: withdrawal of election
(1) This section applies if—
(a) an election under section 262AB has been made in relation to a co-ownership authorised contractual scheme before the relevant date (within the meaning of section 270ID(8)), and
Words in s. 262AEA(1)(a) substituted (19.3.2025) by The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 55(8)(b) (with reg. 63)
(b) an allowance under Part 2A (structures and buildings allowances) is available by reference to a building or structure which is subject to the scheme.
(2) The operator of the scheme may, by notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs, withdraw the election.
(3) The notice of withdrawal may not be given more than 12 months after the end of the accounting period in which the building or structure mentioned in subsection (1)(b) is first brought into qualifying use for the purposes of that Part.
(4) The election ceases to have effect for the accounting period in which the notice of withdrawal is given and all subsequent accounting periods of the scheme.
(5) If an election is withdrawn under this section—
(a) the property which was subject to the scheme at the beginning of the accounting period in which the notice of withdrawal is given is treated for the purposes of this Part—
(i) as ceasing to be owned by the scheme at that time, and
(ii) as being acquired by the participants at that time in such proportions as are just and reasonable, and
(b) the disposal value to be brought into account in relation to the cessation of ownership is the tax written-down value.
(6) Subsections (6) and (9) to (11) of section 262AC apply for the purposes of this section as they apply for the purposes of that section.
S. 262AEA inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(8)
Words in s. 262AEA heading inserted (19.3.2025) by The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 55(8)(a) (with reg. 63)

262AF Co-ownership schemes: definitions relating to schemes
In sections 262AA to 262AE and this section—
“co-ownership authorised contractual scheme” means a co-ownership scheme which is authorised for the purposes of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 by an authorisation order in force under section 261D(1) of that Act;
“co-ownership contractual scheme” means—
(a) a co-ownership authorised contractual scheme, or
(b) a Reserved Investor Fund (Contractual Scheme);
“co-ownership scheme” has the same meaning as in Part 17 of that Act (see section 235A(2) of that Act);
“operator” and “units”, in relation to a co-ownership ...contractual scheme, have the meanings given by section 237(2) of that Act;
“participant”, in relation to such a scheme, is to be read in accordance with section 235 of that Act.
“Reserved Investor Fund (Contractual Scheme)” has the meaning given by section 20 of F(No.2)A 2024;
“unauthorised co-ownership contractual scheme” means a co-ownership scheme which is not a co-ownership contractual scheme.
Words in s. 262AF inserted (19.3.2025) by The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 55(9)(b) (with reg. 63)
Word in s. 262AF omitted (19.3.2025) by virtue of The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 55(9)(a) (with reg. 63)
Ss. 262AA-262AF and cross-heading inserted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), s. 40
Word in s. 262AA cross-heading omitted (19.3.2025) by virtue of The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 55(2) (with reg. 63)

Partnerships and successions

263 Qualifying activities carried on in partnership
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a qualifying activity has been set up and is at any time carried on in partnership,
(b) there has been a change in the persons engaged in carrying on the qualifying activity, and
(c) if the qualifying activity is a trade or property business, the condition in subsection (1A) or (1B) (whichever is appropriate) is met.
S. 263(1)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 495(2) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(1A) For income tax purposes, the condition is that a person carrying on the trade or property business immediately before the change continues to carry it on after the change.
S. 263(1A)(1B) substituted for s. 263(1A) (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 495(3) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(1B) For corporation tax purposes, the condition is that a company carrying on the trade or property business in partnership immediately before the change continues to carry it on in partnership after the change.
(2) In this section—
“the present partners” means the person or persons for the time being carrying on the qualifying activity,
“the partners at the time of the event” means the person or persons carrying on the qualifying activity at the time of the event in question,
“predecessors”—
(a) in relation to the present partners, means their predecessors in carrying on the qualifying activity, and
(b) in relation to the partners at the time of the event, means their predecessors in carrying on the qualifying activity, and
“qualifying activity”—
(a) does not include an employment or office, but
(b) includes any other activity listed in section 15(1) even if any profits or gains from it are not chargeable to tax.
(3) Any annual investment allowance, first-year allowance or writing-down allowance under this Part is to be made to the present partners.
Words in s. 263(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 13
(4) The amount of any allowance arising under subsection (3) is to be calculated as if—
(a) the present partners had at all times been carrying on the qualifying activity, and
(b) everything done to or by their predecessors in carrying on the qualifying activity had been done to or by the present partners.
(5) If any event occurs which gives rise or may give rise to a balancing allowance or a balancing charge under this Part, the allowance or charge is to be made to or on the partners at the time of the event.
(6) The amount of any allowance or charge arising under subsection (5) is to be calculated as if—
(a) the partners at the time of the event had at all times been carrying on the qualifying activity, and
(b) everything done to or by their predecessors in carrying on the qualifying activity had been done to or by the partners at the time of the event.

264 Partnership using property of a partner
(1) Subsection (2) applies if—
(a) a qualifying activity is carried on in partnership,
(b) plant or machinery is used for the purposes of the qualifying activity, and
(c) the plant or machinery is owned by one or more of the partners but is not partnership property.
(2) The same allowances, deductions and charges are to be made under this Part in respect of the plant or machinery as would fall to be made if—
(a) the plant or machinery had at all material times been owned by all the partners and been partnership property, and
(b) everything done by or to any of the partners in relation to that plant or machinery had been done by or to all the partners.
(3) The disposal value of plant or machinery is not required to be brought into account if—
(a) the plant or machinery is used for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on in partnership,
(b) a sale or gift of the plant or machinery is made by one or more of the partners to one or more of the partners, and
(c) the plant or machinery continues to be used after the sale or gift for the purposes of the qualifying activity.
(4) The references in this section to use for the purposes of a qualifying activity do not include use—
(a) as a result of a letting by the partner or partners in question to the partnership, or
(b) in consideration of the making to the partner or partners in question of any payment which may be deducted in calculating the profits of the qualifying activity.

265 Successions: general
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person (“the successor”) succeeds to a qualifying activity which until that time was carried on by another person (“the predecessor”), and
(b) if the qualifying activity is a trade or property business, the condition in subsection (1A) or (1B) (whichever is appropriate) is met.
S. 265(1)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 496(2) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(1A) For income tax purposes, the condition is that no person carrying on the trade or property business immediately before the succession continues to carry it on after the succession.
S. 265(1A)(1B) substituted for s. 265(1A) (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 496(3) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(1B) For corporation tax purposes, the condition is that no company carrying on the trade or property business in partnership immediately before the succession continues to carry it on in partnership after the succession.
(2) Relevant property is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as if—
(a) it had been sold to the successor when the succession takes place, and
(b) the net proceeds of the sale were the market value of the property.
(3) “Relevant property” means any property which—
(a) immediately before the succession, was owned by the predecessor and was either in use or provided and available for use for the purposes of the discontinued qualifying activity, and
(b) immediately after the succession, and without being sold, is either in use or provided and available for use for the purposes of the new qualifying activity.
(4) No entitlement to an annual investment allowance or a first-year allowance arises under this section.
Words in s. 265(4) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 14
(5) In this section “qualifying activity”—
(a) does not include an employment or office, but
(b) includes any other activity listed in section 15(1) even if any profits or gains from it are not chargeable to tax.

266 Election where predecessor and successor are connected persons
(1) This section applies if a person (“the successor”) succeeds to a qualifying activity which was until that time carried on by another person (“the predecessor”) and—
(a) the two persons are connected with each other,
(b) each of them is within the charge to tax on the profits of the qualifying activity, and
(c) the successor is not a dual resident investing company.
(2) If this section applies, the predecessor and the successor may jointly elect for the provisions of section 267 to have effect.
(3) The election may be made whether or not any plant or machinery has actually been sold or transferred.
(4) The election must be made by notice to the an officer of Revenue and Customs within 2 years after the date on which the succession takes effect.
(5) For the purposes of this section, the predecessor and the successor are connected with each other if any of the following conditions is met—
(a) they would be treated as connected persons under section 575;
Words in s. 266(5)(a) substituted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 405 (with Sch. 2)
(b) one of them is a partnership and the other has the right to a share in that partnership;
(c) one of them is a body corporate and the other has control over that body;
(d) both of them are partnerships and another person has the right to a share in both of them;
(e) both of them are bodies corporate, or one of them is a partnership and the other is a body corporate, and (in either case) another person has control over both of them.
(6) In subsection (5) any reference to a right to a share in a partnership is to be read as a reference to a right to a share of the assets or income of the partnership.
(7) Sections 104E, 108 and 265 (disposal value in connection with special rate expenditure, effect of disposal to connected person on overseas leasing pool and general provisions about successions) do not apply if an election is made under this section (but see section 267A).
Word in s. 266(7) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 14 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 26 para. 12(a)
Words in s. 266(7) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 14 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 26 para. 12(b)
Words in s. 266(7) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 85(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 85(2)
(8) This section does not apply if section 561 applies (transfer or division of UK business).
Words in s. 266(8) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Taxes (Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/689), regs. 1, 10(3) (with regs. 39-41); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

267 Effect of election
(1) If an election is made under section 266, the following provisions have effect.
(2) For the purposes of making allowances and charges under this Part, relevant plant or machinery is treated as sold by the predecessor to the successor—
(a) when the succession takes place, and
(b) at a price which gives rise to neither a balancing allowance nor a balancing charge.
(3) “Relevant plant or machinery” means any plant or machinery which—
(a) immediately before the succession, was owned by the predecessor, and was either in use or provided and available for use for the purposes of the qualifying activity, and
(b) immediately after the succession, is owned by the successor, and is either in use or provided and available for use for the purposes of the qualifying activity.
(4) Allowances and charges are to be made under this Part to or on the successor as if everything done to or by the predecessor had been done to or by the successor.
(5) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to the election.
(6) This section is subject to section 267A.
S. 267(6) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 85(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 85(3)

267A Restriction on effect of election
(1) This section applies for corporation tax purposes if—
(a) on any day (“the relevant day”) a person (“the predecessor”) carries on a business of leasing plant or machinery,
(b) on the relevant day another person (“the successor”) succeeds to the business, and
(c) the predecessor and the successor make an election under section 266.
(2) Neither—
(a) section 266(7), nor
(b) the provisions of section 267,
have effect in relation to any plant or machinery which, in determining whether the business is a business of leasing plant or machinery on the relevant day, falls within section 387(7) of CTA 2010 (if the business is carried on otherwise than in partnership) or within section 410(6) of that Act (if the business is carried on in partnership).
Words in s. 267A(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 6 para. 27 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 6 para. 23
(3) In this section “business of leasing plant or machinery”—
(a) has the same meaning as in Chapter 3 of Part 9 of CTA 2010 (if the business is carried on otherwise than in partnership), or
Words in s. 267A(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 352(a) (with Sch. 2)
(b) has the same meaning as in Chapter 4 of that Part (if the business is carried on in partnership).
Words in s. 267A(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 352(b) (with Sch. 2)
S. 267A inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 85(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 85(4)

268 Successions by beneficiaries
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person succeeds to a qualifying activity as a beneficiary under the will or on the intestacy of a deceased person who carried on the qualifying activity,
(b) all of the persons carrying on the qualifying activity before the succession permanently cease to carry it on, and
S. 268(1)(b) substituted for s. 268(1)(b) (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 551 (with Sch. 2 )
(c) the beneficiary elects by notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs for this section to apply.
(2) In relation to the succession and any previous succession occurring on or after the death of the deceased, relevant plant or machinery is treated as if it had been sold to the beneficiary when the succession takes place.
(3) The net proceeds of the sale are treated as being the lesser of—
(a) the market value of the plant or machinery, and
(b) the unrelieved qualifying expenditure which would have been taken into account in calculating the amount of a balancing allowance for the appropriate chargeable period if the disposal value of the plant or machinery had been nil.
“Appropriate chargeable period” means the chargeable period in which the deceased person’s qualifying activity was permanently discontinued.
(4) “Relevant plant or machinery” means plant or machinery which—
(a) was previously owned by the deceased,
(b) passes to the beneficiary with the qualifying activity, and
(c) is either used or provided and available for use by the beneficiary for the purposes of the qualifying activity.
(5) Subsections (6) and (7) apply if the beneficiary is required to bring a disposal value into account in respect of relevant plant or machinery.
(6) The provisions limiting the amount of the disposal value of property, that is—
(a) section 62 (limit on disposal value: general), and
(b) section 239 (limit on disposal value where additional VAT rebate),
apply in relation to the beneficiary to limit the disposal value by reference to expenditure incurred by the deceased or additional VAT rebates made to the deceased.
(7) Section 73 (limit on disposal value: software and rights to software) applies as if the previous disposal values to be taken into account in determining whether the limit under those provisions is exceeded were those of the deceased.
(8) In this section “qualifying activity”—
(a) does not include an employment or office, but
(b) includes any other activity listed in section 15(1) even if any profits or gains from it are not chargeable to tax.

Cars etc

268A Meaning of “car” and “motor cycle”
(1) In this Part “car” means a mechanically propelled road vehicle other than—
(a) a motor cycle,
(b) a vehicle of a construction primarily suited for the conveyance of goods or burden of any description, or
(c) a vehicle of a type not commonly used as a private vehicle and unsuitable for such use.
(2) In this Part “motor cycle” has the meaning given by section 185(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

268B Electrically-propelled vehicles
For the purposes of this Part a vehicle is electrically-propelled only if—
(a) it is propelled solely by electrical power, and
(b) that power is derived from—
(i) a source external to the vehicle, or
(ii) an electrical storage battery which is not connected to any source of power when the vehicle is in motion.

268C Terms relating to emissions
(1) In this Part “qualifying emissions certificate”, in relation to a vehicle, means a certificate or other document on the basis of which the vehicle is registered that specifies—
(a) in the case of a vehicle other than a bi-fuel vehicle, a CO2 emissions figure in terms of grams per kilometre driven, or
(b) in the case of a bi-fuel vehicle, separate CO2 emissions figures in terms of grams per kilometre driven for different fuels.
Words in s. 268C(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 18 para. 1(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 18 para. 1(2)
(2) For the purposes of this Part, and subject to subsection (3A), in relation to a vehicle other than a bi-fuel vehicle, the applicable CO2 emissions figure is—
(a) where the qualifying emissions certificate specifies only one CO2 emissions figure, that figure, and
(b) where the certificate specifies more than one CO2 emissions figure, the figure specified as the CO2 emissions (combined) figure.
Words in s. 268C(2) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 18 para. 1(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 18 para. 1(3)
(3) For the purposes of this Part, and subject to subsection (3A), in relation to a bi-fuel vehicle, the applicable CO2 emissions figure is—
(a) where the qualifying emissions certificate specifies more than one CO2 emissions figure in relation to each fuel, the lowest CO2 emissions (combined) figure specified, and
(b) in any other case, the lowest CO2 figure specified by the certificate.
Words in s. 268C(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 18 para. 1(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 18 para. 1(4)
(3A) For the purposes of determining the vehicle’s CO2 emissions figure in a case where the vehicle is first registered on or after IP completion day, ignore any values specified in the qualifying emissions certificate that are not WLTP (worldwide harmonised light vehicle test procedures) values.
S. 268C(3A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 18 para. 1(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 18 para. 1(5)
(4) In this section—
“bi-fuel”, in relation to a vehicle, means capable of being propelled by—
(a) petrol and road fuel gas, or
(b) diesel and road fuel gas;
“diesel” means any diesel fuel within the definition in Article 2 of Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council;
...
“petrol” has the meaning given by Article 2 of Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council;
“road fuel gas” has the same meaning as in section 171(1) of ITEPA 2003;
...
Words in s. 268C(4) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 18 para. 1(7) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 18 para. 1(6)

268D Hire cars for disabled persons
(1) For the purposes of this Part a car is a hire car for a disabled person if it is provided wholly or mainly for hire to, or the carriage of, disabled persons in the ordinary course of a trade.
(2) “Disabled person” means a person in receipt of—
(a) a disability living allowance under—
(i) the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, or
(ii) the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992,
because of entitlement to the mobility component,
(aa) personal independence payment under the Welfare Reform Act 2012, or the corresponding provision having effect in Northern Ireland, because of entitlement to the mobility component,
S. 268D(2)(aa)(ab) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 72(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 72(1)
(aaa) a category of disability assistance, given in accordance with regulations made under section 31 of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018, because of entitlement to a mobility component,
S. 268D(2)(aaa) inserted (26.7.2021) by The Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Disability Assistance, Young Carer Grants, Short-term Assistance and Winter Heating Assistance) (Consequential Provision and Modifications) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/886), arts. 1(2), 10(2)
(ab) armed forces independence payment under a scheme established under section 1 of the Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Act 2004,
(b) a mobility supplement under a scheme made under the Personal Injuries (Emergency Provisions) Act 1939,
(c) a mobility supplement under an Order in Council made under section 12 of the Social Security (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1977, or
(d) a payment that appears to the Treasury to be similar to those mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) and that is specified by order made by the Treasury.
S. 268D inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 22 (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)

268E Meaning of “assigns”
(1) For the purposes of this Part—
(a) a person (“A”) is taken to assign the benefit of a contract, or rights under a contract, to another person (“B”) whenever B becomes entitled, and A ceases to be entitled, to the benefit or rights (whether by assignment, novation, variation or replacement of the contract, by operation of law or otherwise), and
(b) references to an assignment are to be read accordingly.
(2) Any reference in this Part to the benefit of a contract or to rights under a contract includes a reference to part of the benefit of a contract or to part of the rights under a contract.
S. 268E inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 9(2)(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 9 para. 8
Ss. 268A-268C and cross-heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 11 (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)

Miscellaneous

269 Use of plant or machinery for business entertainment
(1) If—
(a) a person carrying on a qualifying activity, or
(b) an employee of that person,
provides business entertainment in connection with that activity, the use of plant or machinery for providing the entertainment is to be treated as use for purposes other than those of that activity.
(2) For the purposes of this section—
(a) “entertainment” includes hospitality of any kind, and
(b) the use of an asset for providing entertainment includes the use of an asset for providing anything incidental to the entertainment.
(3) “Business entertainment” does not include anything provided by a person for employees unless its provision for them is incidental to its provision for others.
(4) “Business entertainment” does not include the use of plant or machinery for the provision of anything by a person if—
(a) it is a function of that person’s qualifying activity to provide it, and
(b) it is provided by that person in the ordinary course of that qualifying activity—
(i) for payment, or
(ii) free of charge with the object of advertising to the public generally.
(5) For the purposes of this section—
(a) directors of a company, or
(b) persons engaged in the management of a company,
are to be regarded as employed by the company.

270 Shares in plant or machinery
(1) This Part applies in relation to a share in plant or machinery as it applies (under section 571) in relation to a part of plant or machinery.
(2) For the purposes of this Part, a share in plant or machinery is treated as used for the purposes of a qualifying activity so long as, and only so long as, the plant or machinery is used for the purposes of the qualifying activity.

PART 2A STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS ALLOWANCES

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

270AA Structures and buildings allowances
(1) This Part applies if—
(a) the construction of a building or structure begins on or after 29 October 2018,
(b) qualifying expenditure is incurred, on or after that date, on its construction or acquisition, and
(c) the first use of the building or structure, after the qualifying expenditure is incurred, is non-residential use.
(2) A person is entitled to an allowance, in relation to a qualifying activity, for a chargeable period if—
(a) in respect of any day during that chargeable period—
(i) the person has the relevant interest in the building or structure in relation to the qualifying expenditure, and
(ii) the building or structure is in non-residential use; and
(b) the beginning of that day falls—
(i) on or after the later of the day on which the building or structure is first brought into qualifying use by the person and the day on which the qualifying expenditure is incurred (in either case, whether the day is in the same or an earlier chargeable period), and
Words in s. 270AA(2)(b)(i) inserted (retrospectively) by Finance Act 2020 (c. 14), Sch. 5 paras. 4, 10
(ii) within the period of the length specified in subsection (2A), beginning with the later of the day on which the building or structure is first brought into non-residential use and the day on which the qualifying expenditure is incurred.
Words in s. 270AA(2)(b)(ii) substituted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 7(2)
Words in s. 270AA(2)(b) inserted (1.4.2020 for corporation tax purposes and 6.4.2020 for income tax purposes) by Finance Act 2020 (c. 14), s. 29(2)(a)(6) (with s. 29(7))
(2A) The length of the period referred to in subsection (2)(b)(ii) is—
(a) in the case of special tax site qualifying expenditure, 10 years, and
Words in s. 270AA substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), Sch. 23 para. 13(a)
(b) in the case of other qualifying expenditure, 33 1/3 years.
S. 270AA(2A) inserted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 7(3)
(3) A building or structure which—
(a) is not in use, but
(b) was, immediately before it fell into disuse, in non-residential use,
is treated, for the purposes of subsection (2)(a)(ii), as continuing to be in non-residential use.
(4) A person ceases to be entitled to an allowance under this section if the building or structure is demolished.
(5) The basic rule is that the allowance, in relation to a qualifying activity, for a chargeable period of one year is —
(a) in the case of special tax site qualifying expenditure, 10% of the expenditure, and
(b) in the case of other qualifying expenditure, 3% of the expenditure.
Words in s. 270AA(5) substituted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 7(4)
(6) In this section—
“special tax site qualifying expenditure” has the meaning given by section 270BNA;
“qualifying activity” has the meaning given by section 270CA;
“qualifying expenditure” has the meaning given by section 270BA;
“qualifying use” has the meaning given by section 270CE;
“relevant interest” is to be construed in accordance with Chapter 4;
“residential use” and “non-residential use” have the meaning given by section 270CF.
Words in s. 270AA(6) inserted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 7(5)
(7) This section is subject to the following provisions of this Part.

270AB Date on which construction begins
For the purposes of section 270AA(1)(a), the construction of a building or structure is treated as beginning before 29 October 2018 if any contract for works to be carried out in the course of the construction of that particular building or structure (whether or not the contract also relates to the construction of other buildings or structures) is entered into before that date.

CHAPTER 2 QUALIFYING EXPENDITURE

Meaning of “qualifying expenditure”

270BA Meaning of “qualifying expenditure”
In this Part “qualifying expenditure” means expenditure which—
(a) is qualifying capital expenditure under any of sections 270BB to 270BE (expenditure on construction or purchase), and
(b) is not excluded expenditure under—
(i) section 270BG (acquisition or alteration of land),
(ii) section 270BH (market value rule), or
(iii) section 270BI (provision of plant or machinery).

Qualifying expenditure incurred on construction

270BB Capital expenditure incurred on construction
(1) If—
(a) capital expenditure is incurred on the construction of a building or structure, and
(b) the relevant interest in the building or structure has not been sold or, if it has been sold, it has been sold only after the building or structure has been brought into non-residential use,
the capital expenditure is qualifying capital expenditure.
(2) Subsection (3) applies where capital expenditure as mentioned in subsection (1)(a) is incurred in relation to a building or structure—
(a) after it has been brought into non-residential use, and
Words in s. 270BB(2)(a) substituted (retrospectively) by Finance Act 2020 (c. 14), Sch. 5 paras. 5, 10
(b) on different days (whether or not in the same chargeable period).
(3) The expenditure may be treated for the purposes of this Part as being incurred—
(a) on the latest day on which qualifying capital expenditure on the construction is incurred,
(b) on the first day of the chargeable period following the period in which the day mentioned in paragraph (a) falls, or
(c) on the first day of the chargeable period following the period in which the day on which the expenditure is incurred falls.

Qualifying expenditure incurred on purchase

270BC Sale of unused buildings or structures (other than by a developer)
(1) This section applies if—
(a) capital expenditure is incurred on the construction of a building or structure,
(b) the relevant interest in the building or structure is sold before the building or structure is first used,
(c) a capital sum is paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest, and
(d) section 270BD (sale by a developer: unused buildings or structures) does not apply.
(2) The lesser of—
(a) the capital sum paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest, and
(b) the capital expenditure incurred on the construction,
is qualifying capital expenditure.
(3) Where this section applies, the qualifying expenditure is to be treated as incurred by the purchaser when the capital sum is paid.
(4) If the relevant interest is sold more than once before the building or structure is first used, subsection (2) has effect only in relation to the last of those sales.

270BD Sale by a developer: unused buildings or structures
(1) This section applies if—
(a) expenditure is incurred by a developer on the construction of a building or structure, and
(b) the relevant interest in the building or structure is sold by the developer in the course of the development trade before the building or structure is first used.
(2) If—
(a) the sale of the relevant interest by the developer was the only sale of that interest before the building or structure is first used, and
(b) a capital sum is paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest,
the capital sum is qualifying capital expenditure.
(3) If—
(a) the sale by the developer was not the only sale before the building or structure is first used, and
(b) a capital sum is paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest on the last sale before the building or structure is first used,
the lesser of that capital sum and the sum paid for the relevant interest on its sale by the developer is qualifying capital expenditure.
(4) Where this section applies, the qualifying expenditure is to be treated as incurred by the purchaser when the capital sum referred to in subsection (2)(b) or (3)(b) is paid.

270BE Sale by a developer: used buildings or structures
(1) This section applies if—
(a) expenditure is incurred by a developer on the construction of a building or structure, and
(b) the relevant interest is sold by the developer in the course of the development trade after the building or structure has been used.
(2) This Part has effect in relation to the person to whom the relevant interest is sold (and any person who subsequently acquires the relevant interest) as if the expenditure on the construction of the building or structure had been qualifying capital expenditure.

270BF Meaning of references to carrying on trade as a developer
For the purposes of sections 270BD, 270BE and 270BJ—
(a) a developer is a person who carries on a trade which consists in whole or part in the construction of buildings or structures with a view to their sale, and
(b) an interest in a building or structure is sold by the developer in the course of the development trade if the developer sells it in the course of the trade or (as the case may be) that part of the trade that consists in the construction of buildings or structures with a view to their sale.

Excluded expenditure

270BG Acquisition or alteration of land etc
(1) Expenditure incurred—
(a) on the acquisition of land or rights in or over land, or
(b) on altering land,
is “excluded expenditure” for the purposes of this Part.
(2) Expenditure incurred on, or in connection with, seeking planning permission (including fees and related costs) is “excluded expenditure” for the purposes of this Part.
(3) In subsection (1), the reference to expenditure incurred on an acquisition includes a reference to—
(a) fees,
(b) stamp duty land tax, land and buildings transaction tax or land transaction tax, and
(c) other incidental costs attributable to the acquisition.
(4) For the purposes of subsection (1), “altering land” means—
(a) land reclamation,
(b) land remediation, and
(c) landscaping (other than so as to create a structure).
(5) In this section “land remediation” means—
(a) in relation to land which is in a contaminated state—
(i) activities in respect of which conditions A to C in section 1146 of CTA 2009 (contaminated land remediation) are met, and
(ii) relevant preparatory activity as defined in subsection (4) of that section;
(b) in relation to land which is in a derelict state—
(i) activities in respect of which conditions A and B in section 1146A of CTA 2009 (derelict land remediation) are met, and
(ii) relevant preparatory activity as defined in subsection (5) of that section.
(6) In subsection (5), references to land in a contaminated or derelict state have the same meaning as they have for the purposes of Part 14 of CTA 2009 (remediation of contaminated or derelict land).
(7) Subsection (1)(b) is subject to section 270BK (preparation of sites).
(8) In this section, except in subsections (4)(b), (5) and (6), “land” does not include buildings or structures.
(9) In this section—
“planning permission” has the meaning given by the relevant planning enactment;
“relevant planning enactment” has the meaning given by section 436(2).

270BH Market value rule
(1) Expenditure is “excluded expenditure” for the purposes of this Part if, and to the extent that, it exceeds—
(a) in a case where the qualifying capital expenditure under section 270BC or 270BD is the capital sum paid for the relevant interest in the building or structure, the market value of the interest (see section 577(1)), or
(b) in any other case, the market value amount of the works, services and other matters to which it relates.
(2) The “market value amount” means the amount of expenditure which it would have been normal and reasonable to incur on the works, services or other matters—
(a) in the market conditions prevailing when the expenditure was incurred, and
(b) assuming the transaction as a result of which the expenditure was incurred was between persons dealing with each other at arm’s length in the open market.

270BI Provision of plant or machinery
Expenditure which is capital expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery for the purposes of Part 2 (plant and machinery allowances) is “excluded expenditure” for the purposes of this Part.

Expenditure treated as expenditure on construction

270BJ Expenditure on renovation, conversion or incidental repairs
(1) This Part has effect in relation to expenditure incurred by a person—
(a) on the renovation or conversion of a part of a building or structure, or
(b) on repairs to a part of a building or structure that are incidental to the renovation or conversion of that part,
as if it were expenditure on the construction of that part of the building or structure for the first time.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), sections 270AA(1)(a) and 270AB have effect, in relation to a building or structure that has been brought into use before 29 October 2018, as if the renovation or conversion of, or repairs to, part of the building or structure were the construction of that part for the first time.
(2A) For the purposes of subsection (1), in relation to a building or structure that has been brought into use at a time when the area in which the building or structure is situated was not a special tax site, section 270BNA(2) and (7) have effect as if the renovation or conversion of, or repairs to, part of the building or structure were the construction of that part for the first time.
S. 270BJ(2A) inserted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 8
Words in s. 270BJ(2A) substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), Sch. 23 para. 14(a)
(3) For the purposes of subsection (1), expenditure incurred as mentioned in subsection (1)(a) or (b) for the purposes of a qualifying activity is to be treated as capital expenditure if it is not expenditure that may be allowed to be deducted in calculating the profits of the qualifying activity for tax purposes.

270BK Preparation of sites
(1) This section applies if a person incurs capital expenditure, other than expenditure on altering land (within the meaning of section 270BG(4)), for the purposes of preparing land as a site for the construction of a building or structure.
(2) This Part has effect in relation to the expenditure as if it were capital expenditure on the construction of the building or structure.
(3) For that purpose, sections 270AA(1)(a), 270AB and 270BNA(2) and (7) have effect as if the preparation of the land mentioned in subsection (1) were the construction of the building or structure.
Words in s. 270BK(3) substituted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 9

Supplementary provision about expenditure

270BL Apportionment of sums partly referable to non-qualifying assets
(1) If, for the purposes of this Part, an item of expenditure falls to be apportioned between expenditure for which an allowance can be made under this Part and other expenditure, the apportionment is to be made on a just and reasonable basis.
Words in s. 270BL substituted (retrospectively) by Finance Act 2020 (c. 14), Sch. 5 paras. 6, 10
(2) If the sum paid for the sale of the relevant interest in a building or structure is attributable—
(a) partly to assets representing expenditure for which an allowance can be made under this Part, and
(b) partly to assets representing other expenditure,
only so much of the sum as on a just and reasonable apportionment is attributable to the assets referred to in paragraph (a) is to be taken into account for the purposes of this Part.

270BM Evidence of the amount of expenditure
For the purposes of this Part—
(a) the expenditure on the construction of the building or structure is the sum of those items of expenditure the actual amount of which can be shown, and
(b) where there are no such items, the amount of expenditure is taken to be nil.

270BN Expenditure incurred before qualifying activity carried on
For the purposes of this Part, if a person incurs expenditure for the purposes of a qualifying activity—
(a) on or after 29 October 2018, and
(b) before the date on which the person starts to carry on that activity,
the expenditure is to be treated as if it were incurred by the person on the date mentioned in paragraph (b).

CHAPTER 2A special tax site qualifying expenditure

270BNA Meaning of “special tax site qualifying expenditure”
(1) In this Part, qualifying expenditure incurred on the construction or acquisition of a building or structure is “special tax site qualifying expenditure” if conditions A to E are met.
(2) Condition A is that construction of the building or structure begins at a time when the area in which the building or structure is situated is a special tax site.
Words in Pt. 2A Ch. 2A substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), Sch. 23 para. 14(b)
(3) Condition B is that the building or structure is first brought into qualifying use by the person entitled to the allowance under this Part—
(a) at a time when the area in which the building or structure is situated is a special tax site, and
(b) on or before the applicable sunset date in relation to the special tax site concerned (as to which see section 332(4) and (5) of F(No.2)A 2023).
Words in s. 270BNA(3)(b) substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), s. 332(3)(a)(i)(4)
(4) Condition C is that the qualifying expenditure is incurred—
(a) at a time when the area in which the building or structure is situated is a special tax site, and
(b) on or before the applicable sunset date in relation to the special tax site concerned.
Words in s. 270BNA(4)(b) substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), s. 332(3)(a)(ii)(4)
(5) Condition D is that the person who incurs the qualifying expenditure is within the charge to income tax or corporation tax when it is incurred.
(6) Condition E is that an allowance statement—
(a) made for the purposes of section 270IA by the person who incurred the qualifying expenditure, and
(b) relied on for the purposes of the first valid claim for an allowance under this Part in respect of that expenditure,
states that the person wants the expenditure to be special tax site qualifying expenditure.
(7) For the purposes of subsection (2), the construction of a building or structure is treated as beginning when the first contract for works to be carried out in the course of the construction of that particular building or structure (whether or not the contract also relates to the construction of other buildings or structures) is entered into.
(8) This section is subject to regulations under section 270BNC.

270BNB Apportionment
(1) Subsection (2) applies if, on the later of—
(a) the day on which the building or structure is first brought into non-residential use, and
(b) the day on which the qualifying expenditure is incurred,
a building or structure is situated only partly in an area that is a special tax site.
(2) Only so much of the qualifying expenditure as, on a just and reasonable apportionment, is attributable to the part situated in the special tax site is to be treated as special tax site qualifying expenditure.
(3) Subsection (4) applies if a building or structure is first brought into qualifying use by the person entitled to the allowance under this Part partly on or before the applicable sunset date in relation to the special tax site concerned and partly after that date.
Words in s. 270BNB(3) substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), s. 332(3)(b)(4)
(4) Only so much of the qualifying expenditure as, on a just and reasonable apportionment, is attributable to the part first brought into qualifying use by that person on or before that date is to be treated as special tax site qualifying expenditure.

270BNC Power to amend meaning of “special tax site qualifying expenditure” etc
(1) The Treasury may by regulations
(a) change the conditions that must be met in order for qualifying expenditure to be “special tax site qualifying expenditure” for the purposes of this Part (whether by adding, removing or altering conditions) , or
Words in s. 270BNC(1) renumbered as s. 270BNC(1)(a) (24.2.2022) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 16 para. 5(3)(a)
S. 270BNC(1)(b) and word inserted (24.2.2022) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 16 para. 5(3)(b)
(b) make provision adding, removing or altering, or otherwise about, circumstances in which qualifying expenditure is to be treated as if it were—
(i) special tax site qualifying expenditure, or
(ii) other qualifying expenditure,
including provision about assessments, adjustments to assessments, returns, amendments of returns and penalties.
(2) Regulations under this section—
(a) may not remove the requirement for the building or structure to be situated in an area that is a special tax site, but
(b) may alter the time when that requirement must be satisfied.
(3) Regulations under this section may, among other things—
(a) make provision by reference to the expenditure, the building or structure, the person who incurred the expenditure or a person who is or has been connected with that person;
(b) impose conditions relating to accounts or other records;
(c) impose other conditions requiring a person to take steps specified in the regulations;
(d) make different provision for different purposes;
(e) include incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional or transitory provision.
(4) Regulations under this section—
(a) may amend, repeal or otherwise modify section 270BNA and other provisions of this Part, and
(b) where made under subsection (1)(b) or (3)(e), may amend, repeal or otherwise modify other provisions of this Act or provisions of another Act.
Words in s. 270BNC(4)(b) inserted (24.2.2022) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 16 para. 5(4)
(5) The power to make regulations under subsection (1)(b) may be exercised only in relation to qualifying expenditure incurred on or after the date on which the regulations come into force.
S. 270BNC(5) inserted (24.2.2022) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 16 para. 5(5)
Word in s. 270BNC heading inserted (24.2.2022) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 16 para. 5(2)
Pt. 2A Ch. 2A inserted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 10
Words in Pt. 2A Ch. 2A substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), Sch. 23 para. 13(b)

CHAPTER 3 QUALIFYING USE AND QUALIFYING ACTIVITIES

Qualifying activities

270CA Qualifying activities
Each of the following is a qualifying activity for the purposes of this Part—
(a) a trade,
(b) a UK property business,
Word in s. 270CA(b) substituted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(14)(a), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
(c) an ... overseas property business,
Word in s. 270CA(c) omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(14)(b), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
(d) a profession or vocation,
(e) the carrying on of a concern listed in section 12(4) of ITTOIA 2005 or section 39(4) of CTA 2009 (mines, quarries and other concerns), and
(f) managing the investments of a company with investment business,
but only to the extent that the profits or gains from the activity are, or (if there were any) would be, chargeable to tax.

270CB Property businesses
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 270CB omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(15), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)

270CC Foreign permanent establishments
A business carried on through one or more permanent establishments outside the United Kingdom by a company in relation to which an election under section 18A of CTA 2009 (exemption for profits or losses of foreign permanent establishments) has effect—
(a) is an activity separate from any other activity of the company, and
(b) is to be regarded for the purposes of this Part as an activity all the profits and gains from which are not, or (if there were any) would not be, chargeable to tax.

270CD Companies with investment business
(1) For the purposes of this Part, managing the investments of a company with investment business consists of pursuing those purposes expenditure on which would be treated as expenses of management within section 1219 of CTA 2009.
(2) In this Part “company with investment business” has the same meaning as in Part 16 of CTA 2009 (see section 1218B of that Act).

Qualifying use

270CE Qualifying use
(1) A building or structure is in “qualifying use” for the purposes of this Part if it is in non-residential use for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried out by the person who has the relevant interest in the building or structure.
(2) But a building or structure is not treated for the purposes of subsection (1) as being in use for the purposes of a particular activity if the extent to which it is in use for those purposes is insignificant.
(3) The extent to which a building or structure is in use for the purposes of a particular activity is to be determined on a just and reasonable basis.
(4) Section 270EB makes provision for the calculation of the allowance in the case of a building or structure that is put to multiple uses.

270CF Exclusion: residential use
(1) For the purposes of this Part, a building or structure is in “residential use” if—
(a) it is used by any person as, or for purposes ancillary to use as—
(i) a dwelling-house,
(ii) residential accommodation for school pupils,
(iii) student accommodation (see subsection (3)),
(iv) residential accommodation for members of the armed forces,
(v) a home or other institution providing residential accommodation (whether for children or adults), except where the accommodation is provided with personal care for persons in need of personal care by reason of old age, disability, past or present dependence on alcohol or drugs or past or present mental disorder, or
(vi) a prison or similar establishment, or
(b) it falls within—
(i) paragraph 4 of Schedule 14 to the Housing Act 2004 (buildings in England or Wales occupied by students and managed or controlled by educational establishment etc), or
(ii) any corresponding provision having effect in Scotland or Northern Ireland,
(and a building or structure is in “non-residential use” if it is in use which is not residential use).
(2) A building or structure that is situated on land that is, or is intended to be, occupied or enjoyed with a building or structure that is in residential use as a garden or grounds is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as being in residential use.
(3) For the purposes of this Part, a building or structure is in use as student accommodation if—
(a) the accommodation is purpose-built, or is converted, for occupation by students, and
(b) the accommodation is available for occupation by students on at least 165 days of each calendar year.
(4) For the purposes of subsection (3), accommodation is occupied by students if it is occupied exclusively or mainly by persons who occupy it for the purpose of undertaking a course of education (otherwise than as school pupils).
(5) Any part of a building or structure that is used as a dwelling-house (whether or not it is also used for any other purposes) is not in qualifying use.

270CG Use for the purposes of a property business
(1) A building or structure is to be treated, for the purposes of this Part, as being used for the purposes of a UK property business or an overseas property business during any period in respect of which subsection (2) applies.
Words in s. 270CG(1) substituted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(16)(a), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Words in s. 270CG(1) substituted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(16)(b), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
(2) This subsection applies in relation to a building or structure if the person with the relevant interest is entitled, under the terms of a lease or otherwise, to rents, or other receipts, in respect of the building or structure of such amounts as may reasonably have been expected to have been payable if the transaction had been between persons dealing with each other at arm’s length in the open market.
(3) For the purposes of this section, “rents” and “other receipts” have the same meaning as in section 266 of ITTOIA 2005.

CHAPTER 4 THE RELEVANT INTEREST IN THE BUILDING OR STRUCTURE

270DA General rule as to what is the relevant interest
(1) The relevant interest in relation to any qualifying expenditure is the interest in the building or structure to which the person who incurred the expenditure on its construction was entitled when the expenditure was incurred.
(2) Subsection (1) is subject to the following provisions of this Chapter and to sections 270FB (highway undertakings) and 270IG (provisions applying on termination of lease).
(3) If—
(a) the person who incurred the expenditure on construction was entitled to more than one interest in the building or structure when the expenditure was incurred, and
(b) one of those interests was reversionary on all the others,
the reversionary interest is the relevant interest.
(4) For the purposes of section 270AA(2), on the sale of the relevant interest in a building or structure, the seller (and not the purchaser) is treated as the person who has the relevant interest on the day of transfer.

270DB Interest acquired on completion of construction
For the purposes of determining the relevant interest, a person who—
(a) incurs expenditure on the construction of a building or structure, and
(b) is entitled to an interest in the building or structure on or as a result of the completion of the construction,
is treated as having had that interest when the expenditure was incurred.

270DC Effect of creation of subordinate interest
(1) An interest does not cease to be the relevant interest merely because of the creation of a lease or other interest to which that interest is subject.
(2) This is subject to section 270DD (leases granted for 35 years or more).

270DD Leases granted for 35 years or more
(1) This section applies if—
(a) qualifying capital expenditure has been incurred on the construction or acquisition of a building or structure,
(b) a lease of the building or structure is granted out of the interest which is the relevant interest in relation to the qualifying expenditure, and
(c) the effective duration of the lease is equal to, or exceeds, 35 years.
(2) If the market value of the retained interest in the building or structure is less than one third of the capital sum given as consideration for the lease—
(a) the lessee is treated, for the purposes of this Part, as acquiring the relevant interest in the building or structure on the grant of the lease, and
(b) on the expiry or surrender of the lease, the lessor is treated, for the purposes of this Part, as acquiring the relevant interest from the lessee.
(3) The capital sum given as consideration for the lease is treated for the purposes of subsection (2) as excluding the amount, in respect of any premium required to be paid under the lease, that is brought into account as a receipt in calculating the lessor’s profits for the purposes of ITTOIA 2005 or CTA 2009 (determined in accordance with section 277 of ITTOIA 2005 or section 217 of CTA 2009).
(4) For the purposes of this section, the “effective duration” of a lease is to be determined in accordance with section 303 of ITTOIA 2005 or section 243 of CTA 2009.

270DE Merger of leasehold interest
(1) Subsection (2) applies if the relevant interest is a leasehold interest which is extinguished on the person entitled to the interest acquiring the interest which is reversionary on it.
(2) The interest into which the leasehold interest merges becomes the relevant interest when the leasehold interest is extinguished.

CHAPTER 5 CALCULATING THE ALLOWANCE: SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISION

270EA Proportionate adjustment in certain cases
(1) This section applies if a person is entitled to an allowance under section 270AA(2) for a chargeable period.
(2) If the chargeable period is more or less than one year, the allowance is proportionately increased or reduced.
(3) If—
(a) the conditions in section 270AA(2)(a) and (b)(i) are met on some, but not all, days during the chargeable period,
Word in s. 270EA(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2020 for corporation tax purposes and 6.4.2020 for income tax purposes) by Finance Act 2020 (c. 14), s. 29(3)(a)(6) (with s. 29(7))
(aa) the period mentioned in section 270AA(2)(b)(ii) expires part way through the chargeable period, or
S. 270EA(3)(aa) inserted (1.4.2020 for corporation tax purposes and 6.4.2020 for income tax purposes) by Finance Act 2020 (c. 14), s. 29(3)(b)(6) (with s. 29(7))
(b) entitlement to the allowance ceases under section 270AA(4) on any day during the chargeable period,
the allowance is proportionately reduced.

270EB Multiple uses
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person is entitled to an allowance under section 270AA(2) by reference to a building or structure for a chargeable period, and
(b) the building or structure is put to multiple uses.
(2) The allowance, in relation to a qualifying activity, for a chargeable period of one year is the relevant percentage of the appropriate proportion of the qualifying expenditure.
Words in s. 270EB(2) substituted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 11(2)
(3) A building or structure is “put to multiple uses” if—
(a) the building or structure is used for the purposes of two or more qualifying activities,
(b) part of the building or structure is in use for the purposes of a qualifying activity and part of the building or structure is in use for the purposes of another activity, or
(c) part of the building or structure, which is not an area within a dwelling-house, is used both for the purposes of a qualifying activity and for the purposes of another activity.
(3A) For the purposes of subsection (2), “the relevant percentage” means the percentage specified in section 270AA(5).
S. 270EB(3A) inserted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 11(3)
(4) For the purposes of subsection (2), the “appropriate proportion” of the qualifying expenditure is the amount of that expenditure that would be apportioned to the qualifying activity if that expenditure were apportioned, on a just and reasonable basis, between all the activities for which the building or structure is used, having regard (in particular) to the extent to which the building or structure is used for each activity in the chargeable period.

270EC Research and development
(1) This section applies if, at any time, a person sells the relevant interest in a building or structure to another.
(2) The total amount of the allowances under this Part by reference to the building or structure that is available to the person buying the relevant interest is reduced (but not below nil) by the amount of any Part 6 allowance to which the person is entitled by reference to the building or structure.
(3) There is another restriction on the total amount of those allowances which applies if—
(a) the sale in question, or a sale of the relevant interest at an earlier time, is by a person entitled to a Part 6 allowance by reference to the building or structure, and
(b) the amount paid for the relevant interest on any of those sales is less than the ordinary Part 2A amount (see subsection (6)).
(4) The other restriction is that the total amount of the allowances under this Part by reference to the building or structure that is available to the person buying the relevant interest may not exceed the permitted maximum.
(5) For this purpose “the permitted maximum” is—
(a) the lowest sum paid for the relevant interest on the sale in question or any earlier sale within subsection (3)(a), less
(b) the total amount of the allowances under this Part arising by reference to the building or structure since the earliest sale identified for the purposes of paragraph (a) of this subsection.
(6) In this section “the ordinary Part 2A amount” means—
(a) the amount of the qualifying expenditure, by reference to which an allowance can be made under this Part, incurred in relation to the building or structure before the time of the sale in question, less
(b) the total amount of the allowances under this Part arising before that time by reference to the building or structure.
(7) In this section any reference to allowances under this Part is to allowances to which an entitlement has arisen under this Part or would have arisen under this Part if the building or structure had been in continuous qualifying use since it was first brought into non-residential use.
(8) In this section “Part 6 allowance”, in relation to a person and a building or structure, means an allowance under Part 6 in respect of expenditure incurred by the person on its construction or acquisition.
S. 270EC substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 5 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2020 (c. 14), Sch. 5 para. 2

CHAPTER 6 HIGHWAY UNDERTAKINGS

270FA Carrying on of highway undertakings
(1) For the purposes of this Part, the carrying on of a highway undertaking is to be treated as the carrying on of an undertaking by way of trade; and accordingly references in this Part to a trade include a highway undertaking.
(2) For the purposes of this Part, a person carrying on a highway undertaking is to be treated as occupying, for the purposes of the undertaking, any road in relation to which it is carried on.
(3) In this Chapter “highway undertaking” means so much of any undertaking relating to the design, building, financing and operation of roads as is carried on—
(a) for the purposes of, or
(b) in connection with,
the exploitation of highway concessions.
(4) In this Chapter “highway concession”, in relation to a road, means—
(a) a right to receive sums from a public body because the road is or will be used by the general public, or
(b) if the road is a toll road, the right to charge tolls in respect of the road.
(5) In subsection (4) “public body” means the Crown or any government or public or local authority (whether in the United Kingdom or elsewhere).

270FB The relevant interest
(1) For the purposes of Chapter 4 (the relevant interest in the building or structure) as it applies to expenditure incurred on the construction of a road, a highway concession is not to be treated as an interest in the road.
(2) But if the person who incurred the expenditure on the construction of the road—
(a) was not entitled to an interest in the road when the person incurred the expenditure, but
(b) was at that time entitled to a highway concession in respect of the road,
the highway concession is to be treated as the relevant interest in relation to that expenditure.

270FC Cases where highway concession is to be treated as extended
(1) A highway concession in respect of a road is to be treated as extended if—
(a) the person entitled to the concession takes up a renewed concession in respect of the whole or a part of the road, or
(b) that person or a person connected with that person takes up a new concession in respect of—
(i) the whole or a part of the road, or
(ii) a road that includes the whole or a part of the road.
(2) But the concession is to be treated as extended only—
(a) to the extent that the concession which has in fact ended, and the renewed or new concession, relate to the same road, and
(b) for the period of the renewed or new concession.
(3) A person who has ceased to be entitled to a highway concession is treated, for the purposes of this section, as taking up a renewed or new concession if—
(a) the person is granted a renewed or new concession, or
(b) the arrangements for the concession otherwise continue (whether or not those arrangements are legally enforceable).
(4) For the purposes of subsection (3), it does not matter whether the concession is renewed or replaced, or the arrangements for the concession continue, on the same terms or on modified terms.

CHAPTER 7 ADDITIONAL VAT LIABILITIES AND REBATES

Introduction

270GA Introduction
For the purposes of this Chapter—
(a) “additional VAT liability” and “additional VAT rebate” have the meaning given by section 547,
(b) the time when—
(i) a person incurs an additional VAT liability, or
(ii) an additional VAT rebate is made to a person,
is given by section 548, and
(c) the chargeable period in which, and the time when, an additional VAT liability or an additional VAT rebate accrues are given by section 549.

Additional VAT liabilities

270GB Additional VAT liabilities
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person is entitled to an allowance under this Part by reference to qualifying expenditure incurred by that person, and
(b) the person incurs an additional VAT liability in respect of the qualifying expenditure.
(2) Subsection (3) applies for the purposes of calculating an allowance under this Part to which the person mentioned in subsection (1) is entitled—
(a) for the chargeable period in which the additional VAT liability accrues, and
(b) for any subsequent chargeable period.
(3) The amount of qualifying expenditure is treated as being increased, at the beginning of the chargeable period in which the additional VAT liability accrues, by the amount of the liability.
(4) If, immediately before the end of the period mentioned in section 270AA(2)(b) (the “allowance period”), the person who is entitled to an allowance under this Part by reference to qualifying expenditure is the person who incurred that expenditure, that person is entitled to an additional amount of allowance for the chargeable period in which the allowance period ends.
(5) The additional amount of allowance is the amount of the difference between—
(a) the amount of the additional VAT liability, and
(b) the total amount of the allowance to which the person has been entitled during the allowance period in respect of the additional VAT liability.
(6) But if an additional VAT rebate is made to the person in respect of the qualifying expenditure by reference to which this section applies, subsection (5) is subject to section 270GC(4) (limit on total allowance).

Additional VAT rebates

270GC Additional VAT rebates
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person is entitled to an allowance under this Part by reference to qualifying expenditure incurred by that person, and
(b) an additional VAT rebate in respect of the qualifying expenditure is made to the person.
(2) Subsection (3) applies for the purposes of calculating an allowance under this Part to which the person mentioned in subsection (1) is entitled for—
(a) the chargeable period in which the additional VAT rebate accrues, and
(b) any subsequent chargeable period.
(3) The amount of qualifying expenditure is treated as being reduced, at the beginning of the chargeable period in which the additional VAT rebate accrues, by the amount of the rebate.
(4) The total amount of the allowance available under this Part by reference to the qualifying expenditure incurred by the person mentioned in subsection (1) is limited to—
(a) the amount of qualifying expenditure (including the amount of any additional VAT liability which is treated as qualifying expenditure under section 270GB), less
(b) the amount of any additional VAT rebate by reference to which this section applies,
(and sections 270AA(2)(b)(ii) and 270GB(5) are subject to this subsection).

CHAPTER 7A Adjustment for pre-April 2020 allowance

270GD Adjustment for pre-April 2020 allowance
(1) This section applies if—
(a) on the relevant date, a person is entitled to an allowance under this Part by reference to qualifying expenditure incurred in relation to a building or structure,
(b) the person does not dispose of the relevant interest in the building or structure before the end of the period mentioned in section 270AA(2)(b)(ii) (the “allowance period”), and
(c) at the end of the allowance period, the person is entitled to an allowance under this Part by reference to the qualifying expenditure mentioned in paragraph (a).
(2) The person is entitled to an additional amount of allowance for the chargeable period in which the allowance period ends.
(3) The additional amount of the allowance is 1% of the qualifying expenditure multiplied by the following fraction—
D/365
where D is the number of days during the period beginning with 29 October 2018 and ending with the relevant date in respect of which an allowance under this Part by reference to the qualifying expenditure was made to the person.
(4) For the purposes of this section “the relevant date” means—
(a) for income tax purposes, 5 April 2020, or
(b) for corporation tax purposes, 31 March 2020.
Pt. 2A Ch. 7A inserted (1.4.2020 for corporation tax purposes and 6.4.2020 for income tax purposes) by Finance Act 2020 (c. 14), s. 29(5)(6) (with s. 29(7))

CHAPTER 8 GIVING EFFECT TO ALLOWANCES

Trades

270HA Trades
If the qualifying activity of a person who is entitled to an allowance for a chargeable period is a trade, the allowance is to be given effect in calculating the profits of that person’s trade, by treating the allowance as an expense of the trade.

Property businesses

270HB ... UK property businesses and ... overseas property businesses
If the qualifying activity of a person who is entitled to an allowance for a chargeable period is—
(a) a UK property business, or
Word in s. 270HB(a) substituted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(17)(b), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
(b) an ... overseas property business,
Word in s. 270HB(b) omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(17)(c), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
the allowance is to be given effect in calculating the profits of that business by treating the allowance as an expense of that business.
Word in s. 270HB heading omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(17)(a), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)

Activities analogous to trades

270HC Professions and vocations
If the qualifying activity of a person who is entitled to an allowance for a chargeable period is carrying on a profession or vocation, the allowance is to be given effect in calculating the profits or gains of that person’s profession or vocation by treating the allowance as an expense of the profession or vocation.

270HD Mines, transport undertakings etc
If the qualifying activity of a person who is entitled to an allowance for a chargeable period is a concern listed in section 12(4) of ITTOIA 2005 or section 39(4) of CTA 2009 (mines, transport undertakings etc) the allowance is to be given effect in calculating the profits of the concern under Chapter 2 of Part 2 of ITTOIA 2005 by treating the allowance as an expense of the concern.

Companies with investment business

270HE Companies with investment business
(1) This section applies if the qualifying activity of a person entitled to an allowance for a chargeable period is managing the investments of a company with investment business.
(2) The allowance is, as far as possible, to be given effect by deducting the amount of the allowance from any income for the period of the business; and section 1233 of CTA 2009 (addition of allowances to company’s expenses of management) applies only so far as it cannot be given effect in this way.
(3) Except as provided by subsection (2), the Corporation Tax Acts apply in relation to the allowance as if it were required to be given effect in calculating the profits of that person’s trade for the purposes of Part 3 of CTA 2009.
(4) Corresponding allowances in the case of the same building or structure are not to be made under this Part both under this section and in any other way.
(5) Expenditure to which this section applies is not to be taken into account otherwise than under this Part or as provided by section 1233 of CTA 2009.
(6) This section is subject to sections 682(3) and 699(3) of CTA 2010.

Long-term business

270HF Application of sections 270HG and 270HH
(1) Sections 270HG and 270HH apply if a company which is carrying on any long-term business is entitled to an allowance under this Part for a chargeable period in respect of a relevant interest in a building or structure consisting of a management asset.
(2) In this section and section 270HG, “management asset” has the same meaning as in Chapter 1 of Part 12 (long-term business).

270HG Apportionment of allowances
(1) This section applies if the long-term business of the company consists of—
(a) basic life assurance and general annuity business, and
(b) non-BLAGAB long-term business.
(2) Any allowance under this Part to which the company is entitled for a chargeable period in respect of a management asset must be apportioned between the businesses in accordance with Chapter 7 of Part 2 of FA 2012.

270HH Different giving effect rules for BLAGAB
(1) This section applies if a company—
(a) carries on basic life assurance and general annuity business, and
(b) is charged to tax in accordance with the I-E rules in respect of that business.
(2) Any allowance under this Part to which the company is entitled in respect of the basic life assurance and general annuity business is to be given effect by treating it for the purposes of section 76 of FA 2012 as a deemed BLAGAB management expense for the chargeable period in question.

270HI Supplementary
(1) An allowance to which sections 270HG and 270HH apply is not to be given effect otherwise than in accordance with those sections.
(2) Subsection (1) does not prevent any allowance which is to be given effect under those sections from being taken into account in any calculation for the purposes of—
(a) section 93(5) of FA 2012 (minimum profits test), or
(b) section 103 of FA 2012 (rules for determining policyholders’ share of I-E profit).

CHAPTER 9 SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS

Evidence of qualifying expenditure etc

270IA Evidence of qualifying expenditure etc
(1) This section applies if a person (the “current owner”) is entitled to an allowance for a chargeable period under section 270AA by reference to a building or structure.
(2) For the purposes of determining the amount of the allowance, the amount of the qualifying expenditure is treated as nil unless, before the current owner first makes a claim for an allowance under this Part, the allowance statement requirement is met.
(3) The “allowance statement requirement” is met if—
(a) in a case where the current owner incurred the qualifying expenditure in relation to the building or structure, the current owner makes an allowance statement;
(b) in any other case, the current owner obtains (directly or indirectly) an allowance statement (or a copy of it) from any person who has previously been entitled to a relevant interest in the building or structure.
(4) In this section an “allowance statement” means a written statement, identifying the building or structure to which it relates, of—
(a) the date of the earliest ... contract for the construction of the building or structure,
Word in s. 270IA(4)(a) omitted (retrospectively) by Finance Act 2020 (c. 14), Sch. 5 paras. 7, 10
(b) the amount of qualifying expenditure incurred on its construction or acquisition,
Word in s. 270IA(4)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 13(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), s. 13(1)(a)
(c) the date on which the building or structure is first brought into non-residential use , and
S. 270IA(4)(d) and word inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 13(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), s. 13(1)(b)
(d) where qualifying expenditure is incurred on the construction or acquisition of the building or structure after the date mentioned in paragraph (c), the date on which the expenditure is incurred.
(5) Where the qualifying expenditure described in subsection (4)(b) consists of or includes special tax site qualifying expenditure (as defined in section 270BNA), a statement is not an allowance statement unless it states the amount of the special tax site qualifying expenditure.
S. 270IA(5) inserted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 12
Words in s. 270IA(5) substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), Sch. 23 para. 13(c)

Anti-avoidance

270IB Anti-avoidance: general
(1) This section applies if at any time—
(a) avoidance arrangements exist in relation to a building or structure (whether or not a person with a relevant interest in the building or structure is party to them), and
(b) as a result of those arrangements, a person would, but for this section, obtain a tax advantage under this Part.
(2) The tax advantage is to be counteracted by making such adjustments as are just and reasonable.
(3) Adjustments made under this section may affect the tax treatment of persons other than the person in relation to whom the tax advantage is counteracted.
(4) In subsection (1)(a) “avoidance arrangements” means arrangements the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, of which is to obtain a tax advantage (for any person) under this Part.
(5) References in this section to obtaining a tax advantage under this Part include obtaining an allowance that is in any way more favourable to a person than the one that would otherwise be obtained.
(6) In subsection (4) “arrangements” includes any agreement (including an agreed valuation), understanding, scheme, transaction or series of transactions (whether or not legally enforceable).

Co-ownership ... contractual schemes

270IC Co-ownership schemes: carrying on qualifying activity
(1) This section applies where the participants in a co-ownership ...contractual scheme together carry on a qualifying activity.
Word in s. 270IC(1) omitted (19.3.2025) by virtue of The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 56(3) (with reg. 63)
(2) Each participant in the scheme is for the purposes of this Part to be regarded as carrying on the qualifying activity.
(3) Subsection (2) applies in relation to a participant only to the extent that the profits or gains arising to the participant from the qualifying activity are, or (if there were any) would be, chargeable to tax.
(4) But in determining for the purposes of subsection (1) whether or to what extent the participants in a co-ownership ... contractual scheme together carry on a qualifying activity, assume that profits or gains arising to all participants from the qualifying activity are, or (if there were any) would be, chargeable to tax.
Word in s. 270IC(4) omitted (19.3.2025) by virtue of The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 56(3) (with reg. 63)

270ID Co-ownership schemes: election
(1) The operator of a co-ownership authorised contractual scheme , or a converted Reserved Investor Fund (Contractual Scheme), may make an election under this section if an election under section 262AB (plant and machinery allowances: co-ownership schemes) has been made, before the relevant date, in relation to the scheme (whether or not that election has subsequently been withdrawn in accordance with section 262AEA).
Words in s. 270ID(1) inserted (19.3.2025) by The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 56(4)(a) (with reg. 63)
(2) The election must specify an accounting period of the scheme as the first accounting period in relation to which the election has effect.
(3) But the election may not specify an accounting period ending—
(a) more than 12 months before the election is made, or
(b) more than 12 months after the end of the accounting period in which a building or structure which is subject to the scheme, and by reference to which an allowance is available under this Part, is first brought into qualifying use.
(4) The first accounting period must not be longer than 12 months.
(5) The election has effect for that first accounting period and all subsequent accounting periods of the scheme.
(6) The election is irrevocable.
(7) The election is made by notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs.
(7A) In subsection (1)—
(a) a “converted Reserved Investor Fund (Contractual Scheme)” means a Reserved Investor Fund (Contractual Scheme) that was previously a co-ownership authorised contractual scheme, and
(b) the reference to an election having been made under section 262AB in respect of a converted Reserved Investor Fund (Contractual Scheme) is a reference to such an election having been made in respect of the scheme when it was a co-ownership authorised contractual scheme.
S. 270ID(7A)(7B) inserted (19.3.2025) by The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 56(4)(b) (with reg. 63)
(7B) An election under this section in respect of a converted Reserved Investor Fund (Contractual Scheme) is unaffected for so long as the scheme is—
(a) a Reserved Investor Fund (Contractual Scheme),
(b) a co-ownership authorised contractual scheme, or
(c) an unauthorised contractual scheme,
and the application of this Chapter in respect of the scheme is not affected by any change to the nature of the scheme so long as it remains of a type set out in paragraphs (a) to (c).
(8) For the purposes of this section and section 270IE, the “relevant date” is the date on which this Part comes into force.

270IE Co-ownership schemes: calculation of allowance after an election
(1) This section applies if—
(a) an election under section 270ID, or
(b) an election under section 262AB (plant and machinery allowances: co-ownership schemes) made on or after the relevant date,
has effect for an accounting period of a co-ownership ... contractual scheme (“the relevant period”).
Word in s. 270IE(1) omitted (19.3.2025) by virtue of The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 56(5) (with reg. 63)
(2) The operator of the scheme is to calculate the allowances that would be available to the scheme under this Part in relation to the relevant period on the basis of the assumptions in subsection (3).
(3) The assumptions are—
(a) the scheme is a person;
(b) the relevant period is a chargeable period for the purposes of this Act;
(c) any qualifying activity carried on by the participants in the scheme together is carried on by the scheme;
(d) property which was subject to the scheme at the beginning of the first accounting period for which the election has effect—
(i) ceased to be owned by the participants at that time, and
(ii) was acquired by the scheme at that time;
(e) any property which became subject to the scheme at a time during an accounting period for which the election has effect was acquired by the scheme at that time;
(f) property which ceased to be subject to the scheme at any such time ceased to be owned by the scheme at that time.
(4) The operator of the co-ownership ... contractual scheme must allocate to each participant in the scheme a proportion (which may be zero) of the allowances calculated under this section.
Word in s. 270IE(4) omitted (19.3.2025) by virtue of The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 56(5) (with reg. 63)
(5) The allocation is to be on the basis of what is just and reasonable.
(6) In determining what is just and reasonable—
(a) regard is to be had in particular to the relative size of each participant’s holding of units in the scheme;
(b) no regard is to be had to—
(i) whether or to what extent a participant is liable to income tax or corporation tax, or
(ii) any other circumstances relating to a participant’s liability to tax.
(7) If the participants in the scheme together carry on more than one qualifying activity, the calculation and allocation under this section are to be made separately for each activity.
(8) The proportion of an allowance allocated by the operator to a participant under this section for a qualifying activity is the total amount of the allowance available to the participant under this Part in relation to the relevant period by virtue of carrying on that activity as a participant in the scheme.
(9) For the purposes of subsection (3)(c), assume that profits or gains arising to all participants from the qualifying activity are, or (if there were any) would be, chargeable to tax.
(10) For the purposes of section 270IA (evidence of qualifying expenditure etc), the operator of a co-ownership scheme may be treated as—
(a) the “current owner” in relation to property which is subject to the scheme, or
(b) the “previous owner” in relation to property which has ceased to be subject to the scheme.

270IF Co-ownership schemes: definitions relating to schemes
Section 262AF (co-ownership schemes: definitions relating to schemes) applies for the purposes of sections 270IC to 270IE as it applies for the purposes of sections 262AA to 262AF.
Word in s. 270IC cross-heading omitted (19.3.2025) by virtue of The Co-ownership Contractual Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/200), regs. 1(2), 56(2) (with reg. 63)

Leases

270IG Treatment of leases
(1) This section applies for the purposes of this Part.
(2) A lease is treated as continuing if it is renewed, extended or replaced.
(3) If a lease is terminated and, with the consent of the lessor, the lessee of a building or structure remains in possession of the building or structure after the termination without a new lease being granted to the lessee, the lease is treated as continuing so long as the lessee remains in possession.
(4) If, on the termination of a lease, a new lease is granted to the lessee as a result of the exercise of an option available to the lessee under the terms of the first lease, the second lease is treated as a continuation of the first.
(5) If, on the termination of a lease, the lessor pays a sum to the lessee in respect of a building or structure comprised in the lease, the lease is treated as if it had come to an end by surrender in consideration of the payment.
(6) If—
(a) on the termination of a lease, another lease is granted to a different lessee, and
(b) in connection with the transaction that lessee pays a sum to the person who was the lessee under the first lease,
the two leases are to be treated as if they were the same lease which had been assigned by the lessee under the first lease to the lessee under the second lease in consideration of the payment.

270IH Meaning of “lease” etc
(1) In this Part “lease” includes—
(a) an agreement for a lease if the term to be covered by the lease has begun,
(b) any tenancy, and
(c) in the case of land outside the United Kingdom, an interest corresponding to a lease,
but does not include a mortgage (and “lessee”, “lessor” and “leasehold interest” are to be read accordingly).
(2) In the application of this Part to Scotland—
(a) “leasehold interest” (or “leasehold estate”) means the interest of a tenant in property subject to a lease, and
(b) any reference to an interest which is reversionary on a leasehold interest or on a lease is to be read as a reference to the interest of the landlord in the property subject to the leasehold interest or lease.
Pt. 2A inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 2

Part 3 Industrial buildings allowances

Chapter 1 Introduction

271 Industrial buildings allowances
(1) Allowances are available under this Part if—
(a) expenditure has been incurred on the construction of a building or structure,
(b) the building or structure is (or, in the case of an initial allowance, is to be)—
(i) in use for the purposes of a qualifying trade,
(ii) a qualifying hotel,
(iii) a qualifying sports pavilion, or
(iv) in relation to qualifying enterprise zone expenditure, a commercial building or structure, and
(c) the expenditure incurred on the construction of the building or structure, or other expenditure, is qualifying expenditure.
(2) In the rest of this Part—
(a) “building” is short for “building or structure”, and
(b) “industrial building” means, subject to Chapter 2 (which defines terms used in subsection (1)(b) etc.), a building or structure which is within subsection (1)(b).
(3) Allowances under this Part are made to the person who for the time being has the relevant interest in the building (see Chapter 3) in relation to the qualifying expenditure (see Chapter 4).

272 Expenditure on the construction of a building
(1) For the purposes of this Part, expenditure on the construction of a building does not include expenditure on the acquisition of land or rights in or over land.
(2) This Part has effect in relation to capital expenditure incurred by a person on repairs to a part of a building as if it were capital expenditure on the construction of that part of the building for the first time.
(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), expenditure incurred for the purposes of a trade on repairs to a building is to be treated as capital expenditure if it is not expenditure that would be allowed to be deducted in calculating the profits of the trade for tax purposes.

273 Preparation of sites for plant or machinery
(1) Subsection (2) applies if—
(a) capital expenditure is or has been incurred in preparing, cutting, tunnelling or levelling land for the purposes of preparing the land as a site for the installation of plant or machinery, and
(b) no allowance could (apart from this section) be made in respect of that expenditure under this Part or Part 2 (plant and machinery allowances).
(2) This Part has effect in relation to the expenditure as if—
(a) the purpose of incurring the expenditure were to prepare the land as a site for the construction of a building, and
(b) the installed plant or machinery were a building.

Chapter 2 Industrial buildings

Buildings in use for the purposes of a qualifying trade

274 Trades and undertakings which are “qualifying trades”
(1) “Qualifying trade” means—
(a) a trade of a kind described in Table A, or
(b) an undertaking of a kind described in Table B, if the undertaking is carried on by way of trade.
Table A Trades which are “qualifying trades”
1.	Manufacturing	A trade consisting of manufacturing goods or materials.
2.	Processing	A trade consisting of subjecting goods or materials to a process. This includes (subject to section 276(3)) maintaining or repairing goods or materials.
3.	Storage	A trade consisting of storing goods or materials— (a) which are to be used in the manufacture of other goods or materials, (b) which are to be subjected, in the course of a trade, to a process, (c) which, having been manufactured or produced or subjected, in the course of a trade, to a process, have not yet been delivered to any purchaser, or (d) on their arrival in the United Kingdom from a place outside the United Kingdom.
4.	Agricultural contracting	A trade consisting of— (a) ploughing or cultivating land occupied by another, (b) carrying out any other agricultural operation on land occupied by another, or (c) threshing another’s crops. For this purpose “crops” includes vegetable produce.
5.	Working foreign plantations	A trade consisting of working land outside the United Kingdom used for— (a) growing and harvesting crops, (b) husbandry, or (c) forestry. For this purpose “crops” includes vegetable produce and “harvesting crops” includes the collection of vegetable produce (however effected).
6.	Fishing	A trade consisting of catching or taking fish or shellfish.
7.	Mineral extraction	A trade consisting of working a source of mineral deposits. “Mineral deposits” includes any natural deposits capable of being lifted or extracted from the earth, and for this purpose geothermal energy is to be treated as a natural deposit. “Source of mineral deposits” includes a mine, an oil well and a source of geothermal energy.
Table B Undertakings which are “qualifying trades” if carried on by way of trade
1.	Electricity	An undertaking for the generation, transformation, conversion, transmission or distribution of electrical energy.
2.	Water	An undertaking for the supply of water for public consumption.
3.	Hydraulic power	An undertaking for the supply of hydraulic power.
4.	Sewerage	An undertaking for the provision of sewerage services within the meaning of the Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56) or the Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006.
5.	Transport	A transport undertaking.
6.	Highway undertakings	A highway undertaking, that is, so much of any undertaking relating to the design, building, financing and operation of roads as is carried on— (a) for the purposes of, or (b) in connection with, the exploitation of highway concessions.
7.	Tunnels	A tunnel undertaking.
8.	Bridges	A bridge undertaking.
9.	Inland navigation	An inland navigation undertaking.
10.	Docks	A dock undertaking. A dock includes— (a) any harbour, and (b) any wharf, pier, jetty or other works in or at which vessels can ship or unship merchandise or passengers, other than a pier or jetty primarily used for recreation.
Words in s. 274(1) added (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336), art. 1(2), Sch. 12 para. 44 (with arts. 8(8), 121(3), 307); S.R. 2007/194, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2 (with Sch. 2)
(2) Item 6 of Table B needs to be read with Chapter 9 (application of this Part to highway undertakings).

275 Building used for welfare of workers
A building is in use for the purposes of a qualifying trade if it is—
(a) provided by the person carrying on the qualifying trade for the welfare of workers employed in that qualifying trade, and
(b) in use for the welfare of such workers.

276 Parts of trades and undertakings
(1) Sections 274 and 275 apply in relation to part of a trade or undertaking as they apply in relation to a trade or undertaking.
But this is subject to subsections (2) and (3).
(2) If—
(a) a building is in use for the purpose of a trade or undertaking, and
(b) part only of the trade or undertaking is a qualifying trade,
the building is in use for the purposes of the qualifying trade only if it is in use for the purposes of that part of the trade or undertaking.
(3) Maintaining or repairing goods or materials is not a qualifying trade if—
(a) the goods or materials are employed in a trade or undertaking,
(b) the maintenance or repair is carried out by the person employing the goods or materials, and
(c) the trade or undertaking is not itself a qualifying trade.

277 Exclusion of dwelling-houses, retail shops, showrooms, hotels and offices etc.
(1) A building is not in use for the purposes of a qualifying trade if it is in use as, or as part of, or for any purpose ancillary to the purposes of—
(a) a dwelling-house;
(b) a retail shop, or premises of a similar character where a retail trade or business (including repair work) is carried on;
(c) a showroom;
(d) a hotel;
(e) an office.
(2) Subsection (3) is about buildings constructed for occupation by, or for the welfare of persons employed—
(a) on, or in connection with, working land outside the United Kingdom which is used as described in item 5 of Table A in section 274 (foreign plantations), or
(b) at, or in connection with, working a source of mineral deposits as defined in item 7 of Table A (mineral extraction).
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a building which this subsection is about if the building—
(a) is likely to be of little or no value to the person carrying on the trade when the land or source is no longer worked, or
(b) will cease to be owned by that person on the ending of a foreign concession under which the land or source is worked.
(4) “Foreign concession” means a right or privilege granted by the government of, or any municipality or other authority in, a territory outside the United Kingdom.
(5) Subsection (1) is subject to section 283 (non-industrial part of building disregarded).

278 Building used by more than one licensee
A building used by more than one licensee of the same person is not in use for the purposes of a qualifying trade unless each licensee uses it, or the part to which the licence relates, for the purposes of a qualifying trade.

Qualifying hotels and sports pavilions

279 Qualifying hotels
(1) A hotel is a qualifying hotel if the following conditions are met—
(a) the accommodation in the hotel is in a building of a permanent nature,
(b) the hotel is open for at least 4 months during April to October, and
(c) when the hotel is open during April to October—
(i) it has 10 or more letting bedrooms,
(ii) the sleeping accommodation it offers consists wholly or mainly of letting bedrooms, and
(iii) the services provided for guests normally include the provision of breakfast and an evening meal, the making of beds and the cleaning of rooms.
(2) Whether a hotel meets the conditions in subsection (1)(b) and (c) at any time in a chargeable period is to be determined by reference to the period given under subsections (3) to (5) (“the reference period”).
(3) If the hotel was in use for the purposes of a trade carried on by—
(a) the person claiming the allowance, or
(b) a lessee occupying the hotel under a lease to which the relevant interest is reversionary,
throughout the 12 month period ending with the last day of the chargeable period, the reference period is that 12 month period.
(4) If the hotel was first used for the purposes of a trade carried on as described in subsection (3) after the beginning of the 12 month period referred to there, the reference period is the 12 month period beginning with the date on which it was first so used.
(5) If a hotel does not qualify under subsection (3) because it had fewer than 10 letting bedrooms until too late a date, the reference period is the 12 month period beginning with the date when it had 10 or more letting bedrooms.
(6) A hotel is not to be treated as meeting the conditions in subsection (1)(b) and (c) at any time in a chargeable period after it has ceased altogether to be used.
(7) A building (whether or not on the same site as any other part of the hotel) which is—
(a) provided by the person carrying on the trade for the welfare of workers employed in the hotel, and
(b) in use for the welfare of such workers,
is to be treated for the purposes of this section as part of the hotel.
(8) If a qualifying hotel is carried on by an individual (alone or in partnership), accommodation which, when the hotel is open during April to October, is normally used as a dwelling by—
(a) that individual, or
(b) a member of his family or household,
is to be treated for the purposes of this section as not being part of the hotel.
(9) In this section—
“building” does not include a structure, and
“letting bedroom” means a private bedroom available for letting to the public generally and not normally in the same occupation for more than one month.

280 Qualifying sports pavilions
A building is a qualifying sports pavilion if it is—
(a) occupied by a person carrying on a trade, and
(b) used as a sports pavilion for the welfare of all or any of the workers employed in that trade.

Commercial buildings (enterprise zones)

281 Commercial buildings (enterprise zones)
For the purposes of this Part as it applies in relation to qualifying enterprise zone expenditure, “commercial building” means a building which is used—
(a) for the purposes of a trade, profession or vocation, or
(b) as an office or offices (whether or not for the purposes of a trade, profession or vocation),
and which is not in use as, or as part of, a dwelling-house.

Supplementary provisions

282 Buildings outside the United Kingdom
A building outside the United Kingdom which is in use for the purposes of a trade is not an industrial building at any time when the profits of the trade are not assessable in accordance with the rules that apply in calculating trade profits for income tax purposes or corporation tax purposes.
Words in s. 282 substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 552 (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 282 substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 497 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

283 Non-industrial part of building disregarded
(1) This section applies if, apart from this section, but taking into account section 571 (parts of buildings etc.)—
(a) part of a building would be an industrial building, and
(b) part (“the non-industrial part”) would not.
(2) If the qualifying expenditure relating to the non-industrial part is no more than 25% of the qualifying expenditure relating to the whole of the building, the whole of the building is an industrial building.

284 Roads on industrial estates etc.
(1) A road on an industrial estate is an industrial building if the estate consists wholly or mainly of buildings that are treated under this Part as industrial buildings.
(2) For the purposes of this Part as it applies in relation to qualifying enterprise zone expenditure, “industrial estate” includes an area (such as a business park) which consists wholly or mainly of commercial buildings.

285 Cessation of use and temporary disuse of building
For the purposes of this Part—
(a) a building is not to be regarded as ceasing altogether to be used merely because it falls temporarily out of use, and
(b) if a building is an industrial building immediately before a period of temporary disuse, it is to be treated as being an industrial building during the period of temporary disuse.

Chapter 3 The relevant interest in the building

286 General rule as to what is the relevant interest
(1) The relevant interest in relation to any qualifying expenditure is the interest in the building to which the person who incurred the expenditure on the construction of the building was entitled when the expenditure was incurred.
(2) Subsection (1) is subject to the following provisions of this Chapter and to sections 342 (highway undertakings) and 359 (provisions applying on termination of lease).
(3) If—
(a) the person who incurred the expenditure on the construction of the building was entitled to more than one interest in the building when the expenditure was incurred, and
(b) one of those interests was reversionary on all the others,
the reversionary interest is the relevant interest.

287 Interest acquired on completion of construction
For the purposes of determining the relevant interest, a person who—
(a) incurs expenditure on the construction of a building, and
(b) is entitled to an interest in the building on or as a result of the completion of the construction,
is treated as having had that interest when the expenditure was incurred.

288 Effect of creation of subordinate interest
(1) An interest does not cease to be the relevant interest merely because of the creation of a lease or other interest to which that interest is subject.
(2) This is subject to any election under section 290.

289 Merger of leasehold interest
If the relevant interest is a leasehold interest which is extinguished on—
(a) being surrendered, or
(b) the person entitled to the interest acquiring the interest which is reversionary on it,
the interest into which the leasehold interest merges becomes the relevant interest when the leasehold interest is extinguished.

290 Election to treat grant of lease exceeding 50 years as sale
(1) Subsection (2) applies if—
(a) expenditure has been incurred on the construction of a building,
(b) a lease of the building is granted out of the interest which is the relevant interest in relation to the expenditure,
(c) the duration of the lease exceeds 50 years, and
(d) the lessor and the lessee elect for subsection (2) to apply.
(2) This Part applies as if—
(a) the grant of the lease were a sale of the relevant interest by the lessor to the lessee at the time when the lease takes effect,
(b) any capital sum paid by the lessee in consideration for the grant of the lease were the purchase price on the sale, and
(c) the interest out of which the lease was granted had at that time ceased to be, and the interest granted by the lease had at that time become, the relevant interest.
(3) The election has effect in relation to all the expenditure—
(a) in relation to which the interest out of which the lease is granted is the relevant interest, and
(b) which relates to the building (or buildings) that is (or are) the subject of the lease.

291 Supplementary provisions with respect to elections
(1) No election may be made under section 290 by a lessor and lessee who are connected persons unless—
(a) the lessor is a body discharging statutory functions, and
(b) the lessee is a company of which it has control.
(2) No election may be made under section 290 if it appears that the sole or main benefit which may be expected to accrue to the lessor from the grant of the lease and the making of an election is obtaining a balancing allowance.
(3) Whether the duration of a lease exceeds 50 years is to be determined—
(a) in accordance with sections 243 and 244 of CTA 2009, and
Words in s. 291(3)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 498 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2, Sch. 2 para. 47)
(b) without regard to section 359(3) (new lease granted as a result of the exercise of an option treated as continuation of old lease).
(4) An election under section 290 must be made by notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs within 2 years after the date on which the lease takes effect.
(5) All such adjustments, by discharge or repayment of tax or otherwise, are to be made as are necessary to give effect to the election.

Chapter 4 Qualifying expenditure

Introduction

292 Meaning of “qualifying expenditure”
In this Part “qualifying expenditure” means expenditure which is qualifying expenditure under—
section 294	capital expenditure on construction of a building
section 295	purchase of unused building where developer not involved
section 296	purchase of building which has been sold unused by developer
section 301	qualifying expenditure on sale within 2 years of first use where all of expenditure is qualifying enterprise zone expenditure
section 303	qualifying expenditure on sale within 2 years of first use where part of expenditure is qualifying enterprise zone expenditure.

293 Meaning of references to carrying on a trade as a developer
For the purposes of this Chapter—
(a) a developer is a person who carries on a trade which consists in whole or in part in the construction of buildings with a view to their sale, and
(b) an interest in a building is sold by the developer in the course of the development trade if the developer sells it in the course of the trade or (as the case may be) that part of the trade that consists in the construction of buildings with a view to their sale.

Qualifying expenditure

294 Capital expenditure on construction of a building
If—
(a) capital expenditure is incurred on the construction of a building, and
(b) the relevant interest in the building has not been sold or, if it has been sold, it has been sold only after the first use of the building,
the capital expenditure is qualifying expenditure.

295 Purchase of unused building where developer not involved
(1) This section applies if—
(a) expenditure is incurred on the construction of a building,
(b) the relevant interest in the building is sold before the building is first used,
(c) a capital sum is paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest, and
(d) section 296 (purchase of building which has been sold unused by developer) does not apply.
(2) The lesser of—
(a) the capital sum paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest, and
(b) the expenditure incurred on the construction of the building,
is qualifying expenditure.
(3) The qualifying expenditure is to be treated as incurred by the purchaser when the capital sum became payable.
(4) If the relevant interest is sold more than once before the building is first used, subsection (2) has effect only in relation to the last of those sales.

296 Purchase of building which has been sold unused by developer
(1) This section applies if—
(a) expenditure is incurred by a developer on the construction of a building, and
(b) the relevant interest in the building is sold by the developer in the course of the development trade before the building is first used.
(2) If—
(a) the sale of the relevant interest by the developer was the only sale of that interest before the building is used, and
(b) a capital sum is paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest,
the capital sum is qualifying expenditure.
(3) If—
(a) the sale by the developer was not the only sale before the building is used, and
(b) a capital sum is paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest on the last sale,
the lesser of that capital sum and the price paid for the relevant interest on its sale by the developer is qualifying expenditure.
(4) The qualifying expenditure is to be treated as incurred by the purchaser when the capital sum referred to in subsection (2)(b) or (3)(b) became payable.

297 Purchase of used building from developer
(1) This section applies if—
(a) expenditure is incurred by a developer on the construction of a building, and
(b) the relevant interest is sold by the developer in the course of the development trade after the building has been used.
(2) This Part has effect in relation to the person to whom the relevant interest is sold as if—
(a) the expenditure on the construction of the building had been qualifying expenditure,
(b) all appropriate writing-down allowances had been made to the developer, and
(c) any appropriate balancing adjustment had been made on the occasion of the sale.
(3) This section is subject to sections 301 and 303 (purchase of building in enterprise zone within 2 years of first use).

Qualifying enterprise zone expenditure

298 The time limit for qualifying enterprise zone expenditure
(1) For the purposes of sections 299 to 304, the time limit for expenditure on the construction of a building on a site in an enterprise zone is—
(a) 10 years after the site was first included in the zone, or
(b) if the expenditure is incurred under a contract entered into within those 10 years, 20 years after the site was first included in the zone.
(2) In those sections “EZ building” is short for “building on a site in an enterprise zone”.
(3) In this Part “enterprise zone” means an area designated as such by an order—
(a) made by the Secretary of State , the Scottish Ministers or the National Assembly for Wales, under powers conferred by Schedule 32 to the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65), or
Words in s. 298(3) inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 69(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 69(1), Sch. 21 para. 5
(b) in Northern Ireland, made by the Department of the Environment under Article 7 of the Enterprise Zones (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I.1981/607 (N.I.15)).

299 Application of section 294
If—
(a) capital expenditure is incurred on the construction of an EZ building, and
(b) the expenditure is incurred within the time limit,
the qualifying expenditure given by section 294 is qualifying enterprise zone expenditure.

300 Application of sections 295 and 296
If—
(a) expenditure is incurred on the construction of an EZ building, and
(b) all the expenditure is incurred within the time limit,
any qualifying expenditure given by sections 295 and 296 in relation to that expenditure is qualifying enterprise zone expenditure.

301 Purchase of building within 2 years of first use
(1) This section applies if—
(a) expenditure is incurred on the construction of an EZ building,
(b) all the expenditure is incurred within the time limit,
(c) the relevant interest in the building is sold—
(i) after the building has been used, but
(ii) within the period of 2 years beginning with the date on which the building was first used, and
(d) that sale (“the relevant sale”) is the first sale in that period after the building has been used.
(2) If this section applies—
(a) any balancing adjustment which falls to be made on the occasion of the relevant sale is to be made, and
(b) the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately after the relevant sale is to be disregarded for the purposes of this Part.
(3) If a capital sum is paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest on the relevant sale—
(a) the purchaser is to be treated as having incurred qualifying expenditure that is qualifying enterprise zone expenditure of an amount given in subsection (4), (6) or (7), and
(b) in relation to that qualifying enterprise zone expenditure, this Part applies as if the building had not been used before the date of the relevant sale.
(4) Unless subsection (6) or (7) applies, the amount of the qualifying enterprise zone expenditure is the lesser of—
(a) the capital sum paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest on the relevant sale, and
(b) the expenditure incurred on the construction of the building.
(5) Subsections (6) and (7) apply if—
(a) the expenditure incurred on the construction of the EZ building was incurred by a developer, and
(b) the relevant interest in the building has been sold by the developer in the course of the development trade.
(6) If the sale by the developer is the relevant sale, the amount of the qualifying enterprise zone expenditure is the capital sum paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest on that sale.
(7) If the sale by the developer is not the relevant sale, the amount of the qualifying enterprise zone expenditure is the lesser of—
(a) the capital sum paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest on the relevant sale, and
(b) the price paid for the relevant interest on its sale by the developer.
(8) The qualifying expenditure is to be treated as incurred when the capital sum on the relevant sale became payable.

Part of expenditure within time limit for qualifying enterprise zone expenditure

302 Qualifying enterprise zone expenditure where section 295 or 296 applies
(1) This section applies if—
(a) expenditure is incurred on the construction of an EZ building,
(b) only a part of the expenditure is incurred within the time limit, and
(c) the circumstances are as described in—
(i) section 295(1) (purchase of unused building where developer not involved), or
(ii) section 296(1) (purchase of building which has been sold unused by developer).
(2) Only a part of the qualifying expenditure given by section 295(2) or 296(2) or (3) (as the case may be) is qualifying enterprise zone expenditure.
(3) The part of the qualifying expenditure that is qualifying enterprise zone expenditure is—
QExET
where—
QE is the qualifying expenditure,
E is the part of the expenditure on the construction of the EZ building that is incurred within the time limit, and
T is the total expenditure on the construction of the building.

303 Purchase of building within 2 years of first use
(1) This section applies if—
(a) expenditure is incurred on the construction of an EZ building,
(b) only a part of the expenditure is incurred within the time limit,
(c) the relevant interest in the building is sold—
(i) after the building has been used, but
(ii) within the period of 2 years beginning with the date on which the building was first used, and
(d) that sale (“the relevant sale”) is the first sale in that period after the building has been used.
(2) If this section applies—
(a) any balancing adjustment which falls to be made on the occasion of the relevant sale is to be made, and
(b) the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately after the relevant sale is to be disregarded for the purposes of this Part.
(3) If a capital sum is paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest on the relevant sale—
(a) the purchaser is to be treated as having incurred qualifying expenditure—
(i) part of which is qualifying enterprise zone expenditure (“Z”), and
(ii) part of which is not (“N”), and
(b) in relation to that qualifying expenditure, this Part applies as if the building had not been used before the date of the relevant sale.
(4) Unless section 304 (cases where developer involved) applies—
Z=LxET
and
N=L-Z
L is the lesser of—
(a) the capital sum paid for the relevant interest on the relevant sale, and
(b) the expenditure incurred on the construction of the building,
E is the part of the expenditure on the construction of the EZ building that is incurred within the time limit, and
T is the total expenditure on the construction of the building.
(5) Any qualifying expenditure arising under this section or section 304 is to be treated as incurred when the capital sum on the relevant sale became payable.

304 Application of section 303 where developer involved
(1) This section applies if section 303 applies but—
(a) the expenditure on the construction of the building was incurred by a developer, and
(b) the relevant interest in the building has been sold by the developer in the course of the development trade;
and in this section Z, N, E and T have the same meaning as in section 303.
(2) If the sale by the developer is the relevant sale—
Z=CxET
and
N=L-LxET
where—
C is the capital sum paid for the relevant interest by the purchaser, and
L is the lesser of—
(a) the capital sum paid for the relevant interest on the relevant sale, and
(b) the expenditure incurred on the construction of the building.
(3) If the sale by the developer is not the relevant sale—
Z=DxET
and
N=D-Z
where D is the lesser of—
(a) the price paid for the relevant interest on its sale by the developer, and
(b) the capital sum paid for the relevant interest on the relevant sale.

Chapter 5 Initial allowances

305 Initial allowances for qualifying enterprise zone expenditure
(1) A person who has incurred qualifying enterprise zone expenditure is entitled to an initial allowance in respect of the expenditure if the building on which the expenditure is incurred is to be an industrial building—
(a) occupied by that person or a qualifying lessee, or
(b) used by a qualifying licensee.
(2) In this section—
“qualifying lessee” means a lessee under a lease to which the relevant interest is reversionary, and
“qualifying licensee” means a licensee of—
(a) the person incurring the qualifying expenditure, or
(b) a lessee of the person incurring the qualifying expenditure.

306 Amount of initial allowance and period for which allowance made
(1) The amount of the initial allowance is 100% of the qualifying enterprise zone expenditure.
(2) A person claiming an initial allowance under this section may require the allowance to be reduced to a specified amount.
(3) The initial allowance is made for the chargeable period in which the qualifying expenditure is incurred.
(4) For the purposes of subsection (3), expenditure incurred for the purposes of a trade, profession or vocation by a person about to carry it on is to be treated as if it had been incurred on the first day on which the person carries on the trade, profession or vocation.

307 Building not industrial building when first used etc.
(1) No initial allowance is to be made under section 305 if, when the building is first used, it is not an industrial building.
(2) An initial allowance which has been made in respect of a building which is to be an industrial building is to be withdrawn if, when the building is first used, it is not an industrial building.
(3) An initial allowance which has been made in respect of a building which has not been used is to be withdrawn if the person to whom the allowance was made sells the relevant interest before the building is first used.
(4) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to this section.

308 Grants affecting entitlement to initial allowances
(1) No initial allowance is to be made in respect of expenditure to the extent that it is taken into account for the purposes of a relevant grant or relevant payment made towards that expenditure.
(2) A grant or payment is relevant if it is—
(a) a grant made under section 32, 34 or 56(1) of the Transport Act 1968 (c. 73),
(b) a payment made under section 56(2) of the Transport Act 1968, or
(c) a grant made under section 101 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29),
which is declared by the Treasury by order to be relevant for the purposes of the withholding of initial allowances.
(3) If a relevant grant or relevant payment towards the expenditure is made after the making of an initial allowance, the allowance is to be withdrawn to that extent.
(4) If the amount of the grant or payment is repaid by the grantee to the grantor, in whole or in part, the grant or payment is treated, to that extent, as never having been made.
(5) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to subsection (3) or (4).
(6) Any such assessment or adjustment is not out of time if it is made within 3 years of the end of the chargeable period in which the grant, payment or repayment was made.

Chapter 6 Writing-down allowances

309 Entitlement to writing-down allowance
(1) A person is entitled to a writing-down allowance for a chargeable period if—
(a) qualifying expenditure has been incurred on a building,
(b) at the end of that chargeable period, the person is entitled to the relevant interest in the building in relation to that expenditure, and
(c) at the end of that chargeable period, the building is an industrial building.
(2) A person claiming a writing-down allowance may require the allowance to be reduced to a specified amount.

310 Basic rule for calculating amount of allowance
(1) The basic rule is that the writing-down allowance for a chargeable period is—
(a) in the case of qualifying enterprise zone expenditure, 25% of the expenditure, and
(b) in the case of other qualifying expenditure, 4% of the expenditure.
(2) The allowance is proportionately increased or reduced if the chargeable period is more or less than a year.
(3) This basic rule does not apply if section 311 applies.

311 Calculation of allowance after sale of relevant interest
(1) If a relevant event occurs, the writing-down allowance for any chargeable period ending after the event is—
RQExAB
where—
RQE is the amount of the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately after the event,
A is the length of the chargeable period, and
B is the length of the period from the date of the event to the end of the period of 25 years beginning with the day on which the building was first used.
(2) On any later relevant event, the writing-down allowance is further adjusted in accordance with this section.
(3) “Relevant event” means—
(a) a sale of the relevant interest in the building which is a balancing event to which section 314 applies, or
(b) an event which is a relevant event for the purposes of this section under section 347 or 349 (additional VAT liabilities and rebates).

312 Allowance limited to residue of qualifying expenditure
(1) The amount of the writing-down allowance for a chargeable period is limited to the residue of qualifying expenditure.
(2) For this purpose the residue is ascertained immediately before writing off the writing-down allowance at the end of the chargeable period.

313 Meaning of “the residue of qualifying expenditure”
The residue of qualifying expenditure is the qualifying expenditure that has not yet been written off in accordance with Chapter 8.

313A Calculation of allowance after sale of relevant interest: anti-avoidance
(1) This section applies where—
(a) there is a sale of the relevant interest in the building which is a balancing event to which section 314 applies,
(b) the buyer and seller have different chargeable periods,
(c) the control test (within the meaning of section 567) is met, and
(d) the purpose, or one of the main purposes, of the sale is the obtaining of a tax advantage by the buyer under this Part.
(2) The writing-down allowance to which the buyer is entitled for the chargeable period in which the sale takes place is—
DICP×WDA
where—
DI is the number of days in the chargeable period for which the buyer is entitled to the relevant interest,
CP is the number of days in the chargeable period, and
WDA is the writing-down allowance to which the buyer would be entitled apart from this section.
S. 313A inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 87(2)(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 87(1)

Chapter 7 Balancing adjustments

General

314 When balancing adjustments are made
(1) A balancing adjustment is made if—
(a) qualifying expenditure has been incurred on a building, and
(b) a balancing event occurs while the building is an industrial building or after it has ceased to be an industrial building.
(2) A balancing adjustment is either a balancing allowance or a balancing charge and is made for the chargeable period in which the balancing event occurs.
(3) A balancing allowance or balancing charge is made to or on the person entitled to the relevant interest in the building immediately before the balancing event.
(4) No balancing adjustment is made if the balancing event occurs more than 25 years after the building was first used.
(5) If more than one balancing event within section 315(1) occurs during a period when the building is not an industrial building, a balancing adjustment is made only on the first of them.

315 Main balancing events
(1) The following are balancing events for the purposes of this Part—
(a) the relevant interest in the building is sold;
(b) if the relevant interest is a lease, the lease ends otherwise than on the person entitled to it acquiring the interest reversionary on it;
(c) the building is demolished or destroyed;
(d) the building ceases altogether to be used (without being demolished or destroyed);
(e) if the relevant interest depends on the duration of a foreign concession, the concession ends.
(2) “Foreign concession” means a right or privilege granted by the government of, or any municipality or other authority in, a territory outside the United Kingdom.
(3) Other balancing events are provided for by—
section 328 (realisation of capital value where site of building is in enterprise zone);
section 343 (ending of highway concession);
section 350 (additional VAT rebates and balancing adjustments);
and a balancing event under this section may also occur as a result of section 317 (hotel not qualifying hotel for 2 years).

316 Proceeds from main balancing events
(1) References in this Part to the proceeds from a balancing event within section 315(1) are to the amounts received or receivable in connection with the event, as shown in the Table—
Table Balancing events and proceeds
1. Balancing event	2. Proceeds from event
1. The sale of the relevant interest.	The net proceeds of the sale.
2. The demolition or destruction of the building.	The net amount received for the remains of the building, together with— (a) any insurance money received in respect of the demolition or destruction, and (b) any other compensation of any description so received, so far as it consists of capital sums.
3. The building ceases altogether to be used.	Any compensation of any description received in respect of the event, so far as it consists of capital sums.
4. A foreign concession ends.	Any compensation payable in respect of the relevant interest.
(2) The amounts referred to in column 2 of the Table are those received or receivable by the person whose entitlement to a balancing allowance or liability to a balancing charge is in question.

317 Balancing event where hotel not qualifying hotel for 2 years
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a building ceases to be a qualifying hotel otherwise than on the occurrence of a balancing event which is within section 315(1), and
(b) after the building ceases to be a qualifying hotel, a period of 2 years elapses—
(i) in which it is not a qualifying hotel, and
(ii) without the occurrence of a balancing event.
(2) This Part has effect as if—
(a) the relevant interest in the building had been sold at the end of the 2 year period, and
(b) the net proceeds of the sale were equal to the market value of that interest.
(3) Subsection (2) does not affect section 285 (building treated as industrial building during period of temporary disuse).
(4) But a building is not to be treated under section 285(b) as continuing to be a qualifying hotel for more than 2 years after the end of the chargeable period in which it falls temporarily out of use.
(5) This section does not apply to qualifying enterprise zone expenditure.

Calculation of balancing adjustments

318 Building an industrial building etc. throughout
(1) This section provides for balancing adjustments where the building was—
(a) an industrial building, or
(b) used for research and development,
for the whole of the relevant period of ownership.
(2) A balancing allowance is made if—
(a) there are no proceeds from the balancing event, or
(b) the proceeds from the balancing event are less than the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately before the event.
(3) The amount of the balancing allowance is the amount of—
(a) the residue (if there are no proceeds);
(b) the difference (if the proceeds are less than the residue).
(4) A balancing charge is made if the proceeds from the balancing event are more than the residue, if any, of qualifying expenditure immediately before the event.
(5) The amount of the balancing charge is the amount of—
(a) the difference, or
(b) the proceeds (if the residue is nil).

319 Building not an industrial building etc. throughout
(1) This section provides for balancing adjustments where the building was not—
(a) an industrial building, or
(b) used for research and development,
for a part of the relevant period of ownership.
(2) A balancing allowance is made if—
(a) there are no proceeds from the balancing event or the proceeds are less than the starting expenditure, and
(b) the net allowances made are less than the adjusted net cost of the building.
(3) The amount of the balancing allowance is the amount of the difference between the adjusted net cost of the building and the net allowances made.
(4) A balancing charge is made if the proceeds from the balancing event are equal to or more than the starting expenditure.
(5) The amount of the balancing charge is an amount equal to the net allowances made.
(6) A balancing charge is also made if—
(a) there are no proceeds from the balancing event or the proceeds are less than the starting expenditure, and
(b) the net allowances made are more than the adjusted net cost of the building.
(7) The amount of the balancing charge is the amount of the difference between the net allowances made and the adjusted net cost of the building.

320 Overall limit on balancing charge
The amount of a balancing charge made on a person must not exceed the amount of the net allowances made.

Meaning of “the relevant period of ownership” etc.

321 The relevant period of ownership
The relevant period of ownership is the period beginning—
(a) with the day on which the building was first used for any purpose, or
(b) if the relevant interest has been sold after that day, with the day following that on which the sale (or the last such sale) occurred,
and ending with the day on which the balancing event occurs.

322 Starting expenditure
(1) This section gives the starting expenditure for the purposes of this Chapter.
(2) If the person to or on whom the balancing allowance or balancing charge falls to be made is the person who incurred the qualifying expenditure, that expenditure is the starting expenditure.
(3) Otherwise, the starting expenditure is the residue of qualifying expenditure at the beginning of the relevant period of ownership.
(4) If section 340 (treatment of demolition costs) applies, the starting expenditure is increased by an amount equal to the net cost of the demolition.

323 Adjusted net cost
The amount of the adjusted net cost is—
(S-P)xIR
where—
S is the starting expenditure,
P is the amount of any proceeds from the balancing event,
I is the number of days in the relevant period of ownership on which the building was an industrial building or used for research and development, and
R is the number of days in the whole of the relevant period of ownership.

324 Net allowances
For the purposes of this Chapter, the amount of the net allowances made, in relation to any qualifying expenditure, is—
(I+WDA+RDA)-B
where—
I is the amount of any initial allowances made to the person in relation to that qualifying expenditure,
WDA is the amount of any writing-down allowances made to the person for chargeable periods ending on or before the date of the balancing event giving rise to the balancing adjustment,
RDA is the amount of any allowances under Part 6 (research and development allowances) made to the person for such chargeable periods, and
B is the amount of any balancing charges made on the person for such chargeable periods.

Balancing allowances restricted where sale subject to subordinate interest

325 Balancing allowances restricted where sale subject to subordinate interest
(1) This section applies if—
(a) the relevant interest in a building is sold subject to a subordinate interest,
(b) the person entitled to the relevant interest immediately before the sale (“the former owner”) would, apart from this section, be entitled to a balancing allowance under this Chapter as a result of the sale, and
(c) condition A or B is met.
(2) Condition A is that—
(a) the former owner,
(b) the person who acquires the relevant interest, and
(c) the person to whom the subordinate interest was granted,
or any two of them, are connected persons.
(3) Condition B is that it appears that the sole or main benefit which might have been expected to accrue to the parties or any of them from the sale or the grant, or transactions including the sale or grant, was the obtaining of an allowance under this Part.
(4) For the purpose of deciding what balancing adjustment is to be made in a case to which this section applies, the net proceeds to the former owner of the sale are to be increased—
(a) by an amount equal to any premium receivable by him for the grant of the subordinate interest, and
(b) if no rent, or no commercial rent, is payable in respect of the subordinate interest, by the amount by which the proceeds would have been greater if a commercial rent had been payable and the relevant interest had been sold in the open market.
(5) But the net proceeds of the sale are not to be treated as being greater than the amount which secures that no balancing allowance is made.
(6) If the terms on which a subordinate interest is granted are varied before the sale of the relevant interest—
(a) any capital consideration for the variation is to be treated for the purposes of this section as a premium for the grant of the interest, and
(b) the question whether any, and if so what, rent is payable in respect of the interest is to be determined by reference to the terms in force immediately before the sale.
(7) If this section applies in relation to a sale to deny or reduce a balancing allowance, the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately after the sale is nevertheless calculated as if the balancing allowance had been made or not reduced.

326 Interpretation of section 325
(1) In section 325—
“commercial rent” means such rent as may reasonably be expected to have been required in respect of the subordinate interest (having regard to any premium payable for the grant of the interest) if the transaction had been at arm’s length;
“premium” includes any capital consideration, except so much of any sum as corresponds to —
(a) an amount brought into account as a receipt in calculating the profits of a property business under sections 217 to 221 of CTA 2009 that is calculated by reference to the sum, or
Words in s. 326(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 499 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(b) an amount brought into account as a receipt in calculating the profits of a UK property business under sections 277 to 281 of ITTOIA 2005 that is calculated by reference to the sum;
Words in s. 326(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 553(b) (with Sch. 2)
“subordinate interest” means an interest in or right over the building, whether granted by the former owner or anyone else.
Words in s. 326(1) become para. (a) (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 553(a) (with Sch. 2)
(2) In section 325 and this section—
“capital consideration” means consideration which consists of a capital sum or would be a capital sum if it had consisted of a money payment, and
“rent” includes any consideration which is not capital consideration.

Qualifying enterprise zone expenditure: effect of realising capital value

327 Capital value provisions: application of provisions
Sections 328 to 331 apply only if expenditure on the construction of a building has been incurred—
(a) at a time—
(i) when the site of the building was wholly or mainly in an enterprise zone, and
(ii) which was not more than 10 years after the site was first included in the zone, or
(b) under a contract entered into at such a time.

328 Balancing adjustment on realisation of capital value
(1) There is a balancing event if, while the building is an industrial building or after it has ceased to be one, any capital value is realised.
(2) No balancing allowance is to be made because of a balancing event under this section.
(3) The amount of capital value realised is to be treated as the proceeds from the balancing event.
(4) If a balancing event under this section occurs—
(a) section 319 (balancing adjustment where building not an industrial building etc. throughout) has effect as if, immediately after the balancing event, the starting expenditure were reduced by the amount of capital value realised, and
(b) if the net proceeds of a sale of the relevant interest fall to be increased under section 325(4) (balancing allowances restricted where sale subject to subordinate interest), those proceeds as so increased are reduced by the amount of any capital value realised before the sale.
(5) Capital value is realised if an amount of capital value is paid which is attributable to an interest in land (“the subordinate interest”) to which the relevant interest in the building is or will be subject.
(6) The capital value is realised on the making of the payment.
(7) The amount of capital value realised is the amount of capital value that is attributable to the subordinate interest under section 329.

329 Capital value that is attributable to subordinate interest
(1) Capital value is attributable to the subordinate interest if it is paid—
(a) in consideration of the grant of the subordinate interest,
(b) instead of any rent payable by the person entitled to the subordinate interest,
(c) in consideration of the assignment of such rent, or
(d) in consideration of—
(i) the surrender of the subordinate interest, or
(ii) the variation or waiver of any of the terms on which it was granted.
(2) If—
(a) no premium is given in consideration of the grant of the subordinate interest or any premium so given is less than the commercial premium, and
(b) no commercial rent is payable in respect of the subordinate interest,
capital value is attributable under subsection (1)(a) as if the commercial premium had been paid on and in consideration of the grant of the subordinate interest.
(3) If any value given instead of any rent payable by the person entitled to the subordinate interest is less than the commercial amount, capital value is attributable under subsection (1)(b) as if the commercial amount had been paid.
(4) If—
(a) any rent payable in respect of the subordinate interest is assigned, but
(b) no value is given in consideration of the assignment or any value so given is less than the commercial amount,
capital value is attributable under subsection (1)(c) as if the commercial amount had been given on and in consideration of the assignment.
(5) If—
(a) the subordinate interest is surrendered, or any of the terms on which the subordinate interest was granted are varied or waived, but
(b) no value is given in consideration of the surrender, variation or waiver or any value so given is less than the commercial amount,
capital value is attributable under subsection (1)(d) as if the commercial amount had been given on and in consideration of the surrender, variation or waiver.
(6) Capital value is not attributable to the subordinate interest if it is paid in consideration of the grant of a lease to which an election under section 290 (treating grant of lease exceeding 50 years as sale) applies.

330 Exception for payments more than 7 years after agreement
(1) Capital value is not realised for the purposes of section 328 if the payment is made more than 7 years after—
(a) the agreement under which the qualifying expenditure was incurred was entered into, or
(b) if that agreement was conditional, the time when the agreement became unconditional.
(2) If an agreement is made to pay in respect of any event an amount of capital value which would be attributable to the subordinate interest, and—
(a) the agreement is made, or if conditional becomes unconditional, before the end of the period of 7 years referred to in subsection (1), and
(b) the event occurs, or any payment in consideration of the event is made, after the end of that period,
the event or payment is treated for the purposes of subsection (1) as occurring or made before the end of the 7 years.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply if arrangements—
(a) under which the person entitled to the relevant interest acquired it, or
(b) which were made in connection with its acquisition,
include provision which requires, or makes substantially more likely, any of the events set out in subsection (4).
(4) The events are—
(a) the subsequent sale of the relevant interest;
(b) the subsequent grant of an interest in land out of the relevant interest;
(c) any other event on which capital value attributable to the subordinate interest would be paid or treated as paid.

331 Capital value provisions: interpretation
(1) “Capital value” means any capital sum—
(a) including what would have been a capital sum if it had been a money payment (and references to payment are to be read accordingly), but
(b) excluding so much of any sum as corresponds to —
(i) an amount brought into account as a receipt in calculating the profits of a property business under sections 217 to 221 of CTA 2009 that is calculated by reference to the sum, or
S. 331(1)(b)(i) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 500 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(ii) an amount brought into account as a receipt in calculating the profits of a UK property business under sections 277 to 281 of ITTOIA 2005 that is calculated by reference to the sum.
S. 331(1)(b)(ii) and word inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 554(b) (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 331(1)(b) become s. 331(1)(b)(i) (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 554(a) (with Sch. 2)
(2) “Interest in land” means—
(a) a leasehold estate in the land, whether in the nature of a head lease, sub-lease or under-lease;
(b) an easement or servitude;
(c) a licence to occupy land.
(3) References to granting an interest in land include agreeing to grant any such interest.
(4) In section 329—
“commercial amount” means the amount that would have been given if the transaction had been at arm’s length,
“commercial premium” means the premium that would have been given if the transaction had been at arm’s length, and
“commercial rent” means such rent as may reasonably be expected to have been required in respect of the subordinate interest (having regard to any premium paid in consideration of the grant of the interest) if the transaction had been at arm’s length.
(5) In the application of section 329 to Scotland, references to assignment are to be read as references to assignation.

Chapter 8 Writing off qualifying expenditure

332 Introduction
For the purposes of this Part qualifying expenditure is written off to the extent and at the times specified in this Chapter.

333 Writing off initial allowances
If an initial allowance is made in respect of the qualifying expenditure, the amount of the allowance is written off at the time when the building is first used.

334 Writing off writing-down allowances
(1) If a writing-down allowance is made in respect of the qualifying expenditure, the amount of the allowance is written off at the end of the chargeable period for which the allowance is made.
(2) If a balancing event occurs at the end of the chargeable period referred to in subsection (1), the amount written off under that subsection is to be taken into account in calculating the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately before the event to determine what balancing adjustment (if any) is to be made.

335 Writing off research and development allowances
(1) If an allowance under Part 6 (research and development allowances) is made in respect of the qualifying expenditure, the amount of the allowance is written off at the end of the chargeable period for which the allowance is made.
(2) If a balancing event occurs at the end of the chargeable period referred to in subsection (1), the amount written off under that subsection is to be taken into account in calculating the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately before that event to determine what balancing adjustment (if any) is to be made.

336 Writing off expenditure when building not an industrial building
(1) This section applies if for any period or periods between—
(a) the time when the building was first used for any purpose, and
(b) the time when the residue of qualifying expenditure falls to be ascertained,
the building was not an industrial building.
(2) An amount equal to the notional writing-down allowances for the period or periods is written off at the time when the residue falls to be ascertained.
(3) The notional writing-down allowances are the allowances that would have been made for the period or periods in question (if the building had remained an industrial building), at such rate or rates as would have been appropriate having regard to any relevant sale.
(4) In subsection (3) “relevant sale” means a sale of the relevant interest as a result of which a balancing adjustment falls to be made under section 314.

337 Writing off or increase of expenditure where balancing adjustment made
(1) This section applies if the relevant interest in the building is sold.
(2) If a balancing allowance is made, the amount by which the residue of qualifying expenditure before the sale exceeds the net proceeds of the sale is written off at the time of the sale.
(3) If a balancing charge is made, the amount of the residue of qualifying expenditure is increased at the time of the sale by the amount of the charge.
(4) But if the balancing charge is made under section 319(6) (difference between net allowances made and adjusted net cost), the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately after the sale is limited to the net proceeds of the sale.

338 Writing off capital value which has been realised
If a balancing event within section 328 occurs (realisation of capital value), an amount equal to any capital value realised is written off at the time of the event.

339 Crown or other person not within the charge to tax entitled to the relevant interest
(1) This section applies if at any time—
(a) the Crown, or
(b) a person who is not within the charge to tax,
(“A”) is entitled to the relevant interest in a building.
(2) Sections 333 to 338 (writing off qualifying expenditure) have effect as if all writing-down allowances and balancing adjustments had been made as could have been made if—
(a) a person (“B”) who—
(i) is not the Crown,
(ii) is within the charge to tax, and
(iii) is not a company,
had been entitled to the relevant interest, and
(b) the other assumptions in subsection (3) had been made.
(3) The assumptions are that—
(a) while A was entitled to the relevant interest, all things which were done in relation to the building—
(i) by or to A, or
(ii) by or to a person using the building under the authority of A,
were done by or to B for the purposes of, and in the course of, a trade carried on by B,
(b) any sale of the relevant interest in the building by or on behalf of A was made in connection with the termination of the trade carried on by B, and
(c) B’s periods of account for that trade had, in the case of each tax year, ended immediately before the beginning of the next tax year.

340 Treatment of demolition costs
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a building is demolished, and
(b) the person to or on whom any balancing allowance or balancing charge is or might be made is the person incurring the cost of the demolition.
(2) The net cost of the demolition is added to the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately before the demolition.
(3) “The net cost of the demolition” means the amount, if any, by which the cost of the demolition exceeds any money received for the remains of the property.
(4) If this section applies, neither the cost of the demolition nor the net cost of the demolition is treated for the purposes of any Part of this Act other than Part 10 (assured tenancy allowances) as expenditure on any other property replacing the property demolished.

Chapter 9 Highway undertakings

341 Carrying on of highway undertakings
(1) For the purposes of this Part the carrying on of a highway undertaking is to be treated as the carrying on of an undertaking by way of trade; and accordingly references in this Part (except sections 274 and 276) to a trade include a highway undertaking.
(2) For the purposes of this Part a person carrying on a highway undertaking is to be treated as occupying, for the purposes of the undertaking, any road in relation to which it is carried on.
(3) In this Chapter “highway undertaking” has the meaning given in item 6 of Table B in section 274.
(4) In that item and this Chapter “highway concession”, in relation to a road, means—
(a) a right to receive sums from the relevant authority because the road is or will be used by the general public, or
Words in s. 341(4) substituted (with effect as mentioned in s. 69(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 69(1), Sch. 21 para. 6(1)
(b) if the road is a toll road, the right to charge tolls in respect of the road.
(5) In subsection (4) “ the relevant authority ” means—
(a) the Secretary of State,
(b) the Scottish Ministers,
(c) the National Assembly for Wales, or
(d) the Department for Regional Development in Northern Ireland.
S. 341(5) inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 69(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2001 (c. 9), s. 69(1), Sch. 21 para. 6(2)

342 The relevant interest
(1) For the purposes of Chapter 3 (the relevant interest in the building) as it applies to expenditure incurred on the construction of a road, a highway concession is not to be treated as an interest in the road.
(2) But if the person who incurred the expenditure on the construction of the road—
(a) was not entitled to an interest in the road when he incurred the expenditure, but
(b) was at that time entitled to a highway concession in respect of the road,
the highway concession is to be treated as the relevant interest in relation to that expenditure.
(3) Any question as to what is the relevant interest is to be determined on the assumption that, if section 344 (renewed or new concession treated as extension of earlier concession) applies, the renewed or new concession is a continuation of the earlier concession.

343 Balancing adjustment on ending of concession
(1) If—
(a) the relevant interest is a highway concession, and
(b) the concession is brought to or comes to an end without being treated as extended under section 344,
the ending of the concession is a balancing event.
(2) The proceeds from such a balancing event are—
(a) any insurance money received by the person entitled to the highway concession in respect of any qualifying expenditure, and
(b) other compensation so received so far as it consists of capital sums.

344 Cases where highway concession is to be treated as extended
(1) A highway concession in respect of a road is to be treated as extended if—
(a) the person entitled to the concession takes up a renewed concession in respect of the whole or a part of the road, or
(b) that person or a person connected with him takes up a new concession in respect of—
(i) the whole or a part of the road, or
(ii) a road that includes the whole or a part of the road.
(2) But the concession is to be treated as extended only—
(a) to the extent that the concession which has in fact ended, and the renewed or new concession, relate to the same road, and
(b) for the period of the renewed or new concession.
(3) A person takes up a renewed or new concession if he is afforded, whether or not under legally enforceable arrangements, an opportunity to be granted the renewed or new concession and takes advantage of the opportunity.
(4) For the purposes of subsection (3) it does not matter whether the renewed or new concession is on the same terms as the previous concession or on modified terms.
(5) If—
(a) a highway concession is treated as extended under this section, and
(b) the period of the extension is different in relation to different parts of the road in relation to which the concession has been granted,
such apportionments are to be made for the purposes of section 343 as are just and reasonable.

Chapter 10 Additional VAT liabilities and rebates

Introduction

345 Introduction
For the purposes of this Chapter—
(a) “additional VAT liability” and “additional VAT rebate” have the meaning given by section 547,
(b) the time when—
(i) a person incurs an additional VAT liability, or
(ii) an additional VAT rebate is made to a person,
is given by section 548, and
(c) the chargeable period in which, and the time when, an additional VAT liability or an additional VAT rebate accrues are given by section 549.

Additional VAT liabilities

346 Additional VAT liabilities and initial allowances
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person was entitled to an initial allowance in respect of qualifying enterprise zone expenditure,
(b) the person entitled to the relevant interest in relation to that expenditure incurs an additional VAT liability in respect of that expenditure,
(c) the additional VAT liability is incurred at a time when the building is, or is to be, an industrial building—
(i) occupied by the person entitled to the relevant interest or a qualifying lessee, or
(ii) used by a qualifying licensee, and
(d) the additional VAT liability is incurred not more than 10 years after the site of the building was first included in the enterprise zone.
(2) If this section applies, the person entitled to the relevant interest is entitled to an initial allowance on the amount of the additional VAT liability.
(3) The amount of the initial allowance is 100% of the amount of the additional VAT liability.
(4) A person claiming an initial allowance under this section may require the allowance to be reduced to a specified amount.
(5) The allowance is made for the chargeable period in which the additional VAT liability accrues.
(6) The persons mentioned in subsection (1)(a) and (b) need not be the same.

347 Additional VAT liabilities and writing-down allowances
(1) This section applies if the person entitled to the relevant interest in relation to qualifying expenditure incurs an additional VAT liability in respect of that expenditure.
(2) If this section applies—
(a) the additional VAT liability is treated as qualifying expenditure, and
(b) the amount of the residue of qualifying expenditure is accordingly increased at the time when the liability accrues by the amount of the liability.
(3) The incurring of the additional VAT liability is a relevant event for the purposes of section 311 (calculation of writing-down allowances) that is to be treated as occurring at the time when the liability accrues.

348 Additional VAT liabilities and writing off initial allowances
If an initial allowance is made in respect of an additional VAT liability incurred after the building is first used, the amount of the allowance is written off at the time when the liability accrues.

Additional VAT rebates

349 Additional VAT rebates and writing-down allowances
(1) This section applies if—
(a) an additional VAT rebate is made in respect of qualifying expenditure to the person entitled to the relevant interest in relation to that qualifying expenditure, and
(b) immediately before the rebate accrues, the residue of that qualifying expenditure is equal to, or greater than, the amount of the rebate.
(2) The making of the additional VAT rebate is a relevant event for the purposes of section 311 (calculation of writing-down allowances) that is to be treated as occurring at the time when the rebate accrues.

350 Additional VAT rebates and balancing adjustments
(1) If an additional VAT rebate is made in respect of qualifying expenditure to the person entitled to the relevant interest in relation to that qualifying expenditure—
(a) the making of the rebate is a balancing event for the purposes of this Part, but
(b) the making of balancing adjustments as a result of the event is subject to subsections (2) and (3).
(2) No balancing allowance is to be made as a result of the event.
(3) A balancing charge is not to be made as a result of the event unless—
(a) the amount of the additional VAT rebate is more than the amount of the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately before the time when the rebate accrues, or
(b) there is no such residue.
(4) The amount of the balancing charge is—
(a) the amount of the difference, or
(b) the amount of the rebate (if there is no residue).
(5) If a balancing charge is made under this section, the starting expenditure is reduced by the amount of that charge in a case where section 322(2) applies (person subject to balancing adjustment is the person who incurred the qualifying expenditure).

351 Additional VAT rebates and writing off qualifying expenditure
If an additional VAT rebate is made in respect of qualifying expenditure, an amount equal to the rebate is written off at the time when the rebate accrues.

Chapter 11 Giving effect to allowances and charges

352 Trades
(1) An allowance or charge to which a person is entitled or liable under this Part is to be given effect in calculating the profits of that person’s trade, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of the trade, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of the trade.
(2) In the case of a person who—
(a) is entitled to an allowance or liable to a charge in respect of a commercial building, and
(b) occupies the building in the course of a profession or vocation,
the references in subsection (1) to a trade are to be read as references to the profession or vocation.
(3) Subsection (1) is subject to the following provisions of this Chapter.

353 Lessors and licensors
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person is entitled or liable to an allowance or charge for a chargeable period (“the relevant period”), but
(b) his interest in the building in question is or was subject to a lease or a licence at the relevant time.
(2) If the person’s interest in the building is an asset of a UK property business... carried on by him at any time in the relevant period, the allowance or charge is to be given effect in calculating the profits of that business for the relevant period, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of that business, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of that business.
Words in s. 353(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 555(2) (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 353(2) repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 501(2), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(3) If the person’s interest in the building is an asset of an overseas property business carried on by him at any time in the relevant period, the allowance or charge is to be given effect in calculating the profits of the overseas property business for the relevant period, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of that business, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of that business.
(3A) If the person is within the charge to income tax in respect of the allowance or charge and his interest in the building is not an asset of any property business carried on by him at any time in the relevant period, the allowance or charge is to be given effect by treating him as if he had been carrying on a UK property business in that period and as if—
(a) the allowance were an expense of that business, and
(b) the charge were a receipt of that business.
S. 353(3A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 555(3) (with Sch. 2)
(4) If the person is a company within the charge to corporation tax in respect of the allowance or charge and its interest in the building is not an asset of any property business carried on by it at any time in the relevant period, the allowance or charge is to be given effect by treating the company as if it had been carrying on a UK property business in that period and as if—
(a) the allowance were an expense of that business, and
(b) the charge were a receipt of that business.
Words in s. 353(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 555(4)(a) (with Sch. 2)
Word in s. 353(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 555(4)(b) (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 353(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 555(4)(c) (with Sch. 2)
Word in s. 353(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 555(4)(d) (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 353(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 501(3) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(5) In subsection (1) “the relevant time” means—
(a) in relation to an initial allowance, the time when the expenditure was incurred or any subsequent time before the building is used for any purpose;
(b) in relation to a writing-down allowance, the end of the relevant period;
(c) in relation to a balancing allowance or balancing charge, the time immediately before the event giving rise to the allowance or charge.

354 Buildings temporarily out of use
(1) This section applies if a person is entitled to an allowance or liable to a charge for a chargeable period during which the building is treated as an industrial building under section 285 (building still industrial building despite temporary disuse).
(2) If, when the building was last in use as an industrial building—
(a) it was in use for the purposes of a trade which has since been permanently discontinued, or
(b) the relevant interest in the building was subject to a lease or a licence which has since come to an end,
section 353(4) applies to the person as if the relevant interest were subject to a lease or licence at the relevant time.
(3) If—
(a) the person is liable to a balancing charge, and
(b) when the building was last in use as an industrial building, it was in use as an industrial building for the purposes of a trade which was carried on by the person but which has since been permanently discontinued,
the same deductions may be made from the amount of the balancing charge as may be made under section 254 of ITTOIA 2005 or section 196 of CTA 2009 (deductions allowed in case of post-cessation receipts) from an amount chargeable to tax under Chapter 18 of Part 2 of ITTOIA 2005 or, as the case may be, under Chapter 15 of Part 3 of CTA 2009.
Words in s. 354(3) inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 556(2)(a) (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 354(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 502(2)(a) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
Words in s. 354(3) inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 556(2)(b) (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 354(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 502(2)(b) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(4) Subsection (3) does not affect the making of any deduction allowed under any other provision of the Tax Acts.
(5) For the purposes of this section the permanent discontinuance of a trade does not include an event treated as a permanent discontinuance under section 577(2A) of this Act or section 18 of ITTOIA 2005 (effect of company ceasing to trade etc).
Words in s. 354(5) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 556(3) (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 354(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 502(3) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(6) In this section “trade”, in relation to a commercial building, includes a profession or vocation.

355 Buildings for miners etc.: carry-back of balancing allowances
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a trade consists of or includes the working of a source of mineral deposits (within the meaning of item 7 of Table A in section 274),
(b) a balancing allowance falls to be made under this Part for the last chargeable period in which the trade is carried on,
(c) the event giving rise to the allowance is—
(i) the source of mineral deposits ceasing to be worked, or
(ii) the coming to an end of a foreign concession,
(d) the allowance is made for expenditure on a building which was constructed for occupation by, or for the welfare of, persons employed at or in connection with the working of the source of mineral deposits, and
(e) full effect cannot be given to the allowance because there are insufficient profits for that chargeable period.
(2) If this section applies, the person entitled to the allowance may claim that the balance of the allowance is to be given for the last preceding chargeable period, and so on for other preceding chargeable periods.
(2A) For income tax purposes the allowance is given effect at Step 2 of the calculation in section 23 of ITA 2007.
S. 355(2A) inserted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 406 (with Sch. 2)
(3) But allowances are not to be given under subsection (2) for chargeable periods amounting in total to more than 5 years; but a proportionately reduced allowance may be given for a chargeable period of which part is required to make up the 5 years.
(4) In counting the 5 years, include any period for which an allowance might be made but cannot be given effect because there are insufficient profits.
(5) If this section applies to a company, no allowance may be given under this section so as to create or increase a loss in any accounting period.
(6) If this section applies to a company and a claim is made both under this section and under section 37 of CTA 2010 (relief for company trading losses)—
(a) effect is to be given to the claim under that section before this section is applied, and
(b) for the purposes of giving effect to the claim under that section, the allowance for which the claim under this section is made is to be disregarded.
Words in s. 355(6) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 353 (with Sch. 2)

Chapter 12 Supplementary provisions

356 Apportionment of sums partly referable to non-qualifying assets
(1) If the sum paid for the sale of the relevant interest in a building is attributable—
(a) partly to assets representing expenditure for which an allowance can be made under this Part, and
(b) partly to assets representing other expenditure,
only so much of the sum as on a just and reasonable apportionment is attributable to the assets referred to in paragraph (a) is to be taken into account for the purposes of this Part.
(2) Subsection (1) applies to other proceeds from a balancing event in respect of a building as it applies to a sum given for the sale of the relevant interest in the building.
(3) Subsection (1) does not affect any other provision of this Act requiring an apportionment of the proceeds of a balancing event.

357 Arrangements having an artificial effect on pricing
(1) If—
(a) the relevant interest in a building is sold,
(b) related arrangements have been entered into, at or before the time when the sale price is fixed, which had the effect at that time of enhancing the value of the relevant interest, and
(c) the arrangements contain a provision which has an artificial effect on pricing (see subsection (4)),
the sum paid on the sale of the relevant interest is to be treated for the purposes of arriving at qualifying expenditure as reduced to what it would have been if the arrangements had not contained the provision having that artificial effect.
(2) If—
(a) qualifying expenditure is equal to a price paid on a sale of the relevant interest in a building,
(b) related arrangements have been entered into, at or before the time when the sale price is fixed, which had the effect at that time of enhancing the value of the relevant interest, and
(c) the arrangements contain a provision which has an artificial effect on pricing,
the proceeds from any balancing event subsequently occurring in relation to the building are to be treated for the purposes of this Part as reduced to what they would have been if the arrangements had not contained the provision having that artificial effect.
(3) “Related arrangements” means arrangements between two or more persons which relate—
(a) to an interest in or right over the building, or
(b) to other arrangements made with respect to such an interest or right;
and for this purpose it is immaterial whether the interest or right in question is granted by the person entitled to the relevant interest or another person.
(4) Arrangements contain a provision having an artificial effect on pricing to the extent that they go beyond what could reasonably have been regarded as required in comparable commercial transactions by the market conditions prevailing when the arrangements were entered into.
(5) “Comparable commercial transactions” means transactions—
(a) involving interests in or rights over buildings of the same kind as (or of a similar kind to) the building to which the arrangements relate, and
(b) made by persons dealing with each other at arm’s length in the open market.

358 Requisitioned land
(1) This section applies in relation to any period (“period of requisition”) for which compensation—
(a) is payable, or
(b) but for any agreement would be payable,
under section 2(1)(a) of the Compensation (Defence) Act 1939 (c. 75).
(2) This Part has effect in relation to the period of requisition as if the Crown had been in possession of the land for that period under a lease.
(3) If a person carrying on a trade is authorised by the Crown to occupy the land (or part of it) during the whole or a part of the period of requisition, this Part has effect as if the Crown had granted a sub-lease of the land (or that part of it) to the occupier.
(4) If subsection (2) or (3) applies, references in this Part to—
(a) the surrender of a leasehold interest,
(b) a leasehold interest being extinguished on the person entitled to it acquiring the interest which is reversionary on it, or
(c) the merger of a leasehold interest,
apply (with the necessary modifications) in relation to the lease under subsection (2) or the sub-lease under subsection (3).
(5) If the person who (subject to the rights of the Crown) is entitled to possession of the land pays any sum to—
(a) the Crown, or
(b) if subsection (3) applies, the occupier,
in respect of a building constructed on the land during the period of requisition, the sum is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as paid in consideration of the surrender of the lease or sub-lease (as the case may be).

359 Provisions applying on termination of lease
(1) This section applies for the purposes of this Part if a lease is terminated.
(2) If, with the consent of the lessor, the lessee of a building remains in possession of the building after the termination without a new lease being granted to him the lease is treated as continuing so long as the lessee remains in possession.
(3) If on the termination a new lease is granted to the lessee as a result of the exercise of an option available to him under the terms of the first lease, the second lease is treated as a continuation of the first.
(4) If on the termination the lessor pays a sum to the lessee in respect of a building comprised in the lease, the lease is treated as if it had come to an end by surrender in consideration of the payment.
(5) If on the termination—
(a) another lease is granted to a different lessee, and
(b) in connection with the transaction that lessee pays a sum to the person who was the lessee under the first lease,
the two leases are to be treated as if they were the same lease which had been assigned by the lessee under the first lease to the lessee under the second lease in consideration of the payment.

360 Meaning of “lease” etc.
(1) In this Part “lease” includes—
(a) an agreement for a lease if the term to be covered by the lease has begun, and
(b) any tenancy,
but does not include a mortgage (and “lessee”, “lessor” and “leasehold interest” are to be read accordingly).
(2) In the application of this Part to Scotland—
(a) “leasehold interest” (or “leasehold estate”) means the interest of a tenant in property subject to a lease, and
(b) any reference to an interest which is reversionary on a leasehold interest or on a lease is to be read as a reference to the interest of the landlord in the property subject to the leasehold interest or lease.
Pt. 3 omitted (with effect in relation to chargeable periods beginning on or after 1.4.2011 for corporation tax purposes and 6.4.2011 for income tax purposes in accordance with ss. 84(1)(3)(4), 85, 86 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 84(2) (with Sch. 27)

Part 3A Business Premises Renovation Allowances

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION

360A Business premises renovation allowances
(1) Allowances are available under this Part if a person incurs qualifying expenditure in respect of a qualifying building.
(2) Allowances under this Part are made to the person who—
(a) incurred the expenditure, and
(b) has the relevant interest in the qualifying building.

Chapter 2 QUALIFYING EXPENDITURE

360B Meaning of “qualifying expenditure”
(1) In this Part “qualifying expenditure” means capital expenditure incurred before the expiry date—
(a) in respect of which Conditions A and B are met, and
(b) which is not excluded by subsection (3), (3B) or (3D).
S. 360B(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 66(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 66(2)
(2) In subsection (1) “ the expiry date ” means—
(a) the fifth anniversary of the day appointed under section 92 of FA 2005, or
Word in s. 360B(2)(a) substituted (21.7.2009) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 126(5)(a)
(b) such later date as the Treasury may prescribe by regulations.
(2A) Condition A is that the expenditure is incurred on—
(a) the conversion of a qualifying building into qualifying business premises,
(b) the renovation of a qualifying building if it is or will be qualifying business premises, or
(c) repairs to a qualifying building or, where the building is part of a building, to the building of which the qualifying building forms part, to the extent that the repairs are incidental to expenditure within paragraph (a) or (b).
Ss. 360B(2A)-(2C) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 66(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 66(3)
(2B) Condition B is that the expenditure is incurred on—
(a) building works,
(b) architectural or design services,
(c) surveying or engineering services,
(d) planning applications, or
(e) statutory fees or statutory permissions.
(2C) But Condition B is treated as met in respect of expenditure incurred on matters not mentioned in that Condition to the extent that that expenditure (in total) does not exceed 5% of the qualifying expenditure incurred on the matters mentioned in subsection (2B)(a) to (c).
(3) Expenditure is excluded if it is incurred on or in connection with—
(a) the acquisition of land or rights in or over land,
(b) the extension of a qualifying building (except to the extent required for the purpose of providing a means of getting to or from qualifying business premises),
(c) the development of land adjoining or adjacent to a qualifying building, or
(d) the provision of plant and machinery, other than plant or machinery which is or becomes a fixture (as defined by section 173(1)) and falls within subsection (3A).
Words in s. 360B(3)(d) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 66(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 66(4)(b)
Word in s. 360B(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 66(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 66(4)(a)
(3A) The fixtures which fall within this subsection are—
(a) integral features within the meaning of section 33A (taking account of section 33A(6) and any provision for the time being made under section 33A(7)) or part of such a feature;
(b) automatic control systems for opening and closing doors, windows and vents;
(c) window cleaning installations;
(d) fitted cupboards and blinds;
(e) protective installations such as lightning protection, sprinkler and other equipment for containing or fighting fires, fire alarm systems and fire escapes;
(f) building management systems;
(g) cabling in connection with telephone, audio-visual data installations and computer networking facilities, which are incidental to the occupation of the building;
(h) sanitary appliances, and bathroom fittings which are hand driers, counters, partitions, mirrors or shower facilities;
(i) kitchen and catering facilities for producing and storing food and drink for the occupants of the building;
(j) signs;
(k) public address systems;
(l) intruder alarm systems.
Ss. 360B(3A)-(3D) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 66(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 66(5)
(3B) Expenditure is excluded if, and to the extent that, it exceeds the market value amount for the works, services or other matters to which it relates.
(3C) “The market value amount” means the amount of expenditure which it would have been normal and reasonable to incur on the works, services or other matters—
(a) in the market conditions prevailing when the expenditure was incurred, and
(b) assuming the transaction as a result of which the expenditure was incurred was between persons dealing with each other at arm's length in the open market.
(3D) Expenditure is excluded if the qualifying building was used at any time during the period of 12 months ending with the day on which the expenditure is incurred.
(4) For the purposes of this section, expenditure incurred on repairs to a building is to be treated as capital expenditure if it is not expenditure that would be allowed to be deducted in calculating the profits of a property business, or of a trade, profession or vocation, for tax purposes.
(5) The Treasury may by regulations —
(a) amend this section so as to add a description of fixture to the list in subsection (3A), or vary or remove a description of fixture in that list;
(b) make further provision as to expenditure which is, or is not, qualifying expenditure.
Words in s. 360B(5) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 66(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 66(6)

360BA Expenditure not treated as qualifying expenditure if delay in carrying out works etc
(1) This section applies where—
(a) (ignoring this section) qualifying expenditure is incurred on works, services or other matters in a chargeable period, and
(b) those works, services or other matters are not completed or provided before the end of the period of 36 months beginning with the date the expenditure was incurred.
(2) To the extent that it relates to so much of those works, services or other matters as are not completed or provided before the end of that period, the expenditure is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as never having been incurred (unless and until subsection (6) applies).
(3) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to subsection (2).
(4) If a person who has made a tax return becomes aware that, after making it, anything in it has become incorrect because of the operation of this section, the person must give notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs specifying how the return needs to be amended.
(5) The notice must be given within 3 months beginning with the day on which the person first became aware that anything in the return had become incorrect because of the operation of this section.
(6) If, at any time after the end of the period mentioned in subsection (1)(b), those works, services or other matters are completed or provided, the expenditure to which subsection (2) applies is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as incurred at that time.
S. 360BA inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 66(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 66(7)

Chapter 3 QUALIFYING BUILDINGS AND QUALIFYING BUSINESS PREMISES

360C Meaning of “qualifying building”
(1) In this Part “ qualifying building ”, in relation to any conversion or renovation work, means any building or structure, or part of a building or structure, which—
(a) is situated in an area which, on the date on which the conversion or renovation work began, was a disadvantaged area,
(b) was unused throughout the period of one year ending immediately before that date,
(c) on that date, had last been used—
(i) for the purposes of a trade, profession or vocation, or
(ii) as an office or offices (whether or not for the purposes of a trade, profession or vocation),
(d) on that date, had not last been used as, or as part of, a dwelling, and
(e) in the case of part of a building or structure, on that date had not last been occupied and used in common with any other part of the building or structure other than a part—
(i) as respects which the condition in paragraph (b) is met, or
(ii) which had last been used as a dwelling.
(2) In this section “ disadvantaged area ” means—
(a) an area designated as a disadvantaged area for the purposes of this section by regulations made by the Treasury, ...
S. 360C(2)(b) and word omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 10(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 8(2)(a) (with Sch. 39 paras. 11-13)
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3) Regulations under subsection (2)(a) may—
(a) designate specified areas as disadvantaged areas, or
(b) provide for areas of a description specified in the regulations to be designated as disadvantaged areas.
(4) If regulations under subsection (2)(a) so provide, the designation of an area as a disadvantaged area shall have effect for such period as may be specified in or determined in accordance with the regulations.
(5) Regulations under subsection (2)(a) may—
(a) make different provision for different cases, and
(b) contain such incidental, supplementary, consequential or transitional provision as appears to the Treasury to be necessary or expedient.
(6) Where a building or structure (or part of a building or structure) which would otherwise be a qualifying building is on the date mentioned in subsection (1)(a) situated partly in a disadvantaged area and partly outside it, only so much of the expenditure incurred in accordance with section 360B as, on a just and reasonable apportionment, is attributable to the part of the building or structure located in the disadvantaged area is to be treated as qualifying expenditure.
(7) The Treasury may by regulations make further provision as to the circumstances in which a building or structure or part of a building or structure is, or is not, a qualifying building.

360D Meaning of “qualifying business premises”
(1) In this Part “ qualifying business premises ” means any premises in respect of which the following requirements are met—
(a) the premises must be a qualifying building,
(b) the premises must be used, or available and suitable for letting for use,—
(i) for the purposes of a trade, profession or vocation, or
(ii) as an office or offices (whether or not for the purposes of a trade, profession or vocation),
(c) the premises must not be used, or available for use as, or as part of, a dwelling.
(2) In this section “ premises ” means any building or structure or part of a building or structure.
(3) For the purposes of this Part, if premises are qualifying business premises immediately before a period when they are temporarily unsuitable for use for the purposes mentioned in subsection (1)(b), they are to be treated as being qualifying business premises during that period.
(4) The Treasury may by regulations make further provision as to the circumstances in which premises are, or are not, qualifying business premises.

Chapter 4 THE RELEVANT INTEREST IN THE QUALIFYING BUILDING

360E General rule as to what is the relevant interest
(1) The relevant interest in a qualifying building in relation to any qualifying expenditure is the interest in the qualifying building to which the person who incurred the qualifying expenditure was entitled when it was incurred.
(2) Subsection (1) is subject to the following provisions of this Chapter and to section 360Z3 (provisions applying on termination of lease).
(3) If—
(a) the person who incurred the qualifying expenditure was entitled to more than one interest in the qualifying building when the expenditure was incurred, and
(b) one of those interests was reversionary on all the others,
the reversionary interest is the relevant interest in the qualifying building.
(4) An interest does not cease to be the relevant interest merely because of the creation of a lease or other interest to which that interest is subject.
(5) If—
(a) the relevant interest is a leasehold interest, and
(b) that interest is extinguished on the person entitled to it acquiring the interest which is reversionary on it,
the interest into which the leasehold interest merges becomes the relevant interest when the leasehold interest is extinguished.

360F Interest acquired on completion of conversion
For the purposes of determining the relevant interest in a qualifying building, a person who—
(a) incurs expenditure on the conversion of a qualifying building into qualifying business premises, and
(b) is entitled to an interest in the qualifying building on or as a result of the completion of the conversion,
is treated as having had that interest when the expenditure was incurred.

Chapter 5 INITIAL ALLOWANCES

360G Initial allowances
(1) A person who has incurred qualifying expenditure in respect of any qualifying building is entitled to an initial allowance in respect of the expenditure.
(2) The amount of the initial allowance is 100% of the qualifying expenditure.
(3) A person claiming an initial allowance under this section may require the allowance to be reduced to a specified amount.
(4) The initial allowance is made for the chargeable period in which the qualifying expenditure is incurred.

360H Premises not qualifying business premises or relevant interest sold before premises first used or let
(1) No initial allowance is to be made under section 360G if, at the relevant time, the qualifying building does not constitute qualifying business premises.
(2) An initial allowance which has been made in respect of a qualifying building which is to be qualifying business premises is to be withdrawn if—
(a) the qualifying building does not constitute qualifying business premises at the relevant time, or
(b) the person to whom the allowance was made has sold the relevant interest in the qualifying building before the relevant time.
(3) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to this section.
(4) In this section “ the relevant time ” means the time when the premises are first used by the person with the relevant interest or, if they are not so used, the time when they are first suitable for letting for either of the purposes mentioned in section 360D(1)(b).

Chapter 6 WRITING-DOWN ALLOWANCES

360I Entitlement to writing-down allowances
(1) A person is entitled to a writing-down allowance for a chargeable period if he has incurred qualifying expenditure in respect of a qualifying building and, at the end of the chargeable period—
(a) the person is entitled to the relevant interest in the qualifying building,
(b) the person has not granted a long lease of the qualifying building out of the relevant interest in consideration of the payment of a capital sum, and
(c) the qualifying building constitutes qualifying business premises.
(2) In subsection (1)(b) “ long lease ” means a lease the duration of which exceeds 50 years.
(3) Whether the duration of a lease exceeds 50 years is to be determined—
(a) in accordance with section 303 of ITTOIA 2005, and
(b) without regard to section 360Z3(3) of this Act (new lease granted as a result of the exercise of an option treated as continuation of old lease).
(4) A person claiming a writing-down allowance may require the allowance to be reduced to a specified amount.

360J Amount of allowance
(1) The writing-down allowance for a chargeable period is 25% of the qualifying expenditure.
(2) The allowance is proportionately increased or reduced if the chargeable period is more or less than a year.
(3) The amount of the writing-down allowance for a chargeable period is limited to the residue of qualifying expenditure.
(4) For this purpose the residue is ascertained immediately before writing off the writing-down allowance at the end of the chargeable period.

360K Meaning of “ the residue of qualifying expenditure ”
The residue of qualifying expenditure is the qualifying expenditure that has not yet been written off in accordance with Chapter 9.

Chapter 7 GRANTS IN RESPECT OF QUALIFYING EXPENDITURE

360L Grants affecting entitlement to allowances
(1) No initial allowance or writing-down allowance under this Part is to be made in respect of qualifying expenditure in respect of a qualifying building if a relevant grant or relevant payment is made towards—
(a) that expenditure, or
(b) any other expenditure which is incurred by any person in respect of the same building, and on the same single investment project as that expenditure.
(2) An initial allowance or writing-down allowance made in respect of qualifying expenditure is to be withdrawn if—
(a) after it is made, a relevant grant or relevant payment is made towards that expenditure, or
(b) within the period of 3 years beginning when that expenditure was incurred, a relevant grant or relevant payment is made towards any other expenditure which is incurred by any person in respect of the same building, and on the same single investment project, as that expenditure.
(3) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to subsection (2).
(4) If a person who has made a return becomes aware that, after making it, anything in it has become incorrect because of the operation of this section, that person must give notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs specifying how the return needs to be amended.
(5) The notice must be given within 3 months beginning with the day on which the person first became aware that anything in the return had become incorrect because of the operation of this section.
(6) In this section—
“General Block Exemption Regulation” means Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 (General block exemption Regulation) as it had effect in the United Kingdom immediately before IP completion day;
“relevant grant or relevant payment” means a grant or payment which is—
(a) a State aid, other than an allowance under this Part, or
(b) a grant or subsidy, other than a State aid, which the Treasury by order declares to be relevant for the purposes of the withholding of allowances under this Part;
“single investment project” has the same meaning as in the General Block Exemption Regulation.
Words in s. 360L(6) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Taxes (State Aid) (Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1499), regs. 1, 3(6)
(7) Nothing in this section limits references to “State aid” to State aid which is required to be notified to and approved by the European Commission.
(8) The Treasury may by order amend this section to make provision consequential upon the General Block Exemption Regulation being replaced by another instrument.
S. 360L substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 66(10)-(13) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 66(8)

Chapter 8 BALANCING ADJUSTMENTS

360M When balancing adjustments are made
(1) A balancing adjustment is made if—
(a) qualifying expenditure has been incurred in respect of a qualifying building, and
(b) a balancing event occurs.
(2) A balancing adjustment is either a balancing allowance or a balancing charge and is made for the chargeable period in which the balancing event occurs.
(3) A balancing allowance or balancing charge is made to or on the person who incurred the qualifying expenditure.
(4) No balancing adjustment is made if the balancing event occurs more than 5 years after the time when the premises were first used, or suitable for letting, for either of the purposes mentioned in section 360D(1)(b).
S. 360M(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 66(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 66(9)
(5) If more than one balancing event within section 360N occurs, a balancing adjustment is made only on the first of them.

360N Balancing events
(1) The following are balancing events for the purposes of this Part—
(a) the relevant interest in the qualifying building is sold;
(b) a long lease of the qualifying building is granted out of the relevant interest in consideration of the payment of a capital sum;
(c) if the relevant interest is a lease, the lease ends otherwise than on the person entitled to it acquiring the interest reversionary on it;
(d) the person who incurred the qualifying expenditure dies;
(e) the qualifying building is demolished or destroyed;
(f) the qualifying building ceases to be qualifying business premises (without being demolished or destroyed).
(2) Section 360I(2) and (3) (meaning of “long lease”) applies for the purposes of subsection (1)(b).

360O Proceeds from balancing events
(1) References in this Part to the proceeds from a balancing event are to the amounts received or receivable in connection with the event, as shown in the Table—

TABLE: BALANCING EVENTS AND PROCEEDS
1 Balancing Event	2 Proceeds from event
1 The sale of the relevant interest.	The net proceeds of the sale.
2 The grant of a long lease out of the relevant interest.	If the capital sum paid in consideration of the grant is less than the commercial premium, the commercial premium. In any other case, the capital sum paid in consideration of the grant.
3 The coming to an end of a lease, where a person entitled to the lease and a person entitled to any superior interest are connected persons.	The market value of the relevant interest in the qualifying building at the time of the event.
4 The death of the person who incurred the qualifying expenditure.	The residue of qualifying expenditure immediately before the death.
5 The demolition or destruction of the qualifying building.	The net amount received for the remains of the qualifying building, together with (a)  any insurance money received in respect of the demolition or destruction, and (b)  any other compensation of any description so received, so far as it consists of capital sums.
6 The qualifying building ceases to be qualifying business premises.	The market value of the relevant interest in the qualifying building at the time of the event.
(2) The amounts referred to in column 2 of the Table are those received or receivable by the person who incurred the qualifying expenditure.
(3) In Item 2 of the Table “ the commercial premium ” means the premium that would have been given if the transaction had been at arm's length.

360P Calculation of balancing adjustments
(1) A balancing allowance is made if—
(a) there are no proceeds from the balancing event, or
(b) the proceeds from the balancing event are less than the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately before the event.
(2) The amount of the balancing allowance is the amount of—
(a) the residue (if there are no proceeds);
(b) the difference (if the proceeds are less than the residue).
(3) A balancing charge is made if the proceeds from the balancing event are more than the residue, if any, of qualifying expenditure immediately before the event.
(4) The amount of the balancing charge is the amount of—
(a) the difference, or
(b) the proceeds (if the residue is nil).
(5) The amount of a balancing charge made on a person must not exceed the total amount of—
(a) any initial allowances made to the person in respect of the expenditure, and
(b) any writing-down allowances made to the person in respect of the expenditure for chargeable periods ending on or before the date of the balancing event giving rise to the balancing adjustment.

Chapter 9 WRITING OFF QUALIFYING EXPENDITURE

360Q Introduction
For the purposes of this Part qualifying expenditure is written off to the extent and at the times specified in this Chapter.

360R Writing off initial allowances and writing-down allowances
(1) If an initial allowance is made in respect of the qualifying expenditure, the amount of the allowance is written off at the time when the qualifying business premises are first used, or suitable for letting for use, for either of the purposes mentioned in section 360D(1)(b).
(2) If a writing-down allowance is made in respect of the qualifying expenditure, the amount of the allowance is written off at the end of the chargeable period for which the allowance is made.
(3) If a balancing event occurs at the end of the chargeable period referred to in subsection (2), the amount written off under that subsection is to be taken into account in calculating the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately before the event to determine what balancing adjustment (if any) is to be made.

360S Treatment of demolition costs
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a qualifying building is demolished, and
(b) the person who incurred the qualifying expenditure incurs the cost of the demolition.
(2) The net cost of the demolition is added to the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately before the demolition.
(3) “ The net cost of the demolition ” means the amount, if any, by which the cost of the demolition exceeds any money received for the remains of the qualifying building.
(4) If this section applies, neither the cost of the demolition nor the net cost of the demolition is treated for the purposes of any Part of this Act as expenditure on any other property replacing the qualifying building demolished.

Chapter 10 ADDITIONAL VAT LIABILITIES AND REBATES

360T Introduction
For the purposes of this Chapter—
(a) “ additional VAT liability ” and “ additional VAT rebate ” have the meanings given by section 547,
(b) the time when—
(i) a person incurs an additional VAT liability, or
(ii) an additional VAT rebate is made to a person,
is given by section 548, and
(c) the chargeable period in which, and the time when, an additional VAT liability or an additional VAT rebate accrues are given by section 549.

360U Additional VAT liabilities and initial allowances
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person was entitled to an initial allowance under this Part in respect of qualifying expenditure on a qualifying building,
(b) that person incurs an additional VAT liability in respect of that expenditure, and
(c) the additional VAT liability is incurred at a time when the qualifying building is, or is about to be, qualifying business premises.
(2) If this section applies, the person entitled to the relevant interest is entitled to an initial allowance on the amount of the additional VAT liability.
(3) The amount of the initial allowance is 100% of the amount of the additional VAT liability.
(4) A person claiming an initial allowance under this section may require the allowance to be reduced to a specified amount.
(5) The allowance is made for the chargeable period in which the additional VAT liability accrues.

360V Additional VAT liabilities and writing-down allowances
(1) This section applies if the person entitled to the relevant interest in relation to qualifying expenditure incurs an additional VAT liability in respect of that expenditure.
(2) If this section applies—
(a) the additional VAT liability is treated as qualifying expenditure, and
(b) the amount of the residue of qualifying expenditure is accordingly increased at the time when the liability accrues by the amount of the liability.

360W Additional VAT liabilities and writing off initial allowances
If an initial allowance is made in respect of an additional VAT liability incurred after the qualifying business premises are first used or suitable for letting for business use, the amount of the allowance is written off at the time when the liability accrues.

360X Additional VAT rebates and balancing adjustments
(1) If an additional VAT rebate is made in respect of qualifying expenditure to the person entitled to the relevant interest in relation to that qualifying expenditure—
(a) the making of the rebate is a balancing event for the purposes of this Part, but
(b) the making of balancing adjustments as a result of the event is subject to subsections (2) and (3).
(2) No balancing allowance is to be made as a result of the event.
(3) A balancing charge is not to be made as a result of the event unless—
(a) the amount of the additional VAT rebate is more than the amount of the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately before the time when the rebate accrues, or
(b) there is no such residue.
(4) The amount of the balancing charge is—
(a) the amount of the difference, or
(b) the amount of the rebate (if there is no residue).

360Y Additional VAT rebates and writing off qualifying expenditure
If an additional VAT rebate is made in respect of qualifying expenditure, an amount equal to the rebate is written off at the time when the rebate accrues.

Chapter 11 SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS

360Z Giving effect to allowances and charges: trades
(1) An allowance or charge to which a person is entitled or liable under this Part is to be given effect in calculating the profits of that person's trade, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of the trade, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of the trade.
(2) In the case of a person who—
(a) is entitled to an allowance or liable to a charge in respect of a qualifying building, and
(b) occupies that building in the course of a profession or vocation,
the references in subsection (1) to a trade are to be read as references to the profession or vocation.
(3) Subsection (1) is subject to—
(a) section 6E (giving effect to allowances and charges: NI rate activity cases), and
(b) the following provisions of this Chapter.
Words in s. 360Z(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 11(2)
(4) If a company or partnership is as a result of section 6D (NI rate activity treated as separate trade) treated for the purposes of this Act as carrying on two separate trades, the question of whether an allowance or charge relates to the NI rate activity or the main rate activity is to be determined by reference to the purposes for which the qualifying building is used.
Ss. 360Z(4)-(6) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 11(3)
(5) If the qualifying building is used both for the purposes of the NI rate activity and for the purposes of the main rate activity, allowances and charges are to be apportioned on a just and reasonable basis between the trade consisting of the NI rate activity and the trade consisting of the main rate activity, according to the proportion of use for the purposes of the NI rate activity.
(6) In this section “main rate activity” means an activity other than an NI rate activity.

360Z1 Giving effect to allowances and charges: lessors and licensees
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person is entitled or liable to an allowance or charge under this Part for a chargeable period (“ the relevant period ”), but
(b) his interest in the building in question is or was subject to a lease or a licence at any time in that period.
(2) If the person's interest in the building is an asset of a property business carried on by him at any time in the relevant period, the allowance or charge is to be given effect in calculating the profits of that business for the relevant period by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of that business, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of that business.
(3) If the person's interest in the building is not an asset of a property business carried on by him at any time in the relevant period, the allowance or charge is to be given effect by treating him as if he had been carrying on a property business in that period and as if—
(a) the allowance were an expense of that business, and
(b) the charge were a receipt of that business.

360Z2 Apportionment of sums partly referable to non-qualifying assets
(1) If the sum paid for the sale of the relevant interest in a qualifying building is attributable—
(a) partly to assets representing expenditure for which an allowance can be made under this Part, and
(b) partly to assets representing other expenditure,
only so much of the sum as on a just and reasonable apportionment is attributable to the assets referred to in paragraph (a) is to be taken into account for the purposes of this Part.
(2) Subsection (1) applies to other proceeds from a balancing event in respect of a qualifying building as it applies to a sum given for the sale of the relevant interest in the qualifying building.
(3) Subsection (1) does not affect any other provision of this Act requiring an apportionment of the proceeds of a balancing event.

360Z3 Provisions applying on termination of lease
(1) This section applies for the purposes of this Part if a lease is terminated.
(2) If, with the consent of the lessor, the lessee of the qualifying building remains in possession of the qualifying building after the termination without a new lease being granted to him, the lease is treated as continuing so long as the lessee remains in possession.
(3) If on the termination a new lease is granted to a lessee as a result of the exercise of an option available to him under the terms of the first lease, the second lease is treated as a continuation of the first.
(4) If on the termination the lessor pays a sum to the lessee in respect of business premises comprised in the lease, the lease is treated as if it had come to an end by surrender in consideration of the payment.
(5) If on the termination—
(a) another lease is granted to a different lessee, and
(b) in connection with the transaction that lessee pays a sum to the person who was the lessee under the first lease,
the two leases are to be treated as if they were the same lease which had been assigned by the lessee under the first lease to the lessee under the second lease in consideration of the payment.

360Z4 Meaning of “lease” etc.
(1) In this Part “ lease ” includes—
(a) an agreement for a lease if the term to be covered by the lease has begun, and
(b) any tenancy,
but does not include a mortgage (and “ lessee ”, “ lessor ” and “ leasehold interest ” are to be read accordingly).
(2) In the application of this Part to Scotland—
(a) “ leasehold interest ” or “ leasehold estate ” means the interest of a tenant in property subject to a lease, and
(b) any reference to an interest which is reversionary on a leasehold interest or on a lease is to be read as a reference to the interest of the landlord in the property subject to the leasehold interest or lease.
Pt. 3A inserted (11.4.2007 with effect in accordance with s. 92 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 6 para. 1; S.I. 2007/949, art. 2

Part 4 Agricultural buildings allowances

Chapter 1 Introduction

361 Agricultural buildings allowances
(1) Allowances are available under this Part if—
(a) capital expenditure has been incurred on the construction of a building (such as a farmhouse, farm building or cottage) or on the construction of fences or other works,
(b) the expenditure was incurred—
(i) by a person having a freehold or leasehold interest in land in the United Kingdom occupied wholly or mainly for the purposes of husbandry, and
(ii) for the purposes of husbandry on that land, and
(c) the expenditure, or other expenditure, is qualifying expenditure.
(2) In this Part—
(a) “agricultural building” means a building, fence or other works referred to in subsection (1)(a), and
(b) “the related agricultural land” means the land referred to in subsection (1)(b).
(3) Allowances under this Part are made to the person who for the time being has the relevant interest (see Chapter 2) in relation to the qualifying expenditure (see Chapter 3).

362 Meaning of “husbandry”
(1) In this Part “husbandry” includes—
(a) any method of intensive rearing of livestock or fish on a commercial basis for the production of food for human consumption, and
(b) the cultivation of short rotation coppice.
(2) “Short rotation coppice” has the meaning given by section 1125(6) of CTA 2010 (meaning for corporation tax purposes: tree species planted at high density where stems harvested at intervals of less than 10 years).
Words in s. 362(2) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 354 (with Sch. 2)

363 Expenditure on the construction of a building
For the purposes of this Part, expenditure on the construction of a building does not include expenditure incurred on the acquisition of land or rights in or over land.

Chapter 2 The relevant interest

364 General rule as to what is the relevant interest
(1) The relevant interest in relation to any qualifying expenditure is the freehold or leasehold interest in the related agricultural land to which the person who incurred the expenditure on the construction of the agricultural building was entitled when the expenditure was incurred.
(2) Subsection (1) is subject to the following provisions of this Chapter.
(3) If, when the expenditure was incurred—
(a) the person was entitled to freehold and leasehold interests or to more than one leasehold interest in the related agricultural land, and
(b) one of those interests was reversionary on all the others,
the reversionary interest is the relevant interest.

365 Effect of creation of subordinate lease
An interest does not cease to be the relevant interest merely because of the creation of a lease or other interest to which that interest is subject.

366 Interest conveyed or assigned by way of security
If an interest in land is—
(a) conveyed or assigned by way of security, and
(b) subject to a right of redemption,
the person with the right of redemption is treated for the purposes of this Part as having that interest, and not the creditor.

367 Merger of leasehold interest
(1) If the relevant interest is a leasehold interest which is extinguished on—
(a) being surrendered, or
(b) the person entitled to it acquiring the interest which is reversionary on it,
the interest into which the leasehold interest merges becomes the relevant interest when the leasehold interest is extinguished.
(2) If the person who owns the interest into which the leasehold interest is merged is not the same as the person who owned the leasehold interest, the relevant interest is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as acquired by the owner of the interest into which the leasehold interest is merged.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply if a new lease of the whole or a part of the related agricultural land is granted to take effect on the extinguishment of the former leasehold interest.

368 Provisions applying on ending of lease
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a lease which is the relevant interest comes to an end, and
(b) section 367(1) does not apply.
(2) If a new lease of the whole or a part of the related agricultural land is granted to the same lessee, the lessee is to be treated as continuing to have the same relevant interest in the whole of the related agricultural land.
(3) If—
(a) a new lease of the whole or a part of the related agricultural land is granted to a different lessee, and
(b) that lessee (“the incoming lessee”) makes a payment to the outgoing lessee in respect of assets representing the qualifying expenditure,
the incoming lessee is to be treated as acquiring the relevant interest in the whole of the related agricultural land.
(4) In any other case, the former lease and the interest of the lessor under it are to be treated as the same interest; and so the relevant interest in the whole of the related agricultural land is to be treated as acquired by the lessor.

Chapter 3 Qualifying expenditure

369 Capital expenditure on construction of agricultural building
(1) If—
(a) capital expenditure has been incurred on the construction of an agricultural building,
(b) the expenditure was incurred for the purposes of husbandry as mentioned in section 361, and
(c) the relevant interest has not been sold or, if it has been sold, has been sold only after the first use of the building,
the capital expenditure is qualifying expenditure.
(2) Subsections (3) and (4) apply if the capital expenditure has been incurred on the construction of a farmhouse.
(3) If the accommodation and amenities of the farmhouse are proportionate to the nature and extent of the farm, only one third of the capital expenditure is to be taken into account under subsection (1).
(4) If they are disproportionate, only such part of the expenditure as is just and reasonable (and not exceeding one third) is to be taken into account under subsection (1).
(5) If—
(a) the capital expenditure is incurred on the construction of any agricultural building other than a farmhouse, and
(b) the building is to be used partly for the purposes of husbandry on the related agricultural land and partly for other purposes,
only such part of the expenditure as, on a just and reasonable apportionment, is referable to use for the purposes of husbandry is to be taken into account under subsection (1).

370 Purchase of relevant interest before first use of agricultural building
(1) This section applies if—
(a) capital expenditure has been incurred on the construction of an agricultural building,
(b) the expenditure was incurred for the purposes of husbandry as mentioned in section 361,
(c) the relevant interest is sold before the building is first used, and
(d) a capital sum is paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest.
(2) The lesser of—
(a) the capital expenditure incurred on the construction of the agricultural building, and
(b) the capital sum paid by the purchaser,
is qualifying expenditure.
(3) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2)—
(a) capital expenditure incurred on the construction of the agricultural building does not include any amount excluded from being taken into account under section 369(3) to (5), and
(b) the capital sum paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest does not include any amount which, on a just and reasonable apportionment, is attributable to assets representing expenditure in respect of which an allowance cannot be made under this Part.
(4) Subsection (3)(b) does not affect sections 562, 563 and 564(1) (apportionment and procedure for determining apportionment).
(5) The qualifying expenditure is to be treated as incurred when the capital sum became payable.
(6) If the relevant interest is sold more than once before the building is first used, subsection (2) has effect only in relation to the last of those sales.

371 Different relevant interests in different parts of the related agricultural land
If a person is entitled to different relevant interests in different parts of the related agricultural land—
(a) the expenditure is to be apportioned between those parts on a just and reasonable basis, and
(b) this Part applies as if the person had incurred the expenditure apportioned to each part separately.

Chapter 4 Writing-down allowances

372 Entitlement to writing-down allowance
(1) A person is entitled to a writing-down allowance for a chargeable period if—
(a) qualifying expenditure has been incurred,
(b) at any time during that chargeable period he is entitled to the relevant interest in relation to the qualifying expenditure, and
(c) that time falls within the writing-down period.
(2) The writing-down period, in relation to qualifying expenditure incurred by a person, is 25 years beginning with the first day of the chargeable period of that person in which the qualifying expenditure was incurred.
(3) A person claiming a writing-down allowance may require the allowance to be reduced to a specified amount.

373 Basic rule for calculating amount of allowance
(1) The basic rule is that the writing-down allowance for a chargeable period is 4% of the qualifying expenditure.
(2) The allowance is proportionately increased or reduced if the chargeable period is more or less than a year.

374 First use of building not for purposes of husbandry, etc.
(1) No writing-down allowance is to be made under section 372 if, when the agricultural building is first used, it is not used for the purposes of husbandry.
(2) Any writing-down allowance which has been made in respect of an agricultural building which has not been used is to be withdrawn if—
(a) when the building is first used, it is not used for the purposes of husbandry, or
(b) the person to whom the allowance was made sells the relevant interest before the building is first used.
(3) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to this section.

375 Effect of acquisition of relevant interest after first use of building
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person (“the former owner”) would be entitled to an allowance under this Part in respect of any expenditure if he continued to be the owner of the relevant interest, and
(b) another person (“the new owner”) acquires the relevant interest in the whole or a part of the related agricultural land.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(b), it is immaterial whether the relevant interest is acquired by transfer, by operation of law or otherwise.
(3) The former owner—
(a) is not entitled to an allowance for any chargeable period after that in which the acquisition occurs, and
(b) if the acquisition occurs during a chargeable period, is entitled only to an appropriate part of any writing-down allowance for that period.
(4) The new owner—
(a) is entitled to allowances for the chargeable period in which the acquisition occurs and for subsequent chargeable periods falling wholly or partly within the writing-down period, and
(b) if the acquisition occurs during a chargeable period, is entitled only to an appropriate part of any writing-down allowance for that period.
(5) If the new owner acquires the relevant interest in part only of the related agricultural land, subsections (3) and (4) apply to so much only of the allowance as is properly referable to that part of the agricultural land as if it were a separate allowance.

376 Calculation of allowance after acquisition
(1) This section applies if—
(a) section 375 applies, and
(b) the acquisition is a balancing event under section 381 (as a result of an election made in accordance with section 382).
(2) The writing-down allowance for a chargeable period ending after the event is—
RQExAB
where—
RQE is the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately after the event,
A is the length of the chargeable period, and
B is the length of the period from the date of the event to the end of the writing-down period.
(3) On any later acquisition that is a balancing event under section 381, the writing-down allowance is further adjusted in accordance with this section.
(4) The residue of qualifying expenditure immediately after a balancing event is calculated as mentioned in section 386, taking into account any balancing adjustment falling to be made on the event.
(5) For this purpose, any balancing allowance on that or any previous balancing event which is reduced or denied under section 389 (sale subject to subordinate interest) is to be treated as having been made in full.
(6) The allowance is proportionately reduced if the person entitled to the allowance is not entitled to the relevant interest in relation to the expenditure in question during part of the chargeable period.

377 Chargeable period when balancing adjustment made
A person is not entitled to a writing-down allowance for a chargeable period in which a balancing allowance or balancing charge is made to or on him in respect of the qualifying expenditure.

378 Allowance limited to residue of qualifying expenditure
(1) The amount of a writing-down allowance for a chargeable period is limited to the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately before it is made or would, apart from this section, be made.
(2) The residue of qualifying expenditure is calculated in accordance with section 386.

379 Final writing-down allowance
(1) In this section “the final writing-down allowance” means the writing-down allowance which is made—
(a) to the person who is entitled to the relevant interest when the writing-down period ends, and
(b) for the chargeable period in which it ends.
(2) If the final writing-down allowance would, apart from this section, be less than the amount of the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately before it is made, the allowance is increased to that amount.
(3) When determining the residue of qualifying expenditure under section 386 for the purposes of subsection (2), assume that all such writing-down allowances have been made to the persons who have been entitled to the relevant interest during the writing-down period as could have been made if each of them—
(a) had been entitled to allowances, and
(b) had claimed allowances in full.

Chapter 5 Balancing adjustments

General

380 When balancing adjustments are made
(1) A balancing adjustment is made if—
(a) qualifying expenditure has been incurred, and
(b) a balancing event occurs in a chargeable period for which a person would (apart from this section) be entitled to a writing-down allowance.
(2) A balancing adjustment is either a balancing allowance or a balancing charge and is made for the chargeable period in which the balancing event occurs.
(3) A balancing allowance or balancing charge is made to or on the person entitled to the relevant interest in relation to the qualifying expenditure immediately before the balancing event.

381 Balancing events (on making an election)
(1) Any event described in subsection (2) is a balancing event, but only if an election is made in accordance with section 382 for it to be treated as such.
(2) The events are—
(a) the relevant interest is acquired as mentioned in section 375;
(b) the agricultural building is demolished or destroyed;
(c) the agricultural building ceases altogether to be used (without being demolished or destroyed).

382 Requirements as to elections
(1) An election relating to an event within section 381(2)(a) must be made jointly by the former owner and the new owner.
(2) No election relating to such an event may be made if it appears that the sole or main benefit which might have been expected to accrue to the parties, or any of them, from—
(a) the acquisition, or
(b) transactions of which the acquisition is one,
is the obtaining of an allowance, or a greater allowance, under this Part.
(3) In determining for the purposes of subsection (2) what benefit might have been expected to accrue, sections 568 and 573 (sales treated as being for alternative amount) are to be disregarded.
(4) An election relating to an event within section 381(2)(b) or (c) must be made by the person entitled to the relevant interest immediately before the event.
(5) No election relating to any event may be made if any person by whom the election is to be made is not within the charge to tax.
(6) The election must be made by notice given to the an officer of Revenue and Customs—
(a) for income tax purposes, on or before the normal time limit for amending a tax return for the tax year in which the relevant chargeable period ends;
(b) for corporation tax purposes, no later than 2 years after the end of the relevant chargeable period.
(7) “The relevant chargeable period” means the chargeable period in which the event in question occurs.

383 Proceeds from balancing events
(1) References in this Part to the proceeds from a balancing event are to the amounts received or receivable in connection with the event, as shown in the Table—
Table Balancing events and proceeds
1. Balancing event	2. Proceeds from event
1. The sale of the relevant interest.	The net proceeds of the sale.
2. The acquisition of the relevant interest under section 368(3) (ending of lease where incoming lessee makes payment to outgoing lessee).	The net amount of the payment to the outgoing lessee.
3. The demolition or destruction of the agricultural building.	The net amount received for the remains of the building, together with— (a) any insurance money received in respect of the demolition or destruction, and (b) any other compensation of any description so received, so far as it consists of capital sums.
4. The agricultural building ceases altogether to be used.	Any compensation of any description received in respect of the event, so far as it consists of capital sums.
(2) The amounts referred to in column 2 of the Table are those received or receivable by the person whose entitlement to a balancing allowance or liability to a balancing charge is in question.

384 Exclusion of proportion of proceeds
(1) The amounts referred to in column 2 of the Table in section 383 do not include any amount which, on a just and reasonable apportionment, is attributable to assets representing expenditure in respect of which an allowance cannot be made under this Part.
(2) If the qualifying expenditure in respect of which the balancing adjustment is made was restricted as a result of—
(a) subsection (3) or (4) of section 369 (restrictions on expenditure on farmhouse), or
(b) subsection (5) of that section (restriction on expenditure on buildings to be used partly for purposes other than husbandry),
a corresponding proportion only of the amounts referred to in the Table in section 383 is to be treated as proceeds from the balancing event.
(3) Subsection (1) does not affect sections 562, 563 and 564(1) (apportionment and procedure for determining apportionment).

Calculation of balancing adjustments

385 Calculation of balancing adjustment
(1) A balancing allowance is made if—
(a) there are no proceeds from the balancing event, or
(b) the proceeds from the balancing event are less than the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately before the event.
(2) The amount of the balancing allowance is the amount of—
(a) the residue (if there are no proceeds);
(b) the difference (if the proceeds are less than the residue).
(3) A balancing charge is made if the proceeds from the balancing event are more than the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately before the event.
(4) The amount of the balancing charge is the amount of the difference.

386 The residue of qualifying expenditure
The residue of qualifying expenditure at any time is—
QE+B-A
where—
QE is the amount of qualifying expenditure,
B is the total amount of balancing charges previously made under this Part in respect of the expenditure, and
A is the total amount of any allowances (including balancing allowances) previously made under this Part in respect of that expenditure (whether to the same or to different persons).

387 Overall limit on balancing charge
The amount of a balancing charge made on a person in respect of any qualifying expenditure must not exceed the total allowances made under this Part to the person in respect of the expenditure for chargeable periods ending before that in which the balancing event occurs.

388 Acquisition of relevant interest in part of land, etc.
(1) This section applies if a balancing event relates to—
(a) the acquisition of the relevant interest in part only of the related agricultural land in which the interest subsisted when the qualifying expenditure was incurred, or
(b) only part of the agricultural building.
(2) Entitlement or liability to, and the amount of, the balancing adjustment, are determined by reference to the part of the qualifying expenditure that is properly attributable to the part of the related agricultural land or (as the case may be) the part of the agricultural building.
(3) Section 377 (no writing-down allowance for qualifying expenditure for the chargeable period in which a balancing adjustment is made) applies to the part of the qualifying expenditure referred to in subsection (2).

389 Balancing allowances restricted where sale subject to subordinate interest etc.
(1) This section applies if—
(a) the relevant interest is sold subject to a subordinate interest,
(b) the person entitled to the relevant interest immediately before the sale (“the former owner”) would, apart from this section, be entitled to a balancing allowance under this Chapter as a result of the sale, and
(c) condition A or B is met.
(2) Condition A is that—
(a) the former owner,
(b) the person who acquires the relevant interest, and
(c) the person to whom the subordinate interest was granted,
or any two of them, are connected persons.
(3) Condition B is that it appears that the sole or main benefit which might have been expected to accrue to the parties or any of them from the sale or the grant, or transactions including the sale or grant, was the obtaining of an allowance under this Part.
(4) For the purpose of deciding what balancing adjustment is to be made in a case to which this section applies, the net proceeds to the former owner of the sale are to be increased—
(a) by an amount equal to any premium receivable by him for the grant of the subordinate interest, and
(b) if no rent, or no commercial rent, is payable in respect of the subordinate interest, by the amount by which the proceeds would have been greater if a commercial rent had been payable and the relevant interest had been sold in the open market.
(5) But the net proceeds of the sale are not to be treated as being greater than the amount which secures that no balancing allowance is made.
(6) If the terms on which a subordinate interest is granted are varied before the sale of the relevant interest—
(a) any capital consideration for the variation is to be treated for the purposes of this section as a premium for the grant of the interest, and
(b) the question whether any, and if so what, rent is payable in respect of the interest is to be determined by reference to the terms in force immediately before the sale.
(7) If this section applies in relation to a sale to deny or reduce a balancing allowance, the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately after the sale is nevertheless calculated as if the balancing allowance had been made or not reduced.

390 Interpretation of section 389
(1) In section 389—
“commercial rent” means such rent as may reasonably be expected to have been required in respect of the subordinate interest (having regard to any premium payable for the grant of the interest) if the transaction had been at arm’s length;
“premium” includes any capital consideration, except so much of any sum as corresponds to —
(a) an amount brought into account as a receipt in calculating the profits of a UK property business under sections 217 to 221 of CTA 2009 that is calculated by reference to the sum, or
Words in s. 390(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 503 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(b) an amount brought into account as a receipt in calculating the profits of a UK property business under sections 277 to 281 of ITTOIA 2005 that is calculated by reference to the sum;
Words in s. 390(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 557(b) (with Sch. 2)
“subordinate interest” means an interest in or right over the related agricultural land, whether granted by the former owner or anyone else.
Words in definition in s. 390(1) become para. (a) (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 557(a) (with Sch. 2)
(2) In section 389 and this section—
“capital consideration” means consideration which consists of a capital sum or would be a capital sum if it had consisted of a money payment, and
“rent” includes any consideration which is not capital consideration.

Chapter 6 Supplementary provisions

Giving effect to allowances and charges

391 Trades
An allowance or charge to which a person is entitled or liable under this Part is to be given effect in calculating the profits of that person’s trade, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of the trade, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of the trade.

392 UK property businesses
(1) This section applies if a person who is entitled or liable to an allowance or charge for a chargeable period was not carrying on a trade in that period.
(2) If the person was carrying on a UK property business ... at any time in that period, the allowance or charge is to be given effect in calculating the profits of that business, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of that business, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of that business.
Words in s. 392(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 558(2) (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 392(2) repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 504(2), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(2A) If the person... was not carrying on a UK property business at any time in that period, the allowance or charge is to be given effect by treating the person as having carried on such a business in that period and as if—
(a) the allowance were an expense of that business, and
(b) the charge were a receipt of that business.
S. 392(2A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 558(3) (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 392(2A) repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 504(3)(a), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
Words in s. 392(2A) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 504(3)(b) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 392(3) repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 504(4), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
S. 392 heading substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 504(5) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

Meaning of “freehold interest”, “lease” etc.

393 Meaning of “freehold interest”, “lease”, etc.
(1) In this Part “freehold interest in land” means—
(a) the fee simple estate in the land, or
(b) in relation to Scotland, the interest of the owner.
(2) In this Part “freehold interest in land” also includes—
(a) an agreement to acquire the fee simple estate in the land, or
(b) in relation to Scotland, an agreement to acquire the interest of the owner.
(3) In this Part “lease” includes—
(a) an agreement for a lease if the term to be covered by the lease has begun, and
(b) any tenancy,
but does not include a mortgage (and “lessee”, “lessor” and “leasehold interest” are to be read accordingly).
(4) In the application of this Part to Scotland—
(a) “leasehold interest” means the interest of a tenant in property subject to a lease, and
(b) any reference to an interest which is reversionary on a leasehold interest or on a lease is to be read as a reference to the interest of the landlord in the property subject to the leasehold interest or lease.
Pt. 4 omitted (with effect in relation to chargeable periods beginning on or after 1.4.2011 for corporation tax purposes and 6.4.2011 for income tax purposes in accordance with ss. 84(1)(3)(4), 85 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 84(2) (with Sch. 27)

Part 4A FLAT CONVERSION ALLOWANCES

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION

393A Flat conversion allowances
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Chapter 2 QUALIFYING EXPENDITURE

393B Meaning of “qualifying expenditure”
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Chapter 3 QUALIFYING BUILDINGS AND QUALIFYING FLATS

393C Meaning of “qualifying building”
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393D Meaning of “qualifying flat”
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393E High value flats
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Chapter 4 THE RELEVANT INTEREST IN THE FLAT

393F General rule as to what is the relevant interest
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393G Interest acquired on completion of conversion
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Chapter 5 INITIAL ALLOWANCES

393H Initial allowances
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393I Flat not qualifying flat or relevant interest sold before flat first let
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Chapter 6 WRITING-DOWN ALLOWANCES

393J Entitlement to writing-down allowances
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393K Amount of allowance
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393L Meaning of “the residue of qualifying expenditure”
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Chapter 7 BALANCING ADJUSTMENTS

393M When balancing adjustments are made
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393N Balancing events
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393O Proceeds from balancing events
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393P Calculation of balancing adjustments
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Chapter 8 WRITING OFF QUALIFYING EXPENDITURE

393Q Introduction
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393R Writing off initial allowances and writing-down allowances
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393S Treatment of demolition costs
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Chapter 9 SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS

393T Giving effect to allowances and charges
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393U Apportionment of sums partly referable to non-qualifying assets
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393V Provisions applying on termination of lease
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393W Meaning of “lease” etc.
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Pt. 4A repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 40 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 37 (with Sch. 39 paras. 36, 41, 42)

Part 5 Mineral extraction allowances

Chapter 1 Introduction

394 Mineral extraction allowances
(1) Allowances are available under this Part if a person carries on a mineral extraction trade and incurs qualifying expenditure.
(2) In this Part “mineral extraction trade” means a trade which consists of, or includes, the working of a source of mineral deposits but to the extent only that the profits or gains from that trade are, or (if there were any) would be, chargeable to tax.
Words in s. 394(2) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 67(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 67(2)
(2A) If a company or partnership is as a result of section 6D (NI rate activity treated as separate trade) treated for the purposes of this Act as carrying on two separate trades, each of them is for the purposes of this Part to be treated as a mineral extraction trade if the separate trades would together be so treated.
S. 394(2A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 12
(3) In this Part “mineral deposits” includes any natural deposits capable of being lifted or extracted from the earth, and for this purpose geothermal energy is to be treated as a natural deposit.
(4) Any reference in this Part to mineral deposits is to mineral deposits of a wasting nature.
(5) In this Part “source of mineral deposits” includes a mine, an oil well and a source of geothermal energy.

395 Qualifying expenditure
(1) In this Part “qualifying expenditure” means—
(a) expenditure on mineral exploration and access which is qualifying expenditure under Chapter 2,
(b) expenditure on acquiring a mineral asset which is qualifying expenditure under Chapter 3,
(c) expenditure which is treated as qualifying expenditure on mineral exploration and access under section 407(5) or 408(2), and
(d) expenditure which is qualifying expenditure under Chapter 5 (expenditure on works likely to become valueless and ... restoration expenditure).
But this is subject to subsections (2) and (3).
Word in s. 395(1)(d) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 92(10) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 92(2)
(2) Expenditure is not qualifying expenditure if it is excluded from being qualifying expenditure by section 399.
(3) Chapters 4 and 5 contain provisions limiting in certain cases the amount of expenditure which is qualifying expenditure.
Words in s. 395(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 11 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 32 para. 10

396 Meaning of “mineral exploration and access”
(1) In this Part “mineral exploration and access” means—
(a) searching for or discovering and testing the mineral deposits of a source, or
(b) winning access to such deposits.
(2) Expenditure on seeking planning permission necessary to enable—
(a) mineral exploration and access to be undertaken at any place, or
(b) any mineral deposits to be worked,
is treated as expenditure on mineral exploration and access and not as expenditure on acquiring a mineral asset.
Words in s. 396(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 68(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 68(2)
(3) “Seeking planning permission” includes pursuing an appeal against a refusal to grant planning permission.

397 Meaning of “mineral asset”
In this Part “mineral asset” means—
(a) any mineral deposits or land comprising mineral deposits, or
(b) any interest in or right over such deposits or land.

398 Relationship between main types of qualifying expenditure
Subject to section 396(2) and Chapter 4, expenditure on—
(a) the acquisition of, or of rights over, the site of a source of mineral deposits, or
(b) the acquisition of, or of rights over, mineral deposits,
is to be treated as expenditure on acquiring a mineral asset and not as expenditure on mineral exploration and access.
Words in s. 398 inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 68(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 68(3)

399 Expenditure excluded from being qualifying expenditure
(1) Expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery is not qualifying expenditure except as provided by section 402 (pre-trading expenditure on plant or machinery).
(1A) Expenditure incurred by a person for the purposes of a mineral extraction trade is not qualifying expenditure if—
(a) when the expenditure is incurred, the person is carrying on the trade but the trade is not at that time a mineral extraction trade, or
(b) the person has not begun to carry on the trade when the expenditure is incurred and, when the person begins to carry on the trade, the trade is not a mineral extraction trade.
S. 399(1A)(1B) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 67(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 67(3)
(1B) Section 577(2) (references to commencement etc of a trade) does not apply to subsection (1A).
(2) Expenditure on works constructed wholly or mainly for subjecting the raw product of a source to any process is not qualifying expenditure, unless the process is designed for preparing the raw product for use as such.
(3) Expenditure on buildings or structures provided for occupation by, or for the welfare of, workers is not qualifying expenditure except as provided by section 415.
(4) Expenditure on a building is not qualifying expenditure if the whole of the building was constructed for use as an office.
(5) Subsection (6) applies if part of a building or structure has been constructed for use as an office.
(6) The expenditure on the office part is not qualifying expenditure if it was more than 10% of the capital expenditure incurred on the construction of the whole.

Chapter 2 Qualifying expenditure on mineral exploration and access

400 Qualifying expenditure on mineral exploration and access
(1) Expenditure on mineral exploration and access is qualifying expenditure if—
(a) it is capital expenditure, and
(b) it is incurred for the purposes of a mineral extraction trade.
(2) Expenditure on mineral exploration and access incurred by a person in connection with a mineral extraction trade which that person carries on then or subsequently is to be treated as incurred for the purposes of that trade.
(3) But pre-trading expenditure on mineral exploration and access is qualifying expenditure only to the extent provided by—
section 401 (pre-trading exploration expenditure), or
section 402 (pre-trading expenditure on plant or machinery).
(4) Any pre-trading expenditure that is qualifying expenditure under either of those sections is to be treated as incurred on the first day of trading.
(5) In this Chapter—
(a) “pre-trading expenditure” means capital expenditure incurred before the day on which a person begins to carry on a mineral extraction trade, and
(b) “the first day of trading”, in relation to a person’s pre-trading expenditure, means the day on which that person begins to carry on the mineral extraction trade.

401 Pre-trading exploration expenditure
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person incurs pre-trading expenditure on mineral exploration and access at a source, and
(b) the expenditure is not incurred on the provision of plant or machinery.
(2) The amount of the expenditure (“pre-trading exploration expenditure”) that is qualifying expenditure depends on whether mineral exploration and access is continuing at the source on the first day of trading.
(3) If it is, so much of the pre-trading exploration expenditure as exceeds any relevant receipts is qualifying expenditure.
(4) If it is not, only so much of the pre-trading exploration expenditure as—
(a) was incurred within 6 years ending on the first day of trading, and
(b) exceeds any relevant receipts,
is qualifying expenditure.
(5) “Relevant receipts” means capital sums received—
(a) by the person incurring the pre-trading exploration expenditure referred to in subsection (3) or (4), and
(b) before the first day of trading,
so far as they are reasonably attributable to that expenditure.

402 Pre-trading expenditure on plant or machinery
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person incurs pre-trading expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery for mineral exploration and access,
(b) the plant or machinery was used in connection with mineral exploration and access at a source, and
(c) before the first day of trading, the plant or machinery is sold, demolished, destroyed or abandoned.
(2) The amount of the expenditure (“pre-trading expenditure on plant or machinery”) that is qualifying expenditure depends on whether mineral exploration and access is continuing at the source on the first day of trading.
(3) If it is, so much of the pre-trading expenditure on plant or machinery as exceeds any relevant receipts is qualifying expenditure.
(4) If it is not, only so much of the pre-trading expenditure on plant or machinery as—
(a) was incurred within 6 years ending on the first day of trading, and
(b) exceeds any relevant receipts,
is qualifying expenditure.
(5) “Relevant receipts” means—
(a) if the plant or machinery is sold, the net proceeds to the person of the sale;
(b) if the plant or machinery is demolished or destroyed, the net amount received by the person for the remains of the plant or machinery, together with—
(i) any insurance money received by him in respect of the demolition or destruction, and
(ii) any other compensation of any description so received, so far as it consists of capital sums;
(c) if the plant or machinery is abandoned—
(i) any insurance money received by the person in respect of the abandonment, and
(ii) any other compensation of any description so received, so far as it consists of capital sums.

Chapter 3 Qualifying expenditure on acquiring a mineral asset

403 Qualifying expenditure on acquiring a mineral asset
(1) Expenditure on acquiring a mineral asset is qualifying expenditure if—
(a) it is capital expenditure, and
(b) it is incurred for the purposes of a mineral extraction trade.
(2) Subsection (1) is subject to—
section 404 (exclusion of undeveloped market value of land), and
section 406 (reduction where premium relief previously allowed).
(2A) For the purposes of this section the reference to expenditure on acquiring a mineral asset does not include expenditure incurred on the restoration of a relevant site (within the meaning of section 416 or 416ZA).
S. 403(2A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 92(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 92(3)
(3) In this Chapter “the buyer”, in relation to the acquisition of a mineral asset, means the person acquiring it.

404 Exclusion of undeveloped market value of land
(1) If the mineral asset is an interest in land, so much of the buyer’s expenditure on acquiring the asset as is equal to the undeveloped market value of the interest is not qualifying expenditure.
(2) “The undeveloped market value of the interest” means the amount that, at the time of the acquisition, the interest might reasonably be expected to fetch on a sale in the open market on the assumptions in subsection (3).
(3) The assumptions are that—
(a) there is no source of mineral deposits on or in the land, and
(b) it will only ever be lawful to carry out existing permitted development.
(4) Development is existing permitted development if at the time of the acquisition—
(a) it has been, or had begun to be, lawfully carried out, or
(b) it could be lawfully carried out under planning permission granted by a general development order.
(5) In applying subsection (4) in relation to land outside the United Kingdom—
(a) whether, at the time of the acquisition, development has been, or had begun to be, lawfully carried out is to be determined according to the law of the territory in which the land is situated, and
(b) whether, at that time, development could be lawfully carried out under planning permission granted by a general development order is to be determined as if the land were in England.
(6) References in this section to the time of acquisition are not affected by section 434 (expenditure incurred before trade carried on).
(7) This section does not apply to the buyer’s expenditure if an election under section 569 (election to treat sale as being for alternative amount) is made in relation to the acquisition.

405 Qualifying expenditure where buildings or structures cease to be used
(1) This section applies if—
(a) section 404 (exclusion of undeveloped market value of land) applies to limit the buyer’s qualifying expenditure on acquiring the mineral asset,
(b) the undeveloped market value of the interest in land includes the value of any buildings or structures on the land, and
(c) at the time of the acquisition, or at any later time, the buildings or structures permanently cease to be used for any purpose.
(2) The buyer is to be treated—
(a) as having incurred qualifying expenditure, on acquiring a mineral asset, of an amount equal to the unrelieved value of the buildings or structures, and
(b) as having incurred it when the buildings or structures permanently cease to be used for any purpose.
(3) The unrelieved value of the buildings or structures is—
V-(A-B)
where—
V is the value of the buildings or structures at the date of the acquisition (disregarding any value properly attributable to the land on which they stand),
A is the amount of any allowances made to the buyer under the provisions of this Act other than Part 10 (assured tenancy allowances) in respect of—
(a) the buildings or structures, or
(b) assets in the buildings or structures, and
B is the amount of any balancing charges made on the buyer under those provisions in respect of those buildings or structures or assets in them.
(4) References in this section to the time of acquisition are not affected by section 434 (time when expenditure incurred).

406 Reduction where premium relief previously allowed
(1) This section applies if—
(a) the mineral asset is or includes an interest in land, and
(b) for chargeable periods previous to the chargeable period for which the buyer first becomes entitled to an allowance under this Part in respect of the expenditure on acquiring the mineral asset, deductions are made under sections 60 to 67 of ITTOIA 2005 or under sections 62 to 67 of CTA 2009 (deductions in calculating trading profits where premiums etc. taxable).
Words in s. 406(1) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 561(2) (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 406(1)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 508(2) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(2) The amount of the expenditure on the acquisition of the mineral asset that is qualifying expenditure is reduced by—
DxET
where—
D is the total of the deductions made under sections 60 to 67 of ITTOIA 2005 or under sections 62 to 67 of CTA 2009 in the earlier chargeable periods mentioned in subsection (1)(b),
E is the amount of the capital expenditure on the acquisition of the interest in land that would have been qualifying expenditure if the buyer had been entitled to allowances under this Part in those earlier periods, and
T is the total amount of the capital expenditure on the acquisition of the interest in land.
Words in s. 406(2) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 561(3) (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 406(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 508(3) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

Chapter 4 Qualifying expenditure: second-hand assets

Assets reflecting expenditure on mineral exploration and access

407 Acquisition of mineral asset owned by previous trader
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person carrying on a mineral extraction trade (“the buyer”) incurs capital expenditure on acquiring a mineral asset (“asset X”) for the purposes of that trade, and
(b) the conditions in subsection (3) are met.
(2) In this section “the buyer’s expenditure” means the expenditure referred to in subsection (1)(a), less any amount which, under section 404 (exclusion of undeveloped market value of land), is not qualifying expenditure on the acquisition of the mineral asset.
(3) The conditions are that—
(a) expenditure was previously incurred on acquiring asset X or bringing it into existence by—
(i) the person from whom the buyer acquired asset X, or
(ii) an earlier owner of asset X,
in connection with a mineral extraction trade carried on by the person incurring that expenditure,
(b) part of the value of asset X is properly attributable to expenditure (“E1”) on mineral exploration and access by the previous trader, and
(c) it is just and reasonable to attribute part of the buyer’s expenditure (“E2”) to that part of the value of asset X.
(4) In arriving at E1, any expenditure that is or has been deducted in calculating, for tax purposes, the profits of a trade carried on by the previous trader must be excluded.
(5) If this section applies—
(a) so much of the buyer’s expenditure as is equal to the lesser of E1 and E2 is to be treated as qualifying expenditure on mineral exploration and access, and
(b) the buyer’s expenditure on acquiring the mineral asset is reduced by the same amount.
(6) “The previous trader” means—
(a) the person incurring the expenditure mentioned in subsection (3)(a), or
(b) if there has been more than one such person, the last before the buyer acquired asset X.
(7) In this section references to asset X include—
(a) two or more assets which together make up asset X, and
(b) one asset from which, or two or more assets from the combination of which, asset X is derived.

408 Acquisition of oil licence from non-trader
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person carrying on a mineral extraction trade (“the buyer”) incurs capital expenditure on acquiring an interest in an oil licence for the purposes of that trade,
(b) the person from whom the interest was acquired (“the seller”) disposed of the interest without having carried on a mineral extraction trade,
(c) part of the value of the interest is attributable to expenditure (“E1”) on mineral exploration and access by the seller, and
(d) it is just and reasonable to attribute part of the buyer’s expenditure (“E2”) to that part of the value of the interest.
(2) If this section applies—
(a) so much of the buyer’s expenditure as is equal to the lesser of E1 and E2 is to be treated as qualifying expenditure on mineral exploration and access, and
(b) the buyer’s expenditure on acquiring the interest in the oil licence is reduced by an amount equal to E2.
(3) In this section “oil licence” and “interest in an oil licence” have the same meaning as in Chapter 3 of Part 12.

409 Acquisition of other assets from non-traders
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person carrying on a mineral extraction trade (“the buyer”) incurs capital expenditure on acquiring any assets for the purposes of that trade,
(b) the person from whom the assets were acquired (“the seller”) disposed of the assets without having carried on a mineral extraction trade,
(c) the assets represent expenditure on mineral exploration and access incurred by the seller, and
(d) section 408 (acquisition of oil licence from non-trader) does not apply in relation to the acquisition.
(2) If this section applies, the buyer’s expenditure is qualifying expenditure only to the extent that it does not exceed the amount of the seller’s expenditure on mineral exploration and access that is represented by the assets.
(3) The references in this section to assets representing expenditure on mineral exploration and access include any results obtained from any search, exploration or inquiry on which the expenditure was incurred.

Qualifying expenditure on assets limited by reference to historic costs

410 UK oil licence: limit is original licence payment
(1) This section applies if a person carrying on a mineral extraction trade (“the buyer”) incurs capital expenditure on acquiring a mineral asset which is a UK oil licence, or an interest in such a licence, for the purposes of that trade.
(2) If this section applies, the buyer’s expenditure is qualifying expenditure only to the extent that it does not exceed—
(a) the original licence payment, or
(b) if the mineral asset is an interest in a UK oil licence, such part of the original licence payment as it is just and reasonable to attribute to the interest.
(3) In this section “the original licence payment” means the amount paid to the relevant authority for the purpose of obtaining the licence by the person to whom the licence was granted.
(4) This section does not affect any expenditure that is treated as qualifying expenditure on mineral exploration and access under—
section 407(5) (acquisition of mineral asset owned by previous trader), or
section 408(2) (acquisition of oil licence from non-trader).
(5) In this section “UK oil licence” and “the relevant authority” have the same meaning as in Chapter 3 of Part 12.

411 Assets generally: limit is residue of previous trader’s qualifying expenditure
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person carrying on a mineral extraction trade (“the buyer”) incurs capital expenditure on acquiring an asset (“asset X”) for the purposes of that trade, and
(b) expenditure was previously incurred on acquiring asset X or bringing it into existence by—
(i) the person from whom the buyer acquired asset X, or
(ii) an earlier owner of asset X,
in connection with a mineral extraction trade carried on by the person incurring that expenditure.
(2) In this section “the buyer’s expenditure” means the expenditure referred to in subsection (1)(a) less any amount which, under section 404 (exclusion of undeveloped market value of land), is not qualifying expenditure on the acquisition of the mineral asset.
(3) If this section applies, the buyer’s expenditure is qualifying expenditure only to the extent that it does not exceed the residue of the previous trader’s qualifying expenditure.
(4) The residue of the previous trader’s qualifying expenditure is—
QE-(A-B)
where—
QE is so much of the expenditure incurred by the previous trader on the acquisition or bringing into existence of asset X as constitutes qualifying expenditure for the purposes of this Part,
A is the total of any allowances made under this Part in respect of the previous trader’s qualifying expenditure, and
B is the total of any balancing charges made under this Part in respect of the previous trader’s qualifying expenditure.
(5) “The previous trader” means—
(a) the person incurring the expenditure mentioned in subsection (1)(b), or
(b) if there has been more than one such person, the last before the buyer acquired asset X.
(6) In this section references to asset X include—
(a) two or more assets which together make up asset X, and
(b) one asset from which, or two or more assets from the combination of which, asset X is derived.
(7) For the purposes of subsection (4), if the previous trader incurred expenditure on the acquisition or bringing into existence of one or more assets from which asset X is derived, QE is so much of that expenditure as—
(a) was qualifying expenditure for the purposes of this Part, and
(b) is just and reasonable to attribute to asset X;
and a similar apportionment is to be made to arrive at A and B.
(8) This section does not affect any expenditure that is treated as qualifying expenditure on mineral exploration and access under—
section 407(5) (acquisition of mineral asset owned by previous trader), or
section 408(2) (acquisition of oil licence from non-trader).

412 Transfers of mineral assets within group: limit is initial group expenditure
(1) Subject to section 413, this section applies if—
(a) a company (“the buyer”) incurs capital expenditure on acquiring a mineral asset (“asset X”) from another company (“the seller”), and
(b) the seller is a group company in relation to the buyer at the time of the acquisition.
(2) The buyer’s expenditure on acquiring asset X is to be left out of account for the purposes of this Part to the extent that it exceeds—
(a) the capital expenditure incurred by the seller on acquiring asset X, or
(b) if asset X is an interest or right granted by the seller in a mineral asset acquired by the seller (“asset Y”), so much of the capital expenditure incurred by the seller on asset Y as on a just and reasonable apportionment is referable to asset X.
(3) If there is a sequence of acquisitions within subsection (1), apply subsection (2) in the same sequence (starting with the first acquisition in the sequence).
(4) Subsections (5) to (7) apply if—
(a) the buyer is carrying on a mineral extraction trade, and
(b) the asset is an interest in land.
(5) Section 404 (exclusion of undeveloped market value of land) applies to the buyer as if the time of the buyer’s acquisition of the interest in land were—
(a) the time of the seller’s acquisition of the interest, or
(b) if there is a sequence of acquisitions within subsection (1), the time when the interest was acquired by the company which is the seller in the first acquisition in the sequence.
(6) Subject to subsection (7), section 405 (qualifying expenditure where buildings or structures cease to be used) applies to the buyer as if the time of the buyer’s acquisition of the interest in land were the time of the seller’s acquisition of the interest.
(7) If there is a sequence of acquisitions within subsection (1), section 405 applies as if—
(a) the time of the acquisition were the time when the interest was acquired by the company which is the seller in the first acquisition in the sequence, but
(b) the allowances and balancing charges to be taken into account in calculating (under section 405(3)) the unrelieved value of the buildings or structures included any allowances or charges made to or on any seller in the sequence.

413 Transfers of mineral assets within group: supplementary
(1) For the purposes of section 412, a company is a group company in relation to another company if—
(a) it controls, or is controlled by, the other company, or
(b) both companies are under the control of another person.
(2) Section 412 does not apply if—
(a) section 410 (UK oil licences: limit is original licence payment) applies to the acquisition, or
(b) the acquisition is a sale in respect of which an election is made under section 569 (election to treat sale as being for an alternative amount).
(3) Section 412 applies regardless of section 568 (sales between connected persons etc., or to obtain tax advantage, treated as at market value).
(4) Section 412 does not affect any expenditure that is treated as qualifying expenditure on mineral exploration and access under—
section 407(5) (acquisition of mineral asset owned by previous trader), or
section 408(2) (acquisition of oil licence from non-trader).

Chapter 5 Other kinds of qualifying expenditure

414 Expenditure on works likely to become valueless
(1) Expenditure is qualifying expenditure if—
(a) it is capital expenditure on constructing works in connection with the working of a source of mineral deposits,
(b) it is incurred for the purposes of a mineral extraction trade, and
(c) the works—
(i) are likely to be of little or no value, when the source is no longer worked, to the last person working the source, or
(ii) if the source is worked under a foreign concession, are likely to become valueless, when the concession ends, to the last person working the source under the concession.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), expenditure on constructing works does not include expenditure on acquiring the site of the works or any right in or over the site.
(3) In subsection (1)(c) “foreign concession” means a right or privilege granted by the government of, or any municipality or other authority in, a territory outside the United Kingdom.

415 Contribution to buildings or works for benefit of employees abroad
(1) Subject to subsection (3), expenditure is qualifying expenditure if—
(a) it is incurred by a person carrying on a mineral extraction trade outside the United Kingdom and for the purposes of that trade,
(b) it is a contribution consisting of a capital sum to the cost of buildings or works to which this section applies, and
(c) the buildings or works are likely to be of little or no value, when the source is no longer worked, to the last person working the source.
(2) The buildings or works to which this section applies are—
(a) buildings to be occupied by persons employed at or in connection with the working of a source outside the United Kingdom;
(b) works for the supply of water, gas or electricity wholly or mainly to buildings occupied or to be occupied by persons so employed;
(c) works to be used to provide other services or facilities wholly or mainly for the welfare of persons so employed or their dependants.
(3) Expenditure is not qualifying expenditure if the person making the contribution—
(a) acquires an asset as a result of the expenditure, or
(b) is entitled to an allowance for the expenditure under any other provision of the Tax Acts.

416 Non-ring fence trades: expenditure on restoration within 3 years of ceasing to trade
(1) If—
(a) a person who has ceased to carry on a relevant mineral extraction trade incurs expenditure on the restoration of a relevant site, and
Word in s. 416(1)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 92(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 92(4)(a)
(b) the expenditure is incurred within 3 years from the last day of trading and meets the further conditions in subsection (3),
the net cost of the restoration is qualifying expenditure.
(2) The qualifying expenditure is treated as incurred on the last day of trading.
(3) The further conditions are that the expenditure—
(a) has not been deducted in calculating for tax purposes the profits of any trade carried on by that person, and
(b) would have been—
(i) deductible in calculating the profits of the trade, or
(ii) capable of being qualifying expenditure under this Chapter,
if the expenditure had been incurred while the trade was being carried on.
(4) If any expenditure incurred by a person is qualifying expenditure under this section—
(a) the whole of the expenditure on the restoration (not just the net cost) is not deductible in calculating the person’s income for any tax purposes, and
(b) none of the amounts subtracted to produce the net cost is to be treated as the person’s income for any tax purposes.
(5) “Restoration” includes—
(a) landscaping,
(b) in relation to land in the United Kingdom, the carrying out of any works required as a condition of granting planning permission for development consisting of the winning and working of minerals, and
(c) in relation to land outside the United Kingdom, the carrying out of any works required by any equivalent condition imposed under the law of the territory in which the land is situated.
But it does not include decommissioning any plant or machinery (within the meaning of section 163).
Words in s. 416(5) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 92(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 92(4)(b)
(6) A “relevant site” means—
(a) the site of a source to the working of which the relevant mineral extraction trade related, or
Word in s. 416(6)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 92(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 92(4)(a)
(b) land used in connection with working such a source.
(7) “The net cost of the restoration” means the expenditure incurred on the restoration less any amounts—
(a) received within 3 years from the last day of trading, and
(b) attributable to the restoration of the relevant site (for instance, amounts for spoil or other assets removed from the site or for tipping rights).
(7A) Relevant mineral extraction trade” means a mineral extraction trade that is not a ring fence trade within the meaning of Part 8 of CTA 2010 (see section 277 of that Act).
S. 416(7A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 92(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 92(4)(c)
(8) All such adjustments are to be made, by way of discharge or repayment of tax or otherwise, as are necessary to give effect to this section.
S. 416 heading substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 92(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 92(4)(d)

416ZA Ring fence trades: expenditure on site restoration
(1) If—
(a) a person who is carrying on, or has ceased to carry on, a ring fence trade incurs expenditure on the restoration of a relevant site,
(b) that part of the restoration work to which the expenditure relates has been carried out, and
(c) the expenditure has not been deducted in calculating for tax purposes the profits of any trade carried on by the person,
the net cost of the restoration is qualifying expenditure for the relevant period in which that part of the work to which the expenditure relates was carried out.
(2) “Relevant period” means—
(a) in the case of restoration work carried out while the person is carrying on the trade, a chargeable period, and
(b) in the case of restoration work carried out after the person has ceased to carry on the trade, a notional accounting period.
For the meaning of “notional accounting period”, see section 416ZB.
(3) The qualifying expenditure for a notional accounting period is treated as incurred on the last day of trading.
(4) If the amount of expenditure incurred on any part of the restoration work carried out in a relevant period is disproportionate to that part of the restoration work, only so much of the net cost of the restoration as is proportionate to that part of the restoration work (the “allowable expenditure for the period”) is to be treated as qualifying expenditure for that period.
(5) But subsection (4) does not prevent that part of the expenditure that is not allowable expenditure for the period from being treated as qualifying expenditure for a subsequent relevant period.
(6) If any expenditure incurred by a person is qualifying expenditure under this section—
(a) the whole of the expenditure on the restoration (not just the net cost) is not deductible in calculating the person's income for any tax purposes, and
(b) none of the amounts subtracted to produce the net cost is to be treated as the person's income for any tax purposes.
(7) “Restoration” includes—
(a) landscaping,
(b) in relation to land in the United Kingdom, the carrying out of any works required as a condition of granting planning permission for development relating to the winning of oil from an oil field,
(c) in relation to land in the UK marine area, the carrying out of any works required in order to comply with—
(i) an approved abandonment programme,
(ii) a condition to which the approval of an abandonment programme is subject, or
(iii) a requirement imposed by the Secretary of State, or an agreement made with the Secretary of State, in relation to a relevant site, and
(d) in relation to land in a foreign sector of the continental shelf, the carrying out of any works required in order to comply with anything corresponding to a matter within paragraph (c)(i), (ii) or (iii) under the law of a territory outside the United Kingdom.
But it does not include decommissioning any plant or machinery (within the meaning of section 163).
(8) A “relevant site” means—
(a) the site of a source to the working of which the ring fence trade relates (or related), or
(b) land used in connection with working such a source.
(9) “The net cost of the restoration” means the expenditure incurred on the restoration less any amounts that—
(a) are received, or are to be received, by the person, and
(b) are attributable to the restoration of the relevant site.
(10) All such adjustments are to be made, by way of discharge or repayment of tax or otherwise, as are necessary to give effect to this section.
(11) In this section—
“abandonment programme”, “approval” and “approved” (in relation to an abandonment programme) have the same meaning as in Part 4 of the Petroleum Act 1998,
“foreign sector of the continental shelf” means an area within which rights are exercisable with respect to the sea bed and subsoil and their natural resources by a territory outside the United Kingdom,
“oil” and “oil field” have the same meaning as in Part 1 of OTA 1975,
“ring fence trade” has the same meaning as in Part 8 of CTA 2010 (see section 277 of that Act), and
“UK marine area” has the meaning given by section 42 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.
Ss. 416ZA, 416ZB inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 92(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 92(5)

416ZB “Notional accounting period”
(1) For the purposes of section 416ZA “notional accounting period”, in relation to a person (“the former trader”) who has ceased to carry on a ring fence trade, means each of the following periods—
(a) the period that—
(i) begins with the day following the last day on which the former trader carried on the ring fence trade, and
(ii) ends with the day on which the first termination event subsequently occurs, and
(b) each period that—
(i) begins with the day following the last day of a period determined under paragraph (a) or this paragraph, and
(ii) ends with the day on which the first termination event subsequently occurs.
(2) But there are to be no notional accounting periods after the end of the post-cessation period (see subsection (4)).
(3) “Termination event”, in relation to a notional accounting period, means each of the following—
(a) the end of the period of 12 months beginning with the first day of the notional accounting period,
(b) the occurrence of an accounting date of the former trader or, if there is a period for which the former trader does not make up accounts, the end of that period (but see subsections (6) and (7)), and
(c) the end of the post-cessation period.
(4) “The post-cessation period” means the period that—
(a) begins with the day following the last day on which the former trader carried on the ring fence trade, and
(b) ends with the day on which the appropriate authority is satisfied that the restoration of the relevant site has been completed.
(5) In subsection (4) “the appropriate authority” means—
(a) in the case of restoration falling within section 416ZA(7)(c), the Secretary of State, and
(b) in any other case, such person or body as the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs may specify.
(6) If the former trader—
(a) carries on more than one trade,
(b) makes up accounts of any of them to different dates, and
(c) does not make up general accounts for the whole of the former trader's activities,
subsection (3)(b) applies with reference to the accounting date of such one of the trades as the former trader may determine.
(7) If the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs are of the opinion, on reasonable grounds, that a date determined by the former trader for the purposes of subsection (6) is inappropriate, the Commissioners may by notice direct that the accounting date of such other of the trades referred to in that subsection as appears to the Commissioners to be appropriate is to be used instead.
(8) Expressions used in this section and in section 416ZA have the same meaning in this section as they do in that section.

416ZC Site restoration services supplied by connected person
(1) Where—
(a) a person (“R”) who is carrying on, or has ceased to carry on, a ring fence trade enters into an arrangement,
(b) under the arrangement, a person (“S”) who is connected with R provides a service to R in connection with work on the restoration of a relevant site, and
(c) (in the absence of this section) all or part of the consideration for the service would be qualifying expenditure of R under section 416ZA,
the amount of the expenditure which is qualifying expenditure is restricted under section 416ZD(1).
(2) Subsection (1)(b) may be satisfied whether the service is provided to R directly or indirectly; and in particular it does not matter—
(a) whether R and S are parties to the same contract, or
(b) whether payments are made by R directly to S.
(3) Subsections (4) and (5) apply for the purposes of this section and sections 416ZD and 416ZE.
(4) “Relevant site” has the meaning given by section 416ZA(8).
(5) References to providing a service include—
(a) letting a ship on charter or any other asset on hire, and
(b) providing goods which are to be used up in the course of providing a service.
Ss. 416ZC-416ZE inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 32 para. 11 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 32 para. 9

416ZD Restriction on allowance available
(1) In determining how much of the consideration for the service is qualifying expenditure, there is to be left out of account the amount (if any) by which that consideration exceeds D.
(2) D is the cost to S of providing the service or, if the qualifying expenditure relates to only part of the service, that part.
(3) Subsection (2) is subject to—
(a) subsection (4), and
(b) section 416ZE,
which provide for D to be calculated differently in certain circumstances.
(4) The following provisions apply in relation to an amount restricted under subsection (1) as they apply in relation to an amount restricted under section 165B(1)—
(a) section 165C;
(b) section 165E, subject to the modifications in subsection (5).
(5) The modifications are that—
(a) the references to Part 2 are to be read as references to this Part,
(b) in subsection (1)(c), the reference to decommissioning expenditure is to be read as a reference to qualifying expenditure under section 416ZA, and
(c) in subsection (5), the reference to R's available qualifying expenditure is to be read as a reference to R's qualifying expenditure on the restoration of the site.
(6) But if, under the arrangement, a particular service or part of a service is provided by more than one person who is connected with R (so that without this subsection there would be more than one amount for D in relation to that service or part), D is the lowest of those amounts.

416ZE Allowance where site restoration undertaken for other participators in oil field
(1) This section applies where—
(a) S carries out the restoration of a relevant site,
(b) there are, in addition to R, one or more other participators in the relevant field, and
(c) the expenditure incurred in carrying out the restoration is apportioned between the participators (including R) in accordance with their shares in the oil won from the relevant field or their shares in the equity of that field.
(2) D is the part of the expenditure referred to in subsection (1)(c) which is incurred by R.
(3) Where—
(a) a relevant site has been used in connection with the winning of oil from more than one relevant field, and
(b) the expenditure incurred in respect of the restoration is apportioned between those fields in accordance with the contribution from each field to the total of the oil won using that site,
subsections (1) and (2) apply to each such field as if subsection (1)(c) referred to the expenditure apportioned to that field.
(4) But subsections (2) and (3) do not apply (and section 416ZD(2) applies instead) if—
(a) the amount of consideration, or the method of determining the amount of consideration, to be received by S under the arrangement or arrangements, or
(b) the apportionment of the liability for that consideration (whether between the participators as mentioned in subsection (1)(c) or between the fields as mentioned in subsection (3)(b)),
has been agreed as, or as part of, an avoidance scheme.
(5) A scheme is an “avoidance scheme” if the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, of a party in entering into the scheme is to enable a person to obtain a tax advantage under this Part that would not otherwise be obtained.
(6) The reference in subsection (5) to obtaining a tax advantage that would not otherwise be obtained includes obtaining an allowance that is in any way more favourable to a person than the one that would otherwise be obtained.
(7) In relation to the restoration of a relevant site, “relevant field” means any of the following—
(a) the oil field in which the site is located;
(b) if the site is the site of a source to the working of which a ring fence trade relates (or related), an oil field from which oil is or has been won by means of working the source;
(c) if the site is land used in connection with working such a source, an oil field from which oil is or has been won by means of working the source.
(8) In this section—
“licensee”, “oil” and “oil field” have the same meaning as in Part 1 of OTA 1975, and
“other participator” means a person, not connected with R, who is a licensee in respect of any licensed area wholly or partly included in the oil field in question.

Chapter 5A First-year qualifying expenditure

General

416A First-year allowances available for certain types of qualifying expenditure
A first-year allowance is not available unless the qualifying expenditure is first-year qualifying expenditure under section 416B (expenditure incurred wholly for purposes of a ring fence trade).

Types of expenditure which may qualify for first year allowances

416B Expenditure incurred by company for purposes of a ring fence trade
(1) Expenditure is first-year qualifying expenditure if—
(a) it is incurred on or after 17th April 2002,
(b) it is incurred by a company,
(c) it is incurred wholly for the purposes of a ring fence trade, and
(d) it is not excluded by—
(i) subsection (2) (acquisition of mineral asset), or
(ii) subsection (3) (acquisition of asset representing expenditure of connected company).
(2) Expenditure is not first-year qualifying expenditure under this section if it is expenditure on acquiring a mineral asset (within the meaning of section 403).
Words in s. 416B(2) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 92(10) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 92(6)
(3) Expenditure is not first-year qualifying expenditure under this section if it is expenditure incurred by a company on the acquisition of an asset representing expenditure incurred by a company connected with that company.
(4) To the extent that references in this section to an asset representing expenditure incurred by a company include a reference to an asset representing expenditure on mineral exploration and access, they also include a reference to any results obtained from any search, exploration or inquiry on which any such expenditure was incurred.
(5) In this section “ ring fence trade ” means a ring fence trade in respect of which tax is chargeable under section 330(1) of CTA 2010 (supplementary charge in respect of ring fence trades).
Words in s. 416B(5) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 355 (with Sch. 2)

Supplementary

416C Time when expenditure is incurred
(1) In determining whether expenditure is first-year qualifying expenditure under this Chapter, any effect of the provisions specified in subsection (2) on the time at which the expenditure is to be treated as incurred is to be disregarded.
(2) The provisions are—
(a) section 400(4) (which treats certain pre-trading expenditure as incurred on the first day of trading), and
(b) section 434 (which treats certain other expenditure incurred for the purposes of a trade about to be carried on as incurred on that day).
Pt. 5 Ch. 5A inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 63 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 63, Sch. 21 para. 9

Chapter 6 Allowances and charges

First-year allowances

416D First-year allowances
(1) A person is entitled to a first-year allowance in respect of first-year qualifying expenditure if the expenditure is incurred in a chargeable period to which this Act applies.
(2) Any first-year allowance is made for the chargeable period in which the first-year qualifying expenditure is incurred.
(3) The amount of the allowance is a percentage of the first-year qualifying expenditure in respect of which the allowance is made, as shown in the Table—
Table Amount of first-year allowances
Type of first-year qualifying expenditure	Amount
Expenditure qualifying under section 416B (expenditure incurred wholly for the purposes of a ring fence trade)	100%
(4) A person who is entitled to a first-year allowance may claim the allowance in respect of the whole or a part of the first-year qualifying expenditure.
(5) This section is subject to section 416E (artificially inflated claims for first-year allowances).

416E Artificially inflated claims for first-year allowances
(1) To the extent that a transaction is attributable to arrangements entered into wholly or mainly for a disqualifying purpose, it shall be disregarded in determining for a chargeable period the amount of any first-year allowance to which a person is entitled.
(2) For the purposes of this section, arrangements are entered into wholly or mainly for a “ disqualifying purpose ” if their main object, or one of their main objects, is to enable a person to obtain—
(a) a first-year allowance to which he would not otherwise be entitled, or
(b) a first-year allowance of a greater amount than that to which he would otherwise be entitled.
(3) In this section “ arrangements ” includes any scheme, agreement or understanding, whether or not legally enforceable.
S. 416E inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 63(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 63, Sch. 21 para. 11
S. 416D and preceding crossheading inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 63(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 63, Sch. 21 para. 10

Writing-down and balancing allowances and balancing charges

417 Determination of entitlement or liability
(1) Whether a person who has incurred qualifying expenditure is entitled to a writing-down allowance or a balancing allowance, or liable to a balancing charge, for a chargeable period depends on—
(a) how much of the expenditure is unrelieved qualifying expenditure for that period (“UQE”), and
(b) the total of any disposal receipts to be brought into account for that period (“TDR”) by reference to the expenditure.
(2) If UQE exceeds TDR, the person is entitled to a writing-down allowance or a balancing allowance for the period.
(3) If TDR exceeds UQE, the person is liable to a balancing charge for the period.
(4) The entitlement under subsection (2) is to a writing-down allowance except in cases for which sections 426 to 431 provide for the entitlement to be to a balancing allowance.

418 Amount of allowances and charges
(1) The amount of the writing-down allowance to which a person is entitled for any chargeable period in respect of qualifying expenditure is—
(a) in the case of qualifying expenditure on the acquisition of a mineral asset, 10% of the amount by which UQE exceeds TDR;
(b) in the case of other qualifying expenditure, 25% of the amount by which UQE exceeds TDR.
(2) If the chargeable period is more or less than a year, the amount of the writing-down allowance is proportionately increased or reduced.
(3) If the mineral extraction trade has been carried on for part only of the chargeable period, the amount of the writing-down allowance is proportionately reduced.
(4) The amount of the balancing charge to which a person is liable for a chargeable period in respect of qualifying expenditure is—
(a) the amount by which TDR exceeds UQE, or
(b) if less, the allowances for earlier chargeable periods in respect of the expenditure less the total of any balancing charges for those periods in respect of the expenditure.
Where a person is liable to a balancing charge in respect of first-year qualifying expenditure for the chargeable period in which he incurred the expenditure, any first-year allowance made in respect of the expenditure shall be treated for the purposes of paragraph (b) as if it were an allowance for an earlier chargeable period.
Words in s. 418(4) inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 63(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 63, Sch. 21 para. 12
(5) The amount of the balancing allowance to which a person is entitled for a chargeable period in respect of qualifying expenditure is the amount by which UQE exceeds TDR.
(6) A person claiming a writing-down allowance or a balancing allowance may require the allowance to be reduced to a specified amount.

Unrelieved qualifying expenditure

419 Unrelieved qualifying expenditure
(1) A person’s unrelieved qualifying expenditure for the chargeable period in which the qualifying expenditure is incurred is
(a) the whole of it, unless the expenditure is first-year qualifying expenditure, or
Words in s. 419(1) substituted (with effect as mentioned in s. 63 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 63, Sch. 21 para. 13(2)
(b) if the expenditure is first-year qualifying expenditure, none of it,
but paragraph (b) is subject to subsections (3) to (5).
(2) A person’s unrelieved qualifying expenditure for a chargeable period after that in which the qualifying expenditure is incurred is the amount, if any, by which it exceeds the aggregate of—
(a) the allowances made in respect of the expenditure for earlier chargeable periods, and
(b) the total of any disposal receipts for earlier chargeable periods.
(3) If, in the case of expenditure which is first-year qualifying expenditure, a disposal receipt falls to be brought into account for the chargeable period in which the expenditure is incurred (“ the initial period ”), subsection (4) below applies.
S. 419(3)-(6) inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 63 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 63, Sch. 21 para. 13(3)
(4) Where this subsection applies, the unrelieved balance of the expenditure shall be taken to be unrelieved qualifying expenditure for the initial period, but only for the purpose specified in subsection (5).
(5) The purpose is that of determining in accordance with sections 417 and 418—
(a) any question whether the person who incurred the expenditure—
(i) is entitled to a balancing allowance for the initial period, or
(ii) is liable to a balancing charge for that period, and
(b) if so, the amount of that balancing allowance or balancing charge.
(6) In this section “ the unrelieved balance of the expenditure ” means so much of the first-year qualifying expenditure in question as remains after deducting the amount of any first-year allowance given in respect of the whole or any part of that expenditure.

419A Unrelieved qualifying expenditure: entry to cash basis
(1) If a person carrying on a mineral extraction trade enters the cash basis for a tax year, for the purpose of determining the person's unrelieved qualifying expenditure for the chargeable period ending in the tax year (or, if there is more than one such period, the latest of them) and subsequent chargeable periods (see section 419), only the non-cash basis deductible portion of qualifying expenditure incurred before the chargeable period ending in the tax year (or, if there is more than one such period, the latest of them) is to be taken into account.
Words in s. 419A(1) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 1 paras. 35, 61(1)
(2) The “non-cash basis deductible portion” of qualifying expenditure means the amount of qualifying expenditure for which no deduction would be allowed in calculating the profits of the trade on the cash basis on the assumption that the expenditure was paid in the tax year for which the person enters the cash basis.
(3) Subsections (9) and (11) of section 1A (capital allowances and charges: cash basis) apply for the purposes of this section as they apply for the purposes of that section.
S. 419A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 54

Disposal values

420 Meaning of “disposal receipt”
In sections 417 to 419 “disposal receipt” means a disposal value that a person is required to bring into account in accordance with—
(a) sections 421 to 425, or
(b) section 614BS of ITA 2007 or section 918 of CTA 2010 (cases where expenditure taken into account under Part 2, 5 or 8 of this Act) or any other enactment.
Words in s. 420(b) substituted (1.4.2010) (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. 235 (with Sch. 9 paras. 1-9, 22)
Words in s. 420(b) inserted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 356 (with Sch. 2)

421 Disposal of, or ceasing to use, asset
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person has incurred qualifying expenditure on providing assets (including the construction of works), and
(b) any of those assets—
(i) is disposed of, or
(ii) permanently ceases to be used by him for the purposes of a mineral extraction trade (whether because of the discontinuance of the trade or for any other reason).
(2) The person is required to bring the disposal value of the asset into account for the chargeable period in which the disposal or cessation occurs.

422 Use of asset otherwise than for permitted development etc.
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person has acquired a mineral asset,
(b) at any time after the acquisition, the asset begins to be used (by him or another person) in a way which constitutes development, and
(c) the development is not—
(i) existing permitted development, or
(ii) development for the purposes of a mineral extraction trade carried on by the person.
(2) The person is required to bring the disposal value of the mineral asset into account for the chargeable period in which the use begins.
(3) Development is existing permitted development if at the time of the acquisition—
(a) it has been, or had begun to be, lawfully carried out, or
(b) it could be lawfully carried out under planning permission granted by a general development order.
(4) In applying subsection (3) in relation to land outside the United Kingdom—
(a) whether, at the time of the acquisition, development has been, or had begun to be, lawfully carried out is to be determined according to the law of the territory in which the land is situated, and
(b) whether, at that time, development could be lawfully carried out under planning permission granted by a general development order is to be determined as if the land were in England.

423 Sections 421 and 422: amount of disposal value to be brought into account
(1) The disposal value to be brought into account under section 421 or 422 depends on the event requiring it to be brought into account, as shown in the Table—
Table Disposal value for sections 421 and 422
1. Event	2. Disposal value
1. Sale of the asset, except in a case where item 2 applies.	The net proceeds of the sale, together with— (a) any insurance money received in respect of the asset as a result of an event affecting the price obtainable on the sale, and (b) any other compensation of any description so received, so far as it consists of capital sums.
2. Sale of the asset where— (a) the sale is at less than market value, (b) there is no charge to tax under ITEPA 2003, and (c) the condition in subsection (3) is met by the buyer.	The market value of the asset at the time of the sale.
3. Demolition or destruction of the asset.	The net amount received for the remains of the asset, together with— (a) any insurance money received in respect of the demolition or destruction, and (b) any other compensation of any description so received, so far as it consists of capital sums.
4. Permanent loss of the asset otherwise than as a result of its demolition or destruction.	Any insurance money received in respect of the loss and, so far as it consists of capital sums, any other compensation of any description so received.
5. Permanent discontinuance of the trade followed by the occurrence of an event within any of items 1 to 4.	The disposal value for the item in question.
6. Any event not falling within any of items 1 to 5.	The market value of the asset at the time of the event.
Words in s. 423(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1) , s. 723 , Sch. 6 para. 254 (with Sch. 7 )
(2) The amounts referred to in column 2 of the Table are those received by the person required to bring the disposal value into account.
(3) The condition referred to in item 2 of the Table is met by the buyer if—
(a) the buyer’s expenditure on the acquisition of the asset cannot be qualifying expenditure under Part 2 or 6 (plant and machinery and research and development allowances), or
(b) the buyer is a dual resident investing company which is connected with the seller.

424 Disposal value restricted in case of interest in land
(1) If the asset in relation to which a disposal value is required to be brought into account under section 421 or 422 is an interest in land, the disposal value is restricted by excluding the undeveloped market value of the interest.
(2) “The undeveloped market value of the interest” means the amount that, at the time of the disposal, the interest might reasonably be expected to fetch on a sale in the open market on the assumptions in subsection (3).
(3) The assumptions are that—
(a) there is no source of mineral deposits on or in the land, and
(b) it will only ever be lawful to carry out existing permitted development.
(4) Development is existing permitted development if at the time of the disposal—
(a) it has been, or had begun to be, lawfully carried out, or
(b) it could be lawfully carried out under planning permission granted by a general development order.
(5) In applying subsection (4) in relation to land outside the United Kingdom—
(a) whether, at the time of the disposal, development has been, or had begun to be, lawfully carried out is to be determined according to the law of the territory in which the land is situated, and
(b) whether, at that time, development could be lawfully carried out under planning permission granted by a general development order is to be determined as if the land were in England.

425 Receipt of capital sum
(1) This section applies if a person—
(a) has incurred qualifying expenditure, and
(b) receives a capital sum which, in whole or in part, it is reasonable to attribute to that expenditure.
(2) The person is required to bring into account as a disposal value for the chargeable period in which the capital sum is received so much of the capital sum as is reasonably attributable to the qualifying expenditure.
(3) This section does not apply if the capital sum falls to be brought into account under section 421 or 422.

Cases in which a person is entitled to a balancing allowance

426 Pre-trading expenditure
A person’s entitlement to an allowance for a chargeable period is to a balancing allowance if—
(a) the expenditure is qualifying expenditure under—
(i) section 401(4) (pre-trading exploration expenditure where exploration etc. has ceased before first day of trading), or
(ii) section 402 (pre-trading expenditure on plant or machinery), and
(b) the first day of trading occurs in that chargeable period.

427 Giving up exploration, search or inquiry
A person’s entitlement to an allowance for a chargeable period is to a balancing allowance if—
(a) the qualifying expenditure is expenditure on mineral exploration and access,
(b) he gives up the exploration, search or inquiry to which the expenditure related in that chargeable period, and
(c) he does not then or later carry on a mineral extraction trade which consists of or includes the working of mineral deposits to which the expenditure related.

428 Ceasing to work mineral deposits
(1) A person’s entitlement to an allowance for a chargeable period is to a balancing allowance if—
(a) in that chargeable period he permanently ceases to work particular mineral deposits, and
(b) the qualifying expenditure is expenditure incurred—
(i) on mineral exploration and access relating solely to those deposits, or
(ii) on acquiring a mineral asset consisting of those deposits or part of them.
(2) If the person carrying on the mineral extraction trade is entitled to two or more mineral assets which at any time were—
(a) comprised in a single mineral asset, or
(b) otherwise derived from a single mineral asset,
subsection (1) does not apply until such time as the person permanently ceases to work the deposits comprised in all the mineral assets concerned taken together.
(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), if a mineral asset relates to, but does not actually consist of, mineral deposits, the deposits to which the asset relates are to be treated as comprised in the asset.

429 Buildings etc. for benefit of employees abroad ceasing to be used
A person’s entitlement to an allowance for a chargeable period is to a balancing allowance if—
(a) the expenditure is qualifying expenditure under section 415 (contributions to buildings or works for benefit of employees abroad), and
(b) in that chargeable period the buildings or works permanently cease to be used for the purposes of or in connection with the mineral extraction trade.

430 Disposal of asset, etc.
(1) A person’s entitlement to an allowance for a chargeable period is to a balancing allowance if—
(a) the qualifying expenditure was incurred on the provision of any assets, and
(b) in that chargeable period any of those assets—
(i) is disposed of, or
(ii) otherwise permanently ceases to be used by him for the purposes of the mineral extraction trade.
(2) A person’s entitlement to an allowance for a chargeable period is to a balancing allowance if any of the following events occurs in that chargeable period in relation to assets representing the qualifying expenditure—
(a) the person loses possession of the assets in circumstances where it is reasonable to assume that the loss is permanent;
(b) the assets cease to exist as such (as a result of destruction, dismantling or otherwise);
(c) the assets begin to be used wholly or partly for purposes other than those of the mineral extraction trade carried on by the person.

431 Discontinuance of trade
A person’s entitlement to an allowance for a chargeable period is to a balancing allowance if in that chargeable period the mineral extraction trade is permanently discontinued.

431A Foreign permanent establishment exemption
(1) Subsection (2) applies if—
(a) an election under section 18A of CTA 2009 has effect in relation to a company, and
(b) the company carries on any trade which consists of, or includes, the working of a source of mineral deposits.
(2) That trade so far as carried on through one or more permanent establishments outside the United Kingdom is treated for the purposes of this Part as a trade—
(a) separate from any other trade of the company, and
(b) all the profits and gains from which are not, or (if there were any) would not be, chargeable to tax.
Ss. 431A-431C inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 67(9) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 67(7)

431B Disposal value: no allowance/no charge cases
(1) If—
(a) an election under section 18A of CTA 2009 has effect in relation to a company, and
(b) the operation of sections 431A and 421(1)(b)(ii) and (2) requires the company to bring the disposal value of an asset into account,
the disposal value is such an amount as gives rise to neither a balancing allowance nor a balancing charge.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if—
(a) the company's qualifying expenditure in respect of the asset exceeds £5 million,
(b) the company has claimed any capital allowance in respect of any of that expenditure, and
(c) the company has, at any time in a relevant accounting period, used the asset otherwise than for the purposes of a permanent establishment outside the United Kingdom.
(3) In subsection (2)(c) “relevant accounting period” means an accounting period ending before, but ending not more than 6 years before, “the relevant day” as defined by section 18F of CTA 2009.

431C Notional allowances
(1) Subsection (2) applies if—
(a) an election under section 18A of CTA 2009 has effect in relation to a company, and
(b) but for section 18A of CTA 2009 and section 431A(2)(b), an allowance under this Part (“the notional allowance”) could be claimed under section 3(1) in respect of assets provided for the purposes of a permanent establishment outside the United Kingdom through which business is or has been carried on by the company.
(2) The notional allowance (and any charge in connection with it which would have arisen if the allowance had been claimed) is to be made automatically and reflected in any calculation, for any relevant accounting period of the company, of the profits or losses attributable to business carried on by the company through such a permanent establishment.
(3) Subsection (4) applies if, at the time an election under section 18A of CTA 2009 takes effect in relation to a company, the company is, by reason of sections 431A and 421(1)(b)(ii) and (2), required to bring into account the disposal value of any asset provided for the purposes of a foreign permanent establishment through which business is or has been carried on by the company.
(4) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), the company is treated as having incurred at that time, for the purposes of the trade mentioned in section 431A(2), qualifying expenditure of an amount equal to that disposal value.
(5) In subsection (2) “relevant accounting period”, in relation to a company by which an election under section 18A of CTA 2009 is made, means an accounting period of the company to which the election applies (as to which see section 18F of that Act).

431D Persons leaving cash basis
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person carrying on a mineral extraction trade leaves the cash basis in a chargeable period,
(b) the person has incurred expenditure at a time when the cash basis applies in relation to the trade,
Words in s. 431D(1)(b) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 42(2)(a), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(c) some or all of the expenditure was brought into account in calculating the profits of the trade on the cash basis, and
(d) the expenditure would have been qualifying expenditure if the cash basis had not applied at the time the expenditure was incurred.
Words in s. 431D(1)(d) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 42(2)(b), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(2) In this section—
(a) the “relieved portion” of the expenditure is the higher of the following—
(i) the amount of that expenditure for which a deduction was allowed in calculating the profits of the trade, or
(ii) the amount of that expenditure for which a deduction would have been so allowed if the expenditure had been incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the trade;
(b) the “unrelieved portion” of the expenditure is any remaining amount of the expenditure.
(3) An amount of the expenditure equal to the amount (if any) by which the unrelieved portion of the expenditure exceeds the relieved portion of the expenditure is to be regarded as qualifying expenditure incurred by the person in the chargeable period.
(4) For the purposes of this section a person carrying on a trade leaves the cash basis in a chargeable period if—
(a) immediately before the beginning of the chargeable period the cash basis applied in relation to the trade, and
Words in s. 431D(4)(a) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 42(3)(a), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(b) the cash basis does not apply in relation to the trade for the chargeable period.
Words in s. 431D(4)(b) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 42(3)(b), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(4A) Subsection (11)(za) of section 1A (capital allowances and charges: cash basis) applies for the purposes of this section as it applies for the purposes of that section.
S. 431D(4A) inserted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 42(4), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
S. 431D inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 55

Chapter 7 Supplementary provisions

432 Giving effect to allowances and charges
(1) An allowance or charge to which a person is entitled or liable under this Part is to be given effect in calculating the profits of that person’s mineral extraction trade, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of the trade, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of the trade.
S. 432 renumbered as s. 432(1) (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 13(2)
(2) This section is subject to section 6E (giving effect to allowances and charges: NI rate activity cases).
S. 432(2) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 13(3)

433 Treatment of demolition costs
(1) The net cost to a person of demolishing an asset which represents qualifying expenditure is added to that qualifying expenditure in determining the amount of any balancing allowance or balancing charge for the chargeable period in which the demolition occurs.
(2) “The net cost of the demolition” means the amount, if any, by which the cost of the demolition exceeds any money received for the remains of the asset.
(3) If this section applies, the net cost of the demolition is not treated as expenditure incurred on any other asset which replaces the demolished asset.

434 Time when expenditure incurred
(1) For the purposes of this Part, expenditure incurred for the purposes of a mineral extraction trade by a person about to carry it on is treated as incurred by that person on the first day on which that person does carry it on.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to pre-trading expenditure on mineral exploration and access (for which specific provision is made by section 400(4)).

435 Shares in assets
(1) This Part applies in relation to a share in an asset as it applies (under section 571) in relation to a part of an asset.
(2) For the purposes of those provisions, a share in an asset is treated as used for the purposes of a trade so long as, and only so long as, the asset is used for the purposes of the trade.

436 Meaning of “development” etc.
(1) In this Part—
“development”
“development order”,
“general development order”, and
“planning permission”,
have the meaning given by the relevant planning enactment.
(2) “The relevant planning enactment” means—
(a) in relation to land in England or Wales, section 336(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8);
(b) in relation to land in Scotland, section 277(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 8);
(c) in relation to land in Northern Ireland, section 250(1) of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011.
Words in s. 436(2)(c) substituted (N.I.) (13.2.2015 for specified purposes, 1.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 25), s. 254(1)(2), Sch. 6 para. 93 (with s. 211); S.R. 2015/49, art. 2

Part 6 Research and development allowances

Chapter 1 Introduction

437 Research and development allowances
(1) Allowances are available under this Part if a person incurs qualifying expenditure on research and development.
(2) In this Part “research and development”—
(a) means activities that fall to be treated as research and development in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice, and
(b) includes oil and gas exploration and appraisal.
S. 437(2)(3) substituted for s. 437(2) (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 407 (with Sch. 2)
(3) But—
(a) activities that, as a result of regulations made under section 1006 of ITA 2007, are “research and development” for the purposes of that section are also “research and development” for the purposes of this Part, and
(b) activities that, as a result of any such regulations, are not “research and development” for the purposes of that section are also not “research and development” for the purposes of this Part.

438 Expenditure on research and development
(1) Expenditure on research and development includes all expenditure incurred for—
(a) carrying out research and development, or
(b) providing facilities for carrying out research and development.
(2) But it does not include expenditure incurred in the acquisition of—
(a) rights in research and development, or
(b) rights arising out of research and development.
(3) Nor does it include expenditure on the provision of a dwelling.
(4) But if—
(a) part of a building consists of a dwelling and the rest of the building is used for research and development, and
(b) no more than 25% of the capital expenditure referable to the construction or acquisition of the whole building is referable to the construction or acquisition of the dwelling,
the whole of the building is to be treated as used for research and development.
(5) For the purposes of subsection (4)(b), the expenditure referable to the construction or acquisition of the building is to be apportioned in a just and reasonable manner.
(6) Any additional VAT liability or rebate (as to which see Chapter 4) is to be disregarded in applying subsection (4)(b).

Chapter 2 Qualifying expenditure

439 Qualifying expenditure
(1) In this Part “qualifying expenditure” means capital expenditure incurred by a person on research and development directly undertaken by him or on his behalf if—
(a) he is carrying on a trade when the expenditure is incurred and the research and development relates to that trade, or
(b) after incurring the expenditure he sets up and commences a trade connected with the research and development.
(2) The same expenditure may not be taken into account as qualifying expenditure in relation to more than one trade.
(3) The trade by reference to which expenditure is qualifying expenditure is referred to in this Part as “the relevant trade” in relation to that expenditure.
(4) If capital expenditure is partly within subsection (1) and partly not, the expenditure is to be apportioned in a just and reasonable manner.
(5) References in this Chapter to research and development related to a trade include—
(a) research and development which may lead to or facilitate an extension of that trade, and
(b) research and development of a medical nature which has a special relation to the welfare of workers employed in that trade.

439A Qualifying expenditure incurred for purposes of NI rate activity
(1) Subsection (2) applies if—
(a) a company that does not have a Northern Ireland regional establishment incurs expenditure for the purposes of a trade,
(b) the activities for the purposes of which the expenditure is incurred would, if the company were a NIRE company, be an NI rate activity treated as a separate trade, and
(c) the company subsequently becomes a NIRE company.
(2) The expenditure is to be treated as incurred on the first day of the first chargeable period in which the company is a NIRE company.
(3) Subsection (4) applies if—
(a) a partnership that does not have a Northern Ireland regional establishment incurs expenditure for the purposes of a trade,
(b) the activities for the purposes of which the expenditure is incurred would, if the partnership were a Northern Ireland Chapter 7 firm, be an NI rate activity treated as a separate trade, and
(c) the partnership subsequently becomes a Northern Ireland Chapter 7 firm.
(4) The expenditure is to be treated as incurred on the first day of the first chargeable period in which the partnership is a Northern Ireland Chapter 7 firm.
(5) In this section “Northern Ireland regional establishment” has the same meaning as in Part 8B of CTA 2010 (see Chapter 5 of that Part as read, in relation to a partnership, with section 357WA(4) of that Act).
S. 439A inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 14

440 Excluded expenditure: land
(1) Expenditure on the acquisition of land, or rights in or over land, is not qualifying expenditure.
(2) But that does not prevent such expenditure from being qualifying expenditure so far as it is referable to the acquisition of—
(a) a building or structure already constructed on the land,
(b) rights in or over such a building or structure, or
(c) plant or machinery which forms part of such a building or structure.
(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), the expenditure is to be apportioned in a just and reasonable manner.

Chapter 3 Allowances and charges

441 Allowances
(1) A person who incurs qualifying expenditure is entitled to an allowance in respect of that expenditure for the relevant chargeable period equal to—
(a) the amount of the qualifying expenditure, or
(b) if a disposal value is required to be brought into account for that period in respect of that expenditure, the amount (if any) by which that expenditure exceeds the disposal value.
(2) The relevant chargeable period is—
(a) the chargeable period in which the expenditure is incurred, or
(b) if the expenditure was incurred before the chargeable period in which the relevant trade is set up and commenced, that chargeable period.
(3) A person claiming an allowance under this section may require the allowance to be reduced to a specified amount.

442 Balancing charges
(1) This section applies if—
(a) an allowance is made to a person for a chargeable period in respect of qualifying expenditure, and
(b) the person is required to bring a disposal value into account for a later chargeable period in respect of that expenditure.
(2) The person is liable to a balancing charge for the later chargeable period in respect of the qualifying expenditure.
(3) The amount of the balancing charge is—
(a) the amount (if any) by which the disposal value to be brought into account for the period exceeds any unclaimed allowance, or
(b) if less, the allowance made in respect of the qualifying expenditure.
(4) “Unclaimed allowance” means any part of the allowance to which the person was entitled in respect of the qualifying expenditure but which has not been claimed.
(5) This section is to be read with section 449 (effect on balancing charges of additional VAT rebates in earlier chargeable periods).

443 Disposal values and disposal events
(1) A person is required to bring a disposal value into account in respect of qualifying expenditure incurred by him if—
(a) he ceases to own an asset representing the expenditure, or
(b) an asset representing the expenditure is demolished or destroyed at a time when he owns the asset.
(2) Subsection (1) is to be read with section 555 (disposal of oil licence with exploitation value).
(3) But a person is not required to bring a disposal value into account under subsection (1) if the disposal event gives rise to a balancing charge under Part 2 ... (plant and machinery allowances ...).
Words in s. 443(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 6
(4) The disposal value to be brought into account under subsection (1) depends on the disposal event, as shown in the Table—
Table Disposal values
1. Disposal event	2. Disposal value
1. Sale of the asset at not less than market value.	The net proceeds of the sale.
2. Demolition or destruction of the asset.	The net amount received for the remains of the asset, together with— (a) any insurance money received in respect of the demolition or destruction, and (b) any other compensation of any description so received, so far as it consists of capital sums.
3. Any event not falling within item 1 or 2.	The market value of the asset at the time of the event.
(5) Subsection (4) is subject to—
section 445 (costs of demolition),
section 553 (nil value in case of disposal of oil licence relating to undeveloped area), and
section 555 (disposal of oil licence with exploitation value).
(6) A person is also required to bring a disposal value into account by section 448 (additional VAT rebate generates disposal value).
(7) In this Chapter “disposal event” means an event of a kind that requires a disposal value to be brought into account under subsection (1).

444 Disposal events: chargeable period for which disposal value is to be brought into account
(1) The chargeable period for which a disposal value is to be brought into account under section 443(1) in respect of qualifying expenditure is given by this section.
(2) Subsection (3) applies if the disposal event occurs in or after the chargeable period for which the allowance in respect of the expenditure is made.
(3) The disposal value is to be brought into account for—
(a) the chargeable period in which the event occurs, or
(b) if the event occurs after the chargeable period in which the relevant trade is permanently discontinued, that chargeable period.
(4) If the disposal event occurs before the chargeable period for which the allowance in respect of the expenditure is made, the disposal value is to be brought into account for that chargeable period.

445 Costs of demolition
(1) This section applies if—
(a) an asset representing qualifying expenditure incurred by a person is demolished at a time when the person owns the asset, and
(b) the person incurred costs of demolition.
(2) The disposal value which the person is required to bring into account in respect of the qualifying expenditure is to be reduced by the cost to the person of the demolition.
(3) If the amount of the disposal value is reduced to nil (or less than nil) under subsection (2), the person is not required to bring a disposal value into account.
(4) If—
(a) the cost to the person of the demolition exceeds the disposal value, and
(b) before its demolition the asset had not begun to be used for purposes other than research and development related to the relevant trade,
the person is to be treated as incurring qualifying expenditure equal to the excess.
(5) That qualifying expenditure is to be treated as incurred—
(a) when the demolition occurs, or
(b) if that is on or after the date on which the relevant trade is permanently discontinued, immediately before the discontinuance.
(6) If this section applies, the cost to the person of the demolition is not to be treated for the purposes of this Act as expenditure on any property that replaces the demolished asset.

Chapter 4 Additional VAT liabilities and rebates

446 Introduction
For the purposes of this Chapter—
(a) “additional VAT liability” and “additional VAT rebate” have the meaning given by section 547,
(b) the time when—
(i) a person incurs an additional VAT liability, or
(ii) an additional VAT rebate is made to a person,
is given by section 548, and
(c) the chargeable period in which, and the time when, an additional VAT liability or an additional VAT rebate accrues are given by section 549.

447 Additional VAT liability treated as additional expenditure etc.
(1) If a person—
(a) has incurred qualifying expenditure (“the original expenditure”), and
(b) incurs an additional VAT liability in respect of that expenditure,
the liability is to be treated as capital expenditure incurred on the same research and development as the original expenditure.
(2) But subsection (1) does not apply if by the time the liability is incurred—
(a) the person who incurred the original expenditure has ceased to own the asset representing that expenditure, or
(b) that asset has been demolished or destroyed.
(3) Any allowance arising as a result of this section is available for—
(a) the chargeable period in which the liability accrues, or
(b) if the liability accrued before the chargeable period in which the relevant trade is set up and commenced, that chargeable period,
rather than for the relevant chargeable period specified in section 441(2).

448 Additional VAT rebate generates disposal value
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person has incurred qualifying expenditure, and
(b) an additional VAT rebate is made to the person in respect of that expenditure.
(2) But this section does not apply if by the time the rebate is made—
(a) the person has ceased to own the asset representing that expenditure, or
(b) that asset has been demolished or destroyed.
(3) And this section does not apply if the rebate falls to be brought into account for the purpose of making allowances and charges under Part 2 ... (plant and machinery allowances ...).
Words in s. 448(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 7
(4) The person must bring the amount of the rebate into account—
(a) as a disposal value in respect of the qualifying expenditure for the appropriate chargeable period, or
(b) if the person would have to bring a disposal value into account under section 443(1) in respect of that expenditure for that chargeable period, as an addition to that disposal value.
(5) “Appropriate chargeable period” means—
(a) the chargeable period in which the rebate accrues, or
(b) if the rebate accrued before the chargeable period in which the relevant trade is set up and commenced, that chargeable period.

449 Effect on balancing charges of additional VAT rebates in earlier chargeable periods
(1) Section 442 (balancing charges) has effect subject to this section if—
(a) an allowance is made to a person for a chargeable period (“the original period”) in respect of qualifying expenditure,
(b) the person is required to bring a disposal value into account for a later chargeable period in respect of that expenditure, and
(c) the person has been required by section 448(4)(a) to bring one or more disposal values (“VAT disposal values”) into account in respect of that expenditure for one or more chargeable periods after the original period but before the later chargeable period.
(2) In relation to the later chargeable period, subsection (3)(a) of section 442 applies as if the unclaimed allowance were reduced by—
DV-BC
where—
DV is the total amount of the VAT disposal values, and
BC is the total amount of any balancing charges to which the person is liable under that section as a result of bringing into account the VAT disposal values.
(3) In relation to the later chargeable period, subsection (3)(b) of section 442 applies as if the allowance made in respect of the qualifying expenditure were reduced by BC.

Chapter 5 Supplementary provisions

450 Giving effect to allowances and charges
(1) An allowance or charge to which a person is entitled or liable under this Part for a chargeable period is to be given effect in calculating the profits of the relevant trade, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of the trade, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of the trade.
S. 450 renumbered as s. 450(1) (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 15(2)
(2) This section is subject to section 6E (giving effect to allowances and charges: NI rate activity cases).
S. 450(2) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 15(3)

451 Sales: time of cessation of ownership
Any reference in this Part to the time when a person ceases to own an asset is to be read, in the case of a sale, as a reference to whichever is the earlier of—
(a) the time of completion, and
(b) the time when possession is given.

Part 7 Know-how allowances

Chapter 1 Introduction

452 Know-how allowances
(1) Allowances are available under this Part if a person incurs qualifying expenditure on the acquisition of know-how.
(2) In this Part “know-how” means any industrial information or techniques likely to assist in—
(a) manufacturing or processing goods or materials,
(b) working a source of mineral deposits (including searching for, discovering or testing mineral deposits or obtaining access to them), or
(c) carrying out any agricultural, forestry or fishing operations.
(3) In subsection (2)(b)—
(a) “mineral deposits” includes any natural deposits capable of being lifted or extracted from the earth and for this purpose geothermal energy is to be treated as a natural deposit, and
(b) “source of mineral deposits” includes a mine, an oil well and a source of geothermal energy.

453 Know-how as property
(1) Know-how is to be treated as property for the purposes of this Act.
(2) References in this Act to the purchase or sale of property include the acquisition or disposal of know-how.

Chapter 2 Qualifying expenditure

454 Qualifying expenditure
(1) In this Part “qualifying expenditure” means, subject to section 455, capital expenditure incurred on the acquisition of know-how by a person if—
(a) the person is carrying on a trade at the time of the acquisition and the know-how is acquired for use in that trade,
(b) the person acquires the know-how and subsequently sets up and commences a trade in which it is used,
(c) the person acquires the know-how together with the trade or part of a trade in which it was used and the parties to the acquisition make an election under section 194 of ITTOIA 2005 or under section 178 of CTA 2009 (consideration for know-how on disposal of trade to be treated as payment for goodwill unless parties otherwise elect), or
Words in s. 454(1)(c) inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 562 (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 454(1)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 509 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(d) the person acquires the know-how together with the trade or part of a trade in which it was used and the trade in question was, before the acquisition, carried on wholly outside the United Kingdom.
(2) The same expenditure may not be taken into account as qualifying expenditure in relation to more than one trade.
(3) Qualifying expenditure incurred before the setting up and commencement of the relevant trade is to be treated for the purposes of this Part as incurred when the trade is set up and commenced.
(4) “Relevant trade” means the trade by reference to which expenditure is qualifying expenditure.

455 Excluded expenditure
(1) Expenditure on the acquisition of know-how is not qualifying expenditure to the extent that it is otherwise deducted for tax purposes.
(2) Expenditure on the acquisition of know-how is not qualifying expenditure if—
(a) the buyer is a body of persons over whom the seller has control,
(b) the seller is a body of persons over whom the buyer has control, or
(c) the buyer and the seller are both bodies of persons and another person has control over both of them.
(3) In subsection (2) “body of persons” includes a partnership.
(4) Expenditure on the acquisition of know-how is not qualifying expenditure if it is treated as a payment for goodwill under section 194(3) of ITTOIA 2005 or under section 178(3) of CTA 2009 (consideration for know-how on disposal of trade to be treated as payment for goodwill, unless parties otherwise elect etc.).
Words in s. 455(4) inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 563 (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 455(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 510 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

Chapter 3 Allowances and charges

456 Pooling of expenditure
(1) Qualifying expenditure has to be pooled for the purpose of determining a person’s entitlement to writing-down allowances and balancing allowances and liability to balancing charges.
(2) There is a separate pool for each trade in respect of which the person has qualifying expenditure.

457 Determination of entitlement or liability
(1) Whether a person is entitled to a writing-down allowance or a balancing allowance, or liable to a balancing charge, for a chargeable period is determined separately for each pool of qualifying expenditure and depends on—
(a) the available qualifying expenditure in that pool for that period (“AQE”), and
(b) the total of any disposal values to be brought into account in that pool for that period (“TDV”).
(2) If AQE exceeds TDV, the person is entitled to a writing-down allowance or a balancing allowance for the period.
(3) If TDV exceeds AQE, the person is liable to a balancing charge for the period.
(4) The entitlement under subsection (2) is to a writing-down allowance except for the final chargeable period when it is to a balancing allowance.
(5) The final chargeable period is the chargeable period in which the trade is permanently discontinued.

458 Amount of allowances and charges
(1) The amount of the writing-down allowance to which a person is entitled for a chargeable period is 25% of the amount by which AQE exceeds TDV.
(2) If the chargeable period is more or less than a year, the amount is proportionately increased or reduced.
(3) If the trade has been carried on for part only of the chargeable period, the amount is proportionately reduced.
(4) A person claiming a writing-down allowance may require the allowance to be reduced to a specified amount.
(5) The amount of the balancing charge to which a person is liable for a chargeable period is the amount by which TDV exceeds AQE.
(6) The amount of the balancing allowance to which a person is entitled for the final chargeable period is the amount by which AQE exceeds TDV.

459 Available qualifying expenditure
A person’s available qualifying expenditure in a pool for a chargeable period consists of—
(a) any qualifying expenditure allocated to the pool for that period in accordance with section 460, and
(b) any unrelieved qualifying expenditure carried forward in the pool from the previous chargeable period under section 461.

460 Allocation of qualifying expenditure to pools
(1) The following rules apply to the allocation of a person’s qualifying expenditure to a pool.
(2) An amount of qualifying expenditure is not to be allocated to the pool for a chargeable period if that amount has been taken into account in determining the person’s available qualifying expenditure for an earlier chargeable period.
(3) Qualifying expenditure is not to be allocated to the pool for a chargeable period before that in which the expenditure is incurred.

461 Unrelieved qualifying expenditure
(1) A person has unrelieved qualifying expenditure to carry forward from a chargeable period if for that period AQE exceeds TDV.
(2) The amount of the unrelieved qualifying expenditure is—
(a) the excess less the writing-down allowance made for the period, or
(b) if no writing-down allowance is claimed for the period, the excess.
(3) No amount may be carried forward as unrelieved qualifying expenditure from the final chargeable period.

461A Unrelieved qualifying expenditure: entry to cash basis
(1) If a person carrying on a trade enters the cash basis for a tax year, any cash basis deductible amount may not be carried forward as unrelieved qualifying expenditure in the pool for the trade from the chargeable period ending in the previous tax year (or, if there is more than one such period, the latest of them).
Words in s. 461A(1) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 1 paras. 36, 61(1)
(2) A “cash basis deductible amount” means any amount of unrelieved qualifying expenditure for which a deduction would be allowed in calculating the profits of the trade on the cash basis on the assumption that the expenditure was paid in the tax year for which the person enters the cash basis.
(3) Any cash basis deductible amount is to be determined on such basis as is just and reasonable in all the circumstances.
(4) Subsections (9) and (11) of section 1A (capital allowances and charges: cash basis) apply for the purposes of this section as they apply for the purposes of that section.
S. 461A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 56

462 Disposal values
(1) A person is required to bring a disposal value into account for the chargeable period in which he sells know-how on which he has incurred qualifying expenditure.
(2) The disposal value to be brought into account is the net proceeds of the sale, so far as they consist of capital sums.
(3) But no disposal value need be brought into account if the consideration received for the sale is treated as a payment for goodwill under section 194(2) of ITTOIA 2005 or under section 178(2) of CTA 2009 (consideration for know-how on disposal of trade to be treated as payment for goodwill, unless parties otherwise elect).
Words in s. 462(3) inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 564 (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 462(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 511 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

462A Persons leaving cash basis
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person carrying on a trade leaves the cash basis in a chargeable period,
(b) the person has incurred expenditure at a time when the cash basis applies in relation to the trade,
Words in s. 462A(1)(b) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 43(2)(a), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(c) some or all of the expenditure was brought into account in calculating the profits of the trade on the cash basis, and
(d) the expenditure would have been qualifying expenditure if the cash basis had not applied at the time the expenditure was incurred.
Words in s. 462A(1)(d) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 43(2)(b), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(2) In this section the “relieved portion” of the expenditure is the higher of the following—
(a) the amount of that expenditure for which a deduction was allowed in calculating the profits of the trade, or
(b) the amount of that expenditure for which a deduction would have been so allowed if the expenditure had been incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the trade.
(3) For the purposes of determining the person's available qualifying expenditure in the pool for the trade for the chargeable period (see section 456)—
(a) the whole of the expenditure must be allocated to the pool for the trade in that chargeable period, and
(b) the available qualifying expenditure in that pool is reduced by the relieved portion of that expenditure.
(4) For the purposes of determining any disposal values (see section 462), the expenditure incurred by the person is to be regarded as qualifying expenditure.
(4A) Subsection (11)(za) of section 1A (capital allowances and charges: cash basis) applies for the purposes of this section as it applies for the purposes of that section.
S. 462A(4A) inserted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 43(4), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(5) For the purposes of this section a person carrying on a trade leaves the cash basis in a chargeable period if—
(a) immediately before the beginning of the chargeable period the cash basis applied in relation to the trade, and
Words in s. 462A(5)(a) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 43(3)(a), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(b) the cash basis does not apply in relation to the trade for the chargeable period.
Words in s. 462A(5)(b) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 43(3)(b), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
S. 462A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 57

463 Giving effect to allowances and charges
An allowance or charge to which a person is entitled or liable under this Part for a chargeable period is to be given effect in calculating the profits of the trade, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of the trade, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of the trade.

Part 8 Patent allowances

Chapter 1 Introduction

464 Patent allowances
(1) Allowances are available under this Part if a person incurs qualifying expenditure on the purchase of patent rights.
(2) In this Part “patent rights” means the right to do or authorise the doing of anything which would, but for that right, be an infringement of a patent.

465 Future patent rights
(1) References in this Part to expenditure incurred on the purchase of patent rights include expenditure incurred on obtaining a right to acquire future patent rights.
(2) If a person—
(a) incurs expenditure on obtaining a right to acquire future patent rights, and
(b) subsequently acquires those rights,
the expenditure is to be treated as having been expenditure on the purchase of those rights.
(3) “A right to acquire future patent rights” means a right to acquire in the future patent rights relating to an invention in respect of which the patent has not yet been granted.
(4) References in this Part to the proceeds of a sale of patent rights include a sum received from a person which is treated under this section as expenditure incurred by him on the purchase of patent rights.

466 Grant of licences
(1) The acquisition of a licence in respect of a patent is to be treated as the purchase of patent rights.
(2) The grant of a licence in respect of a patent is to be treated as a sale of part of patent rights.
(3) But the grant by a person entitled to patent rights of an exclusive licence is to be treated as a sale of the whole of those rights.
(4) “Exclusive licence” means a licence to exercise those rights to the exclusion of the grantor and all other persons for the period remaining until the rights come to an end.

Chapter 2 Qualifying expenditure

467 Qualifying expenditure
Expenditure is qualifying expenditure only if it is—
(a) qualifying trade expenditure, or
(b) qualifying non-trade expenditure.

468 Qualifying trade expenditure
(1) “Qualifying trade expenditure” means capital expenditure incurred by a person on the purchase of patent rights for the purposes of a trade within the charge to tax carried on by the person.
(2) The same expenditure may not be taken into account as qualifying trade expenditure in relation to more than one trade.
(3) Expenditure incurred for the purposes of a trade by a person about to carry on the trade is to be treated as if it had been incurred by him on the first day on which he carries on the trade.
(4) But subsection (3) does not apply if the person has before that day sold all the rights on the purchase of which the expenditure was incurred.

469 Qualifying non-trade expenditure
“Qualifying non-trade expenditure” means capital expenditure incurred by a person on the purchase of patent rights if—
(a) any income receivable by the person in respect of the rights would be liable to tax, and
(b) the expenditure is not qualifying trade expenditure.

Chapter 3 Allowances and charges

470 Pooling of expenditure
(1) Qualifying expenditure has to be pooled for the purpose of determining a person’s entitlement to writing-down allowances and balancing allowances and liability to balancing charges.
(2) There is a separate pool—
(a) for each trade in respect of which the person has qualifying trade expenditure, and
(b) for all of the person’s qualifying non-trade expenditure.

471 Determination of entitlement or liability
(1) Whether a person is entitled to a writing-down allowance or a balancing allowance, or liable to a balancing charge, for a chargeable period is determined separately for each pool of qualifying expenditure and depends on—
(a) the available qualifying expenditure in that pool for that period (“AQE”), and
(b) the total of any disposal receipts to be brought into account in that pool for that period (“TDR”).
(2) If AQE exceeds TDR, the person is entitled to a writing-down allowance or a balancing allowance for the period.
(3) If TDR exceeds AQE, the person is liable to a balancing charge for the period.
(4) The entitlement under subsection (2) is to a writing-down allowance except for the final chargeable period when it is to a balancing allowance.
(5) The final chargeable period for a pool to which qualifying trade expenditure has been allocated is the chargeable period in which the trade is permanently discontinued.
(6) The final chargeable period for a pool to which qualifying non-trade expenditure has been allocated is the chargeable period in which the last of the patent rights on which the person has incurred qualifying non-trade expenditure—
(a) comes to an end without any of those rights being revived, or
(b) is wholly disposed of.

472 Amount of allowances and charges
(1) The amount of the writing-down allowance to which a person is entitled for a chargeable period is 25% of the amount by which AQE exceeds TDR.
(2) If the chargeable period is more or less than a year, the amount is proportionately increased or reduced.
(3) If in the case of qualifying trade expenditure the trade has been carried on for part only of the chargeable period, the amount is proportionately reduced.
(4) A person claiming a writing-down allowance may require the allowance to be reduced to a specified amount.
(5) The amount of the balancing charge to which a person is liable for a chargeable period is the amount by which TDR exceeds AQE.
(6) The amount of the balancing allowance to which a person is entitled for the final chargeable period is the amount by which AQE exceeds TDR.

473 Available qualifying expenditure
A person’s available qualifying expenditure in a pool for a chargeable period consists of—
(a) any qualifying expenditure allocated to the pool for that period in accordance with section 474, and
(b) any unrelieved qualifying expenditure carried forward in the pool from the previous chargeable period under section 475.

474 Allocation of qualifying expenditure to pools
(1) The following rules apply to the allocation of a person’s qualifying expenditure to a pool.
(2) An amount of qualifying expenditure is not to be allocated to the pool for a chargeable period if that amount has been taken into account in determining the person’s available qualifying expenditure for an earlier chargeable period.
(3) Qualifying expenditure is not to be allocated to the pool for a chargeable period before that in which the expenditure is incurred.
(4) Qualifying expenditure incurred on patent rights is not to be allocated to the pool for a chargeable period if in any earlier period those rights—
(a) have come to an end without any of them having been revived, or
(b) have been wholly disposed of.

475 Unrelieved qualifying expenditure
(1) A person has unrelieved qualifying expenditure to carry forward from a chargeable period if for that period AQE exceeds TDR.
(2) The amount of the unrelieved qualifying expenditure is—
(a) the excess less the writing-down allowance made for the period, or
(b) if no writing-down allowance is claimed for the period, the excess.
(3) No amount may be carried forward as unrelieved qualifying expenditure from the final chargeable period.

475A Unrelieved qualifying expenditure: entry to cash basis
(1) If a person carrying on a trade enters the cash basis for a tax year, any cash basis deductible amount may not be carried forward as unrelieved qualifying expenditure in the pool for the trade from the chargeable period ending in the previous tax year (or, if there is more than one such period, the latest of them).
Words in s. 475A(1) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 1 paras. 37, 61(1)
(2) A “cash basis deductible amount” means any amount of unrelieved qualifying expenditure for which a deduction would be allowed in calculating the profits of the trade on the cash basis on the assumption that the expenditure was paid in the tax year for which the person enters the cash basis.
(3) Any cash basis deductible amount is to be determined on such basis as is just and reasonable in all the circumstances.
(4) Subsections (9) and (11) of section 1A (capital allowances and charges: cash basis) apply for the purposes of this section as they apply for the purposes of that section.
S. 475A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 58

476 Disposal value of patent rights
(1) In this Chapter “disposal receipt” means a disposal value that a person is required to bring into account in accordance with—
(a) this section, or
(b) section 614BS of ITA 2007 or section 918 of CTA 2010 (cases where expenditure taken into account under Part 2, 5 or 8 of this Act) or any other enactment.
Words in s. 476(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) (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. 236 (with Sch. 9 paras. 1-9, 22)
Words in s. 476(1)(b) inserted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 357 (with Sch. 2)
(2) A person is required to bring a disposal value into account for the chargeable period in which he sells the whole or a part of any patent rights on which he has incurred qualifying expenditure.
(3) Subject to section 477, the disposal value to be brought into account is the net proceeds of the sale, so far as they consist of capital sums.

477 Limit on amount of disposal value
(1) The amount of any disposal value, or the total amount of any disposal values, required to be brought into account by a person—
(a) on the sale of the whole of any patent rights, or
(b) on one or more sales of part of any patent rights,
is limited to the capital expenditure incurred by the person on purchasing the rights.
(2) But subsection (3) applies if the person acquired the rights as a result of—
(a) a transaction which was between connected persons, or
(b) a series of transactions each of which was between connected persons.
(3) That amount, or total amount, is limited to the capital expenditure on purchasing the rights incurred by whichever party to the transaction, or to any of the transactions, incurred the greatest such expenditure.

477A Persons leaving cash basis
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person carrying on a trade leaves the cash basis in a chargeable period,
(b) the person has incurred expenditure at a time when the cash basis applies in relation to the trade,
Words in s. 477A(1)(b) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 44(2)(a), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(c) some or all of the expenditure was brought into account in calculating the profits of the trade on the cash basis, and
(d) the expenditure would have been qualifying trade expenditure if the cash basis had not applied at the time the expenditure was incurred.
Words in s. 477A(1)(d) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 44(2)(b), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(2) In this section the “relieved portion” of the expenditure is the amount of that expenditure for which a deduction was allowed in calculating the profits of the trade.
(3) For the purposes of determining the person's available qualifying expenditure in the pool for the trade for the chargeable period (see section 470)—
(a) the whole of the expenditure must be allocated to the pool for the trade in that chargeable period, and
(b) the available qualifying expenditure in that pool is reduced by the relieved portion of that expenditure.
(4) For the purposes of determining any disposal receipts (see section 476), the expenditure incurred by the person is to be regarded as qualifying trade expenditure.
(5) For the purposes of this section a person carrying on a trade leaves the cash basis in a chargeable period if—
(a) immediately before the beginning of the chargeable period the cash basis applied in relation to the trade, and
Words in s. 477A(5)(a) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 44(3)(a), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(b) the cash basis does not apply in relation to the trade for the chargeable period.
Words in s. 477A(5)(b) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 44(3)(b), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
(5A) Subsection (11)(za) of section 1A (capital allowances and charges: cash basis) applies for the purposes of this section as it applies for the purposes of that section.
S. 477A(5A) inserted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 10 paras. 44(4), 47 (with Sch. 10 paras. 48-50)
S. 477A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 59

Chapter 4 Giving effect to allowances and charges

478 Persons having qualifying trade expenditure
An allowance or charge to which a person is entitled or liable under this Part for a chargeable period in respect of qualifying trade expenditure is to be given effect in calculating the profits of the trade, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of the trade, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of the trade.

479 Persons having qualifying non-trade expenditure: income tax
(1) This section applies for income tax purposes if a person is entitled or liable under this Part to an allowance or charge for a chargeable period (“the current tax year”) in respect of qualifying non-trade expenditure.
(2) An allowance is to be given effect by deducting it from or setting it off against the person’s income from patents for the current tax year.
(2A) The allowance is given effect at Step 2 of the calculation in section 23 of ITA 2007.
S. 479(2A) inserted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 408 (with Sch. 2)
(3) If the amount to be deducted from or set off against the person’s income from patents for that tax year exceeds the amount of that income, the excess must be deducted from or set off against the person’s income from patents for the next tax year, and so on for subsequent tax years.
(4) A charge is to be given effect by treating the charge as income to be assessed to income tax.
Words in s. 479(4) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 565 (with Sch. 2 )

480 Persons having qualifying non-trade expenditure: corporation tax
(1) This section applies for corporation tax purposes if a company is entitled or liable under this Part to an allowance or charge for a chargeable period (“the current accounting period”) in respect of qualifying non-trade expenditure.
(2) An allowance is to be given effect by deducting it from the company’s income from patents for the current accounting period.
(3) If the amount to be deducted from the company’s income from patents for that period exceeds the amount of that income, the excess must (if the company remains within the charge to tax) be deducted from its income from patents for the next accounting period, and so on for subsequent accounting periods.
(4) A charge is to be given effect by treating the charge as income of the company from patents.

Chapter 5 Supplementary provisions

481 Anti-avoidance: limit on qualifying expenditure
(1) In the two cases given below, the amount (if any) by which the capital expenditure incurred by a person (“the buyer”) on the purchase of patent rights exceeds the relevant limit is to be left out of account in determining the buyer’s qualifying expenditure.
(2) The first case is where the buyer and the seller are connected with each other.
(3) The second case is where it appears that the sole or main benefit which (but for this section) might have been expected to accrue to the parties from—
(a) the sale, or
(b) transactions of which the sale is one,
was obtaining an allowance under this Part.
(4) If the seller is required to bring a disposal value into account under this Part because of the sale, the relevant limit is that disposal value.
(5) If subsection (4) does not apply but the seller—
(a) receives a capital sum on the sale, and
(b) is chargeable to tax in respect of that sum in accordance with section 587 of ITTOIA 2005 or section 912 of CTA 2009,
Words in s. 481(5)(b) inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 566 (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 481(5)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 512 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
the relevant limit is that sum.
(6) If neither subsection (4) nor subsection (5) applies, the relevant limit is whichever of the following is the smallest—
(a) the market value of the rights;
(b) if the seller incurred capital expenditure on acquiring the rights, the amount of that expenditure;
(c) if a person connected with the seller incurred capital expenditure on acquiring the rights, the amount of that expenditure.

482 Sums paid for Crown use etc. treated as paid under licence
(1) This section applies if an invention which is the subject of a patent is used by or for the services of—
(a) the Crown under sections 55 to 59 of the Patents Act 1977 (c. 37), or
(b) the government of a country outside the United Kingdom under corresponding provisions of the law of that country.
(2) The use is to be treated as having taken place under a licence.
(3) Sums paid in respect of the use are to be treated as having been paid under a licence.

483 Meaning of “income from patents”
For the purposes of this Part a person’s “income from patents” means—
(a) royalties or other sums paid in respect of the use of a patent,
(b) balancing charges to which the person is liable under this Part, and
(c) amounts on which tax is payable under section 587, 593 or 594 of ITTOIA 2005 or under section 912 or 918 of CTA 2009 (taxation of receipts from sale of patent rights).
Words in s. 483(c) inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 567 (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 483(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 513 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

Part 9 Dredging allowances

Qualifying expenditure on dredging, etc.

484 Dredging allowances
(1) Allowances are available under this Part if a person carries on a qualifying trade and qualifying expenditure has been incurred on dredging.
(2) In this Part “qualifying trade” means a trade or undertaking the whole or part of which—
(a) consists of the maintenance or improvement of the navigation of a harbour, estuary or waterway, or
(b) is of a kind listed in Table A or B in section 274 (meaning of qualifying trade for purposes of industrial buildings allowances).
(2A) If a company or partnership is as a result of section 6D (NI rate activity treated as separate trade) treated for the purpose of this Act as carrying on two separate trades, each of them is for the purposes of this Part to be treated as a qualifying trade if the separate trades would together be so treated.
S. 484(2A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 16
(3) “Dredging” does not include anything done otherwise than in the interests of navigation.
(4) Subject to subsection (3), “dredging” includes—
(a) the removal of anything forming part of, or projecting from the bed of, the sea or any inland water—
(i) by whatever means it is removed, and
(ii) even if, at the time of removal, it is wholly or partly above water, and
(b) the widening of an inland waterway.

485 Qualifying expenditure
(1) Expenditure on dredging is qualifying expenditure if—
(a) it is capital expenditure,
(b) it is incurred for the purposes of a qualifying trade by the person carrying on the trade, and
(c) if the person does not carry on a qualifying trade within section 484(2)(a), the dredging is for the benefit of vessels coming to, leaving or using a dock or other premises occupied by the person for the purposes of the qualifying trade.
(2) If capital expenditure is incurred—
(a) partly for the purposes of a qualifying trade, and
(b) partly for other purposes,
the qualifying expenditure is the part of the capital expenditure that, on a just and reasonable apportionment, is referable to the purposes of the qualifying trade.
(3) If part only of a trade or undertaking is within section 484(2), subsection (2) of this section applies as if—
(a) the part which is within section 484(2), and
(b) the part which is not,
were separate trades.

486 Pre-trading expenditure of qualifying trades, etc.
(1) If a person incurs capital expenditure with a view to carrying on a trade or a part of a trade, this Part applies as if the expenditure were incurred by the person on the first day on which the trade or part of the trade is carried on.
(2) If a person incurs capital expenditure—
(a) in connection with a dock or other premises, and
(b) with a view to occupying the dock or premises for the purposes of a qualifying trade which is not a qualifying trade within section 484(2)(a),
this Part applies as if the expenditure were incurred by the person when he first occupies the dock or premises for the purposes of the qualifying trade.

Writing-down and balancing allowances

487 Writing-down allowances
(1) A person is entitled to a writing-down allowance for a chargeable period if—
(a) qualifying expenditure has been incurred on dredging,
(b) at any time during the chargeable period, the person is carrying on the qualifying trade for the purposes of which the qualifying expenditure was incurred, and
(c) that time falls within the writing-down period.
(2) The writing-down period, in relation to qualifying expenditure incurred by a person, is 25 years beginning with the first day of the chargeable period of that person in which the qualifying expenditure was incurred.
(3) The amount of the writing-down allowance is 4% of the qualifying expenditure.
(4) The allowance is proportionately increased or reduced if the chargeable period is more or less than a year.
(5) The total amount of any writing-down allowances made in respect of any qualifying expenditure, whether to the same or different persons, must not exceed the amount of the expenditure.
(6) A person claiming a writing-down allowance may require the allowance to be reduced to a specified amount.
(7) A person is not entitled to a writing-down allowance for the chargeable period in which a balancing allowance is made to him in respect of the qualifying expenditure.

488 Balancing allowances
(1) A person is entitled to a balancing allowance for a chargeable period if—
(a) qualifying expenditure has been incurred on dredging,
(b) in that chargeable period, the qualifying trade for the purposes of which the expenditure was incurred has been—
(i) permanently discontinued, or
(ii) sold,
(c) the person is the last person carrying on the qualifying trade before its discontinuance or sale, and
(d) the amount of the expenditure exceeds the amount of the allowances previously made in respect of it, whether to the same or different persons.
(2) The amount of the balancing allowance is the amount of the difference.
(3) For the purposes of subsection (1)—
(a) the permanent discontinuance of a trade does not include an event treated as a permanent discontinuance under section 577(2A) of this Act or section 18 of ITTOIA 2005 (effect of company ceasing to trade etc.), and
Words in s. 488(3)(a) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 568 (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 488(3)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 514 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(b) a sale does not include a sale which is within subsection (4) or (5).
(4) A sale is within this subsection if any of the following conditions is met—
(a) the buyer is a body of persons over whom the seller has control;
(b) the seller is a body of persons over whom the buyer has control;
(c) both the seller and the buyer are bodies of persons and another person has control over both of them;
(d) the seller and the buyer are connected persons.
In this subsection “body of persons” includes a partnership.
(5) A sale is within this subsection if it appears that the sole or main benefit which might be expected to accrue to the parties, or any of them, from—
(a) the sale, or
(b) transactions of which the sale is one,
is the obtaining of a tax advantage under any of the provisions of this Act apart from Part 2 (plant and machinery allowances).

Giving effect to allowances

489 Giving effect to allowances
(1) An allowance to which a person is entitled under this Part is to be given effect in calculating the profits of that person’s trade, by treating the allowance as an expense of the trade.
S. 489 renumbered as s. 489(1) (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 17(2)
(2) This section is subject to section 6E (giving effect to allowances and charges: NI rate activity cases).
S. 489(2) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 17(3)

Part 10 Assured tenancy allowances

Chapter 1 Introduction

490 Assured tenancy allowances
(1) Allowances are available under this Part if qualifying expenditure has been incurred on a building which consists of or includes a qualifying dwelling-house.
(2) A dwelling house is not a qualifying dwelling-house unless—
(a) it is let on a tenancy which is for the time being an assured tenancy, or
(b) it has been let on an assured tenancy and the conditions in subsection (4) are met.
(3) “Assured tenancy” means—
(a) an assured tenancy within the meaning of section 56 of the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51), or
(b) an assured tenancy (but not an assured shorthold tenancy) for the purposes of the Housing Act 1988 (c. 50).
(4) The conditions referred to in subsection (2)(b) are that—
(a) the dwelling-house is for the time being subject to a regulated tenancy or a housing association tenancy, and
(b) the landlord under the tenancy is an approved body or was an approved body but has ceased to be such for any reason.
(5) In subsection (4) “regulated tenancy” and “housing association tenancy” have the same meaning as in the Rent Act 1977 (c. 42).
(6) Further requirements that have to be met for a dwelling-house to be a qualifying dwelling-house are given in sections 504 and 505; and subsection (2) is subject to section 506(2)(b) (temporary disuse of dwelling-house ignored).

491 Allowances available in relation to old expenditure only
(1) Allowances under this Part are not available unless—
(a) the qualifying expenditure was incurred after 9th March 1982 and before 1st April 1992, and
(b) if the tenancy is an assured tenancy for the purposes of the Housing Act 1988, expenditure has been incurred which is within subsection (2) or (3).
(2) Expenditure is within this subsection if it was incurred by—
(a) a company which was an approved body on 15th March 1988, or
(b) a person who sold the relevant interest in the building, before any of the dwelling-houses comprised in it were used, to a company which was an approved body on 15th March 1988,
and either it was incurred before 15th March 1988 or it consists of the payment of sums under a contract entered into before that date.
(3) Expenditure is within this subsection if it was incurred by a company which—
(a) was an approved body on 15th March 1988, and
(b) bought or contracted to buy the relevant interest in the building before that date.

492 Meaning of “approved body”
In this Part “approved body” has the meaning given in section 56(4) of the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51).

493 Expenditure on the construction of a building
(1) For the purposes of this Part, expenditure on the construction of a building does not include expenditure on the acquisition of land or rights in or over land.
(2) This Part has effect in relation to capital expenditure incurred by a person on repairs to a part of a building as if it were capital expenditure on the construction of that part of the building for the first time.

Chapter 2 The relevant interest

Introduction

494 Introduction
This Chapter identifies, in a case where a person has incurred expenditure on the construction of a building which is to be or include a qualifying dwelling-house—
(a) the relevant interest in the building, and
(b) the relevant interest in a dwelling-house comprised in the building.

The relevant interest in the building

495 General rule as to what is the relevant interest in the building
(1) The relevant interest in the building is the interest in the building to which the person who incurred the expenditure on the construction of the building was entitled when the expenditure was incurred.
(2) Subsection (1) is subject to the following provisions of this Chapter.
(3) If—
(a) the person who incurred the expenditure on the construction of the building was entitled to more than one interest in the building when the expenditure was incurred, and
(b) one of those interests was reversionary on all the others,
the reversionary interest is the relevant interest.

496 Interest acquired on completion of construction
For the purpose of determining the relevant interest, a person who—
(a) incurs expenditure on the construction of a building, and
(b) is entitled to an interest in the building on or as a result of the completion of the construction,
is treated as having had that interest when the expenditure was incurred.

497 Effect of creation of subordinate interest
An interest does not cease to be the relevant interest merely because of the creation of a lease or other interest to which that interest is subject.

498 Merger of leasehold interest
If the relevant interest is a leasehold interest which is extinguished on—
(a) being surrendered, or
(b) the person entitled to it acquiring the interest which is reversionary on it,
the interest into which the leasehold interest merges becomes the relevant interest when the leasehold interest is extinguished.

499 Provisions applying on termination of lease
(1) This section applies if the relevant interest in relation to expenditure on the construction of a building is a lease.
(2) If, with the consent of the lessor, the lessee of a building remains in possession after the termination of the lease without a new lease being granted to him, the lease is treated as continuing as long as the lessee remains in possession.
(3) If on the termination of the lease a new lease is granted to the lessee as a result of the exercise of an option available to him under the terms of the first lease, the second lease is treated as a continuation of the first.
(4) If on the termination of the lease the lessor pays a sum to the lessee in respect of a building comprised in the lease, the lease is treated as if it had come to an end by surrender in consideration of the payment.
(5) If on the termination of the lease—
(a) a new lease is granted to a different lessee, and
(b) in connection with the transaction that lessee makes a payment to the former lessee,
the two leases are treated as if they were the same lease which had been assigned by the former lessee to the new lessee in consideration of the payment.

The relevant interest in the dwelling-house

500 The relevant interest in the dwelling-house
The relevant interest in a dwelling-house comprised in a building is the relevant interest in the building, to the extent that it subsists in the dwelling-house.

Chapter 3 Qualifying expenditure

501 Capital expenditure on construction
If—
(a) capital expenditure has been incurred on the construction of a building which was to be or include a qualifying dwelling-house, and
(b) the relevant interest in the building has not been sold or, if it has been sold, it has been sold only after the first use of the building,
the capital expenditure is qualifying expenditure.

502 Purchase of unused dwelling-house where developer not involved
(1) This section applies if—
(a) expenditure has been incurred on the construction of a building which was to be or include a qualifying dwelling-house,
(b) the relevant interest was sold before the first use of any dwelling-house comprised in the building,
(c) a capital sum was paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest, and
(d) section 503 (purchase of dwelling-house sold unused by developer) does not apply.
(2) The lesser of—
(a) the capital sum paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest, and
(b) the expenditure incurred on the construction of the building,
is qualifying expenditure.
(3) The qualifying expenditure is to be treated as having been incurred when the capital sum became payable.
(4) If the relevant interest was sold more than once before the first use of any dwelling-house comprised in the building, subsection (2) has effect only in relation to the last of those sales.

503 Purchase of dwelling-house sold unused by developer
(1) This section applies if—
(a) expenditure has been incurred by a developer on the construction of a building which was to be or include a qualifying dwelling-house, and
(b) the relevant interest was sold by the developer in the course of the development trade before the first use of any dwelling-house comprised in the building.
(2) If—
(a) the sale of the relevant interest by the developer was the only sale of that interest before the first use of any dwelling-house comprised in the building, and
(b) a capital sum was paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest,
the capital sum is qualifying expenditure.
(3) If—
(a) the sale by the developer was not the only sale before the first use of any dwelling-house comprised in the building, and
(b) a capital sum was paid by the purchaser for the relevant interest on the last sale,
the lesser of that capital sum and the price paid for the relevant interest on its sale by the developer is qualifying expenditure.
(4) The qualifying expenditure is treated as having been incurred when the capital sum referred to in subsection (2)(b) or (3)(b) became payable.
(5) For the purposes of this section—
(a) a developer is a person who carries on a trade which consists in whole or in part in the construction of buildings with a view to their sale, and
(b) an interest in a building is sold by the developer in the course of the development trade if the developer sells it in the course of the trade or (as the case may be) that part of the trade that consists in the construction of buildings with a view to their sale.

Chapter 4 Qualifying dwelling-houses

504 Requirements relating to the landlord
(1) A dwelling-house is a qualifying dwelling-house only if the landlord is—
(a) a company, and
(b) the person who—
(i) incurred the qualifying expenditure on the building in which the dwelling-house is comprised, or
(ii) is for the time being entitled to the relevant interest in the dwelling-house.
(2) The requirement that the landlord must be a company does not apply in relation to expenditure incurred—
(a) before 5th May 1983, or
(b) on or after that date pursuant to a contract entered into before that date,
unless a person other than a company became entitled to the relevant interest on or after that date.

505 Qualifying dwelling-houses: exclusions
(1) A dwelling-house is not a qualifying dwelling-house if any of the exclusions given below apply.
Exclusion 1
The landlord under the tenancy is—
(a) a housing association which is approved for the purposes of Chapter 7 of Part 13 of CTA 2010 , or
Words in s. 505(1) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 358 (with Sch. 2)
(b) a self-build society within the meaning of the Housing Associations Act 1985 (c. 69).
Exclusion 2
The landlord and the tenant are connected persons.
Exclusion 3
The tenant is a director of a company which is or is connected with the landlord.
Exclusion 4
The landlord is a close company and the tenant is, for the purposes of Part XI of ICTA—
(a) a participator in that company, or
(b) an associate of such a participator.
Exclusion 5
The tenancy is entered into as part of a mutual arrangement for avoidance.
(2) In exclusion 5, a “mutual arrangement for avoidance” means an arrangement—
(a) between the landlords (or owners) of different dwelling-houses, and
(b) under which one landlord takes a person as a tenant in circumstances in which, if that person was the tenant of a dwelling-house let by the other landlord, that dwelling-house would not be a qualifying dwelling-house because of exclusion 2, 3 or 4.

506 Dwelling-house ceasing to be qualifying dwelling-house
(1) If a dwelling-house ceases to be a qualifying dwelling-house otherwise than on a sale of the relevant interest in the dwelling-house, this Part has effect as if—
(a) the relevant interest in the dwelling-house had been sold at that time, and
(b) the net proceeds of the sale were equal to the market value of that interest at that time.
(2) For the purposes of this Part—
(a) a dwelling-house is not to be regarded as ceasing altogether to be used merely because it falls temporarily out of use, and
(b) if, immediately before any period of temporary disuse, a dwelling-house is a qualifying dwelling-house, it is to be regarded as continuing to be a qualifying dwelling-house during the period of temporary disuse.

Chapter 5 Writing-down allowances

Entitlement to and calculation of writing-down allowances

507 Entitlement to writing-down allowance
(1) A person is entitled to a writing-down allowance for a chargeable period if—
(a) qualifying expenditure has been incurred on a building,
(b) that person is or has been an approved body,
(c) at the end of that chargeable period the person is entitled to the relevant interest in the building, and
(d) at the end of that chargeable period, the building is or includes a qualifying dwelling-house or two or more qualifying dwelling-houses.
(2) A person claiming a writing-down allowance may require the allowance to be reduced to a specified amount.

508 Basic rule for calculating amount of allowance
(1) The basic rule is that the writing-down allowance for a chargeable period is 4% of the qualifying expenditure attributable to the dwelling-house or (as the case may be) each dwelling-house falling within section 507(1)(d).
(2) The allowance is proportionately increased or reduced if the chargeable period is more or less than a year.
(3) The basic rule does not apply if section 509 applies.

509 Calculation of allowance after sale of relevant interest
(1) This section applies if—
(a) the relevant interest in a qualifying dwelling-house is sold, and
(b) a balancing adjustment falls to be made under section 513 as a result of the sale.
(2) If this section applies, the writing-down allowance for any chargeable period ending after the sale is—
RQExAB
where—
RQE is the amount of the residue of qualifying expenditure attributable to the dwelling-house immediately after the sale,
A is the length of the chargeable period, and
B is the length of the period from the date of the sale to the end of the period of 25 years beginning with the day on which the dwelling-house was first used.
(3) On any later such sale, the writing-down allowance is further adjusted in accordance with this section.

510 Allowance limited to residue of qualifying expenditure attributable to dwelling-house
(1) The amount of the writing-down allowance for a chargeable period in respect of a dwelling-house is limited to the residue of qualifying expenditure attributable to it.
(2) For this purpose the residue is ascertained immediately before writing off the writing-down allowance at the end of the chargeable period.

Interpretation

511 Qualifying expenditure attributable to dwelling-house
(1) If the building concerned consists of a single qualifying dwelling-house, then, subject to the relevant limit, the whole of the qualifying expenditure is attributable to the dwelling-house.
(2) If the qualifying dwelling-house forms part of a building, the qualifying expenditure attributable to the dwelling-house is, subject to the relevant limit, the total of—
(a) the part of the qualifying expenditure properly attributable to that dwelling-house, and
(b) if there are common parts of the building, such part of the qualifying expenditure on those common parts—
(i) as it is just and reasonable to attribute to that dwelling-house, and
(ii) as does not exceed 10% of the part referred to in paragraph (a).
(3) In this section “the relevant limit” means—
(a) £60,000, if the dwelling-house is in Greater London, and
(b) £40,000, if the dwelling-house is elsewhere.
(4) In subsection (2) “common parts”, in relation to a building, means common parts of the building which—
(a) are not intended to be in separate occupation (whether for domestic, commercial or other purposes), but
(b) are intended to be of benefit to some or all of the qualifying dwelling-houses included in the building.
(5) For the purposes of subsection (2), the qualifying expenditure on any common parts of a building is so much of the expenditure on the construction of the building as it is just and reasonable to attribute to those parts.

512 Residue of qualifying expenditure attributable to dwelling-house
(1) The residue of qualifying expenditure attributable to a dwelling-house is the qualifying expenditure attributable to that dwelling-house that has not yet been written off in accordance with Chapter 7.
(2) Subsection (1) is subject to section 528 (treatment of demolition costs).

Chapter 6 Balancing adjustments

General

513 When balancing adjustments are made
(1) A balancing adjustment is made if—
(a) qualifying expenditure has been incurred on a building, and
(b) a balancing event occurs in relation to a dwelling-house comprised in the building while it is a qualifying dwelling-house.
(2) A balancing adjustment is either a balancing allowance or a balancing charge and is made for the chargeable period in which the balancing event occurs.
(3) A balancing allowance or balancing charge is made to or on the person entitled to the relevant interest in the dwelling-house immediately before the balancing event.
(4) No balancing adjustment is made if the balancing event occurs more than 25 years after the dwelling-house was first used.

514 Balancing events
The following are balancing events in relation to a qualifying dwelling-house—
(a) the relevant interest in the dwelling-house is sold;
(b) if the relevant interest in the dwelling-house is a lease, the lease ends otherwise than on the person entitled to it acquiring the interest reversionary on it;
(c) the dwelling-house is demolished or destroyed;
(d) the dwelling-house ceases altogether to be used (without being demolished or destroyed).

515 Proceeds from balancing events
(1) References in this Part to the proceeds from a balancing event are to the amounts received or receivable in connection with the event, as shown in the Table—
Table Balancing events and proceeds
1. Balancing event	2. Proceeds from event
1. The sale of the relevant interest.	The net proceeds of the sale.
2. The demolition or destruction of the dwelling-house.	The net amount received for the remains of the dwelling-house, together with— (a) any insurance money received in respect of the demolition or destruction, and (b) any other compensation of any description so received, so far as it consists of capital sums.
3. The dwelling-house ceases altogether to be used.	Any compensation of any description received in respect of the event, so far as it consists of capital sums.
(2) The amounts referred to in column 2 of the Table are those received or receivable by the person whose entitlement to a balancing allowance or liability to a balancing charge is in question.

Calculation of balancing adjustments

516 Dwelling-house a qualifying dwelling-house throughout
(1) This section provides for balancing adjustments in cases where the dwelling-house was a qualifying dwelling-house for the whole of the relevant period of ownership.
(2) A balancing allowance is made if—
(a) there are no proceeds from the balancing event, or
(b) the proceeds from the balancing event are less than the residue of qualifying expenditure attributable to the dwelling-house immediately before the event.
(3) The amount of the balancing allowance is the amount of—
(a) the residue (if there are no proceeds);
(b) the difference (if the proceeds are less than the residue).
(4) A balancing charge is made if the proceeds from the balancing event are more than the residue of qualifying expenditure attributable to the dwelling-house immediately before the event.
(5) The amount of the balancing charge is the amount of the difference.

517 Dwelling-house not a qualifying dwelling-house throughout
(1) This section provides for balancing adjustments where the building was not a qualifying dwelling-house for a part of the relevant period of ownership.
(2) A balancing allowance is made if—
(a) the proceeds from the balancing event are less than the starting expenditure attributable to the dwelling-house, and
(b) the total amount of the relevant allowances in respect of that expenditure is less than the adjusted net cost of the dwelling-house.
(3) The amount of the balancing allowance is the amount of the difference between the adjusted net cost of the dwelling-house and the total amount of the relevant allowances.
(4) A balancing charge is made if the proceeds from the balancing event are equal to or more than the starting expenditure attributable to the dwelling-house.
(5) The amount of the balancing charge is equal to the total amount of the relevant allowances.
(6) A balancing charge is also made if—
(a) the proceeds from the balancing event are less than the starting expenditure attributable to the dwelling-house, and
(b) the total amount of the relevant allowances in respect of that expenditure is more than the adjusted net cost in relation to the dwelling-house.
(7) The amount of the balancing charge is the amount of the difference between the total amount of those allowances and the adjusted net cost.
(8) “The relevant allowances” means—
(a) any initial allowance under paragraph 1 of Schedule 12 to FA 1982, and
(b) any writing-down allowance made for a chargeable period ending on or before the date of the balancing event in question.

518 Overall limit on balancing charge
(1) The amount of a balancing charge made on a person in respect of any qualifying expenditure attributable to a dwelling-house must not exceed the total amount of the relevant allowances made to that person.
(2) “The relevant allowances” has the meaning given by section 517(8).

519 Recovery of old initial allowances made on incorrect assumptions
(1) This section applies if—
(a) an initial allowance has been made under paragraph 1 of Schedule 12 to FA 1982 in respect of expenditure relating to a dwelling-house, and
(b) when the dwelling-house comes to be used, it is not a qualifying dwelling-house.
(2) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to secure that, despite the repeal of Schedule 12 to FA 1982, effect is given to the prohibition in paragraph 1(3) of that Schedule (on the making of initial allowances in respect of dwelling-houses which are not qualifying dwelling-houses).

Meaning of “the relevant period of ownership” etc.

520 The relevant period of ownership
The relevant period of ownership is the period beginning—
(a) with the day on which the dwelling-house was first used for any purpose, or
(b) if the relevant interest in the dwelling-house has been sold after that day, with the day following that on which the sale (or the last such sale) occurred,
and ending with the day on which the balancing event occurs.

521 Starting expenditure
(1) This section gives the starting expenditure attributable to a dwelling-house for the purposes of section 517.
(2) If the person to or on whom the balancing allowance or balancing charge falls to be made is the person who incurred the qualifying expenditure attributable to the dwelling-house, that expenditure is the starting expenditure.
(3) Otherwise, the starting expenditure is the residue of qualifying expenditure attributable to the dwelling-house at the beginning of the relevant period of ownership.
(4) If section 528 (treatment of demolition costs) applies, the starting expenditure is increased by an amount equal to the net cost of the demolition.

522 Adjusted net cost
The amount of the adjusted net cost in relation to a dwelling-house is—
(S-P)xIR
where—
S is the starting expenditure attributable to the dwelling-house,
P is the amount of any proceeds from the balancing event,
I is the number of days in the relevant period of ownership on which the dwelling-house was a qualifying dwelling-house, and
R is the number of days in the whole of the relevant period of ownership.

Chapter 7 Writing off qualifying expenditure attributable to dwelling-house

523 Introduction
For the purposes of this Part qualifying expenditure attributable to a dwelling-house is written off to the extent and at the times specified in this Chapter.

524 Writing off initial allowances
If an initial allowance was made under paragraph 1 of Schedule 12 to FA 1982 in respect of a qualifying dwelling-house, the amount of the allowance is written off at the time of the first use of the dwelling-house.

525 Writing off writing-down allowances
(1) If a writing-down allowance is made in respect of qualifying expenditure attributable to a dwelling-house, the amount of the allowance is written off at the end of the chargeable period for which the allowance is made.
(2) If a balancing event occurs at the end of a chargeable period, the amount written off under subsection (1) is to be taken into account in calculating the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately before the event to determine what balancing adjustment (if any) is to be made.

526 Writing off expenditure for periods when building not used as qualifying dwelling-house
(1) This section applies if for any period or periods between—
(a) the time when the whole or a part of the building was first used for any purpose, and
(b) the time when the residue of qualifying expenditure attributable to a dwelling-house falls to be ascertained,
the building or part has not been a qualifying dwelling-house.
(2) An amount equal to the notional writing-down allowances for the period or periods is written off at the time when the residue falls to be ascertained.
(3) The notional writing-down allowances are the allowances that would have been made for the period or periods in question (if the building or part had remained a qualifying dwelling-house), at such rate or rates as would have been appropriate, having regard to any relevant sale.
(4) In subsection (3) “relevant sale” means a sale of the relevant interest as a result of which a balancing adjustment falls to be made under section 513.

527 Writing off or increase of expenditure where balancing adjustment made
(1) This section applies if the relevant interest in the dwelling-house is sold.
(2) If a balancing allowance is made, the amount by which the residue of qualifying expenditure attributable to the dwelling-house before the balancing event exceeds the net proceeds from the event is written off at the time of the event.
(3) If a balancing charge is made, the amount of the residue of qualifying expenditure attributable to the dwelling-house is increased at the time of the balancing event by the amount of the charge.
(4) But if the balancing charge is made under section 517(6) (difference between relevant allowances and adjusted net cost), the residue of qualifying expenditure attributable to the dwelling-house immediately after the balancing event is limited to the net proceeds from the event.

528 Treatment of demolition costs
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a dwelling-house is demolished, and
(b) the person to or on whom any balancing allowance or balancing charge is or might be made is the person incurring the cost of the demolition.
(2) The net cost of the demolition is added to the residue of qualifying expenditure attributable to the qualifying dwelling-house immediately before the demolition.
(3) “The net cost of the demolition” means the amount, if any, by which the cost of the demolition exceeds any money received for the remains of the property.
(4) If this section applies, the net cost of the demolition is not treated for the purposes of this Part as expenditure on any other property replacing the property demolished.

Chapter 8 Supplementary provisions

529 Giving effect to allowances and charges
(1) If a person who is entitled or liable to an allowance or charge for a chargeable period was carrying on a UK property business... at any time in that period, the allowance or charge is to be given effect in calculating the profits of that business, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of that business, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of that business.
Words in s. 529(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 569(2) (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 529(1) repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 515(2), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(1A) If the person entitled or liable to an allowance or charge for a chargeable period... was not carrying on a UK property business at any time in that period, the allowance or charge is to be given effect by treating the person as having carried on such a business in that period and as if—
(a) the allowance were an expense of that business, and
(b) the charge were a receipt of that business.
S. 529(1A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 569(3) (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 529(1A) repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 515(3)(a), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
Words in s. 529(1A) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 515(3)(b) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 529(2) repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 515(4), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

530 Apportionment of sums partly referable to non-qualifying assets
(1) If the sum paid for the sale of the relevant interest in a building is attributable—
(a) partly to assets representing expenditure for which an allowance can be made under this Part, and
(b) partly to assets representing other expenditure,
only so much of the sum paid as on a just and reasonable apportionment is attributable to the assets referred to in paragraph (a) is to be taken into account for the purposes of this Part.
(2) Subsection (1) applies to other proceeds from a balancing event in respect of a building as it applies to a sum given for the sale of the relevant interest in the building.
(3) Subsection (1) does not affect any other provision of this Part requiring an apportionment of the proceeds of a balancing event.

531 Meaning of “dwelling-house”, “lease” etc.
(1) In this Part “dwelling-house” has the same meaning as in the Rent Act 1977 (c. 42).
(2) In this Part “lease” includes—
(a) an agreement for a lease if the term to be covered by the lease has begun, and
(b) any tenancy,
but does not include a mortgage (and “lessee”, “lessor” and “leasehold interest” are to be read accordingly).
(3) In the application of this Part to Scotland—
(a) “leasehold interest” means the interest of a tenant in property subject to a lease, and
(b) any reference to an interest which is reversionary on a leasehold interest or on a lease is to be read as a reference to the interest of the landlord in the property subject to the leasehold interest or lease.

Part 11 Contributions

Chapter 1 Exclusion of expenditure met by contributions

Rules excluding contributions

532 The general rule excluding contributions
(1) For the purposes of this Act, the general rule is that a person (“R”) is to be regarded as not having incurred expenditure to the extent that it has been, or is to be, met (directly or indirectly) by—
(a) a public body, or
(b) a person other than R.
(2) In this Chapter “public body” means the Crown or any government or public or local authority (whether in the United Kingdom or elsewhere).
(3) The general rule does not apply for the purposes of Part 9 (dredging allowances).
(4) The general rule is subject to the exceptions in sections 534 to 536.

533 Exclusion of contributions to dredging
(1) For the purposes of Part 9, a person (“D”) who has incurred expenditure is to be regarded as not having incurred it for the purposes of a trade carried on or to be carried on by D to the extent that it has been, or is to be, met (directly or indirectly) by—
(a) a public body, or
(b) capital sums contributed by another person for purposes other than those of D’s trade.
(2) Subsection (1) is not subject to the exceptions in sections 534 to 536.

Exceptions to the general rule excluding contributions

534 Northern Ireland regional development grants
(1) A person is to be regarded as having incurred expenditure (despite section 532(1)) to the extent that it is met (directly or indirectly) by a grant—
(a) made under Northern Ireland legislation, and
(b) declared by the Treasury by order to correspond to a grant under Part II of the Industrial Development Act 1982 (c. 52).
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the grant is to be treated as not falling within subsection (1) if, by virtue of paragraph 8 of Schedule 3 to OTA 1975, expenditure which has been or is to be met by the grant is not to be regarded for any of the purposes of Part I of OTA 1975 as having been incurred by any person.
(3) If only a proportion of the expenditure which has been or is to be met by the grant is expenditure which, if it were not so met, would be allowable under section 3 or 4 of OTA 1975, only a corresponding proportion of the grant is to be treated as not falling within subsection (1).

535 Insurance or compensation money
A person is to be regarded as having incurred expenditure (despite section 532(1)) to the extent that it is met (directly or indirectly) by—
(a) insurance money, or
(b) other compensation money,
payable in respect of an asset which has been destroyed, demolished or put out of use.

536 Contributions not made by public bodies and not eligible for tax relief
(1) A person (“R”) is to be regarded as having incurred expenditure (despite section 532(1)) to the extent that the requirements in subsections (2) and (3) are satisfied in relation to the expenditure (but see subsection (6)).
Words in s. 536(1) inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(9)(a)
(2) The first requirement is that the person meeting R’s expenditure (“C”) is not a public body.
(3) The second requirement is that—
(a) no allowance can be made under Chapter 2 in respect of C’s expenditure, and
(b) the expenditure is not allowed to be deducted in calculating the profits of a trade or relevant activity carried on by C.
(4) When determining for the purposes of subsection (3)(a) whether an allowance can be made under Chapter 2, assume that C is within the charge to tax.
(5) In subsection (3)(b) “relevant activity” means—
(a) for the purposes of Part 2—
(i) a UK property business;
Word in s. 536(5)(a)(i) substituted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(18)(a), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Word in s. 536(5)(a)(i) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(15)(a)
Word in s. 536(5)(a)(i) substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 570(a) (with Sch. 2 )
(ii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 536(5)(a)(ii) omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(18)(b), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
(iii) an ... overseas property business;
Word in s. 536(5)(a)(iii) omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(18)(c), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Words in s. 536(5)(a)(iii) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(15)(c)
(iiia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 536(5)(a)(iiia) omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(18)(d), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
(iv) a profession or vocation;
(v) any concern listed in section 12(4) of ITTOIA 2005 or section 39(5) of CTA 2009 (mines, transport undertakings etc.);
Words in s. 536(5)(a)(v) inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5) , s. 883(1) , Sch. 1 para. 570(b) (with Sch. 2 )
Words in s. 536(5)(a)(v) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 516 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(vi) the management of an investment company;
(b) for other purposes, a profession or vocation.
(6) Subsection (1) does not apply for the purposes of Part 2A (structures and buildings allowances).
S. 536(6) inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(9)(b)

Chapter 2 Contribution allowances

Contribution allowances under Parts 2, 2A, 3, 4 and 5

537 Conditions for contribution allowances under Parts 2, 2A... and 5
(1) This section gives general conditions for making contribution allowances under Parts 2, 2A ... and 5.
Word in s. 537(1) inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(10)(a)
Words in s. 537(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 8(a)
(2) The general conditions are that—
(a) a person (“C”) has contributed a capital sum to expenditure on the provision of an asset,
(b) the expenditure would (ignoring section 532(1))—
(i) have been regarded as wholly incurred by another person (“R”), and
(ii) if R is not a public body, have entitled R to allowances under Part 2, 2A ... or 5 or to allocate the expenditure to a pool under Part 2, and
Word in s. 537(2)(b)(ii) inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(10)(b)
Words in s. 537(2)(b)(ii) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 8(b)
(c) C and R are not connected persons.
(3) In this section “public body” means the Crown or any public or local authority in the United Kingdom.
(4) In this Chapter “relevant activity” has the meaning given by section 536(5).
Words in s. 537(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 92 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 6 para. 5; S.I. 2007/949, art. 2
Word in s. 537 heading inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(10)(c)
Words in s. 537 heading omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 8(c)

538 Plant and machinery
(1) This section is about contribution allowances under Part 2 and applies if—
(a) the general conditions for contribution allowances are met, ...
Word in s. 538(1)(a) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 73(4)-(6) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 73(2)
(aa) C's contribution is to expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery, and
S. 538(1)(aa) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 73(4)-(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 73(2)
(b) C’s contribution is made for the purposes of a trade or relevant activity carried on, or to be carried on, by C.
(2) C is to be treated for the purposes of allowances under Part 2 as if—
(a) the contribution were expenditure incurred by C on the provision, for the purposes of C’s trade or relevant activity, of the plant or machinery,
Words in s. 538(2)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 73(4)-(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 73(3)(a)
(b) C owned the plant or machinery as a result of incurring that expenditure at any time when R owns it or is treated under Part 2 as owning it, and
Words in s. 538(2)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 73(4)-(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 73(3)(b)
(c) the plant or machinery were at all material times plant or machinery in use for the purposes of C’s trade or relevant activity.
Words in s. 538(2)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 73(4)-(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 73(3)(c)(i)
Words in s. 538(2)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 73(4)-(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 73(3)(c)(ii)
(3) Expenditure treated as incurred under subsection (2)(a), if allocated to any pool, must be allocated to a single asset pool.
(4) Subsections (5) and (6) apply for the purposes of contribution allowances under Part 2 if the whole or a part of the trade or relevant activity for the purposes of which C’s contribution was made is transferred.
(5) If the whole of the trade or relevant activity is transferred, writing-down allowances for chargeable periods ending after the date of the transfer are to be made to the transferee instead of to the transferor.
(6) If a part of the trade or relevant activity is transferred, writing-down allowances for chargeable periods ending after the date of the transfer are to be made to the transferee instead of to the transferor to the extent that they are properly referable to the part transferred.

538A Buildings and structures
(1) For the purposes of contribution allowances under Part 2A, the references in section 537(2) to expenditure on the provision of an asset are to be treated as references to expenditure which is qualifying expenditure for the purposes of Part 2A.
(2) This section applies if—
(a) the general conditions for contribution allowances are met,
(b) C’s contribution is to expenditure which is qualifying expenditure for the purposes of Part 2A, and
(c) C’s contribution is made for the purposes of a qualifying activity (within the meaning of Part 2A) which is—
(i) if R is a public body, an activity carried on, or to be carried on, by C or by a tenant of land in which C has an interest, or
(ii) if R is not a public body, an activity carried on, or to be carried on, by a tenant of land in which C has an interest.
(3) C is to be treated for the purposes of allowances under Part 2A as if—
(a) the contribution were expenditure incurred by C on the construction or acquisition of the building or structure,
(b) the building or structure were brought into qualifying use, for the purposes of the allowance in relation to the contribution, on—
(i) the day on which R first brought the building or structure into qualifying use, or
(ii) if R is a public body, the earlier of the day mentioned in sub-paragraph (i) and the day on which R first brought the building or structure into non-residential use,
S. 538A(3)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 5 para. 9 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2020 (c. 14), Sch. 5 para. 3(2)
(c) for the purposes of section 270AA(2)(b), the day on which the qualifying expenditure is incurred were the day on which C made the contribution.
(4) If, at any time in the period beginning with the day on which C made the contribution and ending with the day on which R first brought the building or structure into non-residential use, C did not have a relevant interest in the building or structure—
(a) C is to be treated for the purposes of allowances under Part 2A as having had a relevant interest in the building or structure when that period begins, and
(b) C is not to be treated for those purposes as ceasing to have that interest on any subsequent sale of R’s relevant interest in the building or structure.
S. 538A(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 5 para. 9 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2020 (c. 14), Sch. 5 para. 3(3)
(5) For the purposes of this section, the provisions of Part 2A relating to the relevant interest apply (with any necessary modifications) in relation to the contribution as they apply in relation to expenditure incurred on the construction or acquisition of a building or structure.
(6) In subsection (2), “public body” means the Crown or any government or public or local authority (whether in the United Kingdom or elsewhere).
(7) In determining, for the purposes of this section, the day on which R first brings a building or structure into non-residential use, ignore any use of the building or structure which is insignificant.
S. 538A(7) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 5 para. 9 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2020 (c. 14), Sch. 5 para. 3(4)
S. 538A inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(11)

539 Industrial buildings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 539 omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 9

540 Agricultural buildings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 540 omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 10

541 Mineral extraction
(1) This section is about contribution allowances under Part 5 and applies if—
(a) the general conditions for contribution allowances are met, and
(b) C’s contribution is made for the purposes of a trade carried on, or to be carried on, by C.
(2) C is to be treated for the purposes of allowances under Part 5 as if—
(a) the contribution were expenditure incurred by C on the provision, for the purposes of C’s trade, of an asset similar to that provided by means of C’s contribution, and
(b) the asset were at all material times in use for the purposes of C’s trade.
Words in s. 537(1) cross-heading substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 92 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 6 para. 5; S.I. 2007/949, art. 2
Word in s. 537 cross-heading inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(10)(d)

Effect of transfers of C’s trade on contribution allowances under Parts 3, 4 and 5

542 Transfer of C’s trade ...
(1) Subsections (2) and (3) apply for the purposes of contribution allowances under Part 5 if—
(a) C’s contribution was made for the purposes of C’s trade ..., and
(b) the whole or a part of the trade ... is subsequently transferred.
Words in s. 542(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 11
(2) If the whole of the trade ... is transferred, writing-down allowances for chargeable periods ending after the date of the transfer are to be made to the transferee instead of to the transferor.
(3) If a part of the trade ... is transferred, writing-down allowances for chargeable periods ending after the date of the transfer are to be made to the transferee instead of to the transferor to the extent that they are properly referable to the part transferred.
Words in s. 542 repealed (31.1.2013) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2013 (c. 2), s. 3(2), Sch. 1 Pt. 10 Group 1

Contribution allowances under Part 9

543 Contribution allowances under Part 9
A person who contributes a capital sum to expenditure incurred by another person on dredging is to be regarded for the purposes of Part 9 as incurring capital expenditure on that dredging.

Part 12 Supplementary provisions

Chapter 1 LONG-TERM business

544 Management assets
(1) No allowances are to be given or charges imposed in respect of management assets of any long-term business carried on by a company except under Part 2 (plant and machinery allowances) or Part 2A (structures and buildings allowances).
Words in s. 544(1)(2) substituted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 103(2)
Words in s. 544(1) inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(12)
(2) An asset is a management asset of any long-term business carried on by a company if it is provided for use, or used, for the management of that business of that company.
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 544(3) omitted (17.7.2012) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 103(3)
(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 544(5) repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 17(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), Sch. 10 para. 14(8)(b), Sch. 27 Pt. 2(10)

545 Investment assets
(1) This section applies if a company which is carrying on any long-term business holds an asset for purposes other than the management of that business.
Words in s. 545(1) substituted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 104(2)
(2) “Investment asset” means an asset that is within subsection (1).
(3) No allowance in respect of an investment asset is to be taken into account in calculating for corporation tax purposes the profits of any non-BLAGAB long-term business carried on by the company.
S. 545(3) substituted for s. 545(3)-(5) (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 104(3)
Words in Pt. 12 Ch. 1 heading substituted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 102

Chapter 2 Additional VAT liabilities and rebates: interpretation, etc.

546 Introduction
This Chapter has effect for the interpretation of, and for otherwise supplementing—
(a) Chapter 18 of Part 2 (plant and machinery allowances: additional VAT liabilities and rebates),
(aa) Chapter 7 of Part 2A (structures and buildings allowances: additional VAT liabilities and rebates),
S. 546(aa) inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(13)
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 546(b) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 12
(ba) Chapter 10 of Part 3A (business premises renovation allowances: additional VAT liabilities and rebates),
S. 546(ba) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 92 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 6 para. 6; S.I. 2007/949, art. 2
(c) Chapter 4 of Part 6 (research and development allowances: additional VAT liabilities and rebates).

547 “Additional VAT liability” and “additional VAT rebate”
(1) “Additional VAT liability” means an amount which a person becomes liable to pay by way of adjustment under the VAT capital items legislation in respect of input tax.
(2) “Additional VAT rebate” means an amount which a person becomes entitled to deduct by way of adjustment under the VAT capital items legislation in respect of input tax.

548 Time when additional VAT liability or rebate is incurred or made
(1) The time when a person incurs an additional VAT liability or an additional VAT rebate is made to a person is the last day of the period—
(a) which is one of the periods making up the VAT period of adjustment applicable to the asset in question under the VAT capital items legislation, and
(b) in which the increase or decrease in use giving rise to the liability or rebate occurs.
(2) “VAT period of adjustment” means a period specified under the VAT capital items legislation by reference to which adjustments are made in respect of input tax.

549 Chargeable period in which, and time when, additional VAT liability or rebate accrues
(1) The chargeable period in which, and the time when, an additional VAT liability or additional VAT rebate accrues is set out in the Table.
Table Accrual of VAT liabilities and rebates
Circumstances	Chargeable period	Time of accrual
The liability or rebate is accounted for in a VAT return.	The chargeable period which includes the last day of the period to which the VAT return relates.	The last day of the period to which the VAT return relates.
The Commissioners of Customs and Excise assess the liability or rebate as due before a VAT return is made.	The chargeable period which includes the day on which the assessment is made.	The day on which the assessment is made.
The relevant activity is permanently discontinued before the liability or rebate is accounted for in a VAT return or assessed by the Commissioners.	The chargeable period in which the relevant activity is permanently discontinued.	The last day of the chargeable period in which the relevant activity is permanently discontinued.
(2) In the Table—
(a) “VAT return” means a return made to the Commissioners of Customs and Excise for the purposes of value added tax, and
(b) “the relevant activity” means the trade or, in relation to Part 2, the qualifying activity to which the additional VAT liability or additional VAT rebate relates.

550 Apportionment of additional VAT liabilities and rebates
(1) This section applies if—
(a) any provision of this Act requires an allowance or charge to which a person is entitled or liable in respect of any qualifying expenditure to be determined by reference to—
(i) a proportion only of that expenditure, or
(ii) a proportion only of what that allowance or charge would have been apart from that provision, and
(b) the person incurs an additional VAT liability or an additional VAT rebate is made to the person in respect of that expenditure.
(2) The additional VAT liability or rebate is subject to the same apportionment as the original expenditure, allowance or charge.

551 Supplementary
(1) In this Chapter, “the VAT capital items legislation” means any Act or instrument (whenever passed or made) providing for the proportion of input tax on an asset of a specified description which may be deducted by a person from his output tax to be adjusted from time to time as a result of—
(a) an increase, or
(b) a decrease,
in the extent to which the asset is used by him for making taxable supplies (or taxable supplies of a specified class or description) during a specified period.
(2) In this Chapter “the VAT capital items legislation” also includes any other Act or instrument (whenever passed or made) which provides for Article 20(2) to (4) of the Sixth VAT Directive to be given effect.
(3) “The Sixth VAT Directive” means the Sixth Directive (77/388/EEC) of the Council of the European Communities on Value Added Tax, dated 17th May 1977.
(4) In this Chapter “input tax”, “output tax” and “taxable supply” have the same meaning as in VATA 1994.

Chapter 3 Disposals of oil licences: provisions relating to Parts 5 and 6

Introduction

552 Meaning of “oil licence” and “interest in an oil licence”
(1) In this Chapter “oil licence” means a UK oil licence or a foreign oil concession.
(2) In this Chapter “UK oil licence” means a licence under—
(a) Part I of the Petroleum Act 1998 (c. 17) (“the 1998 Act”), or
(b) the Petroleum (Production) Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 (c. 28 (N.I.)) (“the 1964 Act”),
authorising the winning of oil.
(3) In this Chapter “foreign oil concession” means any right which—
(a) is a right to search for or win oil that exists in its natural condition in a place to which neither the 1998 Act nor the 1964 Act applies, and
(b) is conferred or exercisable (whether or not under a licence) in relation to a particular area.
(4) In this Chapter “interest in an oil licence” includes, if there is an agreement which—
(a) relates to oil from the whole or a part of the licensed area, and
(b) was made before the extraction of the oil to which it relates,
any entitlement under the agreement to, or to a share of, that oil or the proceeds of its sale.

Oil licences relating to undeveloped areas

553 Consideration to be treated as nil
(1) This section applies if—
(a) there is a material disposal of an oil licence which, at the time of the disposal, relates to an undeveloped area, and
(b) any of the consideration for the disposal consists of—
(i) another oil licence, or an interest in another oil licence, which at that time relates to an undeveloped area, or
(ii) an obligation to undertake exploration work or appraisal work in an area which is or forms part of the licensed area in relation to the licence disposed of.
(2) The value of the consideration within subsection (1)(b) is to be treated as nil for the purposes of—
(a) Part 5 (mineral extraction allowances),
(b) Part 6 (research and development allowances), and
(c) section 555 (disposal of oil licence with exploitation value).
(3) A “material disposal” of an oil licence means any disposal (including a part disposal and a disposal of an interest in an oil licence) other than a disposal in relation to which section 568 or 569 (sales treated as being for alternative amount) has effect.
(4) If—
(a) the material disposal is part of a larger transaction under which one party makes to another material disposals of two or more licences, and
(b) at the time of disposal, each of those licences relates to an undeveloped area,
the licensed area for the purposes of subsection (1)(b) is the totality of the licensed areas in relation to those licences.
(5) In relation to a material disposal of a licence under which the buyer acquires an interest in the licence only so far as it relates to part of the licensed area, any reference in this section and section 554 to the licensed area is to be read as a reference only to that part of the licensed area to which the buyer’s acquisition relates.
(6) In subsection (1)(b)—
“exploration work”, in relation to an area, means work carried out for the purpose of searching for oil anywhere in that area, and
“appraisal work”, in relation to an area, means work carried out for the purpose of ascertaining—
(a) the extent or characteristics of any oil-bearing area the whole or part of which lies in that area, or
(b) what the reserves of oil of any such oil-bearing area are.

554 Circumstances in which oil licence relates to undeveloped area
(1) A UK oil licence relates to an undeveloped area if—
(a) no consent for development has been granted to the licensee for any part of the licensed area by the relevant authority, and
(b) no programme of development has been served on the licensee or approved for any part of the licensed area by the relevant authority.
(2) A foreign oil concession relates to an undeveloped area if—
(a) no development has actually taken place in any part of the licensed area, and
(b) no condition for the carrying out of development anywhere in that area has been satisfied—
(i) by the grant of any consent by the authorities of a country or territory exercising jurisdiction in relation to the area, or
(ii) by the approval or service on the licensee, by any such authorities, of any programme of development.
(3) Subsections (4) and (5) of section 36 of FA 1983 (meaning of development) apply for the purposes of subsections (1) and (2).
(4) In subsection (1) “licensee” means—
(a) the person entitled to the benefit of the licence or, if two or more persons are entitled to the benefit, each of those persons, and
(b) a person who has rights under an agreement which is—
(i) approved by the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, and
(ii) certified by the relevant authority to confer on that person rights which are the same as, or similar to, those conferred by a licence.
(5) In subsection (2) “licensee” means the person with the concession or any person having an interest in it.

Disposal of oil licence with exploitation value

555 Disposal of oil licence with exploitation value
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person (“the seller”) disposes of an interest in an oil licence to another (“the buyer”), and
(b) part of the value of the interest is attributable to allowable exploration expenditure incurred by the seller.
(2) For the purposes of Part 6 (research and development allowances) the disposal is to be treated as a disposal by which the seller ceases to own an asset representing the allowable exploration expenditure to which that part of the value of the interest is attributable.
(3) Part 6 applies as if the disposal value to be brought into account were equal to so much of the buyer’s expenditure on acquiring the interest as it is just and reasonable to attribute to that part of the value of the interest.
(4) In this section “allowable exploration expenditure” means expenditure which—
(a) is incurred on mineral exploration and access within the meaning of Part 5 (mineral extraction allowances), and
(b) is qualifying expenditure for the purposes of Part 6.

Minor definitions

556 Minor definitions
(1) In this Chapter “licensed area” means (subject to section 553(4) and (5))—
(a) in relation to a UK oil licence, the area to which the licence applies, and
(b) in relation to a foreign oil concession, the area in relation to which the right to search for or win oil is conferred or exercisable under the concession.
(2) In this Chapter “the relevant authority”, in relation to a UK oil licence means—
(a) in the case of a licence under Part I of the 1998 Act—
(ai) the Scottish Ministers, in relation to the Scottish onshore area, as defined in section 8A of that Act;
S. 556(2)(a)(ai) inserted (1.10.2018 immediately after Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), Sch. 6 Pt. 2 comes into force) by The Scotland Act 2016 (Onshore Petroleum) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/79), regs. 1(3), 11
(i) the Welsh Ministers, in relation to the Welsh onshore area (as defined in section 8A of that Act);
(ii) otherwise the Oil and Gas Authority, and, and
Words in s. 556(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 23 (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 4(b)
(b) in the case of a licence under the 1964 Act, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland.
(3) In this Chapter “oil”—
(a) in relation to a UK oil licence, means any substance won or capable of being won under the authority of a licence granted under Part I of the 1998 Act or the 1964 Act, other than methane gas won in the course of operations for making and keeping mines safe, and
(b) in relation to a foreign oil concession, means any petroleum (as defined by section 1 of the 1998 Act).

Chapter 4 Partnerships, successions and transfers

557 Application of sections 558 and 559
Sections 558 (effect of partnership changes) and 559 (effect of successions) apply for the purposes of this Act other than—
(a) Part 2 (plant and machinery allowances),
(b) Part 6 (research and development allowances), and
(c) Part 10 (assured tenancy allowances).

558 Effect of partnership changes
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a relevant activity has been set up and is at any time carried on in partnership,
(b) there has been a change in the persons engaged in carrying on the relevant activity, and
(c) the condition in subsection (1A) or (1B) (whichever is appropriate) is met.
S. 558(1)(c) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 518(2) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(1A) For income tax purposes, the condition is that a person carrying on the relevant activity immediately before the change continues to carry it on after the change.
S. 558(1A)(1B) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 518(3) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(1B) For corporation tax purposes, the condition is that a company carrying on the relevant activity in partnership immediately before the change continues to carry it on in partnership after the change.
(2) In this section—
“ the present partners ” means the person or persons for the time being carrying on the relevant activity, and
“ predecessors ”, in relation to the present partners, means their predecessors in carrying on the relevant activity.
(3) Any allowance or charge is to be made to or on the present partners.
(4) The amount of any allowance or charge arising under subsection (3) is to be calculated as if—
(a) the present partners had at all times been carrying on the relevant activity, and
(b) everything done to or by their predecessors in carrying on the relevant activity had been done to or by the present partners.
(5) In this section “ relevant activity ” means a trade, property business, profession or vocation.

559 Effect of successions
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person (“the successor”) succeeds to a relevant activity which until that time was carried on by another person (“the predecessor”), and
(b) the condition in subsection (1A) or (1B) (whichever is appropriate) is met.
S. 559(1)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 519(2) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(1A) For income tax purposes, the condition is that no person carrying on the relevant activity immediately before the succession continues to carry it on after the succession.
S. 559(1A)(1B) substituted for s. 559(1A) (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 519(3) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(1B) For corporation tax purposes, the condition is that no company carrying on the relevant activity in partnership immediately before the succession continues to carry it on in partnership after the succession.
(2) The property in question is to be treated as if—
(a) it had been sold to the successor when the succession takes place, and
(b) the net proceeds of the sale were the market value of the property.
(3) The property in question is any property which—
(a) immediately before the succession, was in use for the purposes of the discontinued relevant activity, and
(b) immediately after the succession, and without being sold, is in use for the purposes of the new relevant activity.
(4) No entitlement to an initial allowance arises under this section.
(5) In this section “relevant activity” means a trade, property business, profession or vocation.

560 Transfer of insurance company business
(1) This section applies if—
(a) assets are transferred as part of, or in connection with, the transfer of the whole or part of the business of an insurance company to another company,
(b) the transfer is—
(i) in accordance with an insurance business transfer scheme to transfer business which consists of the effecting or carrying out of contracts of long-term insurance, or
Words in s. 560(1)(b)(i) substituted (1.12.2001) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3629), art. 108(2)(4)
(ii) a qualifying overseas transfer ....
Words in s. 560(1)(b)(ii) omitted (17.7.2012) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 105(2)
(2) But this section does not apply in relation to any asset transferred to a non-resident company unless the asset will fall to be treated, immediately after the transfer, as an asset which is held for the purposes of the whole or a part of so much of any business carried on by the non-resident company as is carried on through a permanent establishment in the United Kingdom.
Words in s. 560(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 153(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2003 (c. 14), s. 153(1)(d)
(3) This section also does not apply if section 561 applies (transfer or division of UK business).
Words in s. 560(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Taxes (Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/689), regs. 1, 10(4) (with regs. 39-41); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
(4) If this section applies—
(a) any allowances and charges that would have been made to or on the transferor are to be made instead to or on the transferee, and
(b) the amount of any such allowance or charge is to be calculated as if everything done to or by the transferor had been done to or by the transferee,
but no sale or transfer of assets made to the transferee by the transferor is to be treated as giving rise to any such allowance or charge.
(5) In this section—
(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 560(5)(a) repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 17(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), Sch. 10 para. 14(8)(c), Sch. 27 Pt. 2(10)
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 560(5)(b) repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 17(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), Sch. 9 para. 1(2)(f), Sch. 27 Pt. 2(9)
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 560(5)(c) repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 17(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), Sch. 10 para. 14(8)(c), Sch. 27 Pt. 2(10)
(d) “non-resident company” means a company resident outside the United Kingdom.
S. 560(5)(b)-(d) substituted (1.12.2001) for s. 560(5)(b) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3629), art. 108(3)(b)(4)
(e) qualifying overseas transfer” means so much of a transfer of the whole or any part of the business of an overseas life insurance company carried on through a permanent establishment in the United Kingdom as takes place in accordance with an authorisation granted outside the United Kingdom for the purposes of Article 39 of Directive 2009/138/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the taking-up and pursuit of the business of Insurance and Reinsurance (Solvency II) ).
S. 560(5)(e) inserted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 105(3)
Words in s. 560(5)(e) substituted (1.1.2016) by The Solvency 2 Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/575), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 22

560A Transfers of trade without a change of ownership
(1) This Act has effect subject to Chapter 1 of Part 22 of CTA 2010 (unless section 561 or 561A below applies in relation to the transfer in question).
(2) See, in particular, section 948 of that Act.
S. 560A inserted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 359 (with Sch. 2)

561 Transfer or division of UK business
(1) This section applies if and in so far as—
(a) a qualifying company resident in one relevant state (“the transferor”) transfers the whole or part of a business carried on by it in the United Kingdom to one or more qualifying companies resident in one or more other relevant states (“the transferee” or “the transferees”),
Words in s. 561(1)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Taxes (Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/689), regs. 1, 10(5)(a)(i) (with regs. 39-41); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in s. 561(1)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Taxes (Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/689), regs. 1, 10(5)(a)(ii) (with regs. 39-41); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
(b) section 140A of TCGA 1992 (transfer of assets treated as no-gain no-loss disposal) applies in relation to the transfer, and
(c) immediately after the transfer the transferee (or one or more of the transferees)—
(i) is resident in the United Kingdom, or
(ii) carries on in the United Kingdom through a permanent establishment a business which consists of, or includes, the business or part of the business transferred.
S. 561(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with reg. 3(1) of the amending S.I.) by The Corporation Tax (Implementation of the Mergers Directive) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3186), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 25(2) (as modified by S.I. 2008/1579, regs. 1(2), 4(1))
(2) If this section applies—
(a) the transfer itself does not give rise to any allowances or charges under this Act, and
(b) in relation to assets included in the transfer, anything done to or by the transferor before the transfer is to be treated after the transfer as having been done to or by the transferee (or each transferee).
Words in s. 561(2)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with reg. 3(1) of the amending S.I.) by The Corporation Tax (Implementation of the Mergers Directive) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3186), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 25(3)(a) (as modified by S.I. 2008/1579, regs. 1(2), 4(1))
Words in s. 561(2)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with reg. 3(1) of the amending S.I.) by The Corporation Tax (Implementation of the Mergers Directive) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3186), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 25(3)(b) (as modified by S.I. 2008/1579, regs. 1(2), 4(1))
(3) If, for the purposes of subsection (2)(b), expenditure falls to be apportioned between assets included in the transfer and other assets, the apportionment is to be made in a just and reasonable manner.
(4) In this section “ qualifying company ” means a body incorporated under the law of a relevant state.
Words in s. 561(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Taxes (Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/689), regs. 1, 10(5)(b) (with regs. 39-41); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
(4A) In this section “relevant state” means the United Kingdom or a member State.
S. 561(4A) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Taxes (Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/689), regs. 1, 10(5)(c) (with regs. 39-41); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
(5) If this section applies, section 948 of CTA 2010 (modified application of CAA 2001 in relation to trade transfers without a change of ownership) does not apply.
Words in s. 561(5) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 360 (with Sch. 2)
S. 561 heading substituted (with effect in accordance with reg. 3(1) of the amending S.I.) by The Corporation Tax (Implementation of the Mergers Directive) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3186), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 25(4) (as modified by S.I. 2008/1579, regs. 1(2), 4(1))

561A Transfer of asset by reason of cross-border merger
(1) This section applies to the transfer of a qualifying asset as part of the process of a merger to which section 140E of TCGA 1992 (mergers: assets within UK tax charge) applies (or would apply but for section 140E(2)(c)).
(2) Where this section applies to a transfer—
(a) the transfer does not give rise to any allowance or charge under this Act,
(b) anything done to or by the transferor in relation to assets transferred is to be treated after the transfer as having been done to or by the transferee (with any necessary apportionment of expenditure being made in a reasonable manner), and
(c) section 948 of CTA 2010 (modified application of CAA 2001 in relation to trade transfers without a change of ownership) does not apply.
S. 561A(2)(c) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 361 (with Sch. 2)
(3) For the purposes of subsection (1) an asset is a “qualifying asset” if—
(a) it is transferred to the transferee as part of the process of the merger, and
(b) subsections (4) and (5) are satisfied in respect of it.
(4) This subsection is satisfied in respect of an asset if—
(a) the transferor is resident in the United Kingdom at the time of the transfer, or
(b) the asset is an asset of a permanent establishment in the United Kingdom of the transferor.
(5) This subsection is satisfied in respect of an asset if—
(a) the transferee is resident in the United Kingdom at the time of the transfer, or
(b) the asset is an asset of a permanent establishment of the transferee in the United Kingdom immediately following the transfer.
S. 561A substituted (with effect in accordance with reg. 3(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Corporation Tax (Implementation of the Mergers Directive) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3186), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 14

Chapter 5 Miscellaneous

Apportionment

562 Apportionment where property sold together
(1) Any reference in this Act to the sale of property includes the sale of that property together with any other property.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), all property sold as a result of one bargain is to be treated as sold together even though—
(a) separate prices are, or purport to be, agreed for separate items of that property, or
(b) there are, or purport to be, separate sales of separate items of that property.
(3) If an item of property is sold together with other property, then, for the purposes of this Act—
(a) the net proceeds of the sale of that item are to be treated as being so much of the net proceeds of sale of all the property as, on a just and reasonable apportionment, is attributable to that item, and
(b) the expenditure incurred on the provision or purchase of that item is to be treated as being so much of the consideration given for all the property as, on a just and reasonable apportionment, is attributable to that item.
(4) This section applies, with the necessary modifications, to other proceeds (consisting of insurance money or other compensation) as it applies in relation to the net proceeds of a sale.
(5) This section applies in relation to Part 5 as if expenditure on the provision or purchase of an item of property included expenditure on the acquisition of—
(a) a mineral asset (as defined by section 397), or
(b) land outside the United Kingdom.

Procedure for determining certain questions

563 Procedure for determining certain questions affecting one or more persons
(1) This section applies in relation to the determination of a question if—
(a) at the time when the question falls to be determined, it appears that the determination is material to the liability to tax (for whatever period) of one or more persons, and
Word in s. 563(1)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 11 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 10 para. 5(1)
(b) section 564 provides for this section to apply.
(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 563(2)-(5) omitted (1.4.2009) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/56), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 299(2)
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(6) An application for the tribunal to determine the question is to be subject to the relevant provisions of Part 5 of the Taxes Management Act 1970 (see, in particular, section 48(2)(b) of that Act), and each of the persons concerned is entitled to be a party to the proceedings on the application.
S. 563(6) substituted (1.4.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/56), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 299(3)
Word in s. 563 heading substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 11 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 10 para. 5(2)

564 Questions to which procedure in section 563 applies
(1) Section 563 applies in relation to the determination for the purposes of any of Parts 3A to 11 or this Part of any question about the way in which a sum is to be apportioned.
Word in s. 564(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 13(a)
(2) Section 563 applies in relation to any determination of the market value of property for the purposes of—
(a) any provision of Part 2 (plant and machinery allowances),
(b) section 423 (mineral extraction allowances: amount of disposal value to be brought into account),
(c) section 559 (effect of successions),
(d) section 568 or 569 (sales treated as being for alternative amount), or
(e) section 573 (transfers treated as sales).
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S. 564(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 13(b)
(4) If section 561 (transfer or division of UK business) applies, section 563 applies—
(a) for the purposes of the tax of both company A and company B referred to in that section, and
(b) in relation to the determination of any question of apportionment of expenditure under section 561(3).
Words in s. 564(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Taxes (Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/689), regs. 1, 10(6) (with regs. 39-41); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Tax agreements for income tax purposes

565 Tax agreements for income tax purposes
(1) This section applies if—
(a) a person is entitled to an allowance for income tax purposes,
(b) that person enters into a tax agreement with an officer of Revenue and Customs for the tax year in which the allowance would be given effect, and
(c) no assessment giving effect to the allowance is made for that tax year.
(2) In this section “ tax agreement ” means an agreement in writing as to the extent to which the allowance in question is to be given effect for the tax year in question.
(3) If this section applies, the allowance is to be treated as if it had been given effect under an assessment—
(a) for the tax year for which the tax agreement is made, and
(b) to the extent set out in the tax agreement.
(4) A tax agreement may relate to any method by which allowances are given effect under this Act.

Companies not resident in the United Kingdom

566 Companies not resident in the United Kingdom
(1) This section applies if a company not resident in the United Kingdom is—
(a) within the charge to corporation tax in respect of one source of income, and
(b) within the charge to income tax in respect of another source.
(2) Allowances related to any source of income are to be given effect against income chargeable to the same tax as is chargeable on income from that source.

Sales treated as being for alternative amount

567 Sales treated as being for alternative amount: introductory
(1) Sections 568 to 570 apply for the purposes of Parts ... 3A, ... ... 5, 6 and 10.
Word in s. 567(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 14
Word in s. 567(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 92 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 6 para. 7; S.I. 2007/949, art. 2
Word in s. 567(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 40 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 38(4) (with Sch. 39 paras. 41, 42)
(2) For the purposes of sections 568 to 570, the control test is met if—
(a) the buyer is a body of persons over whom the seller has control,
(b) the seller is a body of persons over whom the buyer has control,
(c) both the seller and the buyer are bodies of persons and another person has control over both of them, or
(d) the seller and the buyer are connected persons.
(3) In subsection (2) “ body of persons ” includes a partnership.
(4) For the purposes of sections 568 to 570, the tax advantage test is met if it appears that the sole or main benefit which might be expected to accrue from—
(a) the sale, or
(b) transactions of which the sale is one,
is the obtaining of a tax advantage by all or any of the parties under any provision of this Act except Part 2.
(5) Sections 568 to 570 do not apply if section 561 applies (transfer or division of UK business).
Words in s. 567(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Taxes (Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/689), regs. 1, 10(7) (with regs. 39-41); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

568 Sales treated as being at market value
(1) A sale of property that is not at market value is treated as being at market value if—
(a) the control test is met, or
(b) the tax advantage test is met.
(2) This section is subject to any election under section 569.

569 Election to treat sale as being for alternative amount
(1) The parties to a sale of property that is not for the alternative amount may elect for the sale to be treated as being for the alternative amount if—
(a) the control test is met or section 573 applies (transfers treated as sales), and
(b) the tax advantage test is not met.
(2) Subsection (1) is subject to section 570.
(3) The alternative amount is the lower of market value and—
(a) if the sale is relevant for the purposes of Part ...10, the residue of the qualifying expenditure immediately before the sale;
Words in s. 569(3)(a) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 15(a)
(b) if the sale is relevant for the purposes of Part 5, the unrelieved qualifying expenditure immediately before the sale;
(c) if the sale is relevant for the purposes of Part 6—
(i) in a case where an allowance under Part 6 is given for the expenditure represented by the asset sold, nil;
(ii) in any other case, the qualifying expenditure represented by the asset sold.
(4) In subsection (3) “ residue of qualifying expenditure ”, “ unrelieved qualifying expenditure ” and “ qualifying expenditure ” have the same meaning as in the Part for the purposes of which the sale is relevant.
(5) If the sale—
(a) is relevant for the purposes of Part ...10, and
Words in s. 569(5)(a) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 15(a)
(b) is treated as being for the residue of the qualifying expenditure immediately before the sale,
no balancing adjustment is to be made as a result of the sale under section ...517 (building not a qualifying dwelling-house throughout).
Words in s. 569(5) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 15(b)
(6) If, after the date of the sale, an event occurs as a result of which a balancing charge would have fallen to be made on the seller if—
(a) he had continued to own the property, and
(b) he had done all such things, and been allowed all such allowances, as were done by or allowed to the buyer,
the balancing charge is to be made on the buyer.
(7) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to the election.
(8) For the purposes of this section and section 570, a sale is relevant for the purposes of a Part if it is of property of a kind that is relevant for deciding whether an allowance or charge is made under that Part.

570 Elections: supplementary
(1) Section 569(1) does not apply to a sale that is relevant for the purposes of 3A... ....
Word in s. 570(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 92 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 6 para. 8; S.I. 2007/949, art. 2
Word in s. 570(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 16(a)
Words in s. 570(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 40 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 38(5) (with Sch. 39 paras. 41, 42)
(2) No election under section 569 may be made if—
(a) the circumstances of the sale or the parties to it mean that a relevant allowance or charge will not be capable of falling to be made, or
(b) the buyer is a dual resident investing company.
(3) In subsection (2)(a) “ relevant allowance or charge ” means an allowance or charge under Part ... 5, 6, 9 or 10 which (ignoring the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2)(a)) would or might fall to be made, as a result of the sale, to or on any of the parties to it.
Word in s. 570(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 16(b)
(4) If the sale is relevant for the purposes of Part 10, no election under section 569 may be made unless, at the time of the sale or any earlier time, both the seller and the buyer are or have been approved bodies (as defined in section 492).
(5) An election under section 569 must be made by notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs not later than 2 years after the sale.

Anti-avoidance

570A Avoidance affecting proceeds of balancing event
(1) This section applies where an event occurs in relation to an asset (a “ balancing event ”) as a result of which a balancing allowance would (but for this section) fall to be made to a person (“the taxpayer”) under Part ..., 3A ... ... 5 or 10.
Word in s. 570A(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 17
Word in s. 570A(1) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 92 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 6 para. 9; S.I. 2007/949, art. 2
Word in s. 570A(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 40 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 38(6) (with Sch. 39 paras. 41, 42)
(2) The taxpayer is not entitled to any balancing allowance if, as a result of a tax avoidance scheme, the amount to be brought into account as the proceeds from the event is less than it would otherwise have been.
(3) In subsection (2) a “ tax avoidance scheme ” means a scheme or arrangement the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, of which is the obtaining of a tax advantage by the taxpayer.
(4) Where this section applies to deny a balancing allowance, the residue of qualifying expenditure immediately after the balancing event is nevertheless calculated as if the balancing allowance had been made.
(5) In this section as it applies for the purposes of Part 5 (mineral extraction allowances)—
(a) the references to the proceeds from the balancing event that are to be brought into account shall be read as references to the disposal value to be brought into account, and
(b) the reference to the residue of qualifying expenditure shall be read as a reference to the unrelieved qualifying expenditure.
S. 570A and cross-heading inserted (10.7.2003) by Finance Act 2003 (c. 14) , s. 164(1) (with s. 164(2) )

Chapter 6 Final provisions

Orders and regulations

570B Orders and regulations made by Treasury or Commissioners
(1) Any orders or regulations made by the Treasury or the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs under this Act must be made by statutory instrument.
(2) Any orders or regulations made by the Treasury or the Commissioners under this Act are subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Commons.
(3) Subsection (2) does not apply to any regulations made under section 45P, 45R, 70YJ or 270BNC or any order made under section 82(4)(d).
Words in s. 570B(3) substituted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 16(2)
Word in s. 570B(3) inserted (24.2.2022) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 16 para. 4(2)
(4) An instrument containing regulations under section 45P , 45R or 270BNC must be laid before the House of Commons after being made.
S. 570B(4)-(8) inserted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 22 para. 16(3)
Word in s. 570B(4) inserted (24.2.2022) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), Sch. 16 para. 4(3)
(5) If the regulations are not approved by the House of Commons before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which they are made, they cease to have effect at the end of that period (if they have not already ceased to have effect under subsection (6)).
(6) If, on any day during that period of 28 days, the House of Commons, in proceedings on a motion that (or to the effect that) the regulations be approved, comes to a decision rejecting the regulations, they shall cease to have effect at the end of that day.
(7) In reckoning any such period of 28 days, no account is to be taken of any time during which—
(a) Parliament is prorogued or dissolved, or
(b) the House of Commons is adjourned for more than four days.
(8) Where regulations cease to have effect under subsection (6), their ceasing to have effect is without prejudice to anything done in reliance on them.
S. 570B and cross-heading inserted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 409 (with Sch. 2)

General interpretation

571 Application of Act to parts of assets
(1) In this Act references to an asset of any kind (including a building or structure, plant or machinery or works) include a part of an asset.
(2) But subsection (1) does not apply if the context otherwise requires.

572 References to sale of property and time of sale
(1) In this Act references to the sale of property include—
(a) the exchange of property, and
(b) the surrender for valuable consideration of a leasehold interest (or, in Scotland, the interest of the tenant in property subject to a lease).
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), any provision of this Act referring to a sale has effect with the necessary modifications, including, in particular, those in subsection (3).
(3) The modifications are that—
(a) references to the net proceeds of sale and to the price include the consideration for the exchange or surrender, and
(b) references to capital sums included in the net proceeds of sale or paid on a sale include so much of the consideration for the exchange or surrender as would have been a capital sum if it had been a money payment.
(4) Any reference in this Act (except in Part 6) to the time of any sale is to be read as a reference to whichever is the earlier of—
(a) the time of completion, and
(b) the time when possession is given.

573 Transfers treated as sales
(1) This section applies for the purposes of Parts 2A, ... 3A... ... and 10 and other provisions of this Act relevant to those Parts if—
(a) there is a transfer of the interest which is the relevant interest for the purposes of the Part in question, and
(b) the transfer is not a sale.
Word in s. 573(1) inserted (5.7.2019) by The Capital Allowances (Structures and Buildings Allowances) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1087), regs. 1, 3(14)
Word in s. 573(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 18
Word in s. 573(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 40 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 38(7) (with Sch. 39 paras. 41, 42)
(2) The transfer is treated as a sale of the relevant interest.
(3) The sale is treated as being at market value, subject to any election under section 569 (election to treat sale as being for alternative amount).
(4) This section does not apply if section 561 applies (transfer or division of UK business).
Words in s. 573(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Taxes (Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/689), regs. 1, 10(8) (with regs. 39-41); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

573A Special tax sites
In this Act “special tax site” means an area for the time being designated under section 113 of FA 2021.
S. 573A substituted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), Sch. 23 para. 15

574 Meaning of “control”
(1) In this Act “ control ” is used in the sense given in this section (but, for the purposes of section 575, this definition applies only where expressly indicated).
Words in s. 574(1) inserted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 410 (with Sch. 2)
(2) In relation to a body corporate (“ company A ”), “ control ” means the power of a person (“ P ”) to secure—
(a) by means of the holding of shares or the possession of voting power in relation to that or any other body corporate, or
(b) as a result of any powers conferred by the articles of association or other document regulating that or any other body corporate,
that the affairs of company A are conducted in accordance with P’s wishes.
(3) In relation to a partnership, “ control ” means the right to a share of more than half of the assets, or of more than one half of the income, of the partnership.

575 Meaning of “connected” persons
(1) For the purposes of this Act whether a person is connected with another is determined in accordance with this section unless otherwise indicated.
(2) An individual (“A”) is connected with another individual (“B”) if—
(a) A is B's spouse or civil partner,
(b) A is a relative of B,
(c) A is the spouse or civil partner of a relative of B,
(d) A is a relative of B's spouse or civil partner, or
(e) A is the spouse or civil partner of a relative of B's spouse or civil partner.
(3) A person, in the capacity as trustee of a settlement, is connected with—
(a) any individual who is a settlor in relation to the settlement,
(b) any person connected with such an individual,
(c) any close company whose participators include the trustees of the settlement,
(d) any non-UK resident company which, if it were UK resident, would be a close company whose participators include the trustees of the settlement,
(e) any body corporate controlled (within the meaning of section 574) by a company within paragraph or ,
(f) if the settlement is the principal settlement in relation to one or more sub-fund settlements, a person in the capacity as trustee of such a sub-fund settlement, and
(g) if the settlement is a sub-fund settlement in relation to a principal settlement, a person in the capacity as trustee of any other sub-fund settlements in relation to the principal settlement.
(4) A person who is a partner in a partnership is connected with—
(a) any partner in the partnership,
(b) the spouse or civil partner of any individual who is a partner in the partnership, and
(c) a relative of any individual who is a partner in the partnership.
But this subsection does not apply in relation to acquisitions or disposals of assets of the partnership pursuant to genuine commercial arrangements.
(5) A company is connected with another company if—
(a) the same person has control of both companies,
(b) a person (“A”) has control of one company and persons connected with A have control of the other company,
(c) A has control of one company and A together with persons connected with A have control of the other company, or
(d) a group of two or more persons has control of both companies and the groups either consist of the same persons or could be so regarded if (in one or more cases) a member of either group were replaced by a person with whom the member is connected.
(6) A company is connected with another person (“A”) if—
(a) A has control of the company, or
(b) A together with persons connected with A have control of the company.
(7) In relation to a company, any two or more persons acting together to secure or exercise control of the company are connected with—
(a) one another, and
(b) any person acting on the directions of any of them to secure or exercise control of the company.
Ss. 575, 575A substituted for s. 575 (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 411 (with Sch. 2)

575A Section 575: supplementary
(1) In section 575 and this section—
“company” includes any body corporate or unincorporated association, but does not include a partnership (and see also subsection (2)),
“control” is to be read in accordance with sections 450 and 451 of CTA 2010 (except where otherwise indicated),
“principal settlement” has the meaning given by paragraph 1 of Schedule 4ZA to TCGA 1992,
“relative” means brother, sister, ancestor or lineal descendant,
“settlement” has the same meaning as in Chapter 5 of Part 5 of ITTOIA 2005 (see section 620 of that Act), and
“sub-fund settlement” has the meaning given by paragraph 1 of Schedule 4ZA to TCGA 1992.
Words in s. 575A(1) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 362 (with Sch. 2)
(2) For the purposes of section 575—
(a) a unit trust scheme is treated as if it were a company, and
(b) the rights of the unit holders are treated as if they were shares in the company.
(3) For the purposes of section 575 “trustee”, in the case of a settlement in relation to which there would be no trustees apart from this subsection, means any person—
(a) in whom the property comprised in the settlement is for the time being vested, or
(b) in whom the management of that property is for the time being vested.
Section 466(4) of ITA 2007 does not apply for the purposes of this subsection.
(4) If any provision of section 575 provides that a person (“A”) is connected with another person (“B”), it also follows that B is connected with A.

576 Meaning of “the Inland Revenue” etc.
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S. 576 repealed (18.4.2005) by Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11), s. 53(1), Sch. 4 para. 85, Sch. 5; S.I. 2005/1126, art. 2(2)(h)(i)

577 Other definitions
(1) In this Act—
“dual resident investing company” has the same meaning as in section 949 of CTA 2010 (dual resident investing companies);
“market value”, in relation to any asset, means the price the asset would fetch in the open market;
“the normal time limit for amending a tax return”, in relation to a tax year, means the first anniversary of the 31st January following the tax year;
“notice” means a notice in writing;
“property business” means a UK property business ... or an overseas property business;
“ tax return ” has the meaning given by section 3(3);
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Words in s. 577(1) substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 363 (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 577(1) inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 883(1), Sch. 1 para. 573 (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 577(1) repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 520(2), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
Words in s. 577(1) repealed (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 412(a), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)
Words in s. 577(1) repealed (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 412(b), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)
(2) Any reference to the setting up, commencement or permanent discontinuance of—
(a) a trade,
(b) a property business,
(c) a profession, or
(d) a vocation,
includes, except where the contrary is expressly provided, the occurring of an event which, under any provision of the Income Tax Acts or Corporation Tax Acts, is to be treated as equivalent to the setting up, commencement or permanent discontinuance of a trade, property business, profession or vocation.
(2A) A person's ceasing to carry on a trade, property business, profession or vocation is treated for the purposes of this Act as the permanent discontinuance of the trade, property business, profession or vocation, whether or not it is in fact discontinued.
S. 577(2A)-(2C) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 520(3) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
(2B) For income tax purposes, a change in the persons carrying on a trade, property business, profession or vocation is not treated as the permanent discontinuance of the trade, property business, profession or vocation if a person carrying it on immediately before the change continues to carry it on after the change.
(2C) For corporation tax purposes, a change in the persons carrying on a trade or property business is not treated as the permanent discontinuance of the trade or property business if a company carrying it on in partnership immediately before the change continues to carry it on in partnership after the change.
(3) Any reference in this Act to an allowance made includes an allowance which would be made but for an insufficiency of profits, or other income, against which to make it.
(4) For the purposes of this Act a person obtains a tax advantage if he—
(a) obtains an allowance or a greater allowance, or
(b) avoids a charge or secures the reduction of a charge.
(5) In Schedule 1—
(a) Part 1 gives the meaning of abbreviated references in this Act to Acts about tax, and
(b) Part 2 lists where expressions used in this Act are defined or otherwise explained.

Amendments, repeals, citation etc.

578 Consequential amendments
Schedule 2 contains consequential amendments.

579 Commencement and transitional provisions and savings
(1) This Act has effect—
(a) for income tax purposes, as respects allowances and charges falling to be made for chargeable periods ending on or after 6th April 2001, and
(b) for corporation tax purposes, as respects allowances and charges falling to be made for chargeable periods ending on or after 1st April 2001.
(2) References in this Act to a chargeable period to which this Act applies are to the chargeable periods given in subsection (1).
(3) Subsection (1) is subject to Schedule 3, which contains transitional provisions and savings.

580 Repeals
Schedule 4 contains repeals.

581 Citation
This Act may be cited as the Capital Allowances Act 2001.

Schedules

SCHEDULE A1 First-year tax credits
Section 262A

Part 1 Entitlement to first-year tax credits

Entitlement to first-year tax credits
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Amount of first-year tax credit
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Meaning of “relevant first-year expenditure”
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Incurring a loss in carrying on a qualifying activity
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unrelieved loss
10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total amount of company's PAYE and NICs liabilities
17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part 2 Giving effect to first-year tax credits

Payment in respect of first-year tax credit
18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Restriction on losses carried forward
19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Payment in respect of first-year tax credit not income
23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part 3 Clawback of first-year tax credit

Circumstances in which first-year tax credit clawed back
24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interpretation
25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Amount of restored loss
26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clawback of first-year tax credits: administrative provision
27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part 4 Supplementary

Artificially inflated claims
28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interpretation
29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. A1 repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 33(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 33(1)(c)

Schedule 1 Abbreviations and defined expressions
Section 577

Part 1 Abbreviations
FA followed by a year	The Finance Act of that year
F(No.2)A followed by a year	The Finance (No.2) Act of that year.
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CAA 1968	The Capital Allowances Act 1968 (c. 3)
TMA 1970	The Taxes Management Act 1970 (c. 9)
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OTA 1975	The Oil Taxation Act 1975 (c. 22)
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ICTA	The Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (c. 1)
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CAA 1990	The Capital Allowances Act 1990 (c. 1)
TCGA 1992	The Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (c. 12)
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VATA 1994	The Value Added Tax Act 1994 (c. 23)
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ITEPA 2003	The Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003
ITTOIA 2005	The Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005
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ITA 2007	The Income Tax Act 2007.
CTA 2009	The Corporation Tax Act 2009
CTA 2010	The Corporation Tax Act 2010
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 1 inserted (21.7.2009) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 126(3)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 1 omitted (21.7.2009) by virtue of Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 126(4)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 1 inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), s. 723, Sch. 6 para. 255 (with Sch. 7)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 1 inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 883(1), Sch. 1 para. 574(2) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 1 inserted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 413(2) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 1 inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 522(2) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 1 inserted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 365(2) (with Sch. 2)

Part 2 Defined expressions
accounting period	Chapter 2 of Part 2 of CTA 2009
additional VAT liability	section 547(1)
additional VAT rebate	section 547(2)
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adjusted net cost (in Chapter 6 of Part 10)	section 522
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AIA qualifying expenditure	section 38A
applicable CO2 emissions figure (in Part 2)	section 268C
approved body (in Part 10)	section 492
assured tenancy	section 490(3)
available qualifying expenditure (in Part 2)	section 57
available qualifying expenditure (in Part 7)	section 459
available qualifying expenditure (in Part 8)	section 473
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balancing adjustment (in Part 3A)	section 360M
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balancing adjustment (in Part 10)	section 513
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balancing event (in Part 3A)	section 360N
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balancing event (in Part 10)	section 514
basic life assurance and general annuity business	sections 57 and 67(5) of FA 2012 (as applied by section 141(2) of that Act)
body of persons	section 989 of ITA 2007 andsection 1119 of CTA 2010
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capital expenditure	section 4 and (in Chapter 2 of Part 1) section 10(1)
capital sum	section 4
car (in Part 2)	section 268A
the charge to corporation tax on income	section 2(3) of CTA 2009 (as applied by section 1119 of CTA 2010)
chargeable period	section 6
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connected persons (general meaning)	section 575
connected persons (special extended meaning for certain purposes)	sections 156, 232, 246(2) and 266(5)
control	section 574
the corporate partner calculation (in relation to a trade carried on by a Northern Ireland firm)	section 6D(3)
the Corporation Tax Acts	section 831(1) of ICTA
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development and development order (in Part 5)	section 436
disposal event (in Part 2)	section 60(2)
disposal event (in Chapter 3 of Part 6)	section 443(7)
disposal receipt (in Part 2)	section 60
disposal receipt (in Part 5)	section 420
disposal receipt (in Chapter 3 of Part 8)	section 476(1)
dredging	section 484(3), (4)
dual resident investing company	section 577(1) and section 949 of CTA 2010
dwelling-house	section 531(1)
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electrically-propelled (in Part 2)	section 268B
expenditure on the construction of a building (in Part 10)	section 493
final chargeable period (in Part 2)	section 65
final chargeable period (in Part 7)	section 457(5)
final chargeable period (in Part 8)	section 471(5) and (6)
first-year qualifying expenditure	Chapter 4 of Part 2
fixture (in Part 2)	section 173(1)
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general development order (in Part 5)	section 436
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hire car for a disabled person (in Part 2)	section 268D
I - E rules	section 70(1) and (2) of FA 2012 (as applied by section 141(2) of that Act)
income from patents (in Part 8)	section 483 and paragraph 101(5) of Schedule 3
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insurance company	section 65 of FA 2012 (as applied by section 141(2) of that Act
interest in an oil licence (in Chapter 3 of Part 12)	section 552(4)
investment company	section 130 of ICTA
investment asset (in relation to life assurance business)	section 545(2)
know-how (in Part 7)	section 452(2)
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lease and related expressions (in Part 3A)	section 360Z4
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lease and related expressions (in Part 10)	section 531
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long-life asset (in Chapter 10 of Part 2)	section 91
long-life asset expenditure (in ... Part 2)	section 90
long-term business	section 63(1) of FA 2012 (as applied by section 141(2) of that Act)
market value	section 577(1)
mineral asset (in Part 5)	section 397
mineral exploration and access (in Part 5)	section 396
mineral extraction trade (in Part 5)	section 394(2)
mineral deposits (in Part 5)	section 394(3)
motor cycle (in Part 2)	section 268A
NI rate activity	section 6C
NIRE company	section 6A
non-BLAGAB long-term business	sections 66 and 67 of FA 2012 (as applied by section 141(2) of that Act)
normal time limit for amending a tax return	section 577(1)
Northern Ireland Chapter 6 firm	section 6B(3)
Northern Ireland Chapter 7 firm	section 6B(4)
Northern Ireland firm	section 6B(2)
an SME (Northern Ireland employer) company	section 6A
notice	section 577(1)
offshore installation (except in Chapter 13 of Part 2)	sections 1001 and 1002 of ITA 2007 andsection 1132 of CTA 2010
oil (in Chapter 3 of Part 12)	section 556(3)
oil licence (in Chapter 3 of Part 12)	section 552(1)
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overseas property business	Chapter 2 of Part 3 of ITTOIA 2005 (as applied by section 989 of ITA 2007) and Chapter 2 of Part 4 of CTA 2009 (as applied by section 1119 of CTA 2010)
partial depreciation subsidy	section 209
patent rights (in Part 8)	section 464(2)
planning permission (in Part 5)	section 436
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proceeds from a balancing event (in Part 3A)	section 360O
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proceeds from a balancing event (in Part 10)	section 515
property business	section 577(1)
public body (in Chapter 1 of Part 11)	section 532(2)
qualifying activity (in Part 2)	Chapter 2 of Part 2
qualifying building (in Part 3A)	section 360C
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qualifying business premises (in Part 3A)	section 360D
qualifying dwelling-house (in Part 10)	section 490(2) and Chapter 4 of Part 10
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qualifying emissions certificate (in Part 2)	section 268C
qualifying expenditure (in Part 3A)	section 360B
qualifying expenditure attributable to a dwelling-house (in Part 10)	section 511
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qualifying hire car (in Part 2)	section 82
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qualifying non-trade expenditure (in Part 8)	section 469
qualifying trade expenditure (in Part 8)	section 468
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qualifying trade (in Part 9)	section 484(2)
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relevant cut-off (in Chapter 9 of Part 2)	section 86(3)
relevant interest (in Part 3A)	Chapter 4 of Part 3A
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relevant interest (in Part 10)	Chapter 2 of Part 10
relevant trade (in Part 6)	section 439(3)
research and development	section 437(2) and (3)
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residue of qualifying expenditure (in Part 3A)	section 360K
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residue of qualifying expenditure attributable to a dwelling-house (in Part 10)	section 512
ring fence trade (in Chapter 13 of Part 2)	section 162(2)
sale	section 572(1) to (3)
sale, time of	section 572(4)
sale, transfers under Parts... 3A,... ... and 10 treated as	section 573
sale, treated as occurring on successions, for purposes of Parts other than Parts 2, 6 and 10	section 559
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short-life asset (in Part 2)	section 83
source of mineral deposits (in Part 5)	section 394(5)
special leasing (in Part 2)	section 19
special rate expenditure (in Part 2)	section 104A
special tax site	section 573A
tax	section 1119 of CTA 2010
the Tax Acts	Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978 and section 831 of ICTA
tax advantage	section 577(4)
tax return	section 3(3)
tax year	section 4(2) of ITA 2007 (as applied by section 989 of that Act)
. . .	. . .
UK oil licence	section 552(2)
UK property business	...Chapter 2 of Part 3 of ITTOIA 2005(as applied by section 989 of ITA 2007)and Chapter 2 of Part 4 of CTA 2009 (as applied by section 1119 of CTA 2010)
United Kingdom	section 1013 of ITA 2007 and section 1170 of CTA 2010
unrelieved qualifying expenditure (in Part 2)	section 59
unrelieved qualifying expenditure (in Part 5)	section 419
unrelieved qualifying expenditure (in Part 7)	section 461
unrelieved qualifying expenditure (in Part 8)	section 475
within the charge to tax	section 1009 of ITA 2007 andsection 1167 of CTA 2010
. . .	. . .
writing-down period (in Part 9)	section 487(2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 522(3)(a) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
Sch. 1 Pt. 2 entries omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 19(2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 24 para. 23 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 24 para. 15
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 23(3) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
Sch. 1 Pt. 2 entries inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 92 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 6 para. 11; S.I. 2007/949, art. 2
Sch. 1 Pt. 2 entries omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 40 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 38(8) (with Sch. 39 paras. 41, 42)
Sch. 1 Pt. 2 entries inserted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 107(3)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 inserted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 413(3)(a) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 365(3)(a) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 repealed (18.4.2005) by Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11), s. 53(1), Sch. 4 para. 86(a), 5; S.I. 2005/1126, art. 2(2)(h)(i)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 23(2) (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 522(3)(b) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 365(3)(b) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 substituted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 413(3)(b) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 Table inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), Sch. 1 para. 18
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 365(3)(c) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(19)(a), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 omitted (11.7.2023) by virtue of Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), Sch. 23 para. 16(a)
Sch. 1: entry omitted (19.7.2011) by virtue of Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 12(6)(b)
Sch. 1 Pt. 2: entries omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 14 para. 13 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 14 para. 12(17)(a)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 repealed (18.4.2005) by Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11), s. 53(1), Sch. 4 para. 86(b), 5; S.I. 2005/1126, art. 2(2)(h)(i)
Sch. 1 Pt. 2 entry omitted (17.7.2012) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 16 para. 107(2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 167 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2003 (c. 14), Sch. 43 Pt. 3(9)
Words in Sch. 1 substituted (16.11.2017) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 7 para. 24(j)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 11 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 27 para. 10
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 inserted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 413(3)(c) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 365(3)(d) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(19)(b), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(19)(c), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 522(3)(c) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 365(3)(e) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 1 para. 33 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), Sch. 1 para. 17
Words in Sch. 1 inserted (19.7.2011) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), s. 12(6)(a)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 substituted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 413(3)(e) (with Sch. 2)
Word in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 19(3)
Word in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 40 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 38(9) (with Sch. 39 paras. 41, 42)
Sch. 1 Pt. 2 entry repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 522(3)(d), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 para. 14 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 26 para. 13
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 inserted (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), Sch. 23 para. 16(b)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 365(3)(f) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 substituted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 413(3)(g) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 omitted (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by virtue of Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 8(19)(d), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 inserted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 883(1), Sch. 1 para. 574(3)(c) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 repealed (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 413(3)(h), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 inserted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 413(3)(h) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 522(3)(e) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 365(3)(g) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 substituted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 413(3)(i) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 365(3)(h) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 inserted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 413(3)(j) (with Sch. 2)
Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 substituted (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 365(3)(i) (with Sch. 2)

Schedule 2 Consequential amendments
Section 578

The Taxes Management Act 1970 (c. 9)

Section 42 (procedure for making claims etc.)
1 In subsection (7), for paragraphs (c) and (d) substitute—

“(c) sections 3, 83, 89, 129, 131, 135, 177, 183, 266, 268, 290, 355, 381 and 569 of the Capital Allowances Act; and
(d) sections 40B(5), 40D, 41 and 42 of the Finance (No. 2) Act 1992.”

Section 57 (regulations about appeals)
2 For subsection (3)(b) substitute—

“(b) provisions corresponding to section 563 of the Capital Allowances Act (determination of apportionment affecting tax liability of two or more persons), and”.

Section 58 (proceedings in tax cases in Northern Ireland)
3 In subsection (3)(b), for “section 151 of the Capital Allowances Act 1990 (proceedings to which more than one taxpayer is a party)” substitute “ section 563 of the Capital Allowances Act (determination of apportionment affecting tax liability of two or more persons) ”.

Section 98 (special returns, etc.)
4 (1) In the Table, in column 1, omit “Sections 23(4) and 49(4) of the Capital Allowances Act 1990”.
(2) In the Table, in column 2, for “Sections 22B(4), 23(2), 33F(5), 48, 49(2), 51(6A) and 53(1H) of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ Sections 43(5) and (6), 118 to 120, 145(2) and (3) and 203 of the Capital Allowances Act ”.

5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 5 repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
Sch. 2 para. 5 omitted (1.4.2009) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/56), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 300

The Finance Act 1982 (c. 39)

Section 137 (expenditure met by regional development plans to be disregarded for certain purposes)
6 Omit subsections (2), (3), (6) and (7).

The London Regional Transport Act 1984 (c. 32)

Schedule 5 (transitional provisions and savings)
7 In paragraph 5, omit paragraph (b) and the word “and” before it.

The Films Act 1985 (c. 21)

Section 6 (certification of films as British films)
8 In subsection (1), for “section 68 of the Capital Allowances Act 1990 (expenditure on production and acquisition of films etc.)” substitute “ section 40D of the Finance (No. 2) Act 1992 (election relating to tax treatment of films expenditure) ”.

Schedule 1 (certification of films as British films)
9 (1) In paragraph 2(1), for “section 68 of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ section 40D of the Finance (No. 2) Act 1992 ”.
(2) In paragraph 3(1), for “section 68 of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ section 40D of the Finance (No. 2) Act 1992 ”.

The Trustee Savings Banks Act 1985 (c. 58)

Schedule 2 (taxation)
10 In paragraph 1—
(a) in sub-paragraph (1), for “the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”, and
(b) in sub-paragraph (2), for “those Acts” substitute “ that Act ”.

The Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (c. 1)

11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 11 repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 Pt. 3(12) Note of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 26 Pt. 3(12)

12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 12 repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 26 Pt. 3(12) Note of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), Sch. 26 Pt. 3(12)

13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 13 repealed (for the purposes of corporation tax, in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after 1.4.2025 and, for the purposes of income tax, in relation to periods of account beginning on or after 6.4.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 5 paras. 9(a), 12(3) (with Sch. 5 paras. 15, 18, 19)

14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 14 repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 15 repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 42 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 2(3)

16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 paras. 16-20 repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 21 repealed (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 22 repealed (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 23 repealed (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 25 repealed (6.4.2003) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), s. 723, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)

25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 26 repealed (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 27 repealed (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 28 repealed (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

Section 384 (restrictions on right of set-off)
29 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 29(1) repealed (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)
(2) In subsection (10), omit the words following paragraph (b) ...
Words in Sch. 2 para. 29(2) repealed (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 30 repealed (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 31 repealed (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 paras. 32-38 repealed (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sections 434D and 434E (capital allowances: management assets; investment assets)
39 Omit sections 434D and 434E.

40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 40 repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 41 repealed (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 42 repealed (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 2 (with Sch. 2) and (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. 10 Pt. 6 (with Sch. 9 paras. 1-9, 22)

43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 43 repealed (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

Sections 520 to 523 (patents)
44 Omit sections 520 to 523.

45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 45 repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 46 repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

Section 530 (disposal of know-how)
47 Omit section 530.

48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 paras. 48-52 repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 53 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3 (with Sch. 36)

54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 54 repealed (6.4.2006) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 3 (with Sch. 36)

55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 55 repealed (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 56 repealed (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 57 repealed (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 2 (with Sch. 2) and (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. 10 Pt. 9 (with Sch. 9 paras. 1-9, 22)

58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 58 repealed (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

Section 831 (interpretation of Act)
59 Section 831(3) continues to have effect with the addition of the definition of “the 1990 Act” (an amendment originally made by paragraph 8(35) of Schedule 1 to the Capital Allowances Act 1990 (c. 1)).

60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 60 repealed (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

Section 834 (interpretation of the Corporation Tax Acts)
61 In subsection (2), omit “and also for sections 144 and 145 of the 1990 Act”.

62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 62 repealed (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

Schedule 18 (group relief)
63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 63 repealed (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

Schedule 19AC (modification of Act in relation to overseas life insurance companies)
64 (1) Omit paragraph 9C (application of section 434D(4) in relation to overseas life insurance company).
(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 64(2) repealed (with effect in accordance with reg. 1 of the amending S.I.) by The Overseas Life Insurance Companies Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3271), reg. 1, Sch. Pt. 1

Schedule 21 (tax relief in connection with schemes for rationalising industry and other redundancy schemes)
65 In paragraph 6(1)(a), for “Part I or II of the 1990 Act in taxing the trade” substitute “ Part 2 or 3 of the Capital Allowances Act in calculating the profits of a trade ”.

Schedule 24 (assumptions for calculating chargeable profits, creditable tax and corresponding United Kingdom tax of foreign companies)
66 (1) In paragraph 10(1)—
(a) for “machinery or plant for the purposes of its trade, that machinery or plant shall be assumed, for the purposes of Part II of the 1990 Act” substitute “ plant or machinery for the purposes of its trade, that plant or machinery shall be assumed, for the purposes of Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act ”, and
(b) for “section 81 of that Act (expenditure treated as equivalent to market value at the time the machinery or plant is brought into use)” substitute “ section 13 of that Act (use for qualifying activity of plant or machinery provided for other purposes) ”.
(2) In paragraph 10(2), for “Part II of the 1990 Act” substitute “ Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 66(3) repealed (7.4.2005) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 11 Pt. 2(6)

67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 67 repealed (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)

68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 68 repealed (1.4.2010) (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. 10 Pt. 2 (with Sch. 9 paras. 1-9, 22)

The Finance Act 1988 (c. 39)

Schedule 12 (building societies: change of status)
69 In paragraph 3(1), for “the Capital Allowances Act 1990 (capital allowances)” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.

The Finance Act 1989 (c. 26)

70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 70 repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 42 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 42 Pt. 2(3)

The Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

Schedule 11 (taxation provisions)
71 (1) For paragraph 5(3) substitute—

“(3) Section 291(1) of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 (supplementary provisions with respect to elections) shall not prevent the application of section 290 of that Act (election to treat grant of lease exceeding 50 years as sale) where the lease is a lease to which this sub-paragraph applies.”

(2) In paragraph 5(4)(a), for “section 44 of the Finance Act 1971 or section 24 of the 1990 Act” substitute “ Chapter 5 of Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(3) In paragraph 5(4)(b), for the words from “section 44” to “Chapter VI of Part II of the 1990 Act” substitute “ Chapters 5 and 14 of Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(4) For paragraph 5(5) substitute—

“(5) In sub-paragraph (4) above “the transferor” means the transferor under the transfer scheme in question and expressions which are used in Chapter 14 of Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 have the same meanings as in that Chapter; and in construing that sub-paragraph section 511(2) of the 1988 Act shall be disregarded.”

The Finance Act 1990 (c. 29)

Section 126 (pools payments for football ground improvements)
72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 72 repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 19(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 19(2)(a)

The Finance Act 1991 (c. 31)

73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 73 repealed (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 2 (with Sch. 2) and (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. 10 Pt. 6 (with Sch. 9 paras. 1-9, 22)

Section 78 (sharing of transmission facilities)
74 (1) In subsection (4)—
(a) for “Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ Capital Allowances Act ”;
(b) for “machinery or plant” (in each place) substitute “ plant or machinery ”; and
(c) for “section 24 of that Act” substitute “ section 60 of that Act ”.
(2) In subsection (5) for “machinery or plant” (in both places) substitute “ plant or machinery ”.

The Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (c. 4)

Schedule 2 (levy of Class 4 contributions with income tax)
75 (1) In paragraph 1, omit paragraph (b).
(2) In paragraph 2, omit the words from “subject to deduction” to the end.

The Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (c. 7)

Schedule 2 (levy of Class 4 contributions with income tax)
76 (1) In paragraph 1, omit paragraph (b).
(2) In paragraph 2, omit the words from “subject to deduction” to the end.

The Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (c. 12)

Section 37 (consideration chargeable to tax on income)
77 In subsection (2), for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—

“(a) taken into account in the making of a balancing charge under the Capital Allowances Act but excluding Part 10 of that Act,
(b) brought into account as the disposal value of plant or machinery under Part 2 of that Act, or
(c) brought into account as the disposal value of an asset representing qualifying expenditure under Part 6 of that Act.”

Section 41 (restriction of losses by reference to capital allowances etc.)
78 (1) In subsection (3), for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—

“(a) by a transfer by way of sale in relation to which an election under section 569 of the Capital Allowances Act was made, or
(b) by a transfer to which section 268 of that Act applies,”.

(2) In subsection (4), for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) any allowance under the Capital Allowances Act,”.

(3) In subsection (7)—
(a) for “machinery or plant” (in each place) substitute “ plant or machinery ”,
(b) for “Part II of the 1990 Act, and neither section 79 (assets used only partly for trade purposes) nor section 80 (wear and tear subsidies) of that Act” substitute “ Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act, and neither Chapter 15 (assets provided or used only partly for qualifying activity) nor Chapter 16 (partial depreciation subsidies) of that Part ”, and
(c) for “capital expenditure” substitute “ qualifying expenditure ”.

Section 195 (allowance of certain drilling expenditure)
79 (1) In subsection (2), for paragraphs (b) and (c) substitute—

“(b) either it is expenditure in respect of which the person was entitled to an allowance under section 441 of the Capital Allowances Act (research and development allowances) for a relevant chargeable period which began before the date of the disposal or it would have been such expenditure if the trading condition had been fulfilled, and
(c) on the disposal, section 443 of that Act (disposal values) applies in relation to the expenditure or would apply if the trading condition had been fulfilled (and the expenditure had accordingly been qualifying expenditure under Part 6 of that Act).”

(2) In subsection (3)—
(a) for “section 137 of the 1990 Act” substitute “ section 441 of the Capital Allowances Act ”, and
(b) omit the definition of “basis year” and the word “and” before it.
(3) In subsection (4), for “trading receipt” substitute “ disposal value ” and for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—

“(a) is required to be brought into account under section 443 of the Capital Allowances Act; or
(b) would be required to be so brought into account if the trading condition had been fulfilled (and the expenditure had accordingly been qualifying expenditure under Part 6 of that Act).”

(4) Omit subsection (5).
(5) In subsection (6)—
(a) for “which had not in fact been allowed or become allowable” substitute “ in respect of which the person had not in fact been entitled to an allowance ”,
(b) for “section 137 of the 1990 Act” substitute “ section 441 of the Capital Allowances Act ”, and
(c) omit paragraph (b) and the word “and” before it.
(6) In subsection (8), for “Part VII of the Capital Allowances Act 1990 (allowances for research and development expenditure)” substitute “ Part 6 of the Capital Allowances Act (research and development allowances) ”.

Section 288 (interpretation)
80 In subsection (1), omit the definition of “the 1990 Act” and after the definition of “building society” insert—

““the Capital Allowances Act” means the Capital Allowances Act 2001;”.

Schedule 3 (assets held on 31st March 1982)
81 In paragraph 7(8), for “section 121 of the 1990 Act” substitute “ section 394 of the Capital Allowances Act ”.

The Finance (No. 2) Act 1992 (c. 48)

New sections 40A to 40D (films)
82 Before section 41 insert—

“40A Revenue nature of expenditure on master versions of films
(1) Expenditure incurred on the production or acquisition of a master version of a film is to be regarded for the purposes of the Tax Acts as expenditure of a revenue nature unless an election under section 40D below has effect with respect to it.
(2) If expenditure on the master version of a film is regarded as expenditure of a revenue nature under subsection (1) above, sums received from the disposal of the master version are to be regarded for the purposes of the Tax Acts as receipts of a revenue nature (if they would not be so regarded apart from this subsection).
(3) For the purposes of subsection (2) above sums received from the disposal of a master version of a film include—
(a) sums received from the disposal of any interest or right in or over the master version, including an interest or right created by the disposal, and
(b) insurance, compensation or similar money derived from the master version.
(4) In this section—
(a) “expenditure of a revenue nature” means expenditure which, if it were incurred in the course of a trade the profits of which are chargeable to tax under Case I of Schedule D, would be taken into account for the purpose of computing the profits or losses of the trade, and
(b) “receipts of a revenue nature” means receipts which, if they were receipts of such a trade, would be taken into account for that purpose.
(5) For the purposes of this section and sections 40B to 40D below, a “master version” of a film means a master negative, master tape or master audio disc of the film and includes any rights in the film (or its soundtrack) that are held or acquired with the master negative, master tape or master audio disc.

40B Allocation of expenditure to periods
(1) In computing the profits or gains accruing to any person from a trade or business which consists of or includes the exploitation of master versions of films, expenditure which is—
(a) incurred on the production or acquisition of a master version of a film, and
(b) expenditure of a revenue nature (whether as a result of section 40A above or otherwise),
must be allocated to relevant periods in accordance with this section.
(2) Subsection (1) above does not apply if an election under section 40D below has effect with respect to the expenditure.
(3) In this section “relevant period” means—
(a) a period for which the accounts of the trade or business concerned are made up, or
(b) if no accounts of the trade or business concerned are made up for a period—
(i) if the profits or gains accrue to a company within the charge to corporation tax, the accounting period of the company;
(ii) in any other case, the period the profits or gains of which are taken into account in assessing the income of the trade or business for a year of assessment.
(4) The amount of expenditure falling within subsection (1) above which falls to be allocated to any relevant period is so much as is just and reasonable, having regard to—
(a) the amount of that expenditure which remains unallocated at the beginning of that period,
(b) the proportion which the estimated value of the master version of the film which is realised in that period (whether by way of income or otherwise) bears to the aggregate of the value so realised and the estimated remaining value of the master version at the end of that period, and
(c) the need to bring the whole of the expenditure falling within subsection (1) above into account over the time during which the value of the master version is expected to be realised.
(5) In addition to any expenditure which is allocated to a relevant period in accordance with subsection (4) above, if a claim is made, there must also be allocated to that period so much of the unallocated expenditure as is specified in the claim and does not exceed the difference between—
(a) the amount allocated to that period in accordance with subsection (4) above, and
(b) the value of the master version of the film which is realised in that period (whether by way of income or otherwise).
(6) A claim under subsection (5) above must be made—
(a) for the purposes of income tax, on or before the first anniversary of the 31st January next following the year of assessment in which ends the relevant period mentioned in that subsection;
(b) for the purposes of corporation tax, not later than two years after the end of the relevant period to which the claim relates.
(7) In subsection (5) above “the unallocated expenditure”, in relation to a relevant period, is any expenditure falling within subsection (1) above—
(a) which does not fall to be allocated to that period in accordance with subsection (4) above, and
(b) which has not been allocated to any earlier relevant period in accordance with subsection (4) or (5) above.

40C Cases where section 40B does not apply
(1) To the extent that a deduction has been made in respect of any expenditure for a relevant period under section 42 below—
(a) that expenditure must not be allocated under section 40B above, and
(b) no other expenditure incurred on the production or acquisition of the master version of the film is to be allocated under section 40B above to the relevant period.
(2) Section 40B above does not apply to the profits of a trade in which the master version of the film constitutes trading stock, as defined by section 100(2) of the Taxes Act 1988.

40D Election for sections 40A and 40B not to apply
(1) Sections 40A and 40B above do not apply to expenditure—
(a) in relation to which an election is made under this section, and
(b) which meets the conditions in subsection (2) below.
(2) The conditions are that—
(a) the expenditure is incurred—
(i) by a person who carries on a trade or business which consists of or includes the exploitation of master versions of films, and
(ii) on the production or acquisition of a master version of a film,
(b) the master version is certified by the Secretary of State under paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 to the Films Act 1985 as a qualifying film, tape or disc for the purposes of this section, and
(c) the value of the master version is expected to be realisable over a period of not less than two years.
(3) An election under this section—
(a) must relate to all expenditure incurred (or to be incurred) on the production or acquisition of the master version in question,
(b) must be made by giving notice to an officer of Revenue and Customs, in such form as the Board of Inland Revenue may determine, and
(c) is irrevocable.
(4) Notice under subsection (3)(b) above must be given—
(a) for the purposes of income tax, on or before the first anniversary of the 31st January next following the year of assessment in which ends the relevant period in which the master version of the film is completed;
(b) for the purposes of corporation tax, not later than two years after the end of the relevant period in which the master version of the film is completed.
(5) In subsection (4) above “relevant period” has the same meaning as in section 40B above.
(6) For the purposes of subsection (4) above, the master version of a film is completed—
(a) at the time when it is first in a form in which it can reasonably be regarded as ready for copies of it to be made and distributed for presentation to the public, or
(b) if the expenditure in question was incurred on the acquisition of the master version and it was acquired after the time mentioned in paragraph (a) above, at the time it was acquired.
(7) An election may not be made under this section in relation to expenditure on a master version of a film if a claim has been made in respect of any of that expenditure under section 41 or 42 below.”

Section 41 (relief for preliminary expenditure)
83 In subsection (1)(c), for “section 68(9) of the 1990 Act” substitute “ section 40D above ”.

Section 42 (relief for production or acquisition expenditure)
84 (1) In subsection (1)(b)—
(a) for “subsections (3) to (6) of section 68 of the 1990 Act” substitute “ section 40B above ”, and
(b) for “subsection (9) of that section” substitute “ section 40D above ”.
(2) In subsection (4)(c), for “section 68(3) to (6) of the 1990 Act, section” substitute “ section 40B or ”.
(3) In subsection (7), for “section 68(3) to (6) of the 1990 Act” substitute “ section 40B above ”.

Section 43 (interpretation of sections 41 and 42)
85 In subsection (1)—
(a) for “41 and 42” substitute “ 40A to 42 ”,
(b) for “section 68(10) of the 1990 Act” substitute “ section 40A(4) above ”,
(c) for “section 68 of the 1990 Act”, in each place where it occurs, substitute “ section 40D above ”,
(d) for “section 68(3) of the 1990 Act” substitute “ section 40B(3) above ”, and
(e) omit the definition of “the 1990 Act”.

86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 86 repealed (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 883(1), Sch. 3 (with Sch. 2)

Schedule 17 (Northern Ireland electricity)
87 (1) In paragraph 5(4)—
(a) for “section 11 of the Capital Allowances Act 1990 (long leases)” substitute “ section 290 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 (election to treat grant of lease exceeding 50 years as sale) ”,
(b) for “long lease within the meaning” substitute “ lease which satisfies the condition in subsection (1)(c) ”,
(c) in paragraph (a), for “section 8” substitute “ Chapter 8 of Part 3 ”,
(d) in paragraph (b), for “section 11(6)(a)” substitute “ section 291(1) ”,
(e) for “sections 157 and 158” substitute “ sections 567 to 570 ”, and
(f) for “section 11” substitute “ section 290 ”.
(2) In paragraph 5(5)—
(a) for “paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) of section 55 of the Capital Allowances Act 1990 (expenditure incurred by incoming lessee: transfer of allowances)” substitute “ section 183(1)(a) and (b) of the Capital Allowances Act (incoming lessee where lessor entitled to allowances) ”,
(b) in paragraph (a) for “Part II of that Act” substitute “ Part 2 of that Act ”,
(c) after that paragraph insert “ and ”, and
(d) omit paragraph (c) and the word “and” before it.
(3) In paragraph 6(1), for “section 11 of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ section 290 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(4) In paragraph 6(4), for “section 55 of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ section 183 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.

The Finance Act 1993 (c. 34)

Section 92 (the basic rule: sterling to be used)
88 In subsection (2)—
(a) for “section 28 or 61(1) of the Capital Allowances Act 1990”, substitute “ section 19 or 253 of the Capital Allowances Act ”, and
(b) for “section 28 or 61(1) of that Act” substitute “ section 19 or 253 of that Act ”.

Section 93 (use of currency other than sterling)
89 In subsection (5), for “section 22B, 34, 35, 38C, 38D or 79A of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ section 578A(2) or (3) of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 43(3), 74(2), 75(1), 76(2), (3) or (4), 99(1), (2) or (3) or 208(1) of the Capital Allowances Act ”.

The Agriculture Act 1993 (c. 37)

Schedule 2 (provisions relating to carrying out approved schemes or reorganisation)
90 In paragraph 19(4) and (5)(b), for “the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.

The Finance Act 1994 (c. 9)

Schedule 24 (provisions relating to the Railways Act 1993)
91 (1) In paragraph 1(1)—
(a) omit the definition of “the Allowances Act”,
(b) after the definition of “the Board” insert—

““the Capital Allowances Act” means the Capital Allowances Act 2001 and includes, where the context admits, enactments which under the Taxes Act 1988 are to be treated as contained in the Capital Allowances Act 2001;”,

and
(c) in the definition of “fixture”, for “Chapter VI of Part II of the Allowances Act” substitute “ Chapter 14 of Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(2) In paragraph 1(4)(c), for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(3) In paragraph 20(1) and (2)(a), for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(4) In paragraph 20(8), for “section 77 of the Allowances Act (successions to trades: connected persons)” substitute “ sections 266 and 267 of the Capital Allowances Act (election where predecessor and successor are connected persons) ”.
(5) In paragraph 21(1), for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(6) In paragraph 21(2)—
(a) in paragraph (a), for “subsection (6) of section 21 of the Allowances Act (transfer of industrial buildings or structures to be deemed to be sale at market price)” substitute “ section 573 of the Capital Allowances Act (transfers treated as sales) as it applies for the purposes of Part 3 of that Act ”,
(b) in paragraph (b), for “that subsection” substitute “ that section ” and for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ that Act ”, and
(c) for “by virtue of that subsection or any other provision of those Acts), sections 157 and 158 of the Allowances Act” substitute “ under that section or any other provision of the Capital Allowances Act), sections 567 to 570 of that Act ”.
(7) In paragraph 21(3)—
(a) for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”,
(b) for “those Acts” substitute “ that Act ”,
(c) in paragraph (a), for “section 26(1) or 59 of the Allowances Act” substitute “ section 61(2) to (4), 72(3) to (5), 171, 196 or 423 of the Capital Allowances Act ”, and
(d) in paragraph (c), for “section 54” substitute “ sections 181(1) and 182(1) ”.
(8) In paragraph 22(2)—
(a) for “building or structure” (in both places) substitute “ building ”,
(b) for “Part I of the Allowances Act” substitute “ Part 3 of the Capital Allowances Act ”, and
(c) for “sections 157 and 158” substitute “ sections 567 to 570 ”.
(9) In paragraph 22(3)—
(a) for “machinery or plant” (in the first and second places) substitute “ plant or machinery ”,
(b) for “section 24 of the Allowances Act (balancing adjustments) shall, subject to section 26(2) and (3) of that Act (disposal value of machinery or plant not to exceed capital expenditure incurred on its provision)” substitute “ section 55 of the Capital Allowances Act (determination of entitlement or liability) shall, subject to section 62 of that Act (general limit on amount of disposal value) ”, and
(c) for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(10) In paragraph 22(4)—
(a) for “section 57(2) of the Allowances Act” substitute “ section 188 of the Capital Allowances Act ”,
(b) for “section 24 of that Act shall, subject to section 26(2) and (3)” substitute “ section 55 of that Act shall, subject to section 62 ”,
(c) in paragraph (a), for “Part II” substitute “ Part 2 ”, and
(d) for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”.

Schedule 25 (Northern Ireland Airports Limited)
92 (1) In paragraph 5(2), for “the 1990 Act” (in both places) substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(2) In paragraph 5(3)—
(a) omit the definition of “the 1990 Act”,
(b) for “section 4 of the 1990 Act” substitute “ Chapter 7 of Part 3 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”, and
(c) for “section 20 of the 1990 Act” substitute “ Chapter 3 of Part 3 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.

The Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

Schedule 4 (taxation provisions)
93 (1) In paragraph 1(2)—
(a) after the definition of “the 1988 Act” insert—

““the Capital Allowances Act” includes, where the context admits, enactments which under the 1988 Act are to be treated as contained in the Capital Allowances Act,”,

and
(b) in the definition of “fixture”, for “Chapter VI of Part II of the 1990 Act” substitute “ Chapter 14 of Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(2) In paragraph 19(1) and (2), for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(3) In paragraph 19(3)(b) and (4)(b), for “section 145(2) of the 1990 Act” substitute “ section 260 of the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(4) In paragraph 20(1), for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(5) In paragraph 20(2)—
(a) in paragraph (a), for “subsection (6) of section 21 of the 1990 Act (transfer of industrial buildings or structures to be deemed to be sale at market price)” substitute “ section 573 of the Capital Allowances Act (transfers treated as sales) as it applies for the purposes of Part 3 of that Act ”,
(b) in paragraph (b), for “that subsection (6)” substitute “ that section ” and for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ that Act ”,
(c) for “that subsection” substitute “ that section ”, and
(d) for “those Acts), sections 157 and 158 of the 1990 Act” substitute “ that Act), sections 567 to 570 of that Act ”.
(6) In paragraph 20(3)—
(a) for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”,
(b) for “those Acts” substitute “ that Act ”,
(c) in paragraph (a), for “section 26(1) or 59 of the 1990 Act” substitute “ section 61(2) to (4), 72(3) to (5), 171, 196 or 423 of the Capital Allowances Act ”, and
(d) in paragraph (c), for “section 54” substitute “ sections 181(1) and 182(1) ”.
(7) In paragraph 20(4), for “under section 99 of the 1990 Act (disposal receipts in relation to mineral extraction allowances)” substitute “ in accordance with sections 421 to 425 of the Capital Allowances Act (mineral extraction allowances: disposal receipts) ”.
(8) In paragraph 20(5)—
(a) in paragraph (a), for “Part V of the 1990 Act (agricultural buildings etc.)” substitute “ Part 4 of the Capital Allowances Act (agricultural buildings allowances) ” and for “section 129(2)” substitute “ section 382 ”,
(b) in paragraph (b), for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ that Act ”, and
(c) for “section 128(2) of that Act (calculation of balancing allowance or charge)” substitute “ section 385 of the Capital Allowances Act (calculation of balancing adjustment) ”.
(9) In paragraph 20(6)—
(a) in paragraph (a), for “relevant event for the purposes of section 138 of the 1990 Act (assets representing allowable scientific research expenditure ceasing to belong to traders)” substitute “ disposal event for the purposes of Chapter 3 of Part 6 of the Capital Allowances Act (research and development allowances: allowances and charges) ”,
(b) in paragraph (b), for “subsection (2) of that section” substitute “ that Chapter ”, and
(c) for “that section” substitute “ that Chapter ”.
(10) In paragraph 20(7)—
(a) for “the 1990 Act” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”, and
(b) for “section 157(1)(a)” substitute “ section 568(1)(a) ”.
(11) In paragraph 21(2), for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(12) In paragraph 21(3)—
(a) for “Chapter VI of Part II of the 1990 Act” substitute “ Chapter 14 of Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act ”,
(b) for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”,
(c) for “they did” substitute “ it did ”, and
(d) for “those Acts” substitute “ that Act ”.
(13) In paragraph 21(4)—
(a) for “section 61 of the 1990 Act” substitute “ section 70 of the Capital Allowances Act ”,
(b) for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”,
(c) for “machinery or plant” (in each place) substitute “ plant or machinery ”.
(14) In paragraph 22, for “Part II of the 1990 Act” substitute “ Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act ”.

The Atomic Energy Authority Act 1995 (c. 37)

Schedule 3 (taxation provisions)
94 (1) In paragraph 14(1), for the definition of “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute—

““the Capital Allowances Act” means the Capital Allowances Act 2001 and includes, where the context admits, enactments which under the 1988 Act are to be treated as contained in the Capital Allowances Act 2001.”

(2) In paragraph 14(3), for “Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ Capital Allowances Act ”.
(3) For paragraph 15 substitute—

“15 Industrial buildings
Where any transfer effected by a transfer scheme is a relevant event for the purposes of section 311 of the Capital Allowances Act, the Secretary of State may for the purposes of that section by order make provision specifying the values to be assigned to RQE and B in relation to that event.”

(4) In paragraph 16—
(a) for the heading substitute “ Plant and machinery ”, and
(b) for “Part II of the Capital Allowances Act 1990 (capital allowances in respect of machinery and plant)” substitute “ Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act (plant and machinery allowances) ”.
(5) For paragraph 17 substitute—

“17 Research and development
(1) For the purposes of Part 6 of the Capital Allowances Act (research and development allowances) a successor company in which an asset representing allowable research and development expenditure is vested in accordance with a transfer scheme shall be treated as having incurred, on the date on which the transfer scheme comes into force, capital expenditure of the prescribed amount on the research and development in question; and that research and development shall be taken to have been directly undertaken by the successor company or on its behalf.
(2) In sub-paragraph (1) above “allowable research and development expenditure” means capital expenditure incurred by the Authority on research and development directly undertaken by the Authority or on their behalf.
(3) In this paragraph—
“asset” includes part of an asset;
“research and development” has the same meaning as in Part 6 of the Capital Allowances Act;
and references to expenditure incurred on research and development shall be construed in accordance with section 438 of that Act.”

(6) In paragraph 18(1), for “section 520 of the 1988 Act (allowances for expenditure on purchase of patent rights)” substitute “ section 468 of the Capital Allowances Act (qualifying trade expenditure) ”.
(7) In paragraph 18(2), for “section 533 of the 1988 Act” substitute “ section 464(2) of the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(8) In paragraph 19(1), for “section 530 of the 1988 Act (disposal of know-how)” substitute “ section 454 of the Capital Allowances Act (qualifying expenditure) ”.
(9) In paragraph 19(2), after “Subsections (2) and (7) of section 531 of the 1988 Act (provisions supplementary to section 530)” insert “ and subsections (2) and (3) of section 455 of the Capital Allowances Act (excluded expenditure) ”.
(10) In paragraph 19(3), for “section 533(7) of the 1988 Act” substitute “ section 452(2) of the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(11) In paragraph 20, for “Part II of the Capital Allowances Act 1990 (machinery and plant)” substitute “ Parts 2, 7 and 8 of the Capital Allowances Act (plant and machinery, know-how and patents) ”.
(12) In paragraph 22, for “Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ Capital Allowances Act ”.

The Finance Act 1996 (c. 8)

Section 151 (benefits under pilot schemes)
95 In subsection (2), for “section 153 of the Capital Allowances Act 1990 (subsidies etc.)” substitute “ section 532 of the Capital Allowances Act (exclusion of expenditure met by contributions) ”.

96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 96 repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

The Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

Schedule 7 (transfer schemes relating to BBC transmission network: taxation provisions)
97 (1) in paragraph 1(1), omit the definition of “the Allowances Act” and for the definition of “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute—

““the Capital Allowances Act” means the Capital Allowances Act 2001 and includes, where the context admits, enactments which under the Taxes Act 1988 are to be treated as contained in the Capital Allowances Act 2001.”

(2) In paragraph 1(3)(b), for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(3) In paragraph 12(3)—
(a) for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”, and
(b) for “those Acts” substitute “ that Act ”.
(4) In paragraph 13(1)—
(a) in the heading, omit “and structures”, and
(b) for “Part I of the Allowances Act (industrial buildings and structures)” substitute “ Part 3 of the Capital Allowances Act (industrial buildings allowances) ”.
(5) In paragraph 13(2), for “Part I of the Allowances Act” substitute “ Part 3 of the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(6) In paragraph 14(1)—
(a) in the heading, for “machinery and plant” substitute “ plant and machinery ”, and
(b) for “Part II of the Allowances Act (capital allowances in respect of machinery and plant)” substitute “ Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act (plant and machinery allowances) ”.
(7) In paragraph 15(2)—
(a) for “paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) of section 55 of the Allowances Act (expenditure incurred by incoming lessee: transfer of allowances)” substitute “ section 183(1)(a) and (b) of the Capital Allowances Act (incoming lessee where lessor entitled to allowances) ”,
(b) for “Part II” substitute “ Part 2 ”, and
(c) for “subsection (4)(a)” substitute “ subsection (1)(d) ”.
(8) In paragraph 15(3)—
(a) for “paragraphs (a), (c) and (d) of section 56 of the Allowances Act (expenditure incurred by incoming lessee: lessor not entitled to allowances)” substitute “ section 184(1)(a) to (c) of the Capital Allowances Act (incoming lessee where lessor not entitled to allowances) ”, and
(b) for “Part II” substitute “ Part 2 ”.
(9) In paragraph 16, for “Part II of the Allowances Act (machinery and plant)” substitute “ Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act (plant and machinery allowances) ”.
(10) For paragraph 17 substitute—

“17 Capital allowances: agricultural buildings allowances
(1) This paragraph applies where there is a relevant transfer of property which is the relevant interest in relation to any expenditure for which the BBC would be entitled to an allowance (other than a balancing allowance) under Part 4 of the Capital Allowances Act (agricultural buildings allowances).
(2) Where this paragraph applies, then, as respects the transferee—
(a) his acquisition of the relevant interest shall be treated for the purposes of Part 4 of the Capital Allowances Act as a balancing event within subsection (2)(a) of section 381 (regardless of the lack of any election); and
(b) section 376(2) shall apply as if—
(i) the value to be assigned to RQE (residue of qualifying expenditure immediately after event) were the prescribed amount; and
(ii) the value to be assigned to B (remaining writing-down period) were such as the Secretary of state may by order specify.
(3) This paragraph shall not have effect in relation to any property if paragraph 12(3) has effect in relation to it.”

The Finance Act 1997 (c. 16)

Schedule 12 (leasing arrangements: finance leases and loans)
98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 98 repealed (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 2 (with Sch. 2) and (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. 10 Pt. 8 (with Sch. 9 paras. 1-9, 22)

The Finance (No. 2) Act 1997 (c. 58)

Section 48 (films: relief for production or acquisition expenditure)
99 (1) In subsection (1), for “section 68(3) to (6) of the 1990 Act, section” substitute “ section 40B or ”.
(2) For subsection (9) substitute—

“(9) Subsections (1) to (5) of section 5 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 (when capital expenditure is incurred) apply for determining when for the purposes of this section any expenditure is incurred as they apply for determining when for the purposes of that Act any capital expenditure is incurred, but as if, in subsection (6) of that section, “at an earlier time” were substituted for “in an earlier chargeable period”.”

The Finance Act 1998 (c. 36)

Section 117 (company tax returns, assessments and related matters)
100 (1) In subsection (1), at the end of paragraph (b), insert “ and ”.
(2) For subsection (1)(d) and the word “and” before it substitute—

“and also make provision in relation to claims for allowances under the Capital Allowances Act.”

101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 101 repealed (1.4.2010) (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. 10 Pt. 12 (with Sch. 9 paras. 1-9, 22)

102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 102 repealed (with effect as mentioned in s. 64(6), Sch. 22 paras 16, 17 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 141, (Sch. 40 Pt. 3(8) Note 2)

Schedule 18 (company tax returns, assessments and related matters)
103 (1) For paragraph 78 (application of Part IX of the Schedule) substitute—

“78 This Part of this Schedule applies to claims for allowances under the Capital Allowances Act which—
(a) are made for corporation tax purposes, and
(b) are required under section 3 of that Act to be included in a tax return.”

(2) For paragraph 79(1) (claim to be included in company tax return) substitute—

“79 (1) A claim for capital allowances must be included in the claimant company’s company tax return for the accounting period for which the claim is made.”

The Finance Act 1999 (c. 16)

104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 104 repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

The Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)

Schedule 33 (taxation)
105 (1) In paragraph 4(3), for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(2) In paragraph 4(8), for “section 77 of the Capital Allowances Act 1990 (successions to trades: connected persons)” substitute “ section 266 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 (election where predecessor and successor are connected persons) ”.
(3) For paragraph 4(9) substitute—

“(9) Except as provided by this paragraph, a qualifying transfer in relation to which this paragraph applies shall be taken for the purposes of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 not to give rise to—
(a) any writing-down allowances, balancing allowances or balancing charges under Chapter 5 of Part 2 of that Act (plant and machinery allowances and charges),
(b) any disposal value being treated as received for the purposes of that Chapter,
(c) any qualifying expenditure being treated as incurred for the purposes of that Chapter, or
(d) any writing-down allowances, balancing allowances or balancing charges under Part 3 of that Act (industrial buildings allowances).
(10) In this paragraph and paragraph 10 below “the Capital Allowances Act 2001” includes, where the context admits, enactments which under the Taxes Act 1988 are to be treated as contained in the Capital Allowances Act 2001.”

(4) In paragraph 10(3), for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(5) In paragraph 10(9), for “section 77 of the Capital Allowances Act 1990 (successions to trades: connected persons)” substitute “ section 266 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 (election where predecessor and successor are connected persons) ”.
(6) For paragraph 10(10) substitute—

“(10) Except as provided by this paragraph, a relevant transfer in relation to which this paragraph applies shall be taken for the purposes of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 not to give rise to—
(a) any writing-down allowances, balancing allowances or balancing charges under Chapter 5 of Part 2 of that Act (plant and machinery allowances and charges),
(b) any disposal value being treated as received for the purposes of that Chapter,
(c) any qualifying expenditure being treated as incurred for the purposes of that Chapter, or
(d) any writing-down allowances, balancing allowances or balancing charges under Part 3 of that Act (industrial buildings allowances).”

(7) In paragraph 11(2)—
(a) for “Part I of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ Part 3 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”, and
(b) for “Chapter VI of Part II” substitute “ Chapter 14 of Part 2 ”.
(8) In paragraph 11(4)—
(a) for “Part I of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ Part 3 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”,
(b) for “Chapter VI of Part II of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ Chapter 14 of Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”, and
(c) for “section 51(3)” substitute “ section 175(1) ”.
(9) In paragraph 12(1)—
(a) omit paragraph (a),
(b) for “section 52(2)” substitute “ section 176(2) or (3) ”, and
(c) for “section 60” substitute “ sections 67 and 68. ”
(10) In paragraph 12(2)—
(a) for “Part II of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”, and
(b) for “section 26(1)(f)” substitute “ item 7 in the Table in section 61(2) ”.

The Finance Act 2000 (c. 17)

Section 105 (corporation tax: use of currencies other than sterling)
106 In subsection (3), for “any of the items referred to in section 25(1) of the Capital Allowances Act 1990 which fall to be taken into account” substitute “ any amount falls to be taken into account under Chapter 5 of Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act as available qualifying expenditure ”.

107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 2 para. 107 repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), s. 723, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 7)

Schedule 22 (tonnage tax)
108 (1) In paragraph 41(4), for “section 82A of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ section 219 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(2) For paragraph 69(2) substitute—

“(2) In this paragraph “unrelieved qualifying expenditure” has the same meaning as in Chapter 5 of Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001.”

(3) In paragraph 69(4), for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute “ section 130 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 (notice postponing first-year or writing-down allowance) ”.
(4) For paragraph 70(2) substitute—

“(2) Sections 61(1)(e), 206(3) and 207 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 (effect of use partly for qualifying activity and partly for other purposes) apply as follows—
(a) references to a qualifying activity shall be read as not including references to the tonnage tax trade, and
(b) references to purposes other than those of a qualifying activity shall be read as including references to the purposes of the tonnage tax trade.”

(5) In paragraph 72(1), for “sections 33A to 33F of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ sections 135 to 156 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(6) For paragraph 73(2) substitute—

“(2) Sections 206(1), (2) and (4) and 207 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 (operation of single asset pool for mixed use assets) apply as follows—
(a) references to a qualifying activity shall be read as not including references to the tonnage tax trade, and
(b) references to purposes other than those of a qualifying activity shall be read as including references to the purposes of the tonnage tax trade.”

(7) For paragraph 75(2) and (3) substitute—

“(2) If the asset was acquired before entry into tonnage tax, section 61(1)(e) of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 applies (disposal event if plant or machinery begins to be used wholly or partly for purposes other than those of the qualifying activity), but reading the reference in that provision to the qualifying activity as a reference to the tonnage tax trade.
(3) If the asset was acquired after entry into tonnage tax and begins to be used wholly or partly for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by the company, section 13 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 (use for qualifying activity of plant or machinery provided for other purposes) applies as follows—
(a) references to purposes which were not those of any qualifying activity shall be read as including references to the purposes of the tonnage tax trade, and
(b) references to the qualifying activity carried on by him shall be read as not including references to the tonnage tax trade.”

(8) For paragraph 76(2) substitute—

“(2) Sections 61(1)(e), 206(3) and 207 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 (effect of use partly for qualifying activity and partly for other purposes) apply as follows—
(a) references to a qualifying activity shall be read as not including references to the tonnage tax trade, and
(b) references to purposes other than those of a qualifying activity shall be read as including references to the purposes of the tonnage tax trade.”

(9) In paragraph 77(2), for “Part II of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”and for “references in that Part of that Act to a trade” substitute “ references in that Part of that Act to a qualifying activity ”.
(10) In paragraph 80(2), for “section 24(6)(c)(i) to (iii) of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ section 61(1)(a) to (d) of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(11) In paragraph 80(4), for “Sections 33A to 33F of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ Sections 135 to 156 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(12) For paragraph 82 substitute—

“82 If any identifiable part of a building or structure is used for the purposes of a company’s tonnage tax trade, that part is treated for the purposes of Part 3 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 as used otherwise than as an industrial building.”

(13) In paragraph 83(1), for “disposal event occurs in relation to an industrial building or structure” substitute “ balancing event occurs in relation to an industrial building ”.
(14) For the first sentence of paragraph 83(2) substitute—

“(2) A “balancing event” means an event by reason of which the company is required by Part 3 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 to bring into account any proceeds.”

(15) For paragraph 83(3)(a) substitute—

“(a) the proceeds to be brought into account in respect of the industrial building are limited to the market value of the relevant interest when the company entered tonnage tax; and”.

(16) In paragraph 84(1), omit “or structure”.
(17) In paragraph 84(2), for “The provisions of section 8(1) to (12) of the Capital Allowances Act 1990 (writing off of expenditure and meaning of “residue of expenditure”)” substitute “ Section 313 and Chapter 8 of Part 3 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 (meaning of “residue of qualifying expenditure” and writing off qualifying expenditure) ”.
(18) In paragraph 85(1), for “Part II of the Capital Allowances Act 1990 (plant and machinery)” substitute “ Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 (plant and machinery allowances) ”.
(19) In paragraph 86(1), for “Part I of the Capital Allowances Act 1990 (industrial buildings)” substitute “ Part 3 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 (industrial buildings allowances) ”.
(20) For paragraph 87(1)(b) substitute—

“(b) the expenditure shall be disregarded for the purposes of calculating the person’s entitlement to a writing-down allowance or balancing allowance or liability to a balancing charge.”

(21) In paragraph 88(1), for the definitions of “capital allowance” and “qualifying activity” substitute—

““capital allowance” means any allowance under the Capital Allowances Act 2001;
“qualifying activity” means any activity in respect of which a person may be entitled to a capital allowance;”.

(22) For paragraph 88(2) and (3) substitute—

“(2) In this Part of this Schedule any reference to pooling or to single asset pools, class pools or the main pool shall be construed in accordance with sections 53 and 54 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001.”

(23) In paragraph 88(4), for “the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(24) In paragraph 89(1), for “Part II of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(25) In paragraph 89(2), for “section 82A of the 1990 Act” substitute “ section 219 of that Act ”.
(26) In paragraph 92(4), for “belonging to him for the purposes of Part II of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ owned by him for the purposes of Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(27) In paragraph 94(4), for “Part II of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(28) In paragraph 96(2), for “the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(29) In paragraph 100(2)(b)(ii), for “section 30(1)(a) or (c) of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ section 130 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(30) In paragraph 100(3), for “the balance that would otherwise have been carried forward under Part II of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ the unrelieved qualifying expenditure that would otherwise have been carried forward under Chapter 5 of Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(31) In paragraph 110(2), for “the provisions of Part II of the Capital Allowances Act 1990 apply” substitute “ Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 applies ”.
(32) In paragraph 110(4)—
(a) for “Part II of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”, and
(b) for “section 24(6)(c)” substitute “ section 61(1) ”.
(33) For paragraph 112(3) substitute—

“(3) In this paragraph “unrelieved qualifying expenditure” means the unrelieved qualifying expenditure that would otherwise have been carried forward under Chapter 5 of Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001.”

(34) In paragraph 112(5), for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute “ section 130 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 (notice postponing first-year or writing-down allowance) ”.
(35) In paragraph 113(2), for “Part II of the Capital Allowances Act 1990” substitute “ Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 ”.
(36) In paragraph 135—
(a) for “Part II of the Capital Allowances Act 1990 (plant and machinery)” substitute “ Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 (plant and machinery allowances) ”, and
(b) for “unrelieved qualifying expenditure under Part I of that Act (industrial buildings)” substitute “ the residue of qualifying expenditure under Part 3 of that Act (industrial buildings allowances) ”.

The Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

Schedule 26 (transfers: tax)
109 (1) In paragraph 1(1)—
(a) omit the definition of “the 1990 Act”,
(b) for the definition of “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute—

““the Capital Allowances Act” means the Capital Allowances Act 2001 and includes, where the context admits, enactments which under the 1988 Act are to be treated as contained in the Capital Allowances Act 2001,”,

and
(c) in the definition of “fixture”, for “Chapter VI of Part II of the 1990 Act” substitute “ Chapter 14 of Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(2) In paragraph 1(3), for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(3) In paragraph 5(1)(b), for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ” and for “Part II of the 1990 Act” substitute “ Part 2 of that Act ”.
(4) In paragraph 5(1)(c), for “those Acts” substitute “ that Act ”.
(5) In paragraph 5(2)—
(a) for “those Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”, and
(b) for “section 54 of the 1990 Act” substitute “ sections 181(1) and 182(1) of that Act ”.
(6) In paragraph 6, for “Part II of the 1990 Act” substitute “ Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(7) In paragraph 13(1) and (2)(a), for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(8) In paragraph 14(1)(c), for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(9) In paragraph 14(1)(d), for “those Acts” substitute “ that Act ”.
(10) In paragraph 14(2)—
(a) for “those Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”,
(b) in paragraph (a), for “section 26(1) or 59 of the 1990 Act” substitute “ section 61(2) to (4), 72(3) to (5), 171, 196 or 423 of that Act ”, and
(c) in paragraph (d), for “section 54 of the 1990 Act” substitute “ sections 181(1) and 182(1) of that Act ”.
(11) In paragraph 15, for “Part II of the 1990 Act” substitute “ Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(12) In paragraph 21(1), for “Part I of the 1990 Act” substitute “ Part 3 of the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(13) In paragraph 21(4), for “Sections 157 and 158 of that Act (sales between connected persons or without change of control)” substitute “ Sections 567 to 570 of that Act (sales treated as being for alternative amount) ”.
(14) In paragraph 21(5)—
(a) for “machinery or plant” (in both places) substitute “ plant or machinery ”,
(b) for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”, and
(c) for “section 24 of the 1990 Act (balancing adjustments)” substitute “ section 60 of that Act (meaning of “disposal value” and “disposal event”) ”.
(15) In paragraph 21(6), for “section 26(2) and (3) of that Act (disposal value of machinery or plant not to exceed capital expenditure incurred on its provision)” substitute “ section 62 of that Act (general limit on amount of disposal value) ”.
(16) In paragraph 21(7), for “a fixture is treated by section 57(2) of the 1990 Act as ceasing to belong to a person” substitute “ a person is treated by section 188 of the Capital Allowances Act as ceasing to own a fixture ”.
(17) In paragraph 21(8)—
(a) for “section 24 of that Act is, subject to section 26(2) and (3) of that Act” substitute “ section 60 of the Capital Allowances Act is, subject to section 62 of that Act ”, and
(b) for “Part II of that Act” substitute “ Part 2 of that Act ”.
(18) In paragraph 21(9), for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(19) In paragraph 27(1), for “Part I of the 1990 Act” substitute “ Part 3 of the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(20) In paragraph 27(4), for “Sections 157 and 158 of that Act (sales between connected persons or without change of control)” substitute “ Sections 567 to 570 of that Act (sales treated as being for alternative amount) ”.
(21) In paragraph 27(5)—
(a) for “machinery or plant”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “ plant or machinery ”,
(b) for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”, and
(c) for “section 24 of the 1990 Act (balancing adjustments)” substitute “ section 60 of that Act (meaning of “disposal value” and “disposal event”) ”.
(22) In paragraph 27(6), for “section 26(2) and (3) of that Act (disposal value of machinery or plant not to exceed capital expenditure incurred on its provision)” substitute “ section 62 of that Act (general limit on amount of disposal value) ”.
(23) In paragraph 27(7), for “a fixture is treated by section 57(2) of the 1990 Act as ceasing to belong to a person” substitute “ a person is treated by section 188 of the Capital Allowances Act as ceasing to own a fixture ”.
(24) In paragraph 27(8)—
(a) for “section 24 of that Act is, subject to section 26(2) and (3) of that Act” substitute “ section 60 of the Capital Allowances Act is, subject to section 62 of that Act ”, and
(b) for “Part II of that Act” substitute “ Part 2 of that Act ”
(25) In paragraph 27(9), for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(26) In paragraph 34(1), for “Part I of the 1990 Act” substitute “ Part 3 of the Capital Allowances Act ”.
(27) In paragraph 34(5), for “Sections 157 and 158 of that Act (sales between connected persons or without change of control)” substitute “ Sections 567 to 570 of that Act (sales treated as being for alternative amount) ”.
(28) In paragraph 34(6)—
(a) for “machinery or plant” (in both places) substitute “ plant or machinery ”,
(b) for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”, and
(c) for “section 24 of the 1990 Act (balancing adjustments)” substitute “ sections 60 of that Act (meaning of “disposal value” and “disposal event”) ”.
(29) In paragraph 34(7), for “section 26(2) and (3) of that Act (disposal value of machinery or plant not to exceed capital expenditure incurred on its provision)” substitute “ section 62 of that Act (general limit on amount of disposal value) ”.
(30) In paragraph 34(8), for “a fixture is treated by section 57(2) of the 1990 Act as ceasing to belong to a person” substitute “ a person is treated by section 188 of the Capital Allowances Act as ceasing to own a fixture ”.
(31) In paragraph 34(9)—
(a) for “section 24 of that Act is, subject to section 26(2) and (3) of that Act” substitute “ section 60 of the Capital Allowances Act is, subject to section 62 of that Act ”, and
(b) for “Part II of that Act” substitute “ Part 2 of that Act ”.
(32) In paragraph 34(10), for “the Capital Allowances Acts” substitute “ the Capital Allowances Act ”.

Schedule 3 Transitionals and savings
Section 579

Part 1 Continuity of the law
1 The repeal of provisions and their enactment in a rewritten form in this Act does not affect the continuity of the law.
2 Paragraph 1—
(a) does not apply to any change in the law effected by this Act, and
(b) is subject to paragraph 8.
3 Any subordinate legislation or other thing which—
(a) has been made or done, or has effect as if made or done, under or for the purposes of a repealed provision, and
(b) is in force or effective immediately before the commencement of the corresponding rewritten provision,
has effect after that commencement as if made or done under or for the purposes of the rewritten provision.
4 Any reference (express or implied) in any enactment, instrument or document to—
(a) a rewritten provision, or
(b) things done or falling to be done under or for the purposes of a rewritten provision,
is to be read as including, in relation to times, circumstances or purposes in relation to which any corresponding repealed provision had effect, a reference to the repealed provision or (as the case may be) things done or falling to be done under or for the purposes of the repealed provision.
5 Any reference (express or implied) in any enactment, instrument or document to—
(a) a repealed provision, or
(b) things done or falling to be done under or for the purposes of a repealed provision,
is to be read as including, in relation to times, circumstances or purposes in relation to which any corresponding rewritten provision has effect, a reference to the rewritten provision or (as the case may be) things done or falling to be done under or for the purposes of the rewritten provision.
6 Paragraphs 1 to 5 have effect instead of section 17(2) of the Interpretation Act 1978 (but are without prejudice to any other provision of that Act).
7 Paragraphs 4 and 5 apply only in so far as the context permits.

Part 2 Changes in the law
8 (1) This paragraph applies where, in the case of any person—
(a) a thing is done or an event occurs before the relevant date, and
(b) by reason of a change in the law effected by this Act, the tax consequences of that thing or event for a relevant chargeable period are different from what they would otherwise have been.
(2) If that person so elects, this Act has effect in relation to that period with such modifications as may be necessary to secure that those consequences are the same as they would have been without the change in the law.
(3) If this paragraph applies in the case of two or more persons in relation to the same thing or event, an election made under sub-paragraph (2) by any one of those persons is of no effect unless a corresponding election is made by the other or each of the others.
(4) An election under sub-paragraph (2) must be made by notice given to an officer of Revenue and Customs—
(a) for income tax purposes, within the normal time limit for amending a tax return for the tax year in which the chargeable period ends;
(b) for corporation tax purposes, no later than 2 years after the end of the chargeable period.
(5) In this paragraph—
“relevant chargeable period” means—
(a) in relation to a change effected by section 536(5)(a) or 537(4), the earliest chargeable period for which the tax consequences of the thing or event are different from what they would otherwise have been;
(b) in relation to any other change, a chargeable period which begins before and ends on or after the relevant date;
“the relevant date” means 6th April 2001 for income tax purposes and 1st April 2001 for corporation tax purposes.

Part 3 General

Capital expenditure
9 Subsections (2) and (3) of section 4 apply with the omission of the words “or property business” in relation to expenditure incurred or sums paid or received before 26th November 1996.

Exclusion of double relief
10 Section 9 does not apply in relation to expenditure incurred before 24th July 1996.

Part 4 Plant and machinery allowances

Introduction

Use for qualifying activity of plant or machinery provided for other purposes
11 Subsections (4) and (5) of section 13 do not apply if the plant or machinery was brought into use before 21st March 2000.

Use for qualifying activity of plant or machinery which is a gift
12 Section 14 applies with the insertion after subsection (1) of—

“(1A) This section does not apply unless the donor was required by section 24(6) of CAA 1990 to bring into account for the purposes there mentioned a disposal value equal to the price which the plant or machinery would have fetched if sold in the open market at the time of the gift.”,

if the plant or machinery was brought into use before 27th July 1989.

Qualifying expenditure

Buildings, structures and land
13 Sections 21 to 24 do not apply in relation to expenditure—
(a) incurred before 30th November 1993;
(b) incurred before 6th April 1996 in pursuance of a contract entered into before 30th November 1993; or
(c) incurred before 6th April 1996 in pursuance of a contract entered into on or after 30th November 1993 for the purpose of securing that obligations under a contract entered into before 30th November 1993 are complied with.

First-year qualifying expenditure

14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 3 para. 14 omitted (21.7.2008) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 76(5)(f) (with s. 76(7)(8))

Hire-purchase and similar contracts

Plant or machinery acquired under hire purchase etc.
15 Section 67(2) applies with the omission of the words in brackets if the contract under which the expenditure was incurred was entered into before 27th July 1989.

Plant or machinery on hire purchase etc.: fixtures
16 Section 69(2) does not apply if the plant or machinery became a fixture before 28th July 2000.

Plant or machinery provided by lessee
17 In section 70(1), paragraphs (c) and (d) do not apply if the lease was entered into before 12th July 1984, or on or after that date under an agreement made before that date.

Computer software

Software and rights to software
18 Section 71 does not apply to expenditure incurred before 10th March 1992.

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19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 3 para. 19 and cross-heading omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 11 paras. 26, 27, 28(1) to the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 11 para. 24 (with Sch. 11 paras. 30-32)

Long-life assets

Long-life asset expenditure
20 (1) Chapter 10 of Part 2 does not apply to any expenditure incurred—
(a) before 26th November 1996, or
(b) before 1st January 2001 in pursuance of a contract entered into before 26th November 1996.
(2) Chapter 10 of Part 2 does not apply to expenditure incurred by any person (“the purchaser”) on the acquisition of a long-life asset from another (“the seller”) if—
(a) the seller has made a Part 2 claim in respect of expenditure incurred on the provision of the asset (“the seller’s expenditure”),
(b) the claim is one which the seller was entitled to make,
(c) the seller’s expenditure did not fall to be treated as long-life asset expenditure for the purposes of the claim, and
(d) the seller’s expenditure would have been so treated if one or more of the assumptions specified in sub-paragraph (3) were made.
(3) The assumptions are that—
(a) expenditure falling within sub-paragraph (1) is not prevented by that sub-paragraph from being long-life asset expenditure,
(b) the seller’s expenditure was not prevented by sub-paragraph (2) from being long-life asset expenditure, and
(c) Chapter 10 of Part 2 or any provision corresponding to it applied for chargeable periods ending before 26th November 1996.
(4) The reference in sub-paragraph (1) to expenditure incurred in pursuance of a contract entered into before 26th November 1996 does not, in the case of a contract varied at any time on or after that date, include a reference to any expenditure incurred under the contract that exceeds the expenditure that would have been incurred if the contract had not been varied.
(5) Expressions used in this paragraph and in Chapter 10 of Part 2 have the same meaning in this paragraph as in that Chapter; and in particular references in this paragraph to a “Part 2 claim” are to be read in accordance with section 103(3).

Overseas leasing

Meaning of “overseas leasing”
21 Section 105(2) applies with the substitution for paragraph (b) of—

“(b) does not use the plant or machinery for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on there or for earning profits chargeable to tax by virtue of section 830(4) of ICTA,”,

in relation to the use of plant or machinery for leasing under a lease entered into before 16th March 1993.

Recovery of first-year allowances in case of joint lessees
22 (1) Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) apply if—
(a) expenditure has been incurred on the provision of plant or machinery which is leased as described in section 116(1), and
(b) the whole or a part of the expenditure has qualified for a first-year allowance under—
(i) section 43(4) of CAA 1990, or
(ii) paragraph 47(7).
(2) Section 117(1) applies as if the reference in paragraph (b) to expenditure qualifying for a normal writing-down allowance under section 116(3) included a reference to expenditure qualifying for the first-year allowance.
(3) Subsections (3) to (5) of section 117 apply as if the reference in section 117(3)(b) to expenditure qualifying for a normal writing-down allowance under section 116(3) included a reference to expenditure qualifying for the first-year allowance.

Letting ships or aircraft to obtain old first-year allowance not a qualifying purpose
23 Subsections (1) and (2) of section 123 do not apply if the main object, or one of the main objects—
(a) of the letting of the ship or aircraft on charter,
(b) of a series of transactions of which the letting of the ship or aircraft on charter was one, or
(c) of any of the transactions in such a series,
was to obtain a first-year allowance in respect of expenditure which was first-year qualifying expenditure under paragraph 47 and was incurred by any person on the provision of the ship or aircraft.

Ships: deferments etc.

Further registration requirement
24 Section 154 does not apply in the case of a ship that was brought into use before 20th July 1994 for the purposes of a qualifying activity carried on by the person incurring the expenditure on the provision of the ship or a person connected with him.

Mining and oil industries

Pre-trading expenditure on mineral exploration and access
25 Section 161 does not apply if—
(a) the person incurred the pre-trading expenditure before 1st April 1986; and
(b) before the first day of trading, the mineral exploration and access at the source in question had ceased.

Abandonment expenditure incurred before cessation of ring fence trade
26 Section 164 does not apply if the chargeable period in which the abandonment expenditure was incurred ended before 1st July 1991.

Abandonment expenditure incurred after cessation of ring fence trade
27 Section 165 does not apply if the abandonment expenditure was incurred before 1st July 1991.

Oil production sharing contracts
28 Sections 167 to 171 do not apply if —
(a) the expenditure was incurred before 21st March 2000; or
(b) the expenditure is treated as incurred by virtue of section 13 and the conditions mentioned in subsection (1) of that section were fulfilled before that date.

Fixtures

Meaning of “interest in land” for purposes of Chapter 14 of Part 2 (fixtures)
29 (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if paragraph 51 of Schedule 12 to the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 has not come into force before the commencement of section 175.
(2) Section 175(1) has effect until the appointed day as if for paragraph (b) there were substituted—

“(b) in Scotland, the estate or interest of the proprietor of the dominium utile (or, in the case of property other than feudal property, of the owner) and any agreement to acquire such an estate or interest,”.

(3) In sub-paragraph (2) “the appointed day” means such day as may be appointed by the Scottish Ministers under section 71 of the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 for the coming into force of the Act.

Equipment lessors
30 Section 177(1)(a)(i) does not apply if the agreement for the lease of the plant or machinery was entered into before 19th March 1997.

Equipment lessee has qualifying activity etc.
31 Section 178 applies—
(a) if the agreement for the lease of the plant or machinery was entered into before 19th March 1997, with the omission of the words “which is or is to be” in paragraph (a) and the addition of the word “ and ” at the end of that paragraph; and
(b) if that expenditure was incurred before 24th July 1996, with the omission of paragraph (c) and the substitution for paragraph (b) of—

“(b) if the equipment lessee had incurred the capital expenditure incurred by the equipment lessor on the provision of the plant or machinery, he would, by virtue of section 176, be treated as the owner of the fixture as a result of incurring the expenditure”.

Equipment lessor has right to sever fixture that is not part of building
32 Section 179(1) does not apply if the agreement for the lease of the plant or machinery was entered into before 19th March 1997 and applies with—
(a) the addition at the end of paragraph (e) of the word “ and ”, and
(b) the omission of paragraph (g) and the word “and” immediately before it,
if the expenditure of the equipment lessor was incurred before 24th July 1996.

Equipment lease is part of affordable warmth programme
33 Section 180 does not apply if the expenditure of the equipment lessor was incurred before 28th July 2000.

Purchaser of land giving consideration for fixture
34 Section 181 applies with—
(a) the omission of the word “and” at the end of paragraph (b) of subsection (1); and
(b) the insertion after that paragraph of—

“(bb) at the time of the purchasers’ acquisition of the interest, either no person has previously become entitled to an allowance in respect of any capital expenditure incurred on the provision of the fixture or, if any person has become so entitled, that person has been or is required to bring the disposal value of the fixture into account under Chapter 5, and”,

if the purchaser acquired the interest in the relevant land before 24th July 1996.

Purchaser of land discharging obligations of equipment lessee
35 Section 182 applies with—
(a) the omission of the word “and” at the end of paragraph (c) of subsection (1); and
(b) the insertion after that paragraph of—

“(cc) at the time of the purchasers’ acquisition of the interest, either no person has previously become entitled to an allowance in respect of any capital expenditure incurred on the provision of the fixture or, if any person has become so entitled, that person has been or is required to bring the disposal value of the fixture into account under Chapter 5, and”,

if the purchaser acquired the interest in the relevant land before 24th July 1996.

Incoming lessee where lessor entitled to allowances
36 Section 183 applies with the insertion after subsection (2) of—

“(3) No election may be made under this section if it appears that the sole or main benefit that may be expected to accrue to the lessor from the grant of the lease and the making of an election is the obtaining of an allowance or deduction or a greater allowance or deduction or the avoidance or reduction of a charge under this Part.”,

if the person who had the interest in the relevant land granted the lease before 24th July 1996.

Incoming lessee where lessor not entitled to allowances
37 Section 184 applies with—
(a) the omission of the word “and” at the end of paragraph (c) of subsection (1); and
(b) the insertion after that paragraph of—

“(cc) at the time of the grant of the lease, no person has previously become entitled to an allowance in respect of any capital expenditure incurred on the provision of the fixture, and”,

if the person who had the interest in the relevant land granted the lease before 24th July 1996.

Fixture on which a plant and machinery allowance has been claimed
38 Section 185 does not apply if the disposal event which required the disposal value to be brought into account as mentioned in subsection (1)(d) occurred before 24th July 1996.

Fixture on which industrial buildings allowance has been made
39 Section 186 does not apply if the time mentioned in subsection (1)(c)(ii) is before 24th July 1996.

Fixture on which research and development allowance has been made
40 Section 187 does not apply if the time mentioned in subsection (1)(d)(ii) is before 24th July 1996.

Disposal value in relation to fixtures: general
41 In relation to a fixture which a person is treated as ceasing to own before 24th July 1996, section 196 applies with the substitution for subsection (6) of—

“(6) If—
(a) a person (“the former owner”) is treated by virtue of section 188, 190 or 191 as ceasing to own a fixture,
(b) another person incurs expenditure on the provision of the fixture, and
(c) the former owner brings a disposal value into account under Chapter 5,
there is to be disregarded for the purposes of this Part so much (if any) of that expenditure as exceeds that disposal value.
(7) In relation to expenditure incurred before 27th July 1989, subsection (6) has effect with the substitution for the words following “the fixture” in paragraph (b) of the words “there is to be disregarded for the purposes of this Part so much (if any) of that expenditure as exceeds the disposal value which the former owner is required to bring into account under Chapter 5””.

Assets provided or used only partly for qualifying activity

Effect of significant reduction in use for purposes of qualifying activity
42 Section 208 does not apply if the change of circumstances referred to in subsection (1)(b) of that section occurs before 21st March 2000.

Anti-avoidance

Relevant transactions: sale, hire-purchase (etc.) and assignment
43 Section 213(3) does not apply if the plant or machinery was brought into use before 27th July 1989.

Hire purchase etc. and finance leases
44 Sections 220 and 229 do not apply in relation to expenditure incurred before 2nd July 1997, or in the 12 months beginning with that date in pursuance of a contract entered into before that date.

Sale and finance leasebacks
45 Sections 221, 222 and 224 to 226 do not apply in relation to expenditure incurred before 2nd July 1998 if the relevant transaction—
(a) is a purchase under a contract entered into before 2nd July 1997;
(b) is itself a contract entered into before that date; or
(c) is an assignment made before that date, or in pursuance of a contract entered into before that date.

Additional VAT liabilities and rebates

46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 3 paras. 46-51 omitted (21.7.2008) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 76(4) (with s. 76(7)(8))

47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Supplementary provisions

Successions by beneficiaries
52 Section 266(7) does not apply if the succession occurred before 27th July 1989.
53 Subsections (6) and (7) of section 268 do not apply if the election under that section was made before 6th April 1990.

General

Vehicles provided by employees in 1990-91
54 (1) This paragraph applies if—
(a) at the beginning of the tax year 1990-91 machinery consisting of a mechanically propelled road vehicle was provided by a person for use in the performance of the duties of an office or employment held by him, and
(b) the machinery was also provided by him at the end of the tax year 1989-90 for use in the performance of the duties of that office or employment but without that provision being necessary.
(2) Part 2 of this Act has effect as if the person had incurred capital expenditure on the provision of the machinery for the purposes of the office or employment in the tax year 1990-91—
(a) the amount of that expenditure being taken as the price which the machinery would have fetched if sold in the open market on 6th April 1990, and
(b) the person being treated as owning the machinery as a result of his having incurred that expenditure.

Certain expenditure incurred before 6th April 1976
55 Part 2 of this Act does not apply to capital expenditure—
(a) which was not eligible expenditure within the meaning of section 39 of FA 1976 (which brought expenditure previously not within Chapter I of Part III of FA 1971 within that Chapter but with certain exceptions), and
(b) which was incurred in a chargeable period ending before 6th April 1976.

Part 5 Industrial buildings allowances

Industrial buildings

Bridge undertakings
56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 3 paras. 56-83 omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 20(a)

Building used by more than one licensee
57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Qualifying hotels
58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Non-industrial part of building disregarded
59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Qualifying expenditure

Purchase of used building from developer
60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Qualifying enterprise zone expenditure
61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Initial allowances

Building occupied by qualifying licensee
64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Grants affecting entitlement to initial allowances
65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Writing-down allowances

Basic rule for calculating amount of allowance
66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Calculation of amount after relevant event
67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Balancing adjustments

When balancing adjustments are made
68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net allowance given
69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Balancing adjustment on realisation of capital value
71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Writing off qualifying expenditure

Writing off qualifying expenditure when building not an industrial building
72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Crown or other person not within the charge to tax entitled to the relevant interest
73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Highway undertakings

Special provisions relating to highway concessions
74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Additional VAT liabilities and rebates

Additional VAT liabilities and initial allowances: 1992-93 cases
75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Additional VAT liabilities and initial allowances: further case
76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1992-93 qualifying expenditure
77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Supplementary provisions

Arrangements having an artificial effect on pricing
78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General

Expenditure on preparatory work on land where building used before 6th April 1956
79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part 6 Agricultural buildings allowances

Overall limit on balancing charge
80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Meaning of “freehold interest in land” for purposes of Part 4
81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exclusion of expenditure incurred before 1st April 1986
82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The writing-down period
83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part 7 Mineral extraction allowances

Qualifying expenditure on acquiring a mineral asset

Qualifying expenditure where buildings or structures cease to be used
84 In section 405(3) “A” does not include, in cases where the buildings or structures have permanently ceased to be used for any purpose before 27th July 1989, the amount of any agricultural buildings allowances.

Qualifying expenditure: second-hand assets

Claims before 26th November 1996 in respect of acquisition of mineral asset owned by previous trader
85 Section 407(4) does not apply in relation to claims made before 26th November 1996.

Acquisition of oil licence from non-trader before 13th September 1995
86 Section 408 does not apply to acquisitions occurring before 13th September 1995.

Restrictions on qualifying expenditure in case of UK oil licence and certain other assets inapplicable for expenditure pre-16th July 1985
87 (1) The sections listed in sub-paragraph (2) do not apply if—
(a) asset X is a mineral asset situated in the United Kingdom, and
(b) the capital expenditure incurred by the buyer consists of the payment of sums under a contract entered into by him before 16th July 1985.
(2) The sections are—
(a) section 407 (acquisition of mineral asset owned by previous trader),
(b) section 410 (UK oil licence: qualifying expenditure limited by reference to original licence payment), and
(c) section 411 (assets generally: qualifying expenditure limited by reference to previous trader’s unrelieved qualifying expenditure).
(3) Sections 407 and 411 apply, in relation to a case where asset X is a mineral asset situated in the United Kingdom, as if the references to an earlier owner of the asset did not include a person who has not owned the asset at any time after 31st March 1986.
(4) In the case of a mineral asset which consists of or includes an interest in or right over mineral deposits or land, the asset is not to be regarded for the purposes of this paragraph as situated in the United Kingdom unless the deposits or land are or is so situated.
(5) Expressions used in this paragraph and Chapter 4 of Part 5 have the same meaning in this paragraph as they have in that Chapter.

Expenditure incurred pre-1st April 1986
88 (1) Part 5 of this Act does not apply in relation to expenditure incurred before 1st April 1986 (“old expenditure”) except as provided by the following provisions of this paragraph.
(2) Sections 401 and 402 apply to old expenditure if—
(a) that expenditure was incurred on mineral exploration and access,
(b) immediately before 1st April 1986, no allowance had been made under Chapter III of Part I of CAA 1968 in respect of it, and
(c) after that day and before mineral exploration and access ceases at the source in question, the person by whom the expenditure was incurred began or begins to carry on a trade of mineral extraction.
In this sub-paragraph “source” has the same meaning as it had in Schedule 14 to FA 1986.
(3) For the purposes of Part 5—
(a) expenditure which by virtue of any provision of section 119 of CAA 1990 (read with any provision of Schedule 14 to FA 1986) was treated immediately before the coming into force of this Act as expenditure incurred on 1st April 1986 for any purpose or purposes is to continue to be so treated;
(b) any allowances treated as having been made under Schedule 13 to FA 1986 is to continue to be so treated;
(c) any amount treated as qualifying expenditure for the purposes of that Schedule is to continue to be so treated; and
(d) in relation to any expenditure to which paragraph 6(4)(a) of Schedule 14 to FA 1986 applied, section 424 does not apply (so that no deduction is to be made from the amount of any disposal receipt by reference to the undeveloped market value of the land in question).
(4) In the case of expenditure incurred in the acquisition of a mineral asset, nothing in sub-paragraph (3)(c) affects the time as at which under section 404 the undeveloped market value of an interest is to be determined.
(5) In a case where—
(a) by virtue of any provision of this paragraph, the whole or any part of the outstanding balance (within the meaning of paragraph 1 of Schedule 14 to FA 1986) of an item of old expenditure is treated for the purposes of Part 5 as qualifying expenditure, and
(b) a balancing charge falls to be made under Chapter 6 of that Part in respect of the expenditure,
then, in determining the amount on which that charge falls to be made, subsection (4) of section 418 has effect (subject to sub-paragraph (6)) as if paragraph (b) of that subsection included a reference to allowances made in respect of the item under Chapter III of Part I of CAA 1968.
(6) Where the qualifying expenditure in respect of which a balancing charge falls to be made represents part only of the outstanding balance of an item of old expenditure, the reference in sub-paragraph (5) to allowances made in respect of that item is to be construed as a reference to such part of those allowances as it is just and reasonable to apportion to that part of the balance (having regard to any apportionment made under paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 14 to FA 1986).

Part 8 Research and development allowances

Expenditure incurred partly on research and development
89 Section 439(4) does not apply to expenditure incurred before 27th July 1989.

References to research and development in relation to new trades
90 (1) Where—
(a) a trade is set up and commenced in the year of assessment 1999-00, and
(b) its first period of account ends after 6th April 2001,
Part 6 of this Act has effect in relation to that year as if references to research and development were references to scientific research.
(2) In this paragraph “scientific research” means any activities in the fields of natural or applied science for the extension of knowledge.

Disposal of oil licences
91 (1) Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) apply where—
(a) a person (“the transferor”) disposes of any interest in an oil licence to another (“the transferee”) during the transitional period,
(b) part of the value of the interest is attributable to allowable exploration expenditure incurred by the transferor, and
(c) an election is made in accordance with this paragraph specifying an amount as the amount to be treated as so attributable.
(2) Chapter 3 of Part 6 has effect in relation to the disposal as if—
(a) the disposal were a disposal by which an asset representing the allowable exploration expenditure ceases to belong to the transferor, and
(b) the disposal value of that asset were an amount equal to the amount specified in the election.
(3) For the purposes of Part 5 of this Act, the amount of any expenditure incurred—
(a) by the transferee in acquiring the interest from the transferor, or
(b) by any person subsequently acquiring the interest (or an interest deriving from the interest),
which is taken to be attributable to expenditure incurred, before the disposal to the transferee, on mineral exploration and access is the lesser of the amount specified in the election and the amount which, apart from this sub-paragraph, would be taken to be so attributable.
(4) An election—
(a) must be made by notice to the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs given by the transferor, and
Words in Act substituted (18.4.2005) by Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11), s. 53(1), Sch. 4 para. 83(2); S.I. 2005/1126, art. 2(2)(h)
(b) subject to sub-paragraph (5), does not have effect unless a copy of it is served on the transferee and the transferee consents to it.
(5) If the tribunal is satisfied—
(a) that the disposal was made under or in pursuance of an agreement entered into by the transferor and the transferee on the mutual understanding that a quantified (or quantifiable) part of the value of the interest disposed of was attributable to allowable exploration expenditure, and
(b) that the part quantified in accordance with that understanding and the amount specified in the election are the same,
the tribunal may dispense with the need for the transferee to consent to the election.
Words in Sch. 3 para. 91(5) substituted (1.4.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/56), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 301(2)(a)
Words in Sch. 3 para. 91(5) substituted (1.4.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/56), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 301(2)(b)
(6) An application for the tribunal to determine the question is to be subject to the relevant provisions of Part 5 of the Taxes Management Act 1970 (see, in particular, section 48(2)(b) of that Act), and each of the persons concerned is entitled to be a party to the proceedings on the application.
Sch. 3 para. 91(6) substituted (1.4.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/56), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 301(3)
(7) Subject to sub-paragraph (8), an election may specify any amount, including a nil amount, as the amount to be treated as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(c).
(8) Where—
(a) a return has been made for a chargeable period of the transferor, and
(b) the return includes, at the time when it is made, an amount which, disregarding the provisions of this paragraph, would be treated under Chapter 3 of Part 6 as a trading receipt accruing in that period,
the election must not specify an amount less than the amount included in the return unless the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs agrees the lesser amount in question.
(9) An election made in accordance with this paragraph—
(a) is irrevocable, and
(b) may not be varied after it is made.
(10) For the purposes of this paragraph a disposal is a disposal made during the transitional period if it is one made—
(a) before 13th September 1995, or
(b) on or after that date in pursuance of any obligation to make the disposal which, immediately before that date, was an unconditional obligation.
(11) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (10), the fact that a third party who is not connected with the transferor or the transferee may, by exercising any right or withholding any permission, prevent the fulfilment of an obligation does not prevent the obligation from being treated as unconditional.
(12) In sub-paragraph (11) the reference to a third party is a reference to any person, body, government or public authority, whether within or outside the United Kingdom.
(13) In this paragraph—
“allowable exploration expenditure” has the same meaning as in section 555;
“mineral exploration and access” has the same meaning as in Part 5.
(14) All such assessments and adjustments of assessments are to be made as are necessary to give effect to this paragraph.

Part 9 Patent allowances

Expenditure incurred before 1st April 1986

Scope of paragraphs 93 to 101
92 (1) Paragraphs 93 to 101 apply to capital expenditure incurred by a person before 1st April 1986 on the purchase of patent rights.
(2) Chapters 2 to 4 of Part 8 do not apply to such expenditure, except for certain provisions which are specifically applied by paragraph 101.

Qualifying expenditure and unrelieved qualifying expenditure
93 (1) In this paragraph and paragraphs 94 to 101, “qualifying expenditure” means capital expenditure incurred before 1st April 1986 on the purchase of patent rights.
(2) The result of Steps 1 to 3 is the unrelieved qualifying expenditure for a chargeable period.
Step 1
Take an item of qualifying expenditure.
Step 2
Subtract any writing-down allowances made in respect of that expenditure for earlier chargeable periods.
Step 3
If the person who incurred the expenditure sold any part of the patent rights before the beginning of the chargeable period, subtract the net proceeds of sale (so far as they consist of capital sums).

Entitlement to writing-down allowances
94 (1) A writing-down allowance is made for a chargeable period in respect of an item of qualifying expenditure if—
(a) the chargeable period falls wholly or partly within the writing-down period for that expenditure (as determined in accordance with paragraph 95),
(b) paragraph 97 does not prohibit writing-down allowances for that period, and
(c) either—
(i) the trade use condition is met for that period, or
(ii) any income receivable by that person in respect of the patent rights in that period would be liable to tax.
(2) The trade use condition is that—
(a) the person is carrying on in the chargeable period a trade which is within the charge to tax, and
(b) at any time in the chargeable period the patent rights, or other rights out of which they were granted, were, or were to be, used for the purposes of the trade.
(3) The total writing-down allowances made in respect of an item of qualifying expenditure (whether to the same or to different persons) must not exceed the amount of that expenditure.

The writing-down period
95 (1) The writing-down period for an item of qualifying expenditure—
(a) begins at the beginning of the chargeable period in respect of which the expenditure is incurred, and
(b) is of a length determined in accordance with the Table, which shows the basic rule, and the rules which apply instead of the basic rule in the cases described in items 2 and 3.
Table Length of writing-down periods for qualifying expenditure
Rule	Length of writing-down period
1. Basic rule.	17 years.
2. Patent rights are purchased for a specified period.	Whichever is shorter— (a) 17 years; (b) the number of years comprised within the specified period.
3. Patent rights begin one complete year or more after the commencement of the patent, and item 2 does not apply.	17 years, less the number of complete years which, when the rights began, have elapsed since the commencement of the patent; orif 17 complete years have so elapsed, one year.
(2) For the purpose of determining the writing-down period, expenditure incurred for the purposes of a trade by a person about to carry on the trade is treated as if incurred on the first day on which that person carries on that trade, unless that person has by then sold all the rights on which the expenditure was incurred.
(3) “The commencement of the patent”, means, in relation to a patent, the date as from which the patent rights become effective.

Calculation of writing-down allowances
96 (1) The basic rule for calculating a writing-down allowance for an item of qualifying expenditure is—
ExCW
where—
E is the amount of the qualifying expenditure;
C is the length of the part of the chargeable period falling within the writing-down period;
W is the length of the writing-down period.
(2) The basic rule is subject to the rules about—
(a) cessation of writing-down allowances (paragraph 97), and
(b) reduced writing-down allowances (paragraph 98).

End of writing-down allowances
97 (1) No writing-down allowance is to be made to a person for a chargeable period in respect of qualifying expenditure incurred on the purchase of patent rights if any of the following occur in that period—
(a) the patent rights come to an end without being subsequently revived,
(b) the person sells all of those rights, or so much of them as that person still owned at the beginning of the chargeable period, or
(c) the person sells part of those rights, and the net proceeds of sale for that period (so far as they consist of capital sums) are not less than the amount of the unrelieved qualifying expenditure for that period.
(2) If a writing-down allowance in respect of qualifying expenditure is prohibited by sub-paragraph (1) for a chargeable period, no writing-down allowance is to be made in respect of that expenditure for any subsequent chargeable period.

Reduced writing-down allowance
98 (1) If a person sells part of any patent rights in a chargeable period, and for that period U is greater than N, the writing-down allowance for that period is—
U-NY
where—
U is the unrelieved qualifying expenditure for the chargeable period,
N is the net proceeds of any sales of the patent rights which take place in the chargeable period (so far as those proceeds consist of capital sums), and
Y is the number of complete years of the writing-down period remaining at the beginning of the chargeable period.
(2) If an amount is calculated under sub-paragraph (1) for a chargeable period, that amount is also the amount of the writing-down allowance for subsequent chargeable periods until another sale in a period for which U is greater than N causes a fresh calculation to be made under sub-paragraph (1).
(3) If a chargeable period is more or less than a year, an allowance calculated under sub-paragraph (1) or (2) is proportionately increased or reduced.

Balancing allowance on sale or expiry of patent rights
99 (1) A person is entitled to a balancing allowance for a chargeable period in respect of qualifying expenditure if there is unrelieved qualifying expenditure for that period and any of the following occur in that period—
(a) the patent rights come to an end without subsequently being revived, or
(b) the person sells all of those rights, or so much of them as that person still owned at the beginning of the period.
This is subject to sub-paragraph (2).
(2) The person is not entitled to a balancing allowance unless—
(a) a writing-down allowance has been given in respect of the expenditure, or
(b) a writing-down allowance could, but for the rights coming to an end or being sold, have been given in respect of the expenditure.
(3) The amount of the balancing allowance is—
(a) in the case of a sale, equal to the unrelieved qualifying expenditure for the chargeable period, less the net proceeds of sales taking place in the chargeable period (so far as they consist of capital sums), and
(b) in any other case, equal to the unrelieved qualifying expenditure for the chargeable period.

Balancing charges
100 (1) A balancing charge is made on a person for a chargeable period in respect of qualifying expenditure if in that period—
(a) the person sells some or all of the patent rights, and
(b) the net proceeds of sale (so far as they consist of capital sums) from the sales in that period exceed any unrelieved qualifying expenditure for that period.
The charge is calculated in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2) to (5).
(2) If there is no unrelieved qualifying expenditure, the amount of the balancing charge is equal to the net proceeds of sale (so far as they consist of capital sums).
This is subject to sub-paragraphs (4) and (5).
(3) If there is some unrelieved qualifying expenditure, the amount of the balancing charge is equal to the amount by which the net proceeds of sale (so far as they consist of capital sums) exceed the unrelieved qualifying expenditure.
This is subject to sub-paragraphs (4) and (5).
(4) The total amount of the first balancing charge must not exceed the total writing-down allowances actually given in respect of the expenditure.
(5) The total amount on which a second or further balancing charge is made must not exceed the total writing-down allowances actually made in respect of the expenditure, less the amount of any earlier charge.

Giving effect to allowances and charges
101 (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if—
(a) a person is entitled to a writing-down allowance or a balancing allowance or liable to a balancing charge in respect of qualifying expenditure, and
(b) the trade use condition is met.
(2) The allowance or charge is to be given effect in calculating the profits of that person’s trade, by treating—
(a) the allowance as an expense of the trade, and
(b) the charge as a receipt of the trade.
(3) Sub-paragraph (4) applies if—
(a) a person is entitled to a writing-down allowance or a balancing allowance or liable to a balancing charge in respect of qualifying expenditure, and
(b) the trade use condition is not met.
(4) Sections 479 and 480 apply in relation to giving effect to the allowance or charge referred to in sub-paragraph (3) as they apply in relation to giving effect to an allowance or charge under Chapter 3 of Part 8 in respect of qualifying non-trade expenditure.
(5) For the purposes of Part 8 a person’s “income from patents” includes balancing charges to which the person is liable in respect of qualifying expenditure.

Supplementary provisions

Limit on qualifying expenditure
102 Section 481 does not apply to expenditure incurred before 1st April 1986, and subsections (5) and (6) of that section do not apply to expenditure incurred before 27th July 1989.

Part 10 Dredging allowances

Writing-down allowances
103 (1) Section 487(2) applies with the substitution of “ 50 years ” for “25 years” in the case of expenditure incurred before 6th November 1962.
(2) Section 487(3) applies with the substitution of “ 2% ” for “4%” in the case of expenditure incurred before 6th November 1962.

Balancing allowances
104 The reference in section 488(1)(d) to allowances previously made in respect of the expenditure—
(a) includes any initial allowance made in respect of it under section 17 of FA 1956 or section 67 of CAA 1968, and
(b) except in relation to initial allowances, is to be construed as if section 17 of FA 1956 had always had effect (instead of having effect only for chargeable periods after the year 1955-56).

The writing-down period
105 (1) This paragraph applies where it is provided under Part 9 that writing-down allowances are to be made in respect of any expenditure during a writing-down period of any specified length.
(2) If allowances were made under paragraph 27(2) of Schedule 14 to FA 1965—
(a) for income tax purposes, for either of the tax years 1964-65 and 1965-66, and
(b) for accounting periods of a company falling wholly or partly within either of those years,
the periods for which allowances were made are added together in calculating the writing-down period, even though (according to the calendar) the same time is counted twice.
Word in Sch. 3 para. 105(2) substituted (21.7.2009) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 126(5)(a)

Part 11 Contributions

Regional development grants
106 (1) Section 534(1) applies as if a grant falling within that subsection included—
(a) a grant made under Part II of the Industrial Development Act 1982 (c. 52) on an application made before 1st April 1988;
(b) a grant made under Part I of the Industry Act 1972 (c. 63), or a grant made under Northern Ireland legislation and declared by the Treasury to correspond to a grant under that Part.
(2) Section 534(2) does not apply if the expenditure was incurred, or the grant was paid, before 10th March 1982.

Contributions not made by public bodies and not eligible for tax relief
107 Section 536 applies with the omission of subsection (3)(b) in relation to contributions made before 27th July 1989.

Conditions for allowances
108 In section 536(5), as it applies for the purposes of section 537(2), paragraphs (a)(iv) and (b) do not apply in relation to contributions made before 27th July 1989.

Agricultural buildings
109 Section 538(2)(b)(ii) applies in relation to contributions made before 6th April 1990 with the omission of “or to allocate the expenditure to a pool under Part 2”.
110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 3 para. 110 omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 27 para. 30(1) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 27 para. 20(b)

Part 12 Supplemental

Transfer of insurance company business
111 Section 560 applies with—
(a) the substitution for subsection (1) of—

“(1) This section applies if assets are transferred as part of, or in connection with, a transfer of the whole or part of the long term business of an insurance company to another company in accordance with a scheme sanctioned by a court under section 49 of the Insurance Companies Act 1982.”;

and
(b) the omission of subsection (2),
in relation to transfers sanctioned or authorised before 1st July 1994.

Election regarding sale consideration
112 (1) In relation to a transfer to which this paragraph applies, section 569(3) applies with the substitution for paragraph (a) of—

“(a) any of the parties is not resident in the United Kingdom at the time of the transfer and the circumstances are not at that time such that a relevant allowance or charge falls or might fall to be made to or on that party as a result of the transfer;”.

(2) This paragraph applies to—
(a) a transfer before 16th March 1993;
(b) a transfer in pursuance of a contract entered into before that date; and
(c) a transfer in pursuance of a contract entered into for the purpose of securing that obligations under a contract entered into before that date are complied with.

Part 13 Other enactments
113 (1) Subsections (2) and (3) of section 578A of ICTA (expenditure on car hire) apply with the substitution of “ £8,000 ” for “£12,000” in relation to expenditure incurred under a contract entered into before 11th March 1992.
(2) Subsection (4) of that section does not apply in relation to rebates made or transactions occurring before 29th April 1996.
114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 3 para. 114 repealed (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 883(1), Sch. 3 (with Sch. 2)
115 The repeals made by CAA 1990 do not have effect in relation to capital expenditure—
(a) which was not eligible expenditure within the meaning of section 39 of FA 1976 (which brought expenditure previously not within Chapter I of Part III of FA 1971 within that Chapter but with certain exceptions), and
(b) which was incurred in a chargeable period ending before 6th April 1976.
116 (1) Sections 40A to 40D of F(No.2)A 1992 (films) apply with the necessary modifications in relation to—
(a) expenditure on the production of a film—
(i) completed before 21st March 2000, or
(ii) completed on or after that date, if the first day of principal photography is before that date, unless the person incurring the expenditure elects that those modifications should not apply;
(b) expenditure on the acquisition of a film, tape or disc incurred before 6th April 2000.
(2) The necessary modifications are—
(a) the substitution for section 40A(1) of—

“(1) Expenditure which—
(a) is incurred on the production or acquisition of a film, tape or disc, and
(b) would, apart from this subsection, constitute capital expenditure on the provision of plant or machinery for the purposes of Part 2 of the Capital Allowances Act,
is to be regarded for the purposes of the Tax Acts as expenditure of a revenue nature unless an election under section 40D below has effect with respect to it.”;

(b) in section 40A(2), the substitution of “ the production or acquisition of a film, tape or disc ” for “the original master version of a film” and of “ of the film, tape or disc ” for “of the original master version”;
Words in Sch. 3 para. 116(2)(b) substituted (2.12.2004 retrospective) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 3 paras. 27(2), 31(3)
(c) in section 40A(3), the substitution of “ a film, tape or disc ” for “the original master version of a film” and of “ the film, tape or disc ” for “the original master version” (in both places);
Words in Sch. 3 para. 116(2)(c) substituted (2.12.2004 retrospective) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 3 paras. 27(3)(a), 31(3)
Words in Sch. 3 para. 116(2)(c) substituted (2.12.2004 retrospective) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 3 paras. 27(3)(b), 31(3)
Words in Sch. 3 para. 116(2)(c) substituted (2.12.2004 retrospective) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 3 paras. 27(3)(c), 31(3)
(d) the insertion after section 40A(4) of—

“(5) In this section and sections 40B to 40D below—
(a) any reference to a film is a reference to an original master negative of the film and its soundtrack, if any;
(b) any reference to a tape is a reference to an original master film tape or original master audio tape; and
(c) any reference to a disc is a reference to an original master film disc or original master audio disc;
and any reference to the acquisition of a film, tape or disc includes a a reference to the acquisition of any description of rights in a film, tape or disc.”;

Words in Sch. 3 para. 116(2)(d) substituted (2.12.2004 retrospective) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 3 paras. 27(4), 31(3)
(e) in section 40B(1), the substitution of “ films, tapes or discs ” for “original master versions of films” and of “ a film, tape or disc ” for “the original master version of a film”;
Words in Sch. 3 para. 116(2)(e) substituted (2.12.2004 retrospective) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 3 paras. 27(5)(a), 31(3)
Words in Sch. 3 para. 116(2)(e) substituted (2.12.2004 retrospective) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 3 paras. 27(5)(b), 31(3)
Words in Sch. 3 para. 116(2)(e) substituted (2.12.2004 retrospective) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 3 paras. 27(5)(c), 31(3)
(f) in section 40B(4), the substitution of “ film, tape or disc ” for “original master version of the film” and of “ film, tape or disc ” for “original master version”;
Words in Sch. 3 para. 116(2)(f)-(i) substituted (2.12.2004 retrospective) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 3 paras. 27(6), 31(3)
(g) in section 40B(5), the substitution of “ film, tape or disc ” for “original master version of the film”;
(h) in section 40C(1), the substitution of “ film, tape or disc ” for “original master version of the film”;
(i) in section 40C(2), the substitution of “ film, tape or disc ” for “original master version of the film”;
(j) in section 40D(2), the substitution of “ films, tapes or discs ” for “original master versions of films”, of a “ film, tape or disc ” for “the original master version of a film” and of “ film, tape or disc ” for “original master version” (in both places);”
Words in Sch. 3 para. 116(2)(j) substituted (2.12.2004 retrospective) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 3 paras. 27(7), 31(3)
(k) in section 40D(3), the substitution of “ film, tape or disc ” for “original master version”;
Words in Sch. 3 para. 116(2)(k)-(m) substituted (2.12.2004 retrospective) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 3 paras. 27(8), 31(3)
(l) in section 40D(4), the substitution of “ film, tape or disc ” for “original master version of the film” (in both places);
(m) in section 40D(6), the substitution of “ a film, tape or disc ” for “the original master version of a film” and of “ of the film, tape or disc ” for “of the original master version”; and
(n) in section 40D(7), the substitution of “a film, tape or disc ” for “the original master version of a film”.
Words in Sch. 3 para. 116(2)(n) substituted (2.12.2004 retrospective) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 3 paras. 27(9)(a), 31(3)
Words in Sch. 3 para. 116(2)(n) substituted (2.12.2004 retrospective) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 3 paras. 27(9)(b), 31(3)
(3) An election under sub-paragraph (1)(a) is irrevocable.
(4) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(a) a film is completed at the time when it is first in a form in which it can reasonably be regarded as ready for copies of it to be made and distributed for presentation to the general public.
(5) In sub-paragraph (1)(b)—
(a) “film” means an original master negative of the film and its soundtrack, if any;
(b) “tape” means an original master film tape or original master audio tape; and
(c) “disc” means an original master film disc or original master audio disc;
and the acquisition of a film, tape or disc includes the acquisition of any description of rights in a film, tape or disc.
117 Section 40D of F(No.2)A 1992 (election relating to tax treatment of films expenditure) applies with the omission of—
(a) paragraph (a) of subsection (1); and
(b) subsections (3) to (7),
if the film, tape or disc of the film was completed before 10th March 1992.

Schedule 4 Repeals
Section 580
Taxes Management Act 1970 (c. 9)	In section 98 in column 1 of the Table the words “Sections 23(4) and 49(4) of the Capital Allowances Act 1990”.
Finance Act 1982 (c. 39)	Section 137(2), (3), (6) and (7).
London Regional Transport Act 1984 (c. 32)	In Schedule 5, paragraph 5(b) and the word “and” before it.
Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (c. 1)	In sections 65A(7) and 70A(6) the words “and section 29 of the 1990 Act (provisions relating to furnished holiday accommodation)”.
	In section 83A, in subsection (2), paragraph (b) and the word “or” before it and in subsection (3), paragraph (b) and the word “and” before it.
	In section 84, in subsection (1), paragraph (b) and the word “or” before it and in subsection (3), paragraph (b) and the word “and” before it.
	In section 117, in subsection (1), the words “or allowed” (in each place), “or section 141 of the 1990 Act”, paragraph (b) and the word “or” before it, and, in subsection (2), in the definition of “the aggregate amount”, the words “or allowed”, “or section 141 of the 1990 Act”, paragraph (b) and the word “or” before it.
	In section 118, in subsection (1) the words “or allowed” (in each place), “or section 145 of the 1990 Act”, paragraph (b) and the word “or” before it, and, in subsection (2), in the definition of “the aggregate amount”, the words “or allowed”, “or section 145 of the 1990 Act”, and paragraph (b) and the word “or” before it.
	In section 198(2), the words “and Part II of the 1990 Act (capital allowances in respect of machinery and plant)”.
	In section 384(10), the words following paragraph (b).
	Section 393A(5) and (6).
	In section 397, in subsection (5), the definition of “basis year” and, in the definition of “chargeable period”, the words from “or any basis period” to the end of the definition; and subsection (6).
	In section 411(10) the words “Without prejudice to the provisions of section 161(5) of the 1990 Act”.
	Sections 434D and 434E.
	Sections 520 to 523.
Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (c. 1) —cont.	Section 528(1) and (4).
	Section 530.
	In section 531, in subsection (3), the words following paragraph (b) and in subsection (7) the words “and section 530(1) and (6)”.
	In section 533(1), in paragraph (b) of the definition of “income from patents”, the words “520(6), 523(3),” and the definition of “the commencement of the patent”.
	In section 577, in subsection (1), paragraph (c) and the word “and” before it, in subsection (7)(a) the words “, or to the use of an asset for,” (in both places) and in subsection (10) the words “, or any claim for capital allowances in respect of the use of an asset for,”.
	In section 834(2), the words “and also for sections 144 and 145 of the 1990 Act”.
	In Schedule 19AC, paragraph 9C.
Finance Act 1989 (c. 26)	Section 121.
	In Schedule 13, paragraph 27.
Capital Allowances Act 1990 (c. 1)	The whole Act.
Finance Act 1990 (c. 29)	Sections 60, 87 and 103.
	In Schedule 7, paragraph 9.
	In Schedule 9, paragraph 5.
	In Schedule 13, paragraphs 1 to 6.
	Schedule 17.
Finance Act 1991 (c. 31)	Sections 59 to 61.
	Schedule 14.
	In Schedule 15, paragraph 28.
Disability Living Allowance and Disability Working Allowance Act 1991 (c. 21)	In Schedule 2, paragraphs 20 and 21.
Water (Consolidation) (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60)	In Schedule 1, paragraph 53.
Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (c. 4)	In Schedule 2, paragraph 1(b) and, in paragraph 2, the words from “subject to deduction” to the end.
Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6)	In Schedule 2, paragraph 109.
Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (c. 7)	In Schedule 2, paragraph 1(b) and, in paragraph 2, the words from “subject to deduction” to the end.
Social Security (Consequential Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (c. 9)	In Schedule 2, paragraph 38.
Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (c. 12)	In section 195, in subsection (3), the words from “and “basis year”” to the end, subsection (5) and in subsection (6), paragraph (b) and the word “and” before it.
	In section 288(1), the definition of “the 1990 Act”.
	In Schedule 10, paragraph 21.
Finance (No. 2) Act 1992 (c. 48)	In section 43(1), the definition of “the 1990 Act”.
	Sections 67 to 71.
	Schedule 13.
	In Schedule 17, in paragraph 5(5), paragraph (c) and the word “and” before it.
Finance Act 1993 (c. 34)	Sections 113 to 117.
	Schedules 12 and 13.
Finance Act 1994 (c. 9)	Sections 117, 118(6)(a), 119(1), 120 and 121.
	Sections 211(1) and 212 to 213.
	Section 214(4) to (6).
	In Schedule 24, in paragraph 1(1), the definition of “the Allowances Act”.
	In Schedule 25, in paragraph 5(3), the definition of “the 1990 Act”.
Value Added Tax Act 1994 (c. 23)	In Schedule 14, paragraph 11.
Finance Act 1995 (c. 4)	Sections 94 to 101.
	In Schedule 8, paragraphs 23(1) and 24.
	In Schedule 9, paragraph 3.
Finance Act 1996 (c. 8)	Sections 135(3) to (5), 179 and 180.
	In Schedule 20, paragraph 44.
	In Schedule 21, paragraphs 26 to 34.
	Schedule 35.
	In Schedule 39, paragraph 1(1), (3) and (4).
Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)	In Schedule 7, in paragraph 1(1), the definition of “the Allowances Act” and in paragraph 13(1), in the heading the words “and structures”.
Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 11)	In Schedule 2, paragraph 45.
Finance Act 1997 (c. 16)	Sections 66(2) and (5), 84 and 86.
	In Schedule 12, in paragraph 11, in sub-paragraph (8) the words “or its basis period” and sub-paragraph (15).
	Schedule 14.
	In Schedule 15, paragraphs 3, 4, 5(3), 7, 8 and (9)(2).
	Schedule 16.
Finance (No. 2) Act 1997 (c. 58)	Sections 42 to 47.
Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)	Section 59(2).
Petroleum Act 1998 (c. 17)	In Schedule 4, paragraph 27.
Finance Act 1998 (c. 36)	Sections 83 to 85.
Finance Act 1998 (c. 36)—cont.	In Schedule 5, paragraphs 40 and 47 to 61.
	In Schedule 7, in paragraph 1 the word “528(1)(a)” and paragraph 4.
Finance Act 1999 (c. 16)	Sections 50(2), 77 and 78.
	In Schedule 5, paragraph 2(3).
	In Schedule 11, paragraphs 4 to 8.
Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)	In Schedule 33, paragraph 12(1)(a).
Finance Act 2000 (c. 17)	Sections 70 to 72.
	Section 75(1) to (3), (5) and (6)(b) and (c).
	Section 76(1).
	Section 77.
	Section 79.
	Sections 80 and 81.
	Section 113.
	In Schedule 19, paragraphs 7 to 11.
	In Schedule 22, in paragraph 84(1) the words “or structure”.
Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)	In Schedule 26, in paragraph 1(1), the definition of “the 1990 Act”.

Act construed as one with Capital Allowances Act 2001 (c. 2) (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 9 para. 37(4) (with s. 38(2)); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
Act applied (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), s. 198(2), Sch. 9 para. 7 (with s. 38(2)); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
2005 c. 14, Sch. 10 construed as one with 2001 c. 2 (E.W.S.) (8.6.2005 for specified purposes, 24.7.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 34(3); S.I. 2005/1444, art. 2(1), Sch. 1; S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
Act modified (E.W.S.) (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 paras. 12-14; S.I. 2005/1444, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
Act modified by SI 2006/964 reg. 69V(6)(7) (as inserted (6.4.2008) by The Authorised Investment Funds (Tax) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/705), regs. 1, 5)
Act modified by SI 2006/964 reg. 69Z41(5)(6) (as inserted (6.4.2008) by The Authorised Investment Funds (Tax) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/705), regs. 1, 5)
Act modified (21.7.2008) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 85(8)
Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 13 construed as one with this Act (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 13 para. 3(5)
Act modified (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 13 para. 27(2)
Act modified (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 13 para. 9(2)
Act modified (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Friendly Societies (Transfers of Other Business) (Modification of the Corporation Tax Acts) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1942), regs. 2, 8
Act extended in part (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 184 (with Sch. 2)
Act modified (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 948(1)-(4) (with Sch. 2)
Act modified (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 954(2)-(5) (with Sch. 2)
Act modified (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 955(2)-(6) (with Sch. 2)
Act applied (with modifications) by 2005 c. 5 s. 825A (as substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 3(4) of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), s. 3(3) (with s. 3(5)))
Act modified (7.8.2015) by The Housing and Regeneration Transfer Schemes (Tax Consequences) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1540), reg. 7(2)-(7) (with regs. 3, 7(1)(9))
Act modified (7.8.2015) by The Housing and Regeneration Transfer Schemes (Tax Consequences) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1540), reg. 8(4)(a) (with regs. 3, 8(1)(6))
Act modified (7.8.2015) by The Housing and Regeneration Transfer Schemes (Tax Consequences) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1540), reg. 8(5) (with regs. 3, 8(1)(6))
Act: power to amend conferred (12.2.2019) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 30(1)
Act excluded (20.3.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 3 paras. 4, 6
S. 45H(2) modified (with effect in accordance with s. 167 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2003 (c. 14) , Sch. 30 para. 7
S. 3(1) excluded (19.7.2006) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 120(7)
S. 3(1) excluded by SI 2006/964 reg. 69Z1(8) (as inserted (6.4.2008) by The Authorised Investment Funds (Tax) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/705), regs. 1, 5)
S. 3(1) excluded (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), ss. 599(8), 1184(1) (with Sch. 2)
S. 4 applied (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), ss. 608, (with Sch. 2)
S. 4 applied by 1988 c. 1, s. 349ZA(5) (as inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 149 (with Sch. 2))
S. 4 applied (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), ss. 910(5), 1034(1) (with Sch. 2)
S. 4 applied (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), ss. 931, 1329(1) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
S. 5 applied by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 356JA (as inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 15 paras. 6(1), 9(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 15 para. 3)
S. 5 applied by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 356JN(1) (as inserted (26.3.2015) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 13 para. 2)
S. 5 applied by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 332K(1) (as inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 12 paras. 5, 7, 8 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 12 para. 2)
S. 5 excluded (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 9(7)(a)
S. 5 applied (14.7.2022) by Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy Act 2022 (c. 40), s. 17(2) (with ss. 15(1), 16(1), 17)
S. 5 applied (14.7.2022) by Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy Act 2022 (c. 40), s. 7(1)(a) (with ss. 15(1), 16(1)) (as amended (with effect in accordance with s. 16(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), s. 16(4)(a)(6))
S. 5(1)-(5) applied (with modifications) by 1998 c. 48, s. 42(8B) (as inserted (2.12.2004 retrospective) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 3 para. 9(4)(5) (with Sch. 3 para. 9(6)(8)(9)))
Pt. 2 modified (24.2.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), s. 458(1), Sch. 10 para. 12 (with Sch. 10 para. 17(1)); S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)
Pt. 2 restricted (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20) , s. 198(2) , Sch. 9 paras. 10, 22 (with s. 38(2) ); S.I. 2004/2575 , art. 2(1) , Sch. 1
Pt. 2 modified (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20) , s. 198(2) , Sch. 9 paras. 9(2), 21(2) (with s. 38(2)); S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1) , Sch. 1
Pt. 2 restricted (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20) , s. 198(2) , Sch. 4 para. 4 ; S.I. 2004/2575 , art. 2(1) , Sch. 1
Pt. 2 modified (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 13 para. 19
Pt. 2 modified (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 13 para. 35
Pt. 2 modified (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 13 paras. 36, 37
Pt. 2 modified (21.7.2009) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 24
Pt. 2 modified (17.7.2013) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 73(7)-(11) (with s. 73(6))
Pt. 2 modified (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 9(1)(a)
S. 13 applied (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), ss. 827, (with s. 828(2), Sch. 2)
S. 13 applied (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), ss. 126(2), 1184(1) (with Sch. 2)
S. 13 modified by 2005 c. 5, s. 825C (as substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 3(4) of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), s. 3(3) (with s. 3(5)))
S. 13 modified by 2009 c. 4, s. 18C(2) (as inserted (19.7.2011) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 13 paras. 4, 31)
S. 33A(3) excluded by 2005 c. 5, s. 55A(2) (as inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 4 paras. 56, 57 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 4 para. 11(3)
S. 46(2) restricted (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 9(9)
Pt. 2 modified (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20) , s. 198(2) , Sch. 9 para. 21(2) (with s. 38(2) ); S.I. 2004/2575 , art. 2(1) , Sch. 1
Pt. 2 restricted (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20) , s. 198(2) , Sch. 9 para. 10 (with s. 38(2) ); S.I. 2004/2575 , art. 2(1) , Sch. 1
Pt. 2 modified (11.7.2023) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 (c. 30), s. 7
S. 51A(5) modified (temp.) (17.7.2013) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 7, Sch. 1
S. 51A(5) modified (temp.) (17.7.2014) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 10, Sch. 2
S. 51A(5) modified (temp.) (12.2.2019) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), s. 32, Sch. 13 (as amended by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 15(1))
S. 52(3) modified (temp.) (with effect in accordance with s. 30(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 30(1)
S. 59(1)(2) applied by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 240C(6) (as inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 4 paras. 56, 57 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 4 para. 38)
S. 59(4) excluded by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 240C(5A) (as inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 7(7))
S. 61 modified (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20) , s. 198(2) , Sch. 9 para. 9(4) (with s. 38(2) ); S.I. 2004/2575 , art. 2(1) , Sch. 1
S. 61 modified (E.W.S.) (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 2; S.I. 2005/1444, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
S. 61 modified (E.W.S.) (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 22; S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
S. 61(2)-(4) excluded (E.W.S.) (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 14(2)(a); S.I. 2005/1444, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
S. 63(2) modifed (with effect as mentioned in s. 58(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 58, Sch. 18 para. 9(3)(c)
S. 67 applied (with modifications) (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 9(8)
Pt. 2 Ch. 6A applied (21.7.2008) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 20 para. 11(12)
Pt. 2 Ch. 6A applied (21.7.2009) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 33 para. 9(c)
Pt. 2 Ch. 6A applied (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), ss. 381(1), 1184(1) (with Sch. 2)
Pt. 2 Ch. 6A modified (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 17
S. 70K applied by 2009 c. 4, s. 18C(4) (as inserted (19.7.2011) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 13 paras. 4, 31)
S. 72(3)-(5) excluded (E.W.S.) (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 14(2)(a); S.I. 2005/1444, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
S. 88 excluded (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 14(2)(a); S.I. 2005/1444, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
S. 88 excluded (E.W.S.) (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 2(4); S.I. 2005/1444, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
S. 88 excluded (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 22(4); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
S. 88 excluded (7.8.2015) by The Housing and Regeneration Transfer Schemes (Tax Consequences) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1540), regs. 1, 7(8) (with regs. 3, 7(1)(9))
S. 99(1) modified by 1993 c. 34, s. 93A(6) (as inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 80(2) of the inserting Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 80, Sch. 24 para. 4 (with Sch. 23 para. 25))
S. 99(2) modified by 1993 c. 34, s. 93A(6) (as inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 80(2) of the inserting Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 80, Sch. 24 para. 4 (with Sch. 23 para. 25))
S. 99(3) modified by 1993 c. 34, s. 93A(6) (as inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 80(2) of the inserting Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 80, Sch. 24 para. 4 (with Sch. 23 para. 25))
S. 102 applied (with modifications) (21.7.2008) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 83
S. 104E modified (21.7.2008) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 83(7)
S. 130(1) excluded (10.6.2021) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 9(10)
S. 135(1) excluded (with effect in accordance with s. 13(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 13(7)
S. 135(1) excluded (with effect in accordance with s. 12(12) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), s. 12(10)
S. 164 modified (20.3.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 3 paras. 3(1), 6
S. 165 modified (20.3.2025) by Finance Act 2025 (c. 8), Sch. 3 paras. 3(2), 6
S. 171 excluded (E.W.S.) (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 14(2)(a); S.I. 2005/1444, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
S. 181(1) modified (E.W.S.) (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 14(2)(d); S.I. 2005/1444, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
S. 181(1) modified (7.8.2015) by The Housing and Regeneration Transfer Schemes (Tax Consequences) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1540), regs. 1, 8(4)(b) (with regs. 3, 8(1)(6))
S. 182(1) modified (E.W.S.) (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 14(2)(d); S.I. 2005/1444, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
S. 182(1) modified (7.8.2015) by The Housing and Regeneration Transfer Schemes (Tax Consequences) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1540), regs. 1, 8(4)(b) (with regs. 3, 8(1)(6))
S. 196 excluded (E.W.S.) (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14) , s. 60(2) , Sch. 10 para. 14(2)(a) ; S.I. 2005/1444 , art. 2(1) , Sch. 1
S. 196 modified (E.W.S.) (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14) , s. 60(2) , Sch. 10 para. 3 ; S.I. 2005/1444 , art. 2(1) , Sch. 1
S. 196 modified (E.W.S.) (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 23; S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
S. 196 modified (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 13 para. 20(2)
S. 196 modified (7.8.2015) by The Housing and Regeneration Transfer Schemes (Tax Consequences) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1540), regs. 1, 8(2) (with regs. 3, 8(1)(6))
S. 208(1) modified by 1993 c. 34, s. 93A(6) (as inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 80(2) of the inserting Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 80, Sch. 24 para. 4) (with Sch. 23 para. 25))
S. 221 applied (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), ss. 771(8), 1184(1) (with Sch. 2)
S. 253 modified by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 676AJ(3) (as inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 4 para. 190 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 4 para. 75)
S. 255 modified (31.12.2012) by The Friendly Societies (Modifications of the Tax Acts) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3008), regs. 1(1), 4 (with regs. 1(2), 2)
S. 256 modified (1.1.2002) by S.I. 1997/473, reg. 53C (as inserted by S.I. 2001/3975, reg. 8)
S. 256 modified (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the commencing S.I.) by The Friendly Societies (Modification of the Corporation Tax Acts) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2014), regs. 1(1), 44
S. 260(1) applied (1.4.2010) (with modifications) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 101(2)-(4), 1184(1) (with Sch. 2)
S. 270HG applied (with modifications) by The Friendly Societies (Modifications of the Tax Acts) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3008), reg. 4A (as inserted (5.7.2019) by S.I. 2019/1087, regs. 1, 11)
Pt. 3 modified (24.2.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), s. 458(1), Sch. 10 para. 18 (with Sch. 10 para. 21); S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)
Pt. 3 modified (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20) , s. 198(2) , Sch. 4 para. 5 ; S.I. 2004/2575 , art. 2(1) , Sch. 1
Pt. 3 modified (E.W.S.) (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 4; S.I. 2005/1444, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
Pt. 3 modified (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 15; S.I. 2005/1444, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
Pt. 3 modified (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 24; S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
Pt. 3 restricted (19.7.2007) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), s. 36(1)-(3), (7)
Pt. 3 modified (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 13 para. 21(1)
Pt. 3 modified (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 13 para. 38(1)
S. 311 modified (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 13 para. 28
S. 313 applied (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20) , s. 198(2) , Sch. 4 para. 6 ; S.I. 2004/2575 , art. 2(1) , Sch. 1
Pt. 3 Ch. 8 applied (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20) , s. 198(2) , Sch. 4 para. 6 ; S.I. 2004/2575 , art. 2(1) , Sch. 1
Pt. 4 restricted (19.7.2007) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), s. 36(4)-(7)
S. 423 excluded (E.W.S.) (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 14(2)(a); S.I. 2005/1444, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
S. 443(4) excluded (24.2.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), s. 458(1), Sch. 10 para. 26 (with Sch. 10 para. 29); S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)
S. 461A(1) excluded by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 240C(5A) (as inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 7(7))
S. 475A(1) excluded by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 240C(5A) (as inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 64 of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 (c. 32), Sch. 2 para. 7(7))
S. 532 modified (1.4.2010) by 2005 c. 5, s. 225T(7) (as inserted (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. 1 para. 2 (with Sch. 9 paras. 1-9, 22))
S. 556(2) modified (temp.) (9.2.2018) by The Scotland Act 2016 (Onshore Petroleum) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/79), regs. 1(2), 6 (with art. 2)
S. 559 excluded (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 13 para. 10(2)
S. 560 modified (1.1.2002) by S.I. 1997/473, reg. 53D (as inserted by S.I. 2001/3975, reg. 8)
S. 560 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 1997/473 (8.4.2004) by The Friendly Societies (Modification of the Corporation Tax Acts) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/822) , regs. 1 , 40
S. 563(2)-(6) applied (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), ss. 607, (with Sch. 2)
S. 563(2)-(6) applied (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), ss. 177(5), 1329(1) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
S. 563(2)-(6) applied (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), ss. 930, 1329(1) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)
Ss. 567-570 excluded (E.W.S.) (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 4(4); S.I. 2005/1444, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
Ss. 567-570 excluded (E.W.S.) (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 24(4); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
Ss. 567-570 excluded (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 13 para. 21(6)
Ss. 567-570 excluded (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 13 para. 38(6)
S. 573 excluded (E.W.S.) (8.6.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 10 para. 15(2); S.I. 2005/1444, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
S. 573 excluded (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), Sch. 13 para. 10(2)
S. 577(3) excluded (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), ss. 675(2), 1184(1) (with Sch. 2)
S. 577(3) excluded (1.4.2010) (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), ss. 687(4), 1184(1) (with Sch. 2)
Sch. 3 para. 29: 28.11.2004 appointed under 2000 asp 5, s. 71 by S.S.I. 2003/456, art. 2