Capital Allowances Act 2001 Explanatory Notes

Commentary on Sections

Glossary

Part 2: Plant and machinery allowances
Chapter 10: Long-life assets
Section 91: Meaning of “long-life asset”

409.This section is based on section 38A(2) and (3) of CAA 1990. It defines “long-life asset”. A long-life asset is an asset with a useful economic life of 25 years or more when new.

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