Part 9U.K.Pension income

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Pt. 9: power to amend conferred (17.12.2014) by Taxation of Pensions Act 2014 (c. 30), s. 4(3)

C2Pt. 9 excluded by 2004 c. 12, Sch. 36 para. 45A(1) (as inserted (26.3.2015) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 4 para. 19)

C6Pt. 9 modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2009/1171, reg. 5ZA (as inserted by The Pensions (Abolition of Lifetime Allowance Charge etc) (No. 3) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1167), regs. 1(2)(3), 5(3) (with reg. 6))

C7Pt. 9 modified (13.2.2025 with effect in relation to the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by The MPs’, Senedd and Assembly Pension Schemes (Tax) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/52), regs. 1(2)(3), 4, 6, 7

[F1CHAPTER 15AU.K.Lump sums under registered pension schemes

Textual Amendments

F1Pt. 9 Ch. 15A substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 41, 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4; and (18.11.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 17)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C9Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by S.I. 2006/569, reg. 5(1) (as substituted by The Pensions (Abolition of Lifetime Allowance Charge etc) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/356), reg. 10(2)(a))

C10Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by 2014 c. 26, Sch. 6 para. 1(2) (as substituted by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 92(3), 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A)) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4; and (18.11.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 15, 17))

C11Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by 2016 c. 24, Sch. 4 para. 1(2) (as substituted by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 93(3)(a), 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A)) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4; and (18.11.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 16(2), 17))

C12Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by 2004 c. 12, Sch. 36 para. 6A (as inserted by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 67, 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4; and (18.11.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 17)

C13Pt. 9 Ch. 15A applied (with modifications) (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by 2004 c. 12, Sch. 36 para. 19(1A)(1B) (as inserted by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 76(3), 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A)) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4; and (18.11.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 8(7), 17)

C14Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by 2016 c. 24, Sch. 4 para. 9(2) (as substituted by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 93(4)(b), 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A)) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4; and (18.11.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 16(3), 17))

C15Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by 2013 c. 29, Sch. 22 para. 1(2) (as substituted by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 91(3), 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A)) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4; and (18.11.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 14, 17))

C16Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by 2004 c. 12, Sch. 36 para. 7 (as substituted by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 68, 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A)) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4; and (18.11.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 8(3), 17))

C17Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by 2011 c. 11, Sch. 18 para. 14(3) (as substituted by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 90(4), 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A)) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4; and (18.11.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 13, 17))

C18Pt. 9 Ch. 15A excluded (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by 2004 c. 12, Sch. 34 para. 5ZA (as inserted by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 60(3), 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4; and (18.11.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 17)

C19Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2006/572, arts. 25CA-25CC (as inserted by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 95(5), 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A)) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4; and (18.11.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 17, 25(16)(17)) and S.I. 2024/1167, regs. 1(2)(3), 4(9)(10))

C20Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by 2004 c. 12, Sch. 36 para. 18 (as substituted by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 75, 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A)) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4; and (18.11.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 8(6), 17))

C21Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by 2004 c. 12, Sch. 36 para. 29A (as inserted by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 85, 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4; and (18.11.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 17)

C22Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2006/207, reg. 18 (as substituted by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 62(8), 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4); and (18.11.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 17))

C23Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by 2004 c. 12, Sch. 36 para. 12(3A)-(3H) (as substituted by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 71(2), 124 (with Sch. 9 paras. 125-132A) (as amended by S.I. 2024/356, regs. 1, 4; and (18.11.2024 for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 17))

C24Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by 2004 c. 12, Sch. 36 para. 20B (as amended by The Pensions (Abolition of Lifetime Allowance Charge etc) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1012), regs. 1(2)(3), 8(10))

C25Pt. 9 Ch. 15A applied (with modifications) (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2010/1187, regs. 5-11 (as amended by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 27(9)(b); and (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2026/698, regs. 1(2)(6), 15(3))

C26Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2006/572, art. 7 (as substituted by The Pensions (Abolition of Lifetime Allowance Charge etc) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1012), regs. 1(2)(3), 25(3))

C27Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2010/1187, reg. 4 (as substituted by S.I. 2024/1012, regs. 1(2)(3), 27(3); and as amended (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2026/698, regs. 1(2)(6), 15(2))

C28Pt. 9 Ch. 15A applied (with modifications) (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by 2004 c. 12, Sch. 36 para. 34A (as inserted by S.I. 2024/1167, regs. 1(2)(3), 3(9) (with reg. 6); and as amended (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2026/698, regs. 1(2)(6), 5(12))

C29Pt. 9 Ch. 15A applied (with modifications) (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by 2004 c. 12, Sch. 36 paras. 12, 12A (as amended by The Pensions (Abolition of Lifetime Allowance Charge etc) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1012), regs. 1(2)(3), 8(4)(5))

C30Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by S.I. 2006/575, reg. 42B (as substituted by The Pensions (Abolition of Lifetime Allowance Charge etc) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1012), regs. 1(2)(3), 26(6))

C31Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by 2004 c. 12, Sch. 36 para. 20A (as amended by The Pensions (Abolition of Lifetime Allowance Charge etc) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1012), regs. 1(2)(3), 8(9))

C32Pt. 9 Ch. 15A modified (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by 2004 c. 12, Sch. 36 para. 20E (as amended by The Pensions (Abolition of Lifetime Allowance Charge etc) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1012), regs. 1(2)(3), 8(13))

Allowances]U.K.

[F2637UAvailability of individual’s allowances where lump sums or lump sum death benefits already paid by non-UK schemesU.K.

(1)Subsection (2) applies where—

(a)a payment within paragraph 1(1)(a) or (b) of Schedule 34 to FA 2004 (non-UK schemes: application of certain charges and protections etc) is made (or treated by Part 4 of that Act as made) to or in respect of an individual, and

(b)the payment, or any part of it, is treated by virtue of that Schedule as—

(i)a pension commencement lump sum, or

(ii)an uncrystallised funds pension lump sum,

for the purposes of the member payment charges.

(2)In determining under section 637Q (availability of individual’s lump sum allowance) the availability of the individual’s lump sum allowance on the occurrence of any subsequent relevant benefit crystallisation event, the payment, or part of the payment, mentioned in subsection (1)(b) is to be treated as a relevant lump sum within the meaning of that section.

(3)Subsection (4) applies where—

(a)a payment within paragraph 1(1)(a) or (b) of Schedule 34 to FA 2004 (non-UK schemes: application of certain charges and protections etc) is made (or treated by Part 4 of that Act as made) to or in respect of an individual, and

(b)the payment, or any part of it, is treated by virtue of that Schedule as—

(i)a pension commencement lump sum,

(ii)a serious ill-health lump sum,

(iii)an uncrystallised funds pension lump sum, or

(iv)any authorised lump sum death benefit, other than a charity lump sum death benefit or a trivial commutation lump sum death benefit,

for the purposes of the member payment charges.

(4)In determining under section 637S (availability of individual’s lump sum and death benefit allowance) the availability of the individual’s lump sum and death benefit allowance on the occurrence of any subsequent relevant benefit crystallisation event, the payment, or part of the payment, mentioned in subsection (3)(b) is to be treated as—

(a)in a case within subsection (3)(b)(i) to (iii), a relevant lump sum within the meaning of that section;

(b)in a case within subsection (3)(b)(iv), a relevant lump sum death benefit within the meaning of that section.]

Textual Amendments

F2S. 637U inserted (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Pensions (Abolition of Lifetime Allowance Charge etc) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/698), regs. 1(3)(6), 2(6)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C33S. 637U modified (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by S.I. 2006/572, arts. 25CA(5), 25CB(5), 25CC(6) (as inserted by The Pensions (Abolition of Lifetime Allowance Charge etc) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/698), regs. 1(3)(6), 14(5)-(7))