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[F1CHAPTER IVU.K. CONTROLLED FOREIGN COMPANIES]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
747 Imputation of chargeable profits and creditable tax of controlled foreign companiesU.K.
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Textual Amendments
F2Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
[F3747A Special rule for computing chargeable profits.U.K.
F4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
Textual Amendments
F3S. 747A inserted (1.5.1995) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), Sch. 25 para. 2
F4S. 747A repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 4 para. 24(2) of the repealing Act) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 4 para. 24(1), Sch. 11 Pt. 2(6), Note
748[F5Cases where section 747(3) does not apply.]U.K.
F6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F5S. 748 sidenote substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 17 para. 37 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1998 (c. 36), Sch. 17 para. 3(9); S.I. 1998/3173, art. 2
F6Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
[F7748ZAExclusion of small profits exemptionsU.K.
F8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
Textual Amendments
F7S. 748ZA inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 12 para. 14(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 12 para. 5
F8Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
[F9748ATerritorial exclusions from exemption under section 748U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F9S. 748A inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 89(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2002 (c. 23), s. 89(2)
F10Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
[F11749 Residence.U.K.
F12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
Textual Amendments
F11Ss. 749-749B substituted for s. 749 (with effect in accordance with Sch.17 para. 37 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1998 (c. 36), Sch. 17 para. 4; S.I. 1998/3173, art. 2
F12Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
[F13749A Elections and designations under section 749: supplementary provisions.U.K.
F14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F13Ss. 749-749B substituted for s. 749 (with effect in accordance with Sch.17 para. 37 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1998 (c. 36), Sch. 17 para. 4; S.I. 1998/3173, art. 2
F14Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
749B Interests in companies.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F13Ss. 749-749B substituted for s. 749 (with effect in accordance with Sch.17 para. 37 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1998 (c. 36), Sch. 17 para. 4; S.I. 1998/3173, art. 2
F15Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
750 Territories with a lower level of taxation.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F16Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
[F17750A Deemed lower level of taxation: designer rate tax provisions.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F17S. 750A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 31 para. 9(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2000 (c. 17), Sch. 31 para. 3
F18Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
751 Accounting periods and creditable taxU.K.
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Textual Amendments
F19Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
[F20751AReduction in chargeable profits for certain activities of EEA business establishmentsU.K.
F21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F20Ss. 751A, 751B inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 15 para. 10 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), Sch. 15 para. 5
F21Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
[F22751AAReduction in chargeable profits for certain financing incomeU.K.
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Textual Amendments
F20Ss. 751A, 751B inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 15 para. 10 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), Sch. 15 para. 5
F22S. 751AA inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 16 para. 25 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 16 para. 23
F23Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
[F24751ABReduction in chargeable profits: failure to qualify for exemptionsU.K.
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Textual Amendments
F20Ss. 751A, 751B inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 15 para. 10 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), Sch. 15 para. 5
F24S. 751AB inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 12 para. 14(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 12 para. 2
F25Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
[F26751ACReduction in chargeable profits following an exempt periodU.K.
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Textual Amendments
F20Ss. 751A, 751B inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 15 para. 10 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), Sch. 15 para. 5
F26S. 751AC inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 12 para. 14(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 12 para. 7
F27Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
751B[F28Sections 751A [F29to 751AC]]: supplementaryU.K.
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Textual Amendments
F20Ss. 751A, 751B inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 15 para. 10 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), Sch. 15 para. 5
F28Words in s. 751B heading substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 16 para. 25 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 16 para. 24(2)
F29Words in s. 751B heading substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 12 para. 14(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 12 para. 12(6)
F30Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
[F31752 Apportionment of chargeable profits and creditable taxU.K.
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Textual Amendments
F31Ss. 752-752C substituted for s. 752 (with effect in accordance with Sch. 17 para. 37 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1998 (c. 36), Sch. 17 para. 7; S.I. 1998/3173, art. 2
F32Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
[F33752A Relevant interests.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F33Ss. 752-752C substituted for s. 752 (with effect in accordance with Sch. 17 para. 37 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1998 (c. 36), Sch. 17 para. 7; S.I. 1998/3173, art. 2
F34Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
752B Section 752(3): the percentage of shares which a relevant interest represents.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F33Ss. 752-752C substituted for s. 752 (with effect in accordance with Sch. 17 para. 37 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1998 (c. 36), Sch. 17 para. 7; S.I. 1998/3173, art. 2
F35Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
752C Interpretation of apportionment provisions.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F33Ss. 752-752C substituted for s. 752 (with effect in accordance with Sch. 17 para. 37 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1998 (c. 36), Sch. 17 para. 7; S.I. 1998/3173, art. 2
F36Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
753 Notices and appeals.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F37S. 753 repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 17 para. 37 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1998 (c. 36), Sch. 17 para. 8, Sch. 27 Pt. 3(27), Note; S.I. 1998/3173, art. 2
754 Assessment, recovery and postponement of tax.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F38Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
[F39754A Returns where it is not established whether acceptable distribution policy applies.U.K.
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F39S. 754A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 17 para. 37 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1998 (c. 36), Sch. 17 para. 10; S.I. 1998/3173, art. 2
F40S. 754A omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 16 para. 6 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 16 para. 2(2) (with Sch. 16 paras. 7, 8)
[F41754B Determinations requiring the sanction of the Board.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F41S. 754B inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 17 para. 37 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1998 (c. 36), Sch. 17 para. 11; S.I. 1998/3173, art. 2
F42Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
755 Information relating to controlled foreign companiesU.K.
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Textual Amendments
F43S. 755 repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 17 para. 37 of the repealing Act) by Finance Act 1998 (c. 36), Sch. 17 para. 12, Sch. 27 Pt. 3(27), Note; S.I. 1998/3173, art. 2
[F44755A Treatment of chargeable profits and creditable tax apportioned to company carrying on life assurance business.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F44S. 755A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 17 para. 37 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1998 (c. 36), Sch. 17 para. 13; S.I. 1998/3173, art. 2
F45Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
[F46755B Amendment of return where general insurance business of foreign company accounted for on non-annual basis.U.K.
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F46S. 755B inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 17 para. 37 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1998 (c. 36), Sch. 17 para. 14; S.I. 1998/3173, art. 2
F47Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
[F48755C Application of Chapter where general insurance business of foreign company accounted for on non-annual basis.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F48S. 755C inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 17 para. 37 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1998 (c. 36), Sch. 17 para. 15; S.I. 1998/3173, art. 2
F49Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
[F50755D“Control" and the two “40 per cent" tests.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F50S. 755D inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 31 para. 9(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2000 (c. 17), Sch. 31 para. 4(1)
F51Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
756 Interpretation and construction of Chapter IV.U.K.
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Textual Amendments
F52Pt. 17 Ch. 4 (ss. 747-756) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 20 paras. 49, 50 of the repealing Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 20 para. 14
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