42(1)If any disqualifying event occurs in connection with an approved SAYE option scheme, the Inland Revenue may by a notice given to the scheme organiser withdraw the approval with effect from—U.K.
(a)the time at which the disqualifying event occurred, or
(b)a later time specified by the Inland Revenue in the notice.
(2)A “disqualifying event” occurs in connection with a scheme if—
(a)any of the requirements of Parts 2 to 7 of this Schedule ceases to be met; or
(b)the scheme organiser fails to provide information requested by the Inland Revenue under paragraph 45.
(3)If share options granted under an SAYE option scheme before the withdrawal of approval under this paragraph are exercised after the withdrawal, the scheme is to be treated for the purposes of—
(a)section 519 (exemption in respect of exercise of share option), and
[F1(b)section 421G(b) (exemption from Chapters 2 to 4 of Part 7),]
in their application to such options, as if it were still approved at the time of the exercise.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 3 para. 42(3)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 22 para. 44(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2003 (c. 14), Sch. 22 para. 44(1)