Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003

525No charge in respect of post-acquisition benefits
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(1)This section applies if—

(a)the individual exercises the share option in accordance with the provisions of the CSOP scheme at a time when the scheme is approved, and

(b)the condition set out in section 524(2) is met.

(2)No liability to income tax arises by virtue of—

  • section 449 (charge where restrictions or rights varied after acquisition), or

  • section 453 (charge on increase in value of shares of dependent subsidiaries),

in respect of shares acquired by the exercise of the option.