Finance Act 2003

Reliefs U.K.

F1 57 Disadvantaged areas relief U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F1 S. 57 repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 10(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 39 para. 8(1) (with Sch. 39 paras. 11-13)

Commencement Information

I1 Pt. 4 wholly in force at Royal Assent subject to Sch. 19, see s. 124, Sch. 19 para. 1(1)

[F2 57A Sale and leaseback arrangements U.K.

(1) The leaseback element of a sale and leaseback arrangement is exempt from charge if the qualifying conditions specified below are met.

(2) A “sale and leaseback”arrangement means an arrangement under which—

(a) A transfers or grants to B a major interest in land (the “sale”), and

(b) out of that interest B grants a lease to A (the “leaseback”).

(3) The qualifying conditions are—

(a) that the sale transaction is entered into wholly or partly in consideration of the leaseback transaction being entered into,

[F3 (aa) that the sale transaction is entered into wholly or partly in consideration of the leaseback transaction being entered into,

(b) that the only other consideration (if any) for the sale is the payment of money or the assumption, satisfaction or release of a debt (or both),]

(c) that the sale is not a transfer of rights within the meaning of F4 ... 45A (contract providing for conveyance to third party: effect of transfer of rights) [F5 or a pre-completion transaction within the meaning of Schedule 2A (transactions entered into before completion of contract)], and

(d) where A and B are both bodies corporate at the effective date of the leaseback transaction, that they are not members of the same group for the purposes of group relief (see paragraph 1 of Schedule 7) at that date.

[F6 (e) where A and B are both bodies corporate at the effective date of the leaseback transaction, that they are not members of the same group for the purposes of group relief (see paragraph 1 of Schedule 7) at that date.]

F7 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Textual Amendments

F2 S. 57A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 26 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 39 para. 16 (which amending provision re-enacts, subject to certain changes, a corresponding amendment made by the now revoked Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Land Tax (Variation of the Finance Act 2003) (No. 2) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2816), see Sch. 39 para. 14)

F3 S. 57A(3)(aa)(b) substituted for s. 57A(3)(b) (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 13(3)-(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 39 para. 6(2)

F4 Words in s. 57A(3)(c) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 11 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 39 para. 4(a)

F5 Words in s. 57A(3)(c) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 11 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 39 para. 4(b)

F6 S. 57A(3)(e) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 13(3)-(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 39 para. 6(3)

F7 S. 57A(4) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 13(3)-(6) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 39 para. 6(4)

[F8 57AA First-time buyers U.K.

(1) A land transaction is exempt from charge under section 55 if—

(a) it is a relevant acquisition of a major interest in land,

(b) the land consists entirely of residential property,

(c) the relevant consideration (see section 55) for the transaction (other than any consisting of rent) is more than £125,000 but not more than £250,000,

(d) the purchaser, or (if more than one) each of the purchasers, is a first-time buyer who intends to occupy the residential property as the purchaser’s only or main residence, and

(e) (subject to subsection (4)) the transaction is not one of a number of linked transactions.

(2) In this section “first-time buyer” means a person who—

(a) has not previously been a purchaser in relation to a relevant acquisition of a major interest in land which consisted of or included residential property,

(b) has not previously acquired an equivalent interest in such land under the law of [F9 Scotland or] a territory outside the United Kingdom,

(c) has not previously been, or been one of the persons who was, “the person” for the purposes of section 71A, F10 ... or 73 in a case where the first transaction within the meaning of the section concerned was a relevant acquisition of a major interest in land which consisted of or included residential property, and

(d) would not have been such a person for those purposes in such a case if the provisions mentioned in paragraph (c) had been in force, and had had effect in the territory concerned, at all material times (subject, where required, to appropriate modifications).

(3) In this section “relevant acquisition of a major interest in land” means an acquisition of a major interest in land other than—

(a) the grant of a lease for a term of less than 21 years, or

(b) the assignment of a lease which has less than 21 years to run.

(4) Subsection (1)(e) does not prevent a transaction being exempt from charge under section 55 if each of the linked transactions is one the subject-matter of which is land, or an interest in or right over land, which falls within section 116(1)(a), (b) or (c) by reason of its connection with the same building.]

Textual Amendments

F8 S. 57AA inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 6(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), s. 6(2)

F9 Words in s. 57AA(2)(b) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 6(a) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

F10 Words in s. 57AA(2)(c) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 6(b) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

[F11 58A Relief for certain acquisitions of residential property U.K.

Schedule 6A provides for relief in the case of certain acquisitions of residential property.]

Textual Amendments

F11 S. 58A substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 39 para. 26 of the amending Act) for ss. 58 and 59 by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), Sch. 39 para. 17(1) (which amending provision re-enacts, subject to certain changes, a corresponding amendment made by the now revoked Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Land Tax (Variation of the Finance Act 2003) (No. 2) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2816), see Sch. 39 para. 14)

[F12 58B Relief for new zero-carbon homes U.K.

(1) The Treasury may make regulations granting relief on the first acquisition of a dwelling which is a “zero-carbon home”.

[F13 (2) For the purposes of this section—

(a) a building, or a part of a building, is a dwelling if it is constructed for use as a single dwelling, and

(b) “first acquisition”, in relation to a dwelling, means its acquisition when it has not previously been occupied.]

(3) For the purpose of subsection (2) land occupied or enjoyed with a dwelling as a garden or grounds is part of the dwelling.

(4) The regulations shall define “zero-carbon home” by reference to specified aspects of the energy efficiency of a building; for which purpose “energy efficiency” includes—

(a) consumption of energy,

(b) conservation of energy, and

(c) generation of energy.

(5) The relief may take the form of—

(a) exemption from charge, or

(b) a reduction in the amount of tax chargeable.

(6) Regulations under this section shall not have effect in relation to acquisitions on or after 1st October 2012.

(7) The Treasury may by order—

(a) substitute a later date for the date in subsection (6);

(b) make transitional provision, or provide savings, in connection with the effect of subsection (6).

Textual Amendments

F12 Ss. 58B, 58C inserted (19.7.2007) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), s. 19(1)

F13 S. 58B(2) substituted (retrospective to 19.7.2007) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 93(2)(7)

58C Relief for new zero-carbon homes: supplemental U.K.

(1) Regulations under section 58B—

(a) shall include provision about the method of claiming relief (including documents or information to be provided), and

(b) in particular, shall include provision about the evidence to be adduced to show that a [F14 dwelling] satisfies the definition of “zero-carbon home”.

(2) Regulations made by virtue of subsection (1)(b) may, in particular—

(a) refer to a scheme or process established by or for the purposes of an enactment about building;

(b) establish or provide for the establishment of a scheme or process of certification;

(c) specify, or provide for the approval of, one or more schemes or processes for certifying energy efficiency.

[F15 (d) provide for the charging of fees of a reasonable amount in respect of services provided as part of a scheme or process of certification.]

(3) In defining “zero-carbon home” regulations under section 58B may include requirements which may be satisfied in relation to [F16 a dwelling] either—

(a) by features of the [F17 building which, or part of which, constitutes the dwelling], or

(b) by other installations or utilities.

(4) Regulations under section 58B may modify the effect of section 108, or another provision of this Part about linked transactions, in relation to a set of transactions of which at least one is the first acquisition of a dwelling which is a zero-carbon home.

(5) In determining whether section 116(7) applies, and in the application of section 116(7), a transaction shall be disregarded if or in so far as it involves the first acquisition of a dwelling which is a zero-carbon home.

(6) Regulations under section 58B—

(a) may provide for relief to be wholly or partly withdrawn if a dwelling ceases to be a zero-carbon home, and

(b) may provide for the reduction or withholding of relief where a person acquires more than one zero-carbon home within a specified period.

(7) Regulations under section 58B may include provision for relief to be granted in respect of acquisitions occurring during a specified period before the regulations come into force.]

Textual Amendments

F12 Ss. 58B, 58C inserted (19.7.2007) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), s. 19(1)

F14 Word in s. 58C(1) substituted (retrospective to 19.7.2007) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 93(4)(7)

F15 S. 58C(2)(d) inserted (21.7.2008) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 93(5)

F16 Words in s. 58C(3) substituted (retrospective to 19.7.2007) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 93(6)(a)(7)

F17 Words in s. 58C(3) substituted (retrospective to 19.7.2007) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 93(6)(b)(7)

[F18 58D Transfers involving multiple dwellings U.K.

(1) Schedule 6B provides for relief in the case of transfers involving multiple dwellings.

(2) Any relief under that Schedule must be claimed in a land transaction return or an amendment of such a return.]

Textual Amendments

F18 S. 58D inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 22 para. 9 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 22 para. 2

60 Compulsory purchase facilitating development U.K.

(1) A compulsory purchase facilitating development is exempt from charge.

(2) In this section “compulsory purchase facilitating development” means—

(a) in relation to England and Wales F19 ..., the acquisition by a person of a chargeable interest in respect of which that person has made a compulsory purchase order for the purpose of facilitating development by another person;

(b) in relation to Northern Ireland, the acquisition by a person of a chargeable interest by means of a vesting order made for the purpose of facilitating development by a person other than the person who acquires the interest.

(3) For the purposes of subsection (2)(a) it does not matter how the acquisition is effected (so that provision applies where the acquisition is effected by agreement).

(4) In subsection (2)(b) a “vesting order” means an order made under any statutory provision to authorise the acquisition of land otherwise than by agreement.

(5) In this section “development”—

(a) in relation to England and Wales, has the same meaning as in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8) (see section 55 of that Act);

F20 (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c) in relation to Northern Ireland, has the same meaning as in the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (1991/1220 (N.I. 11)) (see Article 11 of that Order).

Textual Amendments

F19 Words in s. 60(2)(a) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 7(a) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

F20 S. 60(5)(b) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 7(b) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

Commencement Information

I2 Pt. 4 wholly in force at Royal Assent subject to Sch. 19, see s. 124, Sch. 19 para. 1(1)

61 Compliance with planning obligations U.K.

(1) A land transaction that is entered into in order to comply with a planning obligation or a modification of a planning obligation is exempt from charge if—

(a) the planning obligation or modification is enforceable against the vendor,

(b) the purchaser is a public authority, and

(c) the transaction takes place within the period of five years beginning with the date on which the planning obligation was entered into or modified.

(2) In this section—

(a) in relation to England and Wales—

• “planning obligation” means either of the following—

  (a)

  a planning obligation within the meaning of section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 that is entered into in accordance with subsection (9) of that section, or

  (b)

  a planning obligation within the meaning of section 299A of that Act that is entered into in accordance with subsection (2) of that section; and

• “modification” of a planning obligation means modification as mentioned in section 106A(1) of that Act;

F21 (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c) in relation to Northern Ireland—

• “planning obligation” means a planning agreement within the meaning of Article 40 of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 that is entered into accordance with paragraph (10) of that Article, and

• “modification” of a planning obligation means modification as mentioned in Article 40A(1) of that Order.

(3) The following are public authorities for the purposes of subsection (1)(b)—

Government A Minister of the Crown or government department F22 . . . A Northern Ireland department [F23 The Welsh Ministers, the First Minister for Wales and the Counsel General to the Welsh Government]

Local government: England A county or district council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) The council of a London borough The Common Council of the City of London The Greater London Authority Transport for London The Council of the Isles of Scilly

Local government: Wales A county or county borough council constituted under section 21 of the Local Government Act 1972

F24 . . .

Local government: Northern Ireland A district council within the meaning of the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 (c. 9 (N.I.))

Health: England and Wales A Strategic Health Authority [F25 established under section 13 of the National Health Service Act 2006] A Special Health Authority established under [F26 section 28 of that Act or section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006] A Primary Care Trust established under [F27 section 18 of the National Health Service Act 2006] A Local Health Board established under [F28 section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006] A National Health Service Trust established under [F29 section 25 of the National Health Service Act 2006 or section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006]

F30 . . .

Health: Northern Ireland A Health and Social Services Board established under Article 16 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 (S.I. 1972/1265 (N.I. 14)) A Health and Social Services Trust established under Article 10 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/194 (N.I. 1))

Other planning authorities Any other authority that— (a) is a local planning authority within the meaning of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8), F31 ... (b) F31 ...

Prescribed persons A person prescribed for the purposes of this section by Treasury order

Textual Amendments

F21 S. 61(2)(b) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 8(2) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

F22 Words in s. 61(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 8(3)(a) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

F23 Words in s. 61(3) substituted by Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32), s. 160, Sch. 10 para. 63 (with Sch. 11 para. 22), the amending provision coming into force immediately after "the 2007 election" (held on 3.5.2007) subject to s. 161(1)(4)(5) of the amending Act, which provides for certain provisions to come into force for specified purposes immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) - see ss. 46, s. 161(4)(5) of the amending Act.

F24 Words in s. 61(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 8(3)(b) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

F25 Words in s. 61(3) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 233(a) (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

F26 Words in s. 61(3) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 233(b) (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

F27 Words in s. 61(3) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 233(c) (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

F28 Words in s. 61(3) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 233(d) (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

F29 Words in s. 61(3) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 233(e) (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

F30 Words in s. 61(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 8(3)(c) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

F31 Words in s. 61(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 8(3)(d) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

Commencement Information

I3 Pt. 4 wholly in force at Royal Assent subject to Sch. 19, see s. 124, Sch. 19 para. 1(1)

62 Group relief and reconstruction or acquisition relief U.K.

(1) Schedule 7 provides for relief from stamp duty land tax.

(2) In that Schedule—

• Part 1 makes provision for group relief,

• Part 2 makes provision for reconstruction and acquisition reliefs.

(3) Any relief under that Schedule must be claimed in a land transaction return or an amendment of such a return.

Commencement Information

I4 Pt. 4 wholly in force at Royal Assent subject to Sch. 19, see s. 124, Sch. 19 para. 1(1)

63 Demutualisation of insurance company U.K.

(1) A land transaction is exempt from charge if it is entered into for the purposes of or in connection with a qualifying transfer of the whole or part of the business of a mutual insurance company (“the mutual”) to a company that has share capital (“the acquiring company”).

(2) A transfer is a qualifying transfer if—

(a) it is a transfer of business consisting of the effecting or carrying out of contracts of insurance and takes place under an insurance business transfer scheme, or

(b) it is a transfer of business of a general insurance company carried on through a permanent establishment in the United Kingdom and takes place in accordance with authorisation granted outside the United Kingdom for the purposes of—

(i) Article 14 of the life assurance Directive, or

(ii) Article 12 of the 3rd non-life insurance Directive,

and, in either case, the requirements of subsections (3) and (4) are met in relation to the shares of a company (“the issuing company”) which is either the acquiring company or a company of which the acquiring company is a wholly-owned subsidiary.

(3) Shares in the issuing company must be offered, under the scheme, to at least 90% of the persons who are members of the mutual immediately before the transfer.

(4) Under the scheme all of the shares in the issuing company that will be in issue immediately after the transfer has been made, other than shares that are to be or have been issued pursuant to an offer to the public, must be offered to the persons who (at the time of the offer) are—

(a) members of the mutual,

(b) persons who are entitled to become members of the mutual, or

(c) employees, former employees or pensioners of—

(i) the mutual, or

(ii) a wholly-owned subsidiary of the mutual.

(5) The Treasury may by regulations—

(a) amend subsection (3) by substituting a lower percentage for the percentage mentioned there;

(b) provide that any or all of the references in subsections (3) and (4) to members shall be construed as references to members of a class specified in the regulations.

Regulations under paragraph (b) may make different provision for different cases.

(6) For the purposes of this section a company is the wholly-owned subsidiary of another company (“the parent”) if the company has no members except the parent and the parent’s wholly-owned subsidiaries or persons acting on behalf of the parent or the parent’s wholly-owned subsidiaries.

(7) In this section—

• “contract of insurance” has the meaning given by Article 3(1) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/544);

• “employee”, in relation to a mutual insurance company or its wholly-owned subsidiary, includes any officer or director of the company or subsidiary and any other person taking part in the management of the affairs of the company or subsidiary;

• “general insurance company” means a company that has permission under [F32 Part 4A] of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8), or paragraph 15 of Schedule 3 to that Act (as a result of qualifying for authorisation under paragraph 12(1) of that Schedule), to effect or carry out contracts of insurance;

• “insurance company” means a company that carries on the business of effecting or carrying out contracts of insurance;

• “insurance business transfer scheme” has the same meaning as in Part 7 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000;

• “the life assurance Directive” means the Council Directive of 5th November 2002 concerning life assurance (No.2002/83/EC);

• “mutual insurance company” means an insurance company carrying on business without having any share capital;

• “the 3rd non-life insurance Directive” means the Council Directive of 18th June 1992 on the co-ordination of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to direct insurance other than life insurance and amending Directives 73/239/EEC and 88/357/EEC (No. 92/49/EEC);

• “pensioner”, in relation to a mutual insurance company or its wholly-owned subsidiary, means a person entitled (whether presently or prospectively) to a pension, lump sum, gratuity or other like benefit referable to the service of any person as an employee of the company or subsidiary.

Textual Amendments

F32 Words in s. 63(7) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 98 (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

Commencement Information

I5 Pt. 4 wholly in force at Royal Assent subject to Sch. 19, see s. 124, Sch. 19 para. 1(1)

64 Demutualisation of building society U.K.

A land transaction effected by section 97(6) or (7) of the Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53) (transfer of building society’s business to a commercial company) is exempt from charge.

Commencement Information

I6 Pt. 4 wholly in force at Royal Assent subject to Sch. 19, see s. 124, Sch. 19 para. 1(1)

F33 64A Initial transfer of assets to trustees of unit trust scheme U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F33 S. 64A repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 166(4)-(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 166(2), Sch. 26 Pt. 7(3)

65 Incorporation of limited liability partnership U.K.

(1) A transaction by which a chargeable interest is transferred by a person (“the transferor”) to a limited liability partnership in connection with its incorporation is exempt from charge if the following three conditions are met.

(2) The first condition is that the effective date of the transaction is not more than one year after the date of incorporation of the limited liability partnership.

(3) The second condition is that at the relevant time the transferor—

(a) is a partner in a partnership comprised of all the persons who are or are to be members of the limited liability partnership (and no-one else), or

(b) holds the interest transferred as nominee or bare trustee for one or more of the partners in such a partnership.

(4) The third condition is that—

(a) the proportions of the interest transferred to which the persons mentioned in subsection (3)(a) are entitled immediately after the transfer are the same as those to which they were entitled at the relevant time, or

(b) none of the differences in those proportions has arisen as part of a scheme or arrangement of which the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, is avoidance of liability to any duty or tax.

(5) In this section “the relevant time” means—

(a) where the transferor acquired the interest after the incorporation of the limited liability partnership, immediately after he acquired it, and

(b) in any other case, immediately before its incorporation.

(6) In this section “limited liability partnership” means a limited liability partnership formed under the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000 (c. 12) or the Limited Liability Partnerships Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 12 (N. I.)).

Commencement Information

I7 Pt. 4 wholly in force at Royal Assent subject to Sch. 19, see s. 124, Sch. 19 para. 1(1)

66 Transfers involving public bodies U.K.

(1) A land transaction entered into on, or in consequence of, or in connection with, a reorganisation effected by or under a statutory provision is exempt from charge if the purchaser and vendor are both public bodies.

(2) The Treasury may by order provide that a land transaction that is not entered into as mentioned in subsection (1) is exempt from charge if—

(a) the transaction is effected by or under a prescribed statutory provision, and

(b) either the purchaser or the vendor is a public body.

In this subsection “prescribed” means prescribed in an order made under this subsection.

(3) A “reorganisation” means changes involving—

(a) the establishment, reform or abolition of one or more public bodies,

(b) the creation, alteration or abolition of functions to be discharged or discharged by one or more public bodies, or

(c) the transfer of functions from one public body to another.

(4) The following are public bodies for the purposes of this section—

Government, Parliament etc A Minister of the Crown The Scottish Ministers A Northern Ireland department [F34 The Welsh Ministers, the First Minister for Wales and the Counsel General to the Welsh Government] The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission [F35 The National Assembly for Wales Commission]

Local government: England A county or district council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) The council of a London borough The Greater London Authority The Common Council of the City of London The Council of the Isles of Scilly

Local government: Wales A county or county borough council constituted under section 21 of the Local Government Act 1972

Local government: Scotland A council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 (c. 39)

Local government: Northern Ireland A district council within the meaning of the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 (c. 9 (N.I.))

Health: England and Wales A Strategic Health Authority [F36 established under section 13 of the National Health Service Act 2006] A Special Health Authority established under [F37 section 28 of that Act or section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006] A Primary Care Trust established under [F38 section 18 of the National Health Service Act 2006] A Local Health Board established under [F39 section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006] A National Health Service Trust established under [F40 section 25 of the National Health Service Act 2006 or section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006]

Health: Scotland The Common Services Agency established under section 10(1) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 29) A Health Board established under section 2(1)(a) of that Act A National Health Service Trust established under section 12A(1) of that Act A Special Health Board established under section 2(1)(b) of that Act

Health: Northern Ireland A Health and Social Services Board established under Article 16 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 (S.I. 1972/1265 (N.I. 14)) A Health and Social Services Trust established under Article 10 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/194 (N.I. 1))

Other planning authorities Any other authority that— (a) is a local planning authority within the meaning of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8), or (b) is the planning authority for any of the purposes of the planning Acts within the meaning of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 8)

Statutory bodies A body (other than a company) that is established by or under a statutory provision for the purpose of carrying out functions conferred on it by or under a statutory provision

Prescribed persons A person prescribed for the purposes of this section by Treasury order

(5) In this section references to a public body include—

(a) a company in which all the shares are owned by such a body, and

(b) a wholly-owned subsidiary of such a company.

[F41 (6) In this section “company” means a company as defined by section [F42 1] of the Companies Act [F42 2006] F43 ....]

Textual Amendments

F34 Words in s. 66(4) substituted by Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32), s. 160, Sch. 10 para. 64(a) (with Sch. 11 para. 22), the amending provision coming into force immediately after "the 2007 election" (held on 3.5.2007) subject to s. 161(1)(4)(5) of the amending Act, which provides for certain provisions to come into force for specified purposes immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) - see ss. 46, s. 161(4)(5) of the amending Act.

F35 Words in s. 66(4) inserted by Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32), s. 160, Sch. 10 para. 64(b) (with Sch. 11 para. 22), the amending provision coming into force immediately after "the 2007 election" (held on 3.5.2007) subject to s. 161(1)(4)(5) of the amending Act, which provides for certain provisions to come into force for specified purposes immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) - see ss. 46, s. 161(4)(5) of the amending Act.

F36 Words in s. 66(4) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 234(a) (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

F37 Words in s. 66(4) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 234(b) (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

F38 Words in s. 66(4) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 234(c) (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

F39 Words in s. 66(4) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 234(d) (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

F40 Words in s. 66(4) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 234(e) (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

F41 S. 66(6) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 para. 22(1)(5) of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2005 (c. 22), Sch. 10 para. 18

F42 Word in s. 66(6) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes and National Insurance) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1890), arts. 1(1), 3(5)(a)

F43 Words in s. 66(6) omitted (1.10.2009) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes and National Insurance) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1890), arts. 1(1), 3(5)(a)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. 4 modified (17.7.2013) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 194(8)-(12)

C2 S. 66(4) modified (17.7.2013) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), s. 153(3)

Commencement Information

I8 Pt. 4 wholly in force at Royal Assent subject to Sch. 19, see s. 124, Sch. 19 para. 1(1)

67 Transfer in consequence of reorganisation of parliamentary constituencies U.K.

(1) Where—

(a) an Order in Council is made under the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 (c. 56) (orders specifying new parliamentary constituencies), and

(b) an existing local constituency association transfers a chargeable interest to—

(i) a new association that is a successor to the existing association, or

(ii) a related body that as soon as practicable transfers the interest or right to a new association that is a successor to the existing association,

the transfer, or where paragraph (b)(ii) applies each of the transfers, is exempt from charge.

(2) In relation to any such order as is mentioned in subsection (1)(a)—

(a) “the date of the change” means the date on which the order comes into operation;

(b) “former parliamentary constituency” means an area that, for the purposes of parliamentary elections, was a constituency immediately before that date but is no longer such a constituency after that date;

(c) “new parliamentary constituency” means an area that, for the purposes of parliamentary elections, is such a constituency after that date but was not such a constituency immediately before that date.

(3) In relation to the date of the change—

(a) “existing local constituency association” means a local constituency association whose area was the same, or substantially the same, as the area of a former parliamentary constituency or two or more such constituencies, and

(b) “new association” means a local constituency association whose area is the same, or substantially the same, as that of a new parliamentary constituency or two or more such constituencies.

(4) In this section—

(a) “local constituency association” means an unincorporated association (whether described as an association, a branch or otherwise) whose primary purpose is to further the aims of a political party in an area that at any time is or was the same or substantially the same as the area of a parliamentary constituency or two or more parliamentary constituencies, and

(b) “related body”, in relation to such an association, means a body (whether corporate or unincorporated) that is an organ of the political party concerned.

(5) For the purposes of this section a new association is a successor to an existing association if any part of the existing association’s area is comprised in the new association’s area.

Commencement Information

I9 Pt. 4 wholly in force at Royal Assent subject to Sch. 19, see s. 124, Sch. 19 para. 1(1)

[F44 67A Acquisitions by certain health service bodies U.K.

(1) A land transaction is exempt from charge if the purchaser is any of the following—

(a) the National Health Service Commissioning Board;

(b) a clinical commissioning group established under section 14D of the National Health Service Act 2006;

(c) an NHS foundation trust;

(d) a Local Health Board established under section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006;

(e) a National Health Service trust established under section 18 of that Act;

(f) a Health and Social Services trust established under the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1991.

(2) Any relief under this section must be claimed in a land transaction return or an amendment of such a return.]

Textual Amendments

F44 S. 67A inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 216(4)-(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), s. 216(1)

68 Charities relief U.K.

(1) Schedule 8 provides for relief from stamp duty land tax for acquisitions by charities.

(2) Any relief under that Schedule must be claimed in a land transaction return or an amendment of such a return.

Commencement Information

I10 Pt. 4 wholly in force at Royal Assent subject to Sch. 19, see s. 124, Sch. 19 para. 1(1)

69 Acquisition by bodies established for national purposes U.K.

A land transaction is exempt from charge if the purchaser is any of the following—

(a) the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England;

F45 (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c) the Trustees of the British Museum;

(d) the Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund;

(e) the Trustees of the Natural History Museum.

Textual Amendments

F45 S. 69(b) omitted (1.4.2012) by virtue of The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/964), arts. 1(2), 3(1), Sch.

Commencement Information

I11 Pt. 4 wholly in force at Royal Assent subject to Sch. 19, see s. 124, Sch. 19 para. 1(1)

70 Right to buy transactions, shared ownership leases etc U.K.

Schedule 9 makes provision for relief in the case of right to buy transactions, shared ownership leases and certain related transactions.

Commencement Information

I12 Pt. 4 wholly in force at Royal Assent subject to Sch. 19, see s. 124, Sch. 19 para. 1(1)

71 Certain acquisitions by registered social landlord U.K.

[F46 (A1) A land transaction under which the purchaser is a profit-making registered provider of social housing is exempt from charge if the transaction is funded with the assistance of a public subsidy.]

(1) A land transaction under which the purchaser is a [F47 relevant housing provider] is exempt from charge if—

(a) the [F47 relevant housing provider] is controlled by its tenants,

(b) the vendor is a qualifying body, or

(c) the transaction is funded with the assistance of a public subsidy.

[F48 (1A) In this section “relevant housing provider” means—

(a) a non-profit registered provider of social housing, or

(b) a registered social landlord.]

(2) The reference in subsection (1)(a) to a [F49 relevant housing provider] “controlled by its tenants” is to a [F49 relevant housing provider] the majority of whose board members are tenants occupying properties owned or managed by it.

• “Board member”, in relation to a [F49 relevant housing provider], means—

  (a)

  if it is a company, a director of the company,

  (b)

  if it is a body corporate whose affairs are managed by its members, a member,

  (c)

  if it is body of trustees, a trustee,

  (d)

  if it is not within paragraphs (a) to (c), a member of the committee of management or other body to which is entrusted the direction of the affairs of the [F49 relevant housing provider].

(3) In subsection (1)(b) “qualifying body” means—

(a) a [F50 relevant housing provider],

(b) a housing action trust established under Part 3 of the Housing Act 1988 (c. 50),

(c) a principal council within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70),

(d) the Common Council of the City of London,

(e) the Scottish Ministers,

(f) a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 (c. 39),

(g) Scottish Homes,

(h) the Department for Social Development in Northern Ireland, or

(i) the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.

(4) In [F51 this section] “public subsidy” means any grant or other financial assistance—

(a) made or given by way of a distribution pursuant to section 25 of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (c. 39) (application of money by distributing bodies),

(b) under section 18 of the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52) (social housing grants),

(c) under section 126 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (c. 53) (financial assistance for regeneration and development),

[F52 (ca) under section 19 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (financial assistance by the Homes and Communities Agency),]

[F53 (cb) made or given by the Greater London Authority,]

(d) under section 2 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 43) (general functions of the Scottish Ministers), or

(e) under Article 33 [F54 or 33A] of the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/1725 (N.I. 15)).

Textual Amendments

F46 S. 71(A1) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 81(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 81(3)

F47 Words in s. 71(1) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 9 para. 30(2); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F48 S. 71(1A) inserted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 9 para. 30(3); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F49 Words in s. 71(2) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 9 para. 30(2); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F50 Words in s. 71(3) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 9 para. 30(2); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F51 Words in s. 71(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 81(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 81(4)

F52 S. 71(4)(ca) inserted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 79; S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w)(3) (with arts. 6-13)

F53 S. 71(4)(cb) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 19 para. 40; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i) (with arts. 9, 11, 14, 15, 17)

F54 Words in s. 71(4)(e) inserted (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by The Housing (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3337), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 8; S.R. 2007/37, art. 2

Commencement Information

I13 Pt. 4 wholly in force at Royal Assent subject to Sch. 19, see s. 124, Sch. 19 para. 1(1)

[F55 71A Alternative property finance: land sold to financial institution and leased to [F56 person] U.K.

(1) This section applies where arrangements are entered into between [F57 a person] and a financial institution under which—

(a) the institution purchases a major interest in land or an undivided share of a major interest in land (“the first transaction”),

(b) where the interest purchased is an undivided share, the major interest is held on trust for the institution and the [F56 person] as beneficial tenants in common,

(c) the institution (or the person holding the land on trust as mentioned in paragraph (b)) grants to the [F56 person] out of the major interest a lease (if the major interest is freehold) or a sub-lease (if the major interest is leasehold) (“the second transaction”), and

(d) the institution and the [F56 person] enter into an agreement under which the [F56 person] has a right to require the institution or its successor in title to transfer to the [F56 person] (in one transaction or a series of transactions) the whole interest purchased by the institution under the first transaction.

(2) The first transaction is exempt from charge if the vendor is—

(a) the [F56 person], or

(b) another financial institution by whom the interest was acquired under arrangements of the kind mentioned in subsection (1) entered into between it and the [F56 person].

(3) The second transaction is exempt from charge if the provisions of this Part relating to the first transaction are complied with (including the payment of any tax chargeable).

(4) Any transfer to the [F56 person] that results from the exercise of the right mentioned in subsection (1)(d) (“a further transaction”) is exempt from charge if—

(a) the provisions of this Part relating to the first and second transactions are complied with, and

(b) at all times between the second transaction and the further transaction—

(i) the interest purchased under the first transaction is held by a financial institution so far as not transferred by a previous further transaction, and

(ii) the lease or sub-lease granted under the second transaction is held by the [F56 person].

(5) The agreement mentioned in subsection (1)(d) is not to be treated—

(a) as substantially performed unless and until the whole interest purchased by the institution under the first transaction has been transferred (and accordingly section 44(5) does not apply), or

(b) as a distinct land transaction by virtue of section 46 (options and rights of pre-emption).

[F58 (6) The requirements of subsection (1), or (4)(b)(ii), are not met if—

(a) the [F56 person] enters into the arrangement, or holds the lease or sub-lease, as trustee and any beneficiary of the trust is not [F57 a person], or

(b) the [F56 person] enters into the arrangements, or holds the lease or sub-lease, as partner and any of the other partners is not [F57 a person].]

(7) A further transaction that is exempt from charge by virtue of subsection (4) is not a notifiable transaction unless the transaction involves the transfer to the [F56 person] of the whole interest purchased by the institution under the first transaction, so far as not transferred by a previous further transaction.

F59 (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(9) References in this section to [F57 a person] shall be read, in relation to times after the death of the [F56 person] concerned, as references to his personal representatives.

F60 (10)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F55 S. 71A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 7 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 8 para. 2

F56 Word in ss. 71A-73 substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 168(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 168(1)

F57 Words in ss. 71A-73 substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 168(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 168(1)

F58 S. 71A(6) ceased to have effect (with effect in accordance with s. 168(5) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 168(2)

F59 S. 71A(8) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 21 para. 6 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 21 para. 3(1)

F60 S. 71A(10) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 9 (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

F62 72 Alternative property finance [F61 in Scotland]: land sold to financial institution and leased to [F56 person] U.K.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F56 Word in ss. 71A-73 substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 168(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 168(1)

F61 Words in s. 72 heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 7 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 8 para. 3(6)

F62 S. 72 omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 10 (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2 (with S.S.I. 2014/377, arts. 1, 5(2))

Commencement Information

I14 Pt. 4 wholly in force at Royal Assent subject to Sch. 19, see s. 124, Sch. 19 para. 1(1)

F63 72A Alternative property finance in Scotland: land sold to financial institution and person in common U.K.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F63 S. 72A omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 10 (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2 (with S.S.I. 2014/377, arts. 1, 5(2))

73 Alternative property finance: land sold to financial institution and re-sold to [F56 person] U.K.

(1) This section applies where arrangements are entered into between [F57 a person] and a financial institution under which—

(a) the institution—

(i) purchases a major interest in land (“the first transaction”), and

(ii) sells that interest to the [F56 person] (“the second transaction”), and

(b) the [F56 person] grants the institution a legal mortgage over that interest.

(2) The first transaction is exempt from charge if the vendor is—

(a) the [F56 person] concerned, or

(b) another financial institution by whom the interest was acquired under other arrangements of the kind mentioned in [F64 section 71A(1)F65 ...] entered into between it and the [F56 person].

(3) The second transaction is exempt from charge if the financial institution complies with the provisions of this Part relating to the first transaction (including the payment of any tax chargeable [F66 on a chargeable consideration that is not less than the market value of the interest and, in the case of the grant of a lease at a rent, the rent.]).

[F67 (4) This section does not apply if—

(a) the [F56 person] enters into the arrangements as trustee and any beneficiary of the trust is not [F57 a person], or

(b) the [F56 person] enters into the arrangements as partner and any of the other partners is not [F57 a person].]

(5) In this section—

F68 (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b) “legal mortgage”—

(i) in relation to land in England or Wales, means a legal mortgage as defined in section 205(1)(xvi) of the Law of Property Act 1925 (c. 20);

F69 (ii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(iii) in relation to land in Northern Ireland, means a mortgage by conveyance of a legal estate or by demise or sub-demise or a charge by way of legal mortgage.

(6) References in this section to [F57 a person] shall be read, in relation to times after the death of the [F56 person] concerned, as references to his personal representatives.

Textual Amendments

F56 Word in ss. 71A-73 substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 168(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 168(1)

F57 Words in ss. 71A-73 substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 168(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 168(1)

F64 Words in s. 73(2)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 7 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2005 (c. 7), Sch. 8 para. 5(2)

F65 Words in s. 73(2)(b) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 11(a) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

F66 Words in s. 73(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 168(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 168(3)

F67 S. 73(4) ceased to have effect (with effect in accordance with s. 168(5) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 168(2)

F68 S. 73(5)(a) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 21 para. 6 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 21 para. 3(1)

F69 S. 73(5)(b)(ii) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 11(b) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

Commencement Information

I15 Pt. 4 wholly in force at Royal Assent subject to Sch. 19, see s. 124, Sch. 19 para. 1(1)

[F70 73A [F71 Sections 71A to 73: relationship with Schedule 7] U.K.

Sections 71A to 73 do not apply to arrangements in which the first transaction is exempt from charge by virtue of Schedule 7.]

Textual Amendments

F70 S. 73A inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 168(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2006 (c. 25), s. 168(4)

F71 S. 73A heading substituted (21.7.2008) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 155(2)

[F72 73AB [F73 Section 71A] : arrangements to transfer control of financial institution U.K.

(1) Section 71AF74 ... does not apply to alternative finance arrangements if those arrangements, or any connected arrangements, include arrangements for a person to acquire control of the relevant financial institution.

(2) That includes arrangements for a person to acquire control of the relevant financial institution only if one or more conditions are met (such as the happening of an event or doing of an act).

(3) In this section—

• “alternative finance arrangements” means the arrangements referred to in section 71A(1)F75 ...;

• “arrangements” includes any agreement, understanding, scheme, transaction or series of transactions (whether or not legally enforceable);

• “connected arrangements” means any arrangements entered into in connection with the making of the alternative finance arrangements (including arrangements involving one or more persons who are not parties to the alternative finance arrangements);

• “relevant financial institution” means the financial institution which enters into the alternative finance arrangements.

(4) [F76 Section 1124 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010] applies for the purposes of determining who has control of the relevant financial institution.]

Textual Amendments

F72 S. 73AB inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 155(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 155(3)

F73 Words in s. 73AB heading substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 12(2) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

F74 Words in s. 73AB(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 12(1)(a) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

F75 Words in s. 73AB(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 12(1)(b) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

F76 Words in s. 73AB(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 406 (with Sch. 2)

[F77 73B Exempt interests U.K.

(1) An interest held by a financial institution as a result of the first transaction within the meaning of section 71A(1)(a)F78 ... is an exempt interest for the purposes of stamp duty land tax.

(2) That interest ceases to be an exempt interest if—

(a) the lease or agreement mentioned in section 71A(1)(c)F79 ... ceases to have effect, or

(b) the right under section 71A(1)(d)F80 ... ceases to have effect or becomes subject to a restriction.

(3) Subsection (1) does not apply if the first transaction is exempt from charge by virtue of Schedule 7.

(4) Subsection (1) does not make an interest exempt in respect of—

(a) the first transaction itself, or

(b) a further transaction or third transaction within the meaning of section 71A(4)F81 ....]

Textual Amendments

F77 S. 73B inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 75(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), s. 75(1)

F78 Words in s. 73B(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 13(2) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

F79 Words in s. 73B(2)(a) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 13(3)(a) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

F80 Words in s. 73B(2)(b) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 13(3)(b) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

F81 Words in s. 73B(2)(b) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 13(4) (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

[F82 73BA Meaning of “financial institution” U.K.

(1) In sections 71A to 73B “financial institution” has the meaning given by section 564B of the Income Tax Act 2007.

(2) For this purpose section 564B(1) applies as if paragraph (d) were omitted.]

Textual Amendments

F82 S. 73BA inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 21 para. 6 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2011 (c. 11), Sch. 21 para. 3(2)

[F83 73C Alternative finance investment bonds U.K.

Schedule 61 to the Finance Act 2009 makes provision for relief from charge in the case of arrangements [F84 to which section 564G of the Income Tax Act 2007 or section 151N of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (investment bond arrangements) applies].]

Textual Amendments

F83 S. 73C inserted (21.7.2009) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 61 para. 25

F84 Words in s. 73C substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 381(1) of the amending Act) by Taxation (International and Other Provisions) Act 2010 (c. 8), s. 381(1), Sch. 8 para. 210 (with Sch. 9 paras. 1-9, 22)

[F85 73CA Sections 71A to 73: first-time buyers U.K.

(1) Where section 71AF86 ... or 73 applies, the first transaction within the meaning of the section concerned is exempt from charge under section 55 if—

(a) the transaction is a relevant acquisition of a major interest in land,

(b) the land consists entirely of residential property,

(c) the relevant consideration (see section 55) for the transaction (other than any consisting of rent) is more than £125,000 but not more than £250,000,

(d) the person (within the meaning of the section concerned), or (if more than one) each of them, is a first-time buyer who intends to occupy the residential property as the person’s only or main residence, and

(e) (subject to subsection (3)) the transaction is not one of a number of linked transactions.

(2) In subsection (1)—

• “first-time buyer”, and

• “relevant acquisition of a major interest in land”,

have the same meaning as in section 57AA.

(3) Subsection (4) of section 57AA applies for the purposes of this section.]

Textual Amendments

F85 S. 73CA inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 6(6) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), s. 6(3)

F86 Words in s. 73CA(1) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 14 (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

74 [F87 Exercise of collective rights by tenants of flats] U.K.

[F88 (1) This section applies where a chargeable transaction is entered into by a person or persons nominated or appointed by qualifying tenants of flats contained in premises in exercise of—

(a) a right under Part 1 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (right of first refusal), or

(b) a right under Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (right to collective enfranchisement).]

[F89 (1A) The rate of tax is determined as follows.

• Step 1 Determine the fraction of the relevant consideration produced by dividing the total amount of that consideration by the number of qualifying flats contained in the premises.

• Step 2 If the amount produced by step 1 is £2,000,000 or less, determine the rate of tax and the tax chargeable in accordance with subsections (2) and (3).

• Step 3 If the amount produced by step 1 is more than £2,000,000 and the condition in paragraph 3(3) of Schedule 4A is not met with respect to the transaction, determine the rate of tax and the tax chargeable in accordance with subsections (2) and (3).

• Step 4 If the amount produced by step 1 is more than £2,000,000 and the condition in paragraph 3(3) of Schedule 4A is met with respect to the transaction, subsections (2) and (3) do not apply, and the amount of tax chargeable in respect of the transaction is 15% of the chargeable consideration for the transaction.]

[F90 (2) The rate of tax is determined under section 55 by reference to the fraction of the relevant consideration calculated under step 1 of subsection (1A).]

(3) The tax chargeable is then determined by applying that rate to the chargeable consideration for the transaction.

[F91 (4) In this section—

• “flat” and “qualifying tenant” have the same meaning as in the Chapter or Part of the Act conferring the right being exercised;

• “qualifying flat” means a flat that is held by a qualifying tenant who is participating in the exercise of the right.]

(5) References in this section to the relevant consideration have the same meaning as in section 55.

Textual Amendments

F87 S. 74 heading substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 80(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 80(5)

F88 S. 74(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 80(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 80(2)

F89 S. 74(1A) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 35 para. 10 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 35 para. 5(2)

F90 S. 74(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 35 para. 10 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 35 para. 5(3)

F91 S. 74(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 80(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 80(4)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C3 S. 55(2) modified (temp.) (21.7.2009) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 10(1)

Commencement Information

I16 Pt. 4 wholly in force at Royal Assent subject to Sch. 19, see s. 124, Sch. 19 para. 1(1)

F92 75 Crofting community right to buy U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F92 S. 75 omitted (with effect from 1.4.2015 in accordance with S.I. 2015/637, art. 2) by virtue of Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 15 (with s. 29(5)(6))

Commencement Information

I17 Pt. 4 wholly in force at Royal Assent subject to Sch. 19, see s. 124, Sch. 19 para. 1(1)

[F93 75A Anti-avoidance U.K.

(1) This section applies where—

(a) one person (V) disposes of a chargeable interest and another person (P) acquires either it or a chargeable interest deriving from it,

(b) a number of transactions (including the disposal and acquisition) are involved in connection with the disposal and acquisition (“the scheme transactions”), and

(c) the sum of the amounts of stamp duty land tax payable in respect of the scheme transactions is less than the amount that would be payable on a notional land transaction effecting the acquisition of V's chargeable interest by P on its disposal by V.

(2) In subsection (1) “transaction” includes, in particular—

(a) a non-land transaction,

(b) an agreement, offer or undertaking not to take specified action,

(c) any kind of arrangement whether or not it could otherwise be described as a transaction, and

(d) a transaction which takes place after the acquisition by P of the chargeable interest.

(3) The scheme transactions may include, for example—

(a) the acquisition by P of a lease deriving from a freehold owned or formerly owned by V;

(b) a sub-sale to a third person;

(c) the grant of a lease to a third person subject to a right to terminate;

(d) the exercise of a right to terminate a lease or to take some other action;

(e) an agreement not to exercise a right to terminate a lease or to take some other action;

(f) the variation of a right to terminate a lease or to take some other action.

(4) Where this section applies—

(a) any of the scheme transactions which is a land transaction shall be disregarded for the purposes of this Part, but

(b) there shall be a notional land transaction for the purposes of this Part effecting the acquisition of V's chargeable interest by P on its disposal by V.

(5) The chargeable consideration on the notional transaction mentioned in subsections (1)(c) and (4)(b) is the largest amount (or aggregate amount)—

(a) given by or on behalf of any one person by way of consideration for the scheme transactions, or

(b) received by or on behalf of V (or a person connected with V within the meaning of [F94 section 1122 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010]) by way of consideration for the scheme transactions.

(6) The effective date of the notional transaction is—

(a) the last date of completion for the scheme transactions, or

(b) if earlier, the last date on which a contract in respect of the scheme transactions is substantially performed.

(7) This section does not apply where subsection (1)(c) is satisfied only by reason of—

(a) sections 71A to 73, or

(b) a provision of Schedule 9.

Textual Amendments

F93 Ss. 75A-75C inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 71(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), s. 71(1) (with s. 71(3))

F94 Words in s. 75A(5)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), s. 1184(1), Sch. 1 para. 407 (with Sch. 2)

75B Anti-avoidance: incidental transactions U.K.

(1) In calculating the chargeable consideration on the notional transaction for the purposes of section 75A(5), consideration for a transaction shall be ignored if or in so far as the transaction is merely incidental to the transfer of the chargeable interest from V to P.

(2) A transaction is not incidental to the transfer of the chargeable interest from V to P—

(a) if or in so far as it forms part of a process, or series of transactions, by which the transfer is effected,

(b) if the transfer of the chargeable interest is conditional on the completion of the transaction, or

(c) if it is of a kind specified in section 75A(3).

(3) A transaction may, in particular, be incidental if or in so far as it is undertaken only for a purpose relating to—

(a) the construction of a building on property to which the chargeable interest relates,

(b) the sale or supply of anything other than land, or

(c) a loan to P secured by a mortgage, or any other provision of finance to enable P, or another person, to pay for part of a process, or series of transactions, by which the chargeable interest transfers from V to P.

(4) In subsection (3)—

(a) paragraph (a) is subject to subsection (2)(a) to (c),

(b) paragraph (b) is subject to subsection (2)(a) and (c), and

(c) paragraph (c) is subject to subsection (2)(a) to (c).

(5) The exclusion required by subsection (1) shall be effected by way of just and reasonable apportionment if necessary.

(6) In this section a reference to the transfer of a chargeable interest from V to P includes a reference to a disposal by V of an interest acquired by P.

Textual Amendments

F93 Ss. 75A-75C inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 71(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), s. 71(1) (with s. 71(3))

75C Anti-avoidance: supplemental U.K.

(1) A transfer of shares or securities shall be ignored for the purposes of section 75A if but for this subsection it would be the first of a series of scheme transactions.

(2) The notional transaction under section 75A attracts any relief under this Part which it would attract if it were an actual transaction (subject to the terms and restrictions of the relief).

(3) The notional transaction under section 75A is a land transaction entered into for the purposes of or in connection with the transfer of an undertaking or part for the purposes of paragraphs 7 and 8 of Schedule 7, if any of the scheme transactions is entered into for the purposes of or in connection with the transfer of the undertaking or part.

(4) In the application of section 75A(5) no account shall be taken of any amount paid by way of consideration in respect of a transaction to which any of sections 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 69, 71 [F95 and 74] , or a provision of Schedule 6A or 8, applies.

(5) In the application of section 75A(5) an amount given or received partly in respect of the chargeable interest acquired by P and partly in respect of another chargeable interest shall be subjected to just and reasonable apportionment.

(6) Section 53 applies to the notional transaction under section 75A.

(7) Paragraph 5 of Schedule 4 applies to the notional transaction under section 75A.

(8) For the purposes of section 75A—

(a) an interest in a property-investment partnership (within the meaning of paragraph 14 of Schedule 15) is a chargeable interest in so far as it concerns land owned by the partnership, F96 ...

F96 (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F97 (8A) Nothing in Part 3 of Schedule 15 applies to the notional transaction under section 75A.]

(9) For the purposes of section 75A a reference to an amount of consideration includes a reference to the value of consideration given as money's worth.

(10) Stamp duty land tax paid in respect of a land transaction which is to be disregarded by virtue of section 75A(4)(a) is taken to have been paid in respect of the notional transaction by virtue of section 75A(4)(b).

(11) The Treasury may by order provide for section 75A not to apply in specified circumstances.

(12) An order under subsection (11) may include incidental, consequential or transitional provision and may make provision with retrospective effect.]

Textual Amendments

F93 Ss. 75A-75C inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 71(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), s. 71(1) (with s. 71(3))

F95 Words in s. 75C(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 29(4) of the amending Act) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11), s. 44(2)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 16 (with s. 29(5)(6)); S.I. 2015/637, art. 2

F96 S. 75C(8)(b) and word omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 55(2)-(4) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), s. 55(1)(a)

F97 S. 75C(8A) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 55(2)-(4) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), s. 55(1)(b)