[F1244ICircumstances in which exclusions do not applyU.K.
(1)Subsection (2) applies if a recognised transfer to a QROPS, [F2a relieved relevant non-UK scheme transfer or an onward transfer] would (but for this section) be excluded from the overseas transfer charge [F3under section 244AC] by any of sections 244B to 244F.
(2)The transfer is not excluded from the charge if the member has, in connection with the transfer, failed to comply with the relevant information regulation.
(3)In subsection (2) “the relevant information regulation” means whichever of the following is applicable—
(a)regulation 11BA of the Registered Pension Schemes (Provision of Information) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/567), or any regulation having effect in place of any of that regulation, as (in either case) from time to time amended, and
(b)regulation 3AE of the Pension Schemes (Information Requirements for Qualifying Overseas Pension Schemes, Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes and Corresponding Relief) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/208), or any regulation having effect in place of any of that regulation, as (in either case) from time to time amended.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 244A-244N and cross-heading inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 4 para. 25 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2017 (c. 10), Sch. 4 para. 11
F2Words in s. 244I(1) substituted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 53(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), 17)
F3Words in s. 244I(1) inserted (for the tax year 2024-25 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2024 (c. 3), Sch. 9 paras. 53(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), 17))