(1)[F1Subject to subsection (1A) below,] a transfer of value is an exempt transfer to the extent that the value transferred by it is attributable to property which by virtue of the transfer becomes comprised in a settlement and in respect of which—
(a)a direction under paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 to this Act has effect at the time of the transfer, or
(b)such a direction is given after the time of the transfer.
[F2(1A)Subsection (1) above does not apply in the case of a direction given after the time of the transfer unless the claim for the direction (if it is not made before that time) is made no more than two years after the date of that transfer, or within such longer period as the Board may allow.]
(2)Subsections (2) and (3) of the section 23 and subsection (4) of section 24 above shall apply in relation to subsection (1) above as they apply in relation to section 24(1).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 27(1) inserted (31.7.1998 with effect in relation to transfers of value made on or after 17.3.1998) by 1998 c. 36, s. 144(1)(2)
F2S. 27(1A) inserted (31.7.1998 with effect in relation to transfers of value made on or after 17.3.1998) by 1998 c. 36, s. 144(1)(2)