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PART XIIU.K. SPECIAL CLASSES OF COMPANIES AND BUSINESSES

CHAPTER IU.K. INSURANCE COMPANIES, UNDERWRITERS AND CAPITAL REDEMPTION BUSINESS

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Definitions in Pt. XII Chapter I (ss. 431-458) applied by Finance Act 1991 (c. 31, SIF 63:1), s. 48, Sch. 7 paras. 16(7), 18

C2Pt. XII Chapter I (ss. 431-458) applied (6.3.1992 with effect as mentioned in s. 289(1)(2) of the amending Act) by Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (c. 12), ss. 212(7)(b), 289 (with ss. 60, 101(1), 171, 201(3))

Insurance companies: generalU.K.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C4See 1989 ss.82-92 for changes made by Finance Act 1989 and 1990 ss.41-48 for changes made by Finance Act 1990.

431 Interpretative provisions relating to insurance companies.U.K.

(1)M1This section has effect for the interpretation of this Chapter.

(2)M2Unless the context otherwise requires—

[F49(2ZA)Subsections (2ZB) and (2ZC) below apply where an insurance business transfer scheme has effect to transfer long-term business from one person (“the transferor”) to another (“the transferee”).

(2ZB)If the transfer takes place otherwise than on the last day of a period of account of the transferor, references to—

(a)opening liabilities of the transferor,

(b)opening values or net values of assets of the transferor, F50. . .

(c)the opening amount of the [F51free assets amount] of the transferor, [F52 or

(d)the opening amount of the [F53shareholders'] excess assets of the transferor,]

for the period of account, so far as relating to the business transferred, are to the part of those liabilities, [F54values or amounts] which bears to the whole the proportion A/C.

(2ZC)If the transfer takes place otherwise than on the first day of a period of account of the transferee, references to—

(a)closing liabilities of the transferee,

(b)closing values or net values of assets of the transferee, F55. . .

(c)the closing amount of the [F56free assets amount] of the transferee, [F57 or

(d)the closing amount of the shareholder's excess assets of the transferor,]

for the period of account, so far as relating to the business transferred, are to the part of those liabilities, [F58values or amounts] which bears to the whole the proportion B/C.

(2ZD)For the purposes of subsection (2ZC) above—

(a)closing liabilities of the transferee are to be taken not to relate to the business transferred to the extent that they are liabilities which, immediately before the transfer, were reinsured by the transferor with the transferee, but

(b)closing liabilities of the transferee are to be taken to relate to the business transferred to the extent that they are liabilities which, immediately before the transfer, were reinsured by the transferee with the transferor if the business transferred consists of or includes that reinsurance business.

(2ZE)In subsections (2ZB) and (2ZC) above—

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Editorial Information

X1This sourcebook is part of the FSA Handbook. The FSA Handbook may be purchased on paper and on CD Rom from the Publications Department (Sales), Financial Services Authority, 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HS and is available on line at www.fsa.gov.uk.

Textual Amendments

F1S. 431(2): words in definition of "annuity business" inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 147(4)(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), s. 147(2)

F2S. 431(2): words in definition of "annuity business" substituted (6.4.2005 with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), Sch. 1 para. 175 (with Sch. 2)

F3S. 431(2): definition of "general annuity business" and "pension business" repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 57, Sch. 29 Pt. 8(5) Notes 2, 3 of the repealing Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), Sch. 29 Pt. 8(5)

F5S. 431(2): definition of "basic life assurance business" repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 57 of the repealing Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), Sch. 29 Pt. 8(5), Note 2

F6S. 431(2): definition of "basic life assurance and general annuity business" repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 57 of the repealing Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), Sch. 29 Pt. 8(5), Note 2

F7S. 431(2): definition of "basic life assurance and general annuity business" inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 57 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), Sch. 8 para. 1

F8S. 431(2): definition of "brought into account" inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 33 para. 20(3) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2003 (c. 14), Sch. 33 para. 20(2)

F9S. 431(2): definition of "contract of insurance" inserted (1.12.2001 in accordance with art. 1(2)(a) of the amending S.I.) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3629), art. 26(2)

F10S. 431(2): definition of "foreign income dividends" inserted (3.5.1994) by Finance Act 1994 (c. 9), Sch. 16 para. 4

F11S. 431(2): definition of "foreign income dividends" repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 6 para. 5(2) of the repealing Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 1997 (c. 58), Sch. 6 para. 5(1), Sch. 8 Pt. 2(11), Note

F12S. 431(2): definition of "free assets amount" inserted (6.1.2006 with effect in accordance with art. 1 of the amending S.I.) by The Insurance Companies (Corporation Tax Acts) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3465), art. 3(2)(a)

F13S. 431(2): definition of "industrial assurance business" repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 41 Pt. 5(26) Note of the repealing Act) by Finance Act 1996 (c. 8), Sch. 41 Pt. 5(26)

F14S. 431(2): definition of "insurance company" substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 52(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), s. 52(1)

F15S. 431(2): definitions of "insurance business transfer scheme" and "insurance company" substituted for definition of "insurance company" (1.12.2001 in accordance with arts. 1(2)(a), 26(9) of the amending S.I.) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3629), art. 26(3)

F16S. 431(2): definition of "the Integrated Prudential Sourcebook" inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 2(6) of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2005 (c. 22), Sch. 9 para. 2(2)

F17S. 431(2): definition of "investment reserve" inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 33 para. 28 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2003 (c. 14), Sch. 33 para. 25

F18S. 431(2): definition of "investment reserve" omitted (6.1.2006 with effect in accordance with art. 1 of the repealing S.I.) by virtue of The Insurance Companies (Corporation Tax Acts) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3465), art. 3(2)(b)

F20S. 431(2): definition of "investment reserve" repealed (with effect in accordance with s. 109(10) of the repealing Act) by Finance Act 2000 (c. 17), s. 109(9)(a), Sch. 40 Pt. 2(16), Note 1

F21S. 431(2): definition of "liabilities" substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 2(6) of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2005 (c. 22), Sch. 9 para. 2(3)

F22S. 431(2): definition of "life reinsurance business" inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 57 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), Sch. 8 para. 1

F24S. 431(2): definition of "linked assets" substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 57 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), Sch. 8 para. 11(1)

F25S. 431(2): definition of "long-term business" substituted for definition of "long term business" (1.12.2001 in accordance with art. 1(2)(a) of the amending S.I.) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3629), art. 26(5)

F26S. 431(2): words in definition of "long term business fund" substituted (1.12.2001 in accordance with art. 1(2)(a) of the amending S.I.) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3629), art. 52(1)(b)

F27S. 431(2): word in definition of "long term business fund" substituted (1.12.2001 in accordance with art. 1(2)(a) of the amending S.I.) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3629), art. 52(2)(a)

F28S. 431(2): words in definition of "long term business fund" repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 41 Pt. 5(26) Note of the repealing Act) by Finance Act 1996 (c. 8), Sch. 41 Pt. 5(26)

F29S. 431(2): definition of "long-term liabilities" inserted (1.12.2001 in accordance with arts. 1(2)(a), 26(9) of the amending S.I.) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3629), art. 26(6)

F30S. 431(2): definition of "long-term liabilities" repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 2(6) of the repealing Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2005 (c. 22), Sch. 9 para. 2(4), Sch. 11 Pt. 2(10), Note 1

F31S. 431(2): definition of "offshore income gain" repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 55 of the repealing Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), Sch. 29 Pt. 8(5), Note 1

F33S. 431(2): definition of "ordinary long term business" and "ordinary life assurance business" repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 41 Pt. 5(26) Note of the repealing Act) by Finance Act 1996 (c. 8), Sch. 41 Pt. 5(26)

F34S. 431(2): definition of "overseas life asurance business" repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 55 of the repealing Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), Sch. 29 Pt. 8(5), Note 1

F35S. 431(2): definition of "overseas life assurance business" inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 55 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), Sch. 8 para. 1

F36S. 431(2): words in the definition of "overseas life insurance company" substituted (27.7.1993 as mentioned in s. 103(3)(4) of the amending Act) by 1993 c. 34, s. 103(1)(3)(4)

F37S. 431(2): word following the definition of "overseas life assurance company" repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 57 of the repealing Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), Sch. 29 Pt. 8(5), Note 2

F38S. 431(2): definition of "pension business" inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 57 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), Sch. 8 para. 1

F39S. 431(2): words in definition of "periodical return" substituted (1.12.2001 in accordance with arts. 1(2)(a), 26(9) of the amending S.I.) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3629), art. 26(7)

F40S. 431(2): definition of "period of account" inserted (10.7.2003) by Finance Act 2003 (c. 14), Sch. 33 para. 29

F41S. 431(2): definition of "the Prudential Sourcebook (Insurers)" inserted (1.12.2001 in accordance with art. 1(2)(a) of the amending S.I.) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3629), art. 26(8)

F42S. 431(2): definition of "policy holders' fraction" and "shareholders' fraction" inserted by Finance Act 1989 (c. 26), Sch.8 para.1 and repealed (retrospectively) by Finance Act 1990 (c. 29), Sch.19 Part IV, Note 6

F43S. 431(2): definition of "reinsurance business" inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 57 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), Sch. 8 para. 1

F44S. 431(2): definition of "shareholders' excess assets" inserted (6.1.2006 with effect in accordance with art. 1 of the amending S.I.) by The Insurance Companies (Corporation Tax Acts) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3465), art. 3(2)(c)

F45S. 431(2): definition of "UK distribution income" inserted (27.7.1993 with effect in relation to accounting periods beginning after 31.12.1992) by 1993 c. 34, s. 99(2)(3)

F46S. 431(2): definition of "UK distribution income" repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 57 of the repealing Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), Sch. 29 Pt. 8(5), Note 2

F48S. 431(2): definition of "value" substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 2(6) of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2005 (c. 22), Sch. 9 para. 2(5)

F49S. 431(2ZA)-(2ZE) inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 33 para. 22(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2003 (c. 14), Sch. 33 para. 22(1)

F50Word at the end of s. 431(2ZB)(b) omitted (6.1.2006 with effect in accordance with art. 1 of the repealing S.I.) by virtue of The Insurance Companies (Corporation Tax Acts) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3465), art. 3(3)(a)

F51Words in s. 431(2ZB)(c) substituted (6.1.2006 with effect in accordance with art. 1 of the amending S.I.) by The Insurance Companies (Corporation Tax Acts) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3465), art. 3(3)(b)

F52S. 431(2ZB)(d) and preceding word inserted (6.1.2006 with effect in accordance with art. 1 of the amending S.I.) by The Insurance Companies (Corporation Tax Acts) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3465), art. 3(3)(c)

F53Word in s. 431(ZB)(d) substituted (9.6.2006 with effect in accordance with art. 1(2)(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Insurance Companies (Corporation Tax Acts) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1358), art. 2

F54Words in s. 431(2ZB) substituted (6.1.2006 with effect in accordance with art. 1 of the amending S.I.) by The Insurance Companies (Corporation Tax Acts) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3465), art. 3(3)(d)

F55Word at the end of s. 431(2ZC)(b) omitted (6.1.2006 with effect in accordance with art. 1 of the repealing S.I.) by virtue of The Insurance Companies (Corporation Tax Acts) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3465), art. 3(4)(a)

F56Words in s. 431(2ZC)(c) substituted (6.1.2006 with effect in accordance with art. 1 of the amending S.I.) by The Insurance Companies (Corporation Tax Acts) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3465), art. 3(4)(b)

F57S. 431(2ZC)(d) and preceding word inserted (6.1.2006 with effect in accordance with art. 1 of the amending S.I.) by The Insurance Companies (Corporation Tax Acts) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3465), art. 3(4)(c)

F58Words in s. 431(2ZC) substituted (6.1.2006 with effect in accordance with art. 1 of the amending S.I.) by The Insurance Companies (Corporation Tax Acts) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3465), art. 3(4)(d)

F60S. 431(2A)-(6) repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 57 of the repealing Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), Sch. 29 Pt. 8(5), Note 2

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C6S. 431 modified (12.8.2005 with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the modifying S.I.) by The Friendly Societies (Modification of the Corporation Tax Acts) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2014), regs. 1(1), 6 (as amended by: S.I. 2007/2134, regs. 1(1)(2), 6; S.I. 2008/1937, regs. 1(2)(3), 4)

C8S. 431(2) modified (20.3.1997 with effect as mentioned in reg. 7(1) of the modifying S.I.) by The Friendly Societies (Modification of the Corporation Tax Acts) Regulations 1997 (S.I. 1997/473), regs. 1(1), 7

Marginal Citations

M1Source—1970 s.323(1); 1973 s.40(7); 1982 s.58(7)

M2Source—1970 s.323(2); 1970(F) Sch.5 Pt.III 11(4)

Valid from 21/07/2008

[F61431ZAElection that assets not be foreign business assetsU.K.

(1)An insurance company may, in its company tax return for the first accounting period of the company beginning on or after 1 January 2008 in which any of the assets of the company's long-term insurance fund would (apart from this section) be foreign business assets, elect that none of the assets of the company's long-term insurance fund are to be regarded for the purposes of this Act as being foreign business assets.

(2)The election has effect for that accounting period and all subsequent accounting periods of the company.

(3)An election under subsection (1) is irrevocable.]

Textual Amendments

F61S. 431ZA inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 17 para. 10(6)(7) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 17 para. 10(2)

[F62[F63431A Amendment of Chapter etcU.K.

(1)The Treasury may by order amend any insurance company taxation provision where it is expedient to do so in consequence of the exercise of any power under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, in so far as that Act relates to insurance companies.

(2)Where any exercise of a power under that Act has effect for a period ending on or before, or beginning before and ending after, the day on which an order containing an amendment in consequence of that exercise is made under subsection (1) above, the power conferred by that subsection includes power to provide for the amendment to have effect in relation to that period.

(3)The Treasury may by order amend any of the following provisions—

(a)sections 432ZA, 432A, 432B to 432G and 755A and Schedule 19AA;

(b)sections 83A, 85, 88 and 89 of the Finance Act 1989;

(c)section 210A of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992.

(4)An order under subsection (3) above may only be made so as to have effect in relation to periods of account—

(a)beginning on or after 1st January 2005, and

(b)ending before 1st October 2006.

(5)The Treasury may by order amend subsection (4)(b) above by substituting for “1st October 2006” a date no later than 1st October 2007.

(6)Any power conferred by this section to make an order includes power to make—

(a)different provision for different cases or different purposes, and

(b)incidental, supplemental, consequential or transitional provision and savings.

(7)In this section “insurance company taxation provision” means any of the following—

(a)a provision of this Chapter;

(b)any other provision of the Tax Acts so far as relating to insurance companies.]]

Textual Amendments

[F64431AA Relevant benefits for purposes of section 431(4)(d) and (e).U.K.

F65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Textual Amendments

F64S. 431AA inserted (with application in accordance with s. 143(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 1994 (c. 9), s. 143(4)

F65S. 431AA repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 57 of the repealing Act) by Finance Act 1995 (c. 4), Sch. 29 Pt. 8(5), Note 2