Finance Act 2002

Meaning of “interest in shares"U.K.

5(1)In paragraph 22(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place insert—

interest in shares” means an interest as a co-owner (whether the shares are owned jointly or in common, and whether or not the interests of the co-owners are equal), and “interest in debentures”, in relation to any debentures, has a corresponding meaning;.

(2)The amendment in sub-paragraph (1) applies to disposals on or after 17th April 2002 and as it so applies has effect in relation to periods of ownership on or after that date.