SCHEDULES

C1SCHEDULE 34Non-UK schemes: application of certain charges

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Lifetime allowance charge

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1

The provisions of this Part relating to the lifetime allowance charge (“the lifetime allowance provisions”) apply in relation to an individual who is a relieved member of a relieved non-UK pension scheme as if the relieved non-UK pension scheme were a registered pension scheme.

2

Sub-paragraph (1) has effect subject to the provision made by and under paragraphs 14 to 19.

3

A pension scheme is a relieved non-UK pension scheme if—

a

relief from tax has been given in respect of contributions paid under the pension scheme by virtue of Schedule 33 (overseas pension schemes: migrant member relief),

b

relief from tax has been so given at any time after 5th April 2006 under double tax arrangements, or

c

a member of the pension scheme has been, or members of the pension scheme have been, exempt from liability to tax by virtue of section 307 of ITEPA 2003 (exemption for provision made by employer for retirement or death benefit) in respect of provision made under the pension scheme at any time after 5th April 2006 when the pension scheme was an overseas pension scheme.

4

An individual is a relieved member of a relieved non-UK pension scheme if—

a

any of the contributions in respect of which relief has been given as mentioned in sub-paragraph (3)(a) or (b) were contributions paid by or on behalf of, or in respect of, the individual, or

b

the individual is the member, or one of the members, who has been exempt from liability to tax as mentioned in sub-paragraph (3)(c).