Finance Act 2004

Derivative contracts

15 (1) Schedule 26 (derivative contracts) is amended as follows.

(2) In Part 6 (special computational provisions) in paragraph 28 (transactions within groups) after sub-paragraph (3) insert—

“(3A) Where the debits or credits to be brought into account for the purposes of this Schedule in respect of any amounts fall to be determined in accordance with sub-paragraph (3), Schedule 28AA to the Taxes Act 1988 (provision not at arm’s length) does not apply in relation to those amounts.”.

(3) After paragraph 31 insert—

“Amounts imputed under Schedule 28AA to the Taxes Act 1988

31A (1) This paragraph applies where, in pursuance of Schedule 28AA to the Taxes Act 1988 (provision not at arm’s length), an amount falls to be treated as any of the following—

(a) an amount of profits or losses (disregarding any charges or expenses) arising to a company from any of its derivative contracts or related transactions;

(b) charges or expenses incurred by a company under or for the purposes of any of its derivative contracts or related transactions.

(2) That Schedule shall have effect, notwithstanding the provisions of any authorised accounting method, so as to require credits or debits relating to the amount so treated to be brought into account for the purposes of this Chapter to the same extent as they would be in the case of an actual amount of—

(a) profits or losses (disregarding any charges or expenses) arising to the company from the derivative contract or related transaction, or

(b) charges or expenses incurred under or for the purposes of the derivative contract or related transaction,

as the case may be.”.