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(1)This section applies to a person where—
(a)the person is a party to a transaction in securities or two or more transactions in securities (see subsection (2)),
(b)the circumstances are covered by section 685 and not excluded by section 686,
(c)the main purpose, or one of the main purposes, of the person in being a party to the transaction in securities, or any of the transactions in securities, is to obtain an income tax advantage, and
(d)the person obtains an income tax advantage in consequence of the transaction or the combined effect of the transactions.
(2)In this Chapter “transaction in securities” means a transaction, of whatever description, relating to securities, and includes in particular—
(a)the purchase, sale or exchange of securities,
(b)issuing or securing the issue of new securities,
(c)applying or subscribing for new securities, and
(d)altering or securing the alteration of the rights attached to securities.
(3)Section 687 defines “income tax advantage”.
(4)This section is subject to—
section 696(3) (disapplication of this section where person receiving preliminary notification that section 684 may apply makes statutory declaration and relevant officer of Revenue and Customs sees no reason to take further action), and
section 697(5) (determination by tribunal that there is no prima facie case that section 684 applies).]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 682-687 and cross-headings substituted (8.4.2010 with effect in accordance with Sch. 12 para. 15(1) of the amending Act) for s. 682-694 and cross-headings by Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), Sch. 12 para. 2
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