Part 13Tax avoidance
Chapter 2Transfer of assets abroad
Introduction
714Overview of Chapter
(1)
This Chapter imposes a charge to income tax on—
(a)
individuals to whom income is treated as arising under section 721 (individuals with power to enjoy income as a result of relevant transactions),
(b)
individuals to whom income is treated as arising under section 728 (individuals receiving capital sums as a result of relevant transactions), and
(c)
individuals to whom income is treated as arising under section 732 (non-transferors receiving a benefit as a result of relevant transactions).
(2)
The charges apply only if a relevant transfer occurs, and they operate by reference to income of a person abroad that is connected with the transfer or another relevant transaction.
(3)
For the meaning of “relevant transaction”, “relevant transfer” and “person abroad”, see sections 715, 716 and 718 respectively.
(4)
In this Chapter references to individuals include their spouses or civil partners.