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Section 715 Application of this Part to goodwill

United Kingdom

(1)

This Part applies to goodwill as it applies to an intangible fixed asset.

(2)

Subsection (1) is subject to any indication to the contrary F1(see, in particular, F2Chapter 15A (debits in respect of goodwill and certain other assets)).

(3)

In this Part “goodwill” has the meaning it has for accounting purposes F3(and includes internally-generated goodwill).

F4(4)

For the purposes of this Part, goodwill is treated as created in the course of carrying on the business in question.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in s. 715(2) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 33(9)(10) of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2015 (c. 33), s. 33(2)

F2

Words in s. 715(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 9 para. 7 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 9 para. 3

F3

Words in s. 715(3) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 70(7)(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 70(3)(a)

F4

S. 715(4) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 70(7)(8) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), s. 70(3)(b)

Notes on Part 8

Modifications

C1

Pt. 8 modified (1.1.2010) by Northern Rock plc (Tax Consequences) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3227), regs. 1, 6(1)

C2

Pt. 8 modified (with effect in accordance with s. 1184(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2010 (c. 4), ss. 601, 1184(1) (with Sch. 2)

C3

Pt. 8 modified (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 6(1); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

C4

Pt. 8 modified (15.11.2011 for specified purposes, 30.3.2012 for E.W.) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss., 240(5)(o), Sch. 24 para. 1(3); S.I. 2012/628, art. 3(b)

C5

Pt. 8 modified (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 4 para. 3(1); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5

C6

Pt. 8 modified (with effect in accordance with s. 148 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), s. 88(1)(2)(7) (with s. 147, Sch. 17)

C7

Pt. 8 modified (6.4.2020) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1), Sch. 5 paras. 35, 45 (with Sch. 5 para. 36)