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Section 705A Introduction to ChapterF1

(1)

This Chapter applies where there is a change in the ownership of a shell company.

(2)

In this Chapter—

  • “the change in ownership” means the change in ownership mentioned in subsection (1);

  • “the company” means the company mentioned in subsection (1);

  • “shell company” means a company that—

    1. (a)

      is not carrying on a trade,

    2. (b)

      is not a company with investment business, and

    3. (c)

      is not carrying on a UK property business.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Pt. 14 Ch. 5A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 13 para. 3 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 13 para. 1(3)

Notes on Part 14

Modifications

C1

Pt. 14 applied (1.4.2022 in relation to accounting periods beginning on or after that date) by Finance Act 2022 (c. 3), s. 51(1), Sch. 7 para. 20

C2

Pt. 14 applied (with modifications) (14.7.2022) by Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy Act 2022 (c. 40), Sch. 1 para. 18 (with ss. 15(1), 16(1), 17)