Section 244K Meaning of “transferred value”F1F15

The transferred value, in relation to a transfer within section 244AC(2), is to be determined in accordance with this section.

If the transfer is from a registered pension scheme established in the United Kingdom, the transferred value is the total of—

but this is subject to subsections F3(6) to (9).

If the transfer is from a registered pension scheme established in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, the transferred value is the total of—

but this is subject to subsections F4(6) to (9).

If the transfer is a transfer from a relieved relevant non-UK scheme, the transferred value is the total of—

but this is subject to subsections (6) to (9).

If the transfer is from a QROPS or former QROPS, the transferred value is the total of—

but this is subject to subsections F6(6) to (9).

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If the transfer is one initially assumed to be excluded by section 244B F8... but an event occurring before the end of the relevant period means that the transfer is not so excluded, the sums and assets mentioned in whichever of subsections (2) to (4) is applicable include only those that at the time of the event are represented in any of the member's ring-fenced transfer funds under any QROPS or former QROPS.

If the operator pays F9a charge under section 244AC or 244IA on the transfer and does so—

the transferred value is the amount F10specified in subsection (7A).

The amount mentioned in subsection (7) is the aggregate of—

In subsection (7A)—

• “the chargeable portion” is—

  1. (a)

     in a case where the amount of the overseas transfer charge in relation to the transfer is to be determined under paragraph (a) of section 244JA(1), an amount equal to so much of the transferred value of the original transfer mentioned in that paragraph as did not exceed the amount of the member’s overseas transfer allowance that was available on the making of the original transfer;

  2. (b)

     in a case where the amount of the overseas transfer charge in relation to the transfer is to be determined under paragraph (b) of section 244JA(1), the amount given by subsections (2) to (6);

  3. (c)

     in a case where the amount of the overseas transfer charge in relation to the transfer is to be determined under section 244JA(2), so much of the amount given by subsections (2) to (6) as exceeds the amount of the member’s overseas transfer allowance that is available on the making of the transfer;

• “the gross-up amount” is an amount equal to one third of the chargeable portion;

• “the non-chargeable portion” is—

  1. (a)

     the amount given by subsections (2) to (6), less

  2. (b)

     the chargeable portion.

If the operator pays F12a charge under section 244AC or 244IA on the transfer and does so by deduction from the transfer, the transferred value is the amount given by subsections (2) to (6) before the deduction.

If the member pays F13a charge under section 244AC or 244IA on the transfer, the transferred value is the amount given by subsections (2) to (6) without any deduction for the charge.

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In this section—

• “the operator” means—

  1. (a)

     the scheme administrator of the scheme from which the transfer is to be made if that scheme is a registered pension scheme, or

  2. (b)

     the scheme manager of the scheme from which the transfer is to be made if that scheme is a QROPS or former QROPS;

• “UK-relieved funds”, in relation to a registered pension scheme established in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, has the meaning given by section 242B.