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Section 248 Interpretation of ChapterI1I2I3

United Kingdom

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

(1)

In this Chapter—

  • “authorised officer” means an officer of Revenue and Customs who is, or is a member of a class of officers who are, authorised by the Commissioners for the purposes of this Chapter;

  • “Commissioners” means the Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs;

  • “HMRC” means His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs;

  • “organisation” means a body corporate, partnership or other organisation carrying on a business;

  • “registered tax adviser” means a tax adviser who is registered under this Chapter;

  • “tribunal” means the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under the Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal.

(2)

A reference in this Chapter to working for an organisation includes being a director, partner or member of an organisation.

Annotations

Commencement

I1

S. 248 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 249(2)

I2

S. 248 in force at 14.7.2026 for specified purposes by S.I. 2026/807, reg. 3

I3

S. 248 in force at 18.8.2026 for specified purposes by S.I. 2026/807, reg. 4(1)(a) (with reg. 5)