Section 835Y Meaning of “independent agent”F1

(1)

In this Chapter “independent agent”, in relation to a non-UK resident (“X”), means a person who is the UK representative of X in respect of any agency in which the person is acting on behalf of X in an independent capacity.

(2)

For this purpose a person does not act in an independent capacity on behalf of X unless the relationship between them, having regard to its legal, financial and commercial characteristics, is a relationship between persons carrying on independent businesses dealing with each other at arm's length.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: S. 835Y inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 381(1) of the amending Act) by Taxation (International and Other Provisions) Act 2010 (c. 8), s. 381(1), Sch. 6 para. 23 (with Sch. 9 paras. 1-9, 22)

Notes on Chapter 2C

Textual amendments

F1: Pt. 14 Ch. 2C inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 381(1) of the amending Act) by Taxation (International and Other Provisions) Act 2010 (c. 8), s. 381(1), Sch. 6 para. 18 (with Sch. 9 paras. 1-9, 22)