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Section 261 Section 260 relief: gifts to non-residents.

United Kingdom

(1)

F1Subject to section 261ZA, section 260(3) shall not apply where the transferee is F2not resident in the United Kingdom.

(2)

Section 260(3) shall not apply where the transferee is an individual who—

(a)

though resident F3... in the United Kingdom, is regarded for the purposes of any double taxation relief arrangements as resident in a territory outside the United Kingdom, and

(b)

by virtue of the arrangements would not be liable in the United Kingdom to tax on a gain arising on a disposal of the asset occurring immediately after its acquisition.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in s. 261(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 7 para. 60 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2015 (c. 11), Sch. 7 para. 32

F2

Words in s. 261(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 46 para. 112 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 46 para. 104(2)

F3

Words in s. 261(2)(a) omitted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 46 para. 112 of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 46 para. 104(3)