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Unpicking the Finance Bill 2015—blocking B share schemes

Published on: 20 January 2015

Table of contents

  • Original news
  • What was announced at Autumn Statement 2014 in relation to structures such as B share schemes?
  • Why do you think this change was introduced?
  • Why do you think this change was not subject to consultation?
  • How does the draft Finance Bill 2015 legislation implement this change?
  • When does this change take effect?
  • Which taxpayers will be most affected by this change?
  • Do you think the draft Finance Bill 2015 legislation could have any unintended consequences?
  • How do think this will impact on transactions to return value to shareholders?

Article summary

Tax analysis: How does the introduction of measures to prevent taxpayers gaining tax advantages from special purpose B share schemes fit in with the wider efforts to tackle avoidance? Sara Stewart, senior associate at Herbert Smith Freehills, assesses the plans.

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