The changes made by Finance Act relating to trading in UK land fall into four categories:. Prior to 6 April , non-UK tax resident companies were subject to UK income tax on UK property rental income either through withholding or by direct assessment unless the income was in relation to a UK PE through which they were also carrying on a trade.
From 6 April , all non-UK tax resident companies that carry on a UK property business have been brought within the scope of corporation tax rather than income tax in respect of the profits of that business from that date. Since profits of a UK property business for corporation tax purposes do not take into account debits or credits from loan relationships or derivative contacts, a non-UK tax resident company that carries on a UK property business is also chargeable to corporation tax in respect of its debits or credits that arise from loan relationships or derivative contracts that the company is a party to for the purpose of that business.
The corporation tax filing and payment requirements and deadlines will be different. There will be, amongst other things, additional restrictions on the deductibility of interest interest capping , deductions related to hybrid mismatches, restrictions on the amount of losses brought forward from earlier periods that can be offset, and other provisions relating to the taxation of loan relationships and derivative contracts.
In addition, there are late payment restrictions that can apply where interest is not paid within 12 months of the year end to certain connected recipients. Most foreign and UK dividends received by UK companies are exempt from corporation tax; however, one of several criteria has to be met, but these are widely drawn one test, for example, is that the recipient controls the payer.
For non-exempt, foreign-source dividends, double tax relief DTR will be available on a dividend-by-dividend basis. It is unusual for companies to be taxed on UK dividends because of the breadth of the exemption; however, where they are taxed, there is no concept of DTR for UK dividends. Royalty income received by corporates will normally be taxed in the same way as other forms of income. To the extent it arises from a trade, it is taxed as trading profits. Royalties from IP not comprising a trade will be taxed as income from intangible fixed assets.
Unrealised exchange gains and losses tend to arise on debts and derivatives; they are then taxed or allowed, together with realised amounts, on an accounts basis in the same way as other debits and credits arising out of loan relationships.
Where gains or losses arise on other payables or receivables, to a trader or property investor, they will again generally be taxed or allowed on an accounts basis. For a trader, the taxable or allowable amount will become simply part of the trading profit or loss; for other companies, it will become a separate source of taxable profit a 'non-trading credit' or loss a 'non-trading deficit'.
Where unrealised differences arise on other capital assets, they will not generally be taxable or allowable at that stage; instead, the exchange difference becomes part of the computation and is effectively taxed or allowed when the asset is disposed of and any difference is realised. In broad terms, if companies participate in UK partnerships whether general partnerships, limited partnerships, or limited liability partnerships [LLPs] , they will be taxed on a flow through basis.
This will, in very broad terms, mean that UK corporate partners will be taxed on trading, property, or financing income as it arises in the partnership accounts, and on non-exempt dividends on a receipts basis. There are specific anti-avoidance provisions in respect of partnerships with both corporate and individual partners that can, in certain circumstances, reallocate for UK tax purposes profits from a corporate partner to an individual where the individual could confer some benefit from the corporate partner's profit share.
When considering overseas entities, the UK authorities will not be bound by how the entity is classified in its country of origin. Case law has determined a number of matters that should be considered when establishing whether a non-UK entity should be taxed in the United Kingdom as if it were a company or a partnership.
HMRC also maintains a public list of non-UK entities and the decisions it has previously made regarding their classification. However, if the parties have flexibility regarding the constitution of such entities, then their classification may be viewed differently, either by HMRC or the courts. This area is complex; consequently, specialist advice should be sought. In principle, the United Kingdom taxes on a worldwide basis.
However, where a company makes the necessary election, an exemption is applicable to profits attributable to the non-UK PEs through which it carries on a business.
Where an election has been made, it applies to all accounting periods starting after the date it was submitted and to all the company's PEs so it cannot be made on a PE-by-PE basis. The election is irrevocable and has the effect of exempting all profits including gains of the PE, subject to certain adjustments, with one exception. Equally, relief for PE losses will be denied. The adjustments required include:. Where no election is made, profits from non-UK PEs are computed and taxed in the normal way for UK tax resident companies.
However, UK tax will generally be reduced by credit for local direct taxes paid, either under a treaty or via the UK's unilateral relief rules see Foreign tax credit in the Tax credits and incentives section for more information. Your message has been sent. Your message was not sent. Please try again. Cancel Send. Corporate Significant developments Taxes on corporate income Corporate residence Other taxes Branch income Income determination Deductions Group taxation Tax credits and incentives Withholding taxes Tax administration Other issues.
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Basic rules for accounts-based sources The main source of profits is often from trading. Similar principles apply in relation to the calculation of profits of a property business. We suggest that you select this box when creating a history of taxation years for a new client file.
You can also select it when the dates in the default taxation year calculated by the program on lines and of Form Identification have been modified. Check box Select this box to delete the dates from the taxation year history for all years prior to the current taxation year. T2 Corporation — Income Tax Guide. Skip To Main Content. All Files. Submit Search. You are here:. Order of Application Non-capital losses are generally applied against taxable income in the following order: Restricted Farm Losses.
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