Explanatory Notes

Corporation Tax Act 2010

2010 CHAPTER 4

3 March 2010

Introduction

Part 12: Real Estate Investment Trusts

Chapter 1: Introduction
Section 522: “Residual business”

1609.This section defines “residual business” for the purposes of the Part. It is based on section 105(3)(c) of, and paragraph 2(c) of Schedule 17 to, FA 2006.

1610.The reason for the definition of residual business is two-fold. First, it is needed to identify the profits and gains which are charged to corporation tax at the main rate under sections 534(3) and 535(6). Second, it is needed to identify items to be included in the financial statements in accordance with section 532(2)(c).

1611.For non-UK companies the definition of residual business is aligned with the definition used for other members of a group. It is based on paragraph 2(c) of Schedule 17 to FA 2006 which provides that residual business is all business other than property rental business.