IHTM42070 - Relevant property trusts: chargeable events

A transfer of assets into a trust of relevant property (IHTM42161) is an immediatelyÌýchargeable transfer by the settlor. (IHTM42075)Ìý

The main occasions of charge on relevant property are:Ìý

  1. ´¡â€�proportionate/exit chargeâ€�on distributions or dispositions from the trust in the first ten years since property was first added to the settlement (before the first ten yearÌýanniversary).â€�The claim is underâ€�IHTA84/S65Ìýand the tax is calculated underâ€�IHTA84/S68Ìý

  2. °Õ³ó±ðâ€�ten yearÌýanniversaryâ€�(the principal charge).â€�The claim is underâ€�IHTA84/S64Ìýand the tax is calculated underâ€�IHTA84/S66Ìý

  3.  ´¡â€�proportionate/exit chargeâ€�on distributions,ÌýdispositionsÌýor where property becomes excluded property as a result ofÌýthe settlor ceasingÌýto be long-term UK resident (IHTM47000) betweenÌýten yearÌýanniversaries.â€�The claim is underâ€�IHTA84/S65Ìýand the tax is calculated underâ€�IHTA84/S69Ìý

Charging provisions are explained in more detail at chapter 4 of the manual from�IHTM04095.