CTM15950 | Distributions: non-qualifying distributions: receipt of distribution

From HM Revenue & Customs · Company Taxation Manual

The assessment of a non-qualifying distribution received by an individual is dealt with in onwards.

Non-qualifying distributions received by a company resident in the UK are not liable to tax, nor are they franked investment income.

Where

  • a company receives a non-qualifying distribution, and

  • it distributes the non-qualifying distribution in turn to its shareholders,

this distribution is also treated as a non-qualifying distribution.