PSI1.3.1 - Establishment and Administration of Retirement Benefits Schemes: Exempt Approved Schemes And Conformity With Trust Law - General


(This archived guidance relates to HMRC discretionary practice before the 6th April 2006. For current guidance on Registered Pension Schemes see the Registered Pension Schemes Manual)

Most exempt approved schemes are set up under trust. (See Section 4 of this Part for exempt approved schemes not set up under trust). This Section deals with the setting up of trusts, definitive and interim deeds, the appointment of trustees and the trustees’ powers of investment (Part 18 details the documents which must accompany an application for approval and Part 22, Section 3 with the Office procedures).