PSI2.2.3 - Taxation Background: Tax Avoidance - Bona fides


(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)

In the Inland Revenue's view the "bona fides" test is not satisfied by a scheme which, although satisfactorily documented, has clearly been established as an objectionable tax avoidance device of the kind described in the following paragraphs. If this lack of good faith only becomes apparent after the scheme has been approved the approval can be withdrawn (see Part 19).