RPSM13100200 - Technical Pages: International: Enhancement: Non-residence factor: Example of separate notifications

Example of when separate notification to HMRC of a non-residence factor is required

On 6 April 2006, Tom was a member of a defined benefits arrangement under a registered pension scheme and was working abroad. His first benefit crystallisation event from the scheme occurred on 19 July 2007 whilst he was still accruing benefits under the scheme and working abroad. His second benefit crystallisation event occurred on 16 October 2012 when he retired.

Following his first benefit crystallisation event Tom should submit a form APSS 202 showing the value of his benefit entitlement as at 6 April 2006 and as at 19 July 2007. He will then receive a certificate giving him a non-residence factor based on the increase in the value of his benefit entitlement from 6 April 2006 to 19 July 2007.

After his second benefit crystallisation event, Tom should submit a second form APSS 202 showing the value of his benefit entitlement as at 6 April 2006 and as at 16 October 2012, and should tick box 1.5 to show that this form is amending the earlier notification. He will then receive a certificate giving him a non-residence factor based on the increase in the value of his benefit entitlement from 6 April 2006 to 16 October 2012 which replaces his earlier certificate.

However, if Tom had not submitted a form APSS 202 relating to the part-period up to his first benefit crystallisation event before the occurrence of his second benefit crystallisation event, he could then have submitted instead a form APSS 202 showing the value of his benefit entitlement as at 6 April 2006 and as at 16 October 2012. He would have received a certificate giving him a non-residence factor based on the increase in the value of his benefit entitlement from 6 April 2006 to 16 October 2012.

Glossary ( RPSM20000000)