TTM03620 - Non qualifying ships: Excluded vessels: Introduction

A number of types of ship are specifically excluded from Tonnage Tax by FA00/Sch22/Para20 and para 20A.

The definition of a qualifying ship, and the rules governing the exclusion of certain ships, are framed in terms of the use made of the ship, therefore it is important to look at what the ship is being used for when considering whether a ship is an excluded vessel.

Where a company charters out a ship, you will need to consider the end-use by the charterer in determining whether a ship is qualifying. This also applies when the ship is chartered for a single voyage.

Power to amend list of excluded vessels.

The Treasury, by order, may add or remove types of vessel from the above list.

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