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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Pillar 2: Addition of an anti-abuse rule in the UK

14 March 2024 · Treasury

Proposed by Gareth Davies Con Grantham and Bourne

Taxation

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK government agrees to implement Pillar 2 of the Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules, including new anti-abuse rules to prevent tax avoidance.
  • The government will legislate to apply these provisions from March 14th, 2024, in a future Finance Bill.
  • Consultation with stakeholders will take place to ensure the legislation operates as intended without unintended consequences.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the agreement to implement Pillar 2 of the Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules, including new anti-abuse rules to prevent tax avoidance.

Action requested

The government will legislate in a future Finance Bill to apply these provisions from March 14th, 2024, and will consult with stakeholders to ensure the legislation operates as intended without unintended consequences.

Key facts

  • The agreement was made on 15 December 2023 by the UK and over 135 members of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework.
  • Paragraphs 74.1 to 74.31 will be inserted into the Safe Harbours and Penalty Relief OECD guidance document.
  • The government intends to apply these provisions from March 14, 2024.
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