Ring fenced property letting business is not subject to corporation tax
At least 75% of company's gross profits must be from
property rental business (tax exempt part of the business).
At the beginning of each accounting period, value of assets in tax exempt
part of business must be at least 75% of total assets held by company.
Only limited debt financing permitted and interest must be 125% covered by rental profits.
Distributions are paid as property exempt distribution to investors paid net of basic rate tax at 20%
(unless in an ISA/pension). Non taxpayers can reclaim. Dividends from non tax exempt business
receive dividends gross.
At least 90% of profits from tax exempt business must be distributed as a dividend within 12 months of end of accounting period.