Guidance

Tax avoidance: general anti-abuse rule guidance - earlier versions

Use the version of the guidance that was published when the arrangements were entered into. The latest version was published on 16 July 2021.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 15 April 2013
• Last updated: 16 July 2021
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  1. 16 July 2021

     Earlier versions of the GAAR guidance documents updated. The latest version of the GAAR is now 16 July 2021.

  2. 11 September 2020

     Earlier versions of the GAAR guidance documents updated. The latest version of the GAAR is now 11 September 2020.

  3. 28 March 2018

     Earlier versions of the GAAR guidance updated to include parts A to C and part E dated 31 March 2017. Latest version is now 28 March 2018. Part D hasn’t changed.

  4. 31 March 2017

     Earlier versions of the GAAR guidance documents updated to include 30 January 2015. The latest version of the GAAR is now 31 March 2017.

  5. 15 April 2013

     First published.

Documents

GAAR guidance Parts A, B and C: 11 September 2020

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GAAR guidance Part E: 11 September 2020

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Amendments to parts A, B and C of the 11 September 2020 version

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Amendments to part E of the 11 September 2020 version

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GAAR guidance Parts A, B and C: 28 March 2018

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GAAR guidance Part D: 31 March 2017

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GAAR guidance Part E: 28 March 2018

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Amendments to parts A, B and C of the 28 March 2018 version

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Amendments to part D of the 31 March 2017 version

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Amendments to part E of the 28 March 2018 version

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GAAR guidance parts A, B and C: 31 March 2017

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GAAR guidance part E: 31 March 2017

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Amendments to parts A, B and C of the 31 March 2017 version

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Amendments to part E of the 31 March 2017 version

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GAAR guidance parts A, B and C: 30 January 2015

PDF, 406 KB, 34 pages

GAAR guidance part D: 30 January 2015

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GAAR guidance part E: 30 January 2015

PDF, 423 KB, 25 pages

Amendments to parts A, B and C of the 30 January 2015 version

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Amendments to part D of the 30 January 2015 version

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Amendments to part E of the 30 January 2015 version

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GAAR guidance parts A, B and C: 15 April 2013

PDF, 160 KB, 35 pages

GAAR guidance part D: 15 April 2013

PDF, 435 KB, 136 pages

GAAR guidance part E: 15 April 2013

PDF, 160 KB, 24 pages

Amendments to parts A, B and C of the 15 April 2013 version

PDF, 194 KB, 4 pages

Amendments to part D of the 15 April 2013 version

PDF, 216 KB, 9 pages

Amendments to part E of the 15 April 2013 version

PDF, 191 KB, 2 pages

Details

You can use these earlier versions along with the latest version of the general anti-abuse rule (GAAR) guidance to help you recognise abusive tax arrangements and the process for counteracting them.

Part E of the latest guidance is relevant to all tax arrangements.

The amendment notes show you what’s changed in each version of the GAAR guidance.

If you have any feedback about the GAAR, email: gaar.enquiries@hmrc.gov.uk