SVM111200 - IHT Business Property Relief: S.105(4) - Market Makers and Jobbers

Under s.105(4), s.105(3) does not apply if the business carried on in the United Kingdom is wholly (not “wholly or mainly�) that of a market maker or discount house.

Under s.105(7) a market maker is a person who:

a. holds him/herself out at all normal times in compliance with the rules of »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Stock Exchange as willing to buy and sell securities, stocks and shares at a price specified by him/her; and

b. is recognised as doing so by the Council of »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Stock Exchange.

This definition was expanded with effect from 23 March 1992 to include market makers on the London Financial Futures and Options Exchange (LIFFE).

Additional Guidance; SVM150000