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1. ''Pensions''.   
1. ''Pensions''.   


An active member of a pension scheme.
Abbreviation for an active member of a pension scheme.




2.  
2. ''Tax''.


Generally in relation to companies, any company which is not dormant.
For tax purposes, active income includes wages, salary and business profits.
 
Contrasted with 'passive' income, which is broadly investment income.




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Active investment funds engage investment managers to select their investments.
Active investment funds engage investment managers to select their investments.
5.
Any structure involving relatively more judgement or initiative.




== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Active bookrunner]]
* [[Active fund]]
* [[Active fund]]
* [[Active income]]
* [[Active member]]
* [[Active member]]
* [[Corporation Tax]]
* [[Corporation Tax]]

Revision as of 21:16, 6 June 2020

1. Pensions.

Abbreviation for an active member of a pension scheme.


2. Tax.

For tax purposes, active income includes wages, salary and business profits.

Contrasted with 'passive' income, which is broadly investment income.


3. Tax.

For tax purposes a company is normally defined as active - and potentially liable for Corporation Tax - when it does any one (or more) of the following:

  • Carrying on any business activity or trade or profession.
  • Buying and selling goods with a view to profit.
  • Providing services.
  • Earning interest.
  • Managing investments.
  • Receiving any other income.


4. Investment management - strategies.

Active investment funds engage investment managers to select their investments.


5.

Any structure involving relatively more judgement or initiative.


See also