Controlled private companies
1207Q Controlled private companies
For the purposes of this Part, a company is a controlled private company in relation to an individual if the company is a designated private company and:
the individual passes the control test set out in subsection (2); or
the individual passes the source test set out in subsection (3).
Control test
For the purposes of this section, an individual passes the control test in relation to a company if:
the aggregate of:
the direct voting interests in the company that the individual holds; and
the direct voting interests in the company held by associates of the individual;
is 50% or more; or
the aggregate of:
the direct control interests in the company that the individual holds; and
the direct control interests in the company held by associates of the individual;
is 15% or more; or
the company is sufficiently influenced by:
the individual; or
an associate of the individual; or
2 or more entities covered by the preceding subparagraphs; or
the individual (either alone or together with associates) is in a position to exercise control over the company.
Source test
For the purposes of this section, an individual passes the source test in relation to a company if:
the individual has transferred property or services to the company after 7.30 pm, by standard time in the Australian Capital Territory, on 9 May 2000; and
the underlying transfer was made for no consideration or for a consideration less than the arm’s length amount in relation to the underlying transfer.
No double counting
In calculating the aggregate referred to in paragraph (2)(a), a direct voting interest held because of subsection 1207R(2) is not to be counted under subparagraph (2)(a)(i) to the extent to which it is calculated by reference to a direct voting interest in the company that is taken into account under subparagraph (2)(a)(ii).
In calculating the aggregate referred to in paragraph (2)(b), a direct control interest held because of subsection 1207T(4) is not to be counted under subparagraph (2)(b)(i) to the extent to which it is calculated by reference to a direct control interest in the company that is taken into account under subparagraph (2)(b)(ii).
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