Hi,
As per the guidance at
PTM133810 - When does the recycling rule apply?
Paragraph 3A Schedule 29 Finance Act 2004
The recycling rule applies in respect of all pension commencement lump sums paid on or after 6 April 2006, where those lump sums are used as part of a recycling device, regardless of when the significantly increased contributions are actually paid. The recycling rule applies when all of the following conditions are met:
the individual receives a pension commencement lump sum
because of the lump sum, the amount of contributions paid into a registered pension scheme in respect of the individual is significantly greater than it otherwise would be.
Further guidance about what is a significant increase in contributions is at
PTM133830
Thank you.