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controlled foreign company

phrase/kənˈtrəʊld ˈfɒrɪn ˈkʌmpəni/

C2CEFR level
82/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

A low-taxed foreign subsidiary whose profits may be attributed to and taxed in the hands of its parent under anti-deferral rules.

The diverted profits fell within the controlled foreign company charge and were apportioned to the UK parent.

Similar: CFC

Topic: Tax law in Legal English

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