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      tax-updates-14032022

      Tax Updates: March 14th 2022

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      Consistent with our commitment to provide updated information on current tax issues, we outline below the main provisions of the newly introduced Circular E.2018/2022 in relation to Controlled Foreign Companies.

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      —     Conditions for application of the provisions

      • Definition of Controlled Foreign Companies

      Α. The participation requirement

      B. The requirement that Corporate Income Tax is actually paid

      C. Income requirement

      —     Definition of “related” companies

      —     Income categories

      —     Calculation of CFC’s taxable income

      —     Distribution of profits by the CFC and sale of participation in the CFC

      —     Tax return of Individuals

      —     Cases where the provisions of article 66 ITC do not apply

      • Companies with substantial economic activity
      • Shipping companies
      Christos Krestas

      Partner, Tax

      KPMG in Greece