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When do the new FIF rules apply?

If you ... and ... then ...

have a shareholding of less than 10% in a foreign company or foreign unit trust

it is an attributing interest

YES, the new rules apply.

it is not an attributing interest

NO, the new rules do not apply.

hold interests in FIFs with a total amount of NZ$50,000 or less

you are an individual investor, or
an eligible trust

NO, the new rules do not apply.

you are any other type of investor

YES, the new rules apply.

have a shareholding of 10% or more and come within the CFC rules

you are any type of investor

NO, the new rules FIF do not apply, but the CFC rules apply.

 


Date published: 25 Aug 2008

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