A Foreign Corporation with a Single Class of Stock Is

question 78

Essay

A foreign corporation with a single class of stock is owned 8% by Bert, 49% by Xi Yong, 30% by Ernie, and 13% by Mark. Bert, Ernie, and Mark are U.S. citizens, and Xi Yong is a nonresident alien. Bert is Ernie's son. Is the foreign corporation a controlled foreign corporation (CFC)?

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Definitions:

General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

An international treaty that aimed to reduce tariffs and other trade barriers, leading to the establishment of the World Trade Organization.

Import Quotas

Restrictions set by the government on the amount or monetary worth of products allowed into a nation, aimed at shielding local businesses from overseas rivals.

Increased-Domestic-Employment

A situation where the number of jobs within a country rises, often as a result of economic growth or policies.

Net Exports

The value of a country's total exports minus the value of its total imports; it can be a positive number (trade surplus) or a negative number (trade deficit).