A Foreign Corporation with a Single Class of Stock Is

question 38

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. The shareholders are not related. Is the foreign corporation a controlled foreign corporation (CFC)?

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Definitions:

Bonds

Long-term debt securities issued by corporations or governments, promising to pay the bondholder a specified sum of money at future dates.

Issuance

The process of distributing new or existing securities for sale to investors.

Mortgage Note Payable

A liability representing a borrower's obligation to repay a loan secured by property, typically including terms like interest rate and maturity date.

Installment Payments

Payments made over a period of time to settle a debt, typically including both principal and interest components.