Recognition of foreign structures

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Trusts and Inheritance Tax

Guidance

Foreign structures are often difficult to understand from a UK tax point of view. In order for them to be recognised it is necessary for them to be categorised as a trust, a company or a partnership.

Where it is necessary for a foreign structure to be analysed for the purposes of UK taxation, the structure will be considered in relation to the rules of the foreign territory in which it is governed. However it will then be necessary for UK tax law to be applied.

There are a number of different foreign structures that a practitioner may come across. Care should be taken in relation to them and cautious analysis made. Where appropriate, practitioners should also seek specialist advice.

Specific examples are considered below to give an illustration of the complexities that can arise in relation to the recognition of foreign structures.

Usufructs

Usufructs are common in France and provide an individual with the right to occupy a property which is owned by another person. The usufructuary will be responsible

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