Tax haven affiliate

Definition

A wholly owned entity in a low-tax jurisdiction that is used to channel funds to and from a multinational's foreign operations. The tax benefits of tax haven affiliates were largely removed in the US by the Tax Reform Act of 1986.

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Managing underwriter
The leading firm in an underwriting group, which originates the deal and acts as an agent for the group.

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