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Russia Confirms 0% Tax Rate on Income from the Disposal of Shares Held at Least Five Years Limited to Shares in Russian Entities

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Russia

The Russian Ministry of Finance has published Letter No. 03-06/1/95903 concerning whether income received from the sale of depositary receipts issued by foreign entities may qualify for the 0% income tax rate provided income from the sale or other disposal of shares (stakes) held for a continuous period of at least five years. The letter confirms that as per paragraph 4.1 of Article 284 of the …

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