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Edited version of private advice

Authorisation Number: 1051514738787

Date of advice: 9 May 2019

Ruling

Subject: Withholding tax - Managed investment trust - Foreign resident

Question

Is the entity an entity of the kind specified in paragraph 275-20(4)(f) of the ITAA 1997?

Answer

No.

This ruling applies for the following period:

1 January 20XX to 31 December 20XX.

The scheme commences on:

1 January 20XX

Relevant facts and circumstances

The entity is not subject to any foreign collective investment regime.

The entity is not recognised as being used for collective investment.

Relevant legislative provisions

Section 275-20 Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

Reasons for decision

The entity's business does not fall within the definition of collective investment regime in the foreign country where the entity is subject to regulation.

Conclusion

The entity is not an entity of the kind specified in paragraph 275-20(4)(f) as it is not recognised under a foreign law as being used for collective investment.