Share of costs and expenses on capital gains from the sale of participating interests raised from 5% to 10%
Article 4 of the second amending finance act for 2011 raises from 5% to 10% of net capital gains the share of costs and expenses added back to the taxable income of companies selling participating interests held for at least two years (Article 219 of the General Tax Code), for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2011. The share was raised to 12% of gross capital gains in 2012.
Measure originators
A positive amount is revenue or savings for public finances; a negative amount is a cost or lost revenue.
Measure impact
Companies realising capital gains on the sale of participating interests are taxed at the standard corporate tax rate on 10% of these net gains instead of 5%. According to the Senate report, the expected budget gain is €170 million in 2011 and €250 million in 2012.
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President of the Republic signature
Publication au Journal officiel
Debate and vote
Debate and vote
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Administrative implementation
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