Abolition of the worldwide consolidated profit regime
Article 3 of the second amending finance act for 2011 ends the worldwide consolidated profit regime (Article 209 quinquies of the General Tax Code), which allowed approved groups to deduct the losses of their foreign subsidiaries and branches from their taxable income in France. The regime now applies only to results of financial years closed before 6 September 2011.
Measure originators
A positive amount is revenue or savings for public finances; a negative amount is a cost or lost revenue.
Measure impact
The few large groups approved under the worldwide consolidated profit regime can no longer offset losses from their foreign operations against their French tax. According to the Senate report, the budget gain is around €150 million in 2011 and €200 million in 2012.
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Procedure timeline
Follow the progress of this fiscal measure through the different stages of the parliamentary procedure.
President of the Republic signature
Publication au Journal officiel
Debate and vote
Debate and vote
Débat et vote en séance publique à l'Assemblée nationale, ou engagement de la responsabilité du Gouvernement (article 49.3)
Administrative implementation
Entrée en vigueur de la mesure et mise en œuvre par l'administration