One-off 50% tax on 2009 bonuses of financial market professionals
Article 2 of the 2010 amending finance act creates a one-off tax payable by credit institutions and investment firms operating a business in France. It applies to the variable pay awarded for 2009 to financial market professionals whose activity may significantly affect the firm’s risk exposure, and to their supervisors. Only the individual variable pay above €27,500 is taxed, at a rate of 50%. The proceeds are allocated, up to €360 million, to OSEO to finance innovation and SMEs.
Measure originators
A positive amount is revenue or savings for public finances; a negative amount is a cost or lost revenue.
Measure impact
Banks and investment firms pay 50% of the portion of their market operators’ 2009 bonuses above €27,500 per person. The tax is due on 1 April 2010, or on the first day of the month following the award if later. The government expected about €360 million, allocated to OSEO.
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Procedure timeline
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Administrative implementation
Entrée en vigueur de la mesure et mise en œuvre par l'administration
President of the Republic signature
Publication au Journal officiel
Joint committee
Désaccord éventuel
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)
Council of Ministers
Validation interne