Canadian MNCs International Tax Planning: Theory and Practice
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Abstract
In this article, we analyse the role of international tax planning in Canadian MNCs outbound investment decisions in theory and practice. We identify the framework of international tax planning. We can show that international tax planning is an important factor (value driver) to influence the value of the whole firm (Canadian-based MNC group) and not only of a single investment project. We also introduce a new developed tax structure (tax engineering) for Canadian MNCs to apply international tax planning. According to this new tax management approach, the value of the whole group can be enhanced if each major investment project is wrapped in a specific developed and fine-tuned international tax structure. Establishing tax-optimized cross-border investment structures may enhance Canadian MNCs' global competitive position considerably. Moreover, the Canadian CFC exemption for foreign financing affiliates (section 95(2)(a) ITA) is critically evaluated in light of tax policy, international competitiveness and global tax competition as well as the current comments of the OECD on international tax planning in its reports base erosion and profit shifting (2013) and hybrid mismatch arrangements (2012).
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