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Real World – Pre-TCJA Paradigm (cont’d)
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                                                                                       1a.    Upfront transfer of valuable IP




                                                                                        via Treas.    Reg. 1.482-7 Platform

                                                   US   Global Parent                        Contribution Transaction



                                                     (US Rate 35%)                               IRC   367(d) transfer



                                                                                      IRC   721(c) transfer (to partnership)


                                                                                               or   even a direct IP sale
                              CFC
                     Ltd Risk    Dist Co/s                                 Foreign IP HC
                     Various    Countries                                       Bermuda

                        Tax Rate 30%                                          Tax   Rate 0%


                                                                           1b. On-licensing





                                                  Principal Co                                         Ltd Risk    Mfg Co

                                                     Netherlands                                          Hong Kong
                                                    Tax   Rate 25%                                     Tax   Rate 16.5%








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