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




                                                     (US Rate 35%)                     Treas.   Reg. 1.482-7 Platform Contribution
                                                                                                           Transaction
                                                                                                      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                 2.  Contract                Hong Kong
                                                    Tax   Rate 25%              Manufacturer               Tax   Rate 16.5%
                                                                               Cost    Plus Five

                                                                                       Fee



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