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Luxembourg Case Law (Lower Court): Share Premium Reductions May Become Subject To (Up To 15%) Luxembourg Dividend Withholding Tax
The Luxembourg Administrative Tribunal has ruled that repayments of share premium to shareholders, without a formal share capital reduction, do not qualify for tax exemption and may be subject to 15% dividend withholding tax. This decision challenges common corporate finance practices and raises important questions about the tax treatment of distributions from equity reserves in Luxembourg.
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