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Code of Federal Regulations Title 31. Money and Finance–Treasury § 31.800.243 Solely for the purpose of passive investment

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Ownership interests are held or acquired solely for the purpose of passive investment if the person holding or acquiring such interests does not plan or intend to exercise control and—

(1) Is not afforded any rights that if exercised would constitute control;

(2) Does not acquire any access, rights, or involvement specified § 800.211(b);

(3) Does not possess or develop any purpose other than passive investment;  and

(4) Does not take any action inconsistent with holding or acquiring such interests solely for the purpose of passive investment. (See § 800.302(b).)

(b) Example:  Corporation A, a foreign person, acquires a voting interest in Corporation B, a U.S. business. In addition to the voting interest, Corporation A negotiates the right to appoint a member of Corporation B's board of directors. The acquisition by Corporation A of a voting interest in Corporation B is not solely for the purpose of passive investment.

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