Who qualifies as a U.S. shareholder of a CFC and what are their reporting obligations?
I'm a U.S. citizen living abroad and I own 15% of a company incorporated in Singapore. Two other Americans each own 20%, and the rest is owned by Singaporean nationals. Am I a U.S. shareholder? What forms do I need to file? My ownership is through a trust — does that change anything?
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