Avoiding U.S. Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) status using Nominees? You’re at risk with the IRS.
So often I speak with clients who were advised to use nominees to conceal their status as the UBO – ultimate beneficial owner. I cannot say this often enough. It’s dangerous and it’s dangerous. Banking is problematic, what if the nominee passes or becomes incapacitated, and most importantly – the IRS sees right through it. […]