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What does an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) simplify for Financial Institutions?
Which of the following is an example of a Financial Institution registered with the US IRS?
In which Model of the IGA do FFIs report to the local country authority?
What is the purpose of the Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN)?
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What characterizes the first 13 characters of a GIIN?
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Which of the following countries is associated with Model I under the IGA?
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What do the 14th and 15th characters in a GIIN indicate?
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Which of the following codes indicates a Lead Entity in a GIIN?
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What does the term 'US Person' include?
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If a client has US indicia of place of birth but is already a Non-US Person, what are the documentary requirements?
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Does having US indicia ensure that the client is a US Person?
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Is the client's documentation sufficient if they worked in the US for 6 years and submitted a Certificate of Loss of Nationality?
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What is the first step in identifying if an entity is a US or Non-US entity?
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Which form should a Specified US Entity submit to comply with FATCA?
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For a Non-US Foreign Financial Institution (FFI) incorporated in the Philippines, what must they obtain?
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Which classification requires an entity to obtain its GIIN?
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Which of the following would qualify as passive income?
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What is NOT considered passive income according to the provided description?
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Which document is mentioned as necessary for NFFE – Passive with Controlling US Person?
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What must a corporate officer do concerning the BPI FATCA Form?
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Which of the following issues could arise during FATCA compliance review?
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Which financial asset transaction is considered under passive income?
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What must be obtained from financial institutions in relation to FATCA?
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Which scenario describes a passive income generating activity?
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What document should be obtained to verify if an entity is a Specified US Entity?
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Which classification requires an entity to accomplish a separate FATCA Self Certification Form?
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What is required for a FFI that is incorporated outside of the Philippines?
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Which of the following is classified as a Non-US/Foreign Financial Institution?
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What classification includes entities that are tax-exempt under US federal income tax?
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What is NOT required from a Non-Financial Foreign Entity (NFFE) - Active?
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Which classification of entity is not allowed to open accounts?
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Which document is needed for entities classified as FFI GIIN not needed?
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What FATCA classification does Deutsche Bank AG fall under?
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Which entity is classified as a US Entity Others under FATCA?
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What classification applies to the University of Oxford in terms of FATCA?
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Which of the following organizations is classified as NFFE Active?
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What does the classification 'FFI GIIN not Needed' indicate about Rural Bank of Laguna?
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Which classification applies to the U.S Embassy?
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How is Globe Telecoms classified under FATCA?
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What FATCA classification does the United Nations hold?
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Study Notes
Management
- Involves investing, administering, or managing funds on behalf of others.
- BPI offers various financial services: BPI Direct, Banko, BPI Wealth, BPI Capital.
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
- An agreement between a jurisdiction and the US to facilitate FATCA implementation.
- Simplifies reporting and compliance obligations for Financial Institutions (FFIs).
- Two models:
- Model I: FFIs report to local authorities, which then report to the US IRS (e.g., UK, Canada, Philippines).
- Model II: FFIs report directly to the US IRS (e.g., Hong Kong, Japan).
Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN)
- A 19-character identification string proving a Financial Institution's registration with the US IRS.
- System-generated first 13 characters; the subsequent characters indicate the FFI's role (e.g., Lead Entity, Branch).
- The last three digits signify the institution’s country of tax residence.
FFIs Registered with the US IRS
- GIINs are assigned to various institutions like Bank of the Philippine Islands and BDO Unibank.
- Incorrect FATCA classifications can lead to non-compliance issues.
FATCA Classification – US Person Definition
- A US Person includes residents and citizens, such as passport holders and green card holders.
- Certain documentation needed for clients with US indicia living abroad.
Financial Institution Classification Requirements
- Entities must provide specific documents based on their FATCA classification (e.g., IRS Form W-9 for US entities).
- Different classifications include Specified US Entity, Non-Financial Foreign Entity (NFFE), and Foreign Financial Institution (FFI).
Passive Income Definition
- Passive income includes dividends, interest, rents, royalties, and gains from asset transactions.
- Categorization affects FATCA classification for entities.
Issues Noted During FATCA Compliance Review
- Common issues include missing FATCA forms, incorrect classifications, and inadequate documentation for US TIN.
- Compliance is critical for maintaining lawful operations among various entities.
Activity Outcomes on FATCA Classification
- Entities evaluated range from Mercury Drug (NFFE Active) to JP Morgan and Chase Co (US Entity Others).
- Classification depends on the nature and engagement of the entity in business activities or services.
Additional Compliance Activities
- Assessments require reviewing Articles of Incorporation to determine FATCA classification.
- Understanding entity roles within FATCA prevents erroneous classifications and compliance issues.
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