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Tax Pre-Ruling FMNC meeting Itzik Maayan (Cisco), Michael Berger (Freescale) July 16th, 2007

Agenda Pre-ruling : the regulation Typical pre-rulings of FMNC entity The objective of the Pre-ruling institute Pros. & Cons. The role of local CFO Pre-Ruling related topics (verbal discussion): Share options. ESPP Next to 102 arrangements (prior to 2003). RSU’s Involuntary sale Other issues Key lessons This presentation should NOT be consider as consultancy of any kind. It is advisable to seek for professional tax consultancy.

החלטות מיסוי - פרה רולינג החלטות מיסוי (סעיף 158ב) – פרה רולינג הינה החלטה מקדמית של רשות מנהלית ביחס לבקשה של אזרח לבחון את תוצאות המיסוי לפעולה או עסקה שהוא עומד לבצע. סמכות (סעיף 158ג): המנהל רשאי לתת החלטות מיסוי על דעתו או --החלטת מיסוי בהסכמה. מועד להגשת בקשה למתן החלטת מיסוי (סעיף 158ד): בקשה בעניין מע"מ או מיסוי מקרקעין, תוגש לפני מועד ביצוע הפעולה. כל בקשת מיסוי אחרת, ניתן להגיש לפני או אחרי ביצוע הפעולה ובלבד שתוגש לפני מועד הגשת הדו"ח (קבוע בסעיפים 132 או 133). אופן הכנת הבקשה [סעיף 158ד]: תכלול את כל העובדות והפרטים המהותיים הנוגעים לה. יצורפו: כל המסמכים, אישורים, חוות הדעת, הצהרות, הערכות, חוזים (או טיוטות) ויצורף אישור על תשלום אגרה בסכום שיקבע ע"י שר האוצר (158ה) . המנהל רשאי לדרוש מסמכים נוספים. כמו כן ישנם הוראות יחודיות בסעיפים / חוקים אחרים כגון בחוק עידוד השקעות הון מוסד חדש, חלק מרפורמה של איתן רוב, דגש על מעמ ומיסוי מקרקעין – הפניה לפני בצוע טרנסקציה

Typical pre-rulings of FMNC entity Structural change – merger in accordance with section 103c of the income tax act and transfer of assets in accordance with section 104a. Change in holding structure, which is exempt in the US, in accordance with section 15(2) of the US-Israel tax treaty. No tax result terms following conversion of employees stock options made by an acquiring entity (and sustain of existing ESOP tax arrangements) Obtainment of ‘privileged enterprise’ status in accordance with section 51d (amendment 60 ) of the law for the Encouragement of Capital Investment, 1959 Misc. taxation topics relating to ESPP/RSU/Residency (both employer and employee aspects) – section 102. שינויי מבנה – העברת מניות ומיזוג והעברת נכסים ‘סעיף 15(2) לאמנה בין ישראל ובין ארצות הברית (שינויים באחזקה בחברה ישראלית בתוך קבוצה פטורים אם פטור בארה"ב החלפה שלא בדרך ארוע מס של אופציות לעובדים לרכישת מניותיה של חברה נרכשת לרכישת מניותיה של חברה רוכשת (והמשך מסלולי מס) Employee Stock Ownership Plan = ESOP מעמד של מפעל מוטב וקביעת שנת בחירה

The objective of the pre-ruling institute (ITA) To establish preceding tax decisions for specific cases - in issues that interpretation is needed as there are no specific references in the income tax act or in regulations. Tax planning: allows pre-knowledge the final tax results hence to build a transaction or operation process that avoids tax traps and/or eliminate uncertainty in tax results. Transparency – once a preceding tax decision is established the ITA publishes its ruling to the public without revealing the identity of the associated company. Quality of service - ITA Rulings processes are faster if a similar precedent tax decision was previously established שקף המטרה – של מס הכנסה החלטות מקדמיות שאין To give advance tax precedent decisions in specific cases (may include specific elements that the law did not relate to) שקיפות ושוויוניות ו הקטנת השפעת המאכערים

Advance tax decisions – ITA official site לא כולל פרטים מזהים של החברה

Pre-Ruling decisions: Pros and Cons Safer tax planning – for current and future years Lengthy process Allows better transaction structuring that avoid tax traps &uncertainty avoidance May result in blocking the ability to use alternative legitimate taxation planning. Maximization of tax benefits that are not specified by the tax law/ National Insurance/etc. May result in negative reply and related obstacles The tax technical affairs department applies economical logic (not judged solely based on maximization of imposed taxes ) מחלקה מקצועית – שיקולים כלכלים, פשמ"ג מבקרים –נותנים דגש לגבייה ההימנעות מאי ודאות – לאורך שנים

The role of the local CFO Responsible for establishing local taxation strategy that is well aligned with the long-term business goals in Israel. Lead, coordinate, and direct the work of the different internal parties involved: tax, audit, legal, local management and corporate (business and tax). Responsible for implementation of established pre-ruling and post communication to employees and local management. Responsible for creating sustainable and controllable process which supports pre-ruling terms and conditions. Assesses the related legal and tax exposures. Proactively coordinate and direct related consultants work. Fiduciary responsibility – internally and externally Communications with corporate tax department.

Key lessons - 1 Clear understanding of the corporation tax structure and transfer pricing methodology Business units buy-in is essential Alignment with corporate culture Being sensitive to cross cultural barriers Make sure you can deliver on ruling reporting requirements before committing Communicate a few options / scenarios to corporate GAAP vs. Statutory reporting – make sure you can reconcile the two שימוש ביועצים לא מסיר את האחריות ואת הצורך בהובלת התהליך:

Key lessons - 2 In many cases its better to compromise, if you achieve 80% and not spend unlimited time to reach 95% Be careful while reporting ruling schedules abroad Understand who are your customers and what are their needs. ITA gives more weight to verbal CFO opinion compared to consultants’ justifications. Know what you don’t know, and don’t be shy to ask for explanations