Regulations
Key Information Document (KID)
From 1 January 2023, the KIID for funds (UCITS and investment firms) has been replaced by the Key Information Document or KID for short. The KID will provide you with information about the funds, including their risks, expected returns and other details. Find more important information about the KID and what implications this change has on you as an investor.
871m
The Section 871(m) in the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) is designed to prevent non-U.S. citizens from avoiding withholding tax on U.S. equities via derivatives. Withholding tax applies when a cash dividend is paid. The normal tax rate in the US is 30%, but the W8 form reduces the tax rate for you to 15%.
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)
The Legal Entity Identifier – LEI for short – is a 20-digit code used to identify participants in the financial market. You can request a LEI through our partner Interactive Brokers (IB). Learn more here.
Publicly Traded Partnerships
The sales proceeds from publicly traded partnerships (PTPs) are subject to a 10% withholding tax.
BaFin (DE)
Retail investors residing in Germany will be protected from incurring unlimited losses from trading in futures since January 1, 2023.
Disclaimer:
LYNX does not provide tax or legal advice. The information on this page has been prepared for informational purposes only and is not intended as tax or legal advise, and should not be relied upon. It is always advisable to consult a tax and/or legal advisor when encountering any unclarities and/or difficulties.