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Iceland Considering New Exemption of Non-Resident Capital Gains on Shares and Repeal of 10-Year Limit on Loss Carryforwards

21 May 2024

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Iceland

The Icelandic parliament is considering a draft bill that would introduce an exemption on capital gains derived by non-residents from the sale of shares in Icelandic companies. The exemption would be available for non-resident legal entities and natural persons that: have not had tax residence in Iceland in the five years before the sale; and own, directly or indirectly, less than 25% of the Icelandic company's capital. The draft bill also provides for the repeal of the 10-year loss carryforward limit, providing that losses may be carried forward indefinitely for offset in future years. Losses generated in operating years that...