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Foreign branch

A foreign affiliate that is legally a part of the parent firm. According to the U.S. tax code, foreign branch income is taxed as it is earned in the foreign country.



Foreign branch

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Foreign repercussion

Foreign repercussion

The feedback effect on a domestic economy when its macroeconomic changes cause large enough changes abroad for those in turn to cause further changes at home. Most commonly, a rise in income stimulates imports, causing an expansion abroad that in turn raises demand for the home country's exports.


Foreign exchange broker

Foreign exchange broker

Intermediaries in the foreign exchange market that do not put their own money at risk.


Foreign Sales Corporation

Foreign Sales Corporation

Refers to a provision of the U.S. tax code that grants income-tax rebates to American exporters if they form what may be a largely artificial foreign subsidiary called an FSC. This has been the subject of a trade dispute with the EU which complained to the WTO that this constitutes an illegal export subsidy.


Foreign trade zone

Foreign trade zone

An area within a country where imported goods can be stored or processed without being subject to import duty. Also called a "free zone," "free port," or "bonded warehouse."


Foreign portfolio investment

Foreign portfolio investment

Portfolio investment across national borders and/or across currencies.


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