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Annex

‘Annex IV Hallmarks

Part I. Main benefit test

Generic hallmarks under category A and specific hallmarks under category B and under points (b) (i), (c) and (d) of paragraph 1 of category C may only be taken into account where they fulfil the "main benefit test".

That test will be satisfied if it can be established that the main benefit or one of the main benefits which, having regard to all relevant facts and circumstances, a person may reasonably expect to derive from an arrangement is the obtaining of a tax advantage.

In the context of hallmark under paragraph 1 of category C, the presence of conditions set out in points (b) (i), (c) or (d) of paragraph 1 of category C can not alone be a reason for concluding that an arrangement satisfies the main benefit test.

Part II. Categories of hallmarks

A. Generic hallmarks linked to the main benefit test

1. An arrangement where the relevant taxpayer or a participant in the arrangement undertakes to comply with a condition of confidentiality

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