2. Vanguard and other cos seem to allow residents of many countries to open account online but not for Ireland. is there a way to invest in some of the funds in #1 above directly with the fund co?
1. There is no distinction in the Irish tax treatment of exchange traded funds and (non-exchange traded) funds.
2. Vanguard operates a brokerage in various countries (including the UK) but Vanguard funds are also available from any number of other brokers.
1. There is no distinction in the Irish tax treatment of exchange traded funds and (non-exchange traded) funds.
2. Vanguard operates a brokerage in various countries (including the UK) but Vanguard funds are also available from any number of other brokers.
2. Vanguard and other cos seem to allow residents of many countries to open account online but not for Ireland. is there a way to invest in some of the funds in #1 above directly with the fund co?
It is also possible to register an S-Corp and hold it under a Electing Small Business Trust (ESBT). As the S-Corp issues shares, the profits shouldn't be subject to deemed disposal. An S-Corp is a tax transparent vehicle, so you would file a personal tax return as a non resident alien and pay CGT at 33% and FIT based on the profits from your shares.