What is the tax treatment on buying (Asian or German) shares via American Depository Receipts. Via a USA broker account. Is that treated tax wise the same as a USA share (i.e. 15% withholding then Irish CGT, dividends as income)?
Asian, because that is where growth is.
German shares as German shares direct have odd withholding/paperwork rules.
I might buy Irish REIT that way. (REIT seems to be an only average investment, I may as well buy a USA REIT.)
(I need access to any money invested at short notice.)
I do have to avoid dying as USA Estate taxes are pretty harsh.
History: conservative investments (Age 51/ maxing out pension/ bought company I work for shares (over 10 years ago)/ paid off mortgage/ have too much cash at no return)
Asian, because that is where growth is.
German shares as German shares direct have odd withholding/paperwork rules.
I might buy Irish REIT that way. (REIT seems to be an only average investment, I may as well buy a USA REIT.)
(I need access to any money invested at short notice.)
I do have to avoid dying as USA Estate taxes are pretty harsh.
History: conservative investments (Age 51/ maxing out pension/ bought company I work for shares (over 10 years ago)/ paid off mortgage/ have too much cash at no return)