Philippines to cut stamp lending tax.

From: Financial News | Date: February 18, 2002 | Copyright information

The Philippine government is planning to remove the documentary stamp tax (DST) on securities borrowing and lending. Under current rules, such transactions are treated as loans and each transfer attracts DST.

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