EXPLANATORY NOTES
Reference Number: 5-908
211.1 ITAISSUES
Whether a non resident life insurer which does not carry on business in Canada and is not subject to Part 1 may be subject to Part XII.3 Tax on Investment Income of Life Insurers.
POSITION
Whether or not intended, such an insurer may be subject to Part XII.3 if it has any of the components in the formula contained in subsection 211.1(3).
NOTE: This was conveyed to the taxpayer on a verbal basis only, with a suggestion to discuss filing requirements with Special Audits Division.
B.G. Dodd Financial Industries Division Rulings Directorate