US·UK Accountants

Glossary · Entity & Business

Subpart F Income

Subpart F is an older US anti-deferral regime that taxes US owners currently on certain passive or mobile income of a controlled foreign corporation, regardless of distribution. It operates alongside GILTI/NCTI.

SH

By Sam H., Founder & Lead Advisor

Reviewed by Katie M.

In more detail

Subpart F targets specific categories — mainly passive income (dividends, interest, rents, royalties) and certain related-party sales/services income — earned inside a CFC, taxing the US owner immediately. It predates GILTI and still applies; together they form the US framework for taxing a US-owned UK company profits before they are paid out.

Does Subpart F Income apply to your situation?

Cross-border tax turns on the detail of your circumstances. Book a free consultation and we'll tell you exactly where you stand.