Because of the international scale of the project, it was considered desirable to denominate the shares of the Company in U.S. dollars. No individual or corporation can own, directly or indirectly, more than 10 percent of the total capital of the Company. Dividends paid to shareholders are exempt from income tax in the first 10 years following the date of incorporation of the Company.
Capital gains arising from the exchange of shares are also exempt.
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