ADVANCE CORPORATION TAX Definition

ADVANCE CORPORATION TAX (ACT) is a UK Corporation tax, required under UK tax rules. It represents a minimum tax on companies that earn most of their profits overseas.

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OVER THE COUNTER (OTC) is a U.S. market for securities that are not listed on an exchange. Security orders are transacted via telephone and a computer network that connect dealers. As opposed to the NYSE, which is an auction market, the OTC is a negotiated market. OTC dealers may either act either as principals or as agents for customers. The OTC market is regulated by the NASD.

ATTEST is to authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity.

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