Portugal Releases FATCA Schema Guidance

Stephen Kessinger
June 6, 2017

Portugal has released guidance for the proper formatting of FATCA XML returns.  Portuguese Financial Institutions should review the document before the July 31 due date to ensure that their return will be compliant.

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Stephen Kessinger

Stephen Kessinger is a Regulatory Counsel for Sovos Compliance. Within Sovos’ Regulatory Analysis function, Stephen focuses on AEOI reporting, including FATCA, CDOT and CRS. Before joining Sovos, Stephen earned his B.A. from the University of Vermont, and his J.D. from Roger Williams School of Law. He currently is a member of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bar Associations.
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