Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 1365: The perfect tax avoidance strategy
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Seeing that it was already 11:30 in the evening, Martinez and the others still had no intention of leaving. They were still admiring the valuable antiques and artworks in the room obsessively.
Seeing this situation, Ye Tian had to wake up these French guys who had already fallen into a state of obsession, otherwise they would not be able to rest tonight!
"It's almost time, gentlemen, it's already very late. Is that all for today? If you are free tomorrow, you can come again to appreciate and appraise these antique works of art!"
After hearing what Ye Tian said, Martinez and the others looked up.
Although they have been here for several hours and looked at dozens of antique works of art non-stop, each of them is still very excited and energetic, with no sign of fatigue!
However, a lot of bloodshot eyes can be seen in their eyes. It is obvious that they have been mentally exhausted and are not as relaxed as they appear on the surface!
"Stephen, can you tell us how you did it? Every piece of antique art placed in this suite is valuable and top quality!
That is to say, there is not a single fake here. As long as you take a fancy to the antique artworks and take them, every piece is a valuable authentic piece. It is simply incredible!
Until now, I really didn’t believe the rumor. You are an all-rounder who has never appeared in the field of antique art collection. There is no antique art that you don’t recognize! "
Martinez asked curiously, eyes full of envy.
The rest of the people in the living room were the same, their eyes were red with envy!
"Tell you? Don't be ridiculous! If I tell you that I have clairvoyance powers, I will be pulled into slices immediately!"
Ye Tian complained secretly, then chuckled and shook his head.
"I'm very sorry, Martinez, I'm afraid I can't give you the answer, this is my secret! In our industry, I believe everyone has their own secret!
If I have to give an answer, I can only say that I have a talent in this area, and I am very lucky to always find antique artworks and treasures that make me excited! "
After hearing this answer, many French people at the scene rolled their eyes, but they had no choice but to accept this statement, otherwise what could they do?
After chatting for a while, Martinez raised his hand to look at his watch, then stood up and said:
“For many Parisians, now is the time to enjoy the good nightlife, and midnight is the time to take a break, but for you, it is really late now.
In order not to disturb your normal rest, we should really say goodbye and leave, but before leaving, I still have a very concerned question to ask, and I hope you can answer it!
Steven, what are you going to do with these valuable antiques? Should they be brought back to New York, USA, or processed locally in Paris? What a huge fortune this is!
To tell you the truth, we at the Louvre are very interested in several of these exquisite antique works of art. If possible, we would like to acquire them and display them in the exhibition hall of the Louvre!
I know that it is almost impossible for a greedy guy like you to donate antique works of art to the Louvre, so I don’t dare to hope. If I have the opportunity, I hope to buy those treasures! "
As soon as he finished speaking, Bertrand, director of the Museum of Modern Art in Paris, continued:
"Steven, we at the Museum of Modern Art in Paris are the same and hope to accept some of these modern oil paintings."
Ye Tian glanced at everyone present, then chuckled and said:
"Gentlemen, I am a professional treasure hunter, and these antiques and artworks are my products. If you like these antiques and artworks, then of course it is the best. I can't ask for anything more!
If you want to buy your favorite antiques, please wait patiently for a while until I ship these antiques back to New York. Then you can contact me for negotiation! "
“Aren’t these antique artworks in Paris now? Wouldn’t it be more convenient to trade them locally? Why do they have to be shipped back to New York? Wouldn’t that be a waste of effort!
Paris, like New York, is also a world-famous art trading center with a huge trading volume. There is no problem at all in digesting these antique works of art in your hands! "
Benoit asked in confusion. Others were also confused and didn't understand the reason why Ye Tian did this.
Ye Tian shook his head gently and then gave his reason.
"Gentlemen, there is only one reason why I want to transport these valuable antique works of art back to New York and sell or auction them in New York, and that is that French taxes are too high!
For example, I paid 18,000 euros for the painting "Fontainebleau Forest" by the master of realism Corot, and I issued a relevant certificate, so there was no legal problem!
If I take that painting back to New York and go through French customs, I only need to pay a customs tax of 5.5% on the basis of 18,000 euros. The tax burden is only 1,000 euros.
If I sell or auction that oil painting in Paris, based on the lowest valuation I gave, the oil painting’s price will be at least 35 million euros. The result will be completely different!
Take a transaction of 35 million euros as an example. Based on this price, first of all, I have to pay 7% value-added tax on the art, and secondly, I have to pay 5.5% customs tax, which is unavoidable!
Just these two taxes add up to millions of euros. What a huge number! If I haven't been kicked in the head by a donkey, why don't I avoid such a heavy tax burden?
Don’t forget, how many valuable antique works of art I have in my hands! If these antiques and artworks were sold in Paris, they would all have to pay this heavy tax, and I would be heartbroken!
It is completely different for me to ship them back to New York. I only need to pay a customs tax on the basis of the purchase price, which is completely negligible. I am also very happy to contribute to the French finance!
Another point is that there is no value-added tax on art when trading art in New York. Unlike Paris, there is a 7% value-added tax on art. So why didn’t I choose New York?
When purchasing these antique works of art at the Saint-Ouan flea market, this is why I took the trouble to ask the antique dealers to issue a certificate stating the name of the item and the transaction price!
With the certificates issued by those antique dealers, I only need to pay a small amount of customs tax based on the purchase price, and I can easily pass through French customs with the purchased antique artwork and return to New York! "
Martinez and the others were completely dumbfounded. They all stared at Ye Tian, who was eloquent and extremely proud, as if they were looking at a monster!
It took a long time for these French guys to come back to their senses, and then they started to sigh.
"Oh my god! Steven, you are so cunning to the extreme. Not only the unlucky antique dealers in the Saint-Ouin flea market, but also the French government were plotted by you! It's really scary. ! "
"Is there anything else you can't think of? Steven, no wonder you have become a super rich man. There is a reason for this. I am convinced!"
After expressing their feelings for a while, the French guys calmed down a little.
Immediately afterwards, Martinez spoke again:
"Well, Steven, it seems we can only wait for you to transport these antique works of art back to New York before trading with you. When are you going to transport these antique works of art?"
"I am not planning to personally transport these antique artworks back to New York. Representatives from several major auction houses in New York will arrive in Paris tomorrow, including Sotheby's, Christie's, and Bonhams!
In addition to representatives from several major auction houses, there are also representatives from two art insurance companies. I will complete the entrustment auction process in Paris and entrust these antique artworks to the three major auction houses respectively!
After completing the consignment auction process, how to safely transport these antique artworks back to New York requires the three major auction houses and two insurance companies to use their brains. We will continue our journey to Europe! "
Ye Tian smiled and told his plan. He had no intention of hiding it and had nothing to hide!
As expected, Martinez and the others were stunned again, their eyes were so wide that they almost flew out!
After a few seconds, Benoit said with emotion:
"Steven, you are so shrewd! In this way, you will transfer all the risks to the three major auction houses and two art insurance companies, and you will be left with nothing!"
"Bingo! That's what it means. Since the three major auction houses and art insurance companies want to make money, they have to pay a certain price. There is no free lunch in the world!"
Ye Tian said with a proud smile and waved his fist slightly.
Seeing his extremely proud expression, the French guys present were secretly frightened, and their eyes were full of fear.
This guy Steven is too thoughtful. No one can plot against him unless he gets tired of life, just like those Pink Panther scumbags before!
After a pause, Martinez then continued:
“Let’s not talk about it, Steven, when will the transaction between us take place? When do you plan to go to the Guimet Museum to select the collection of Chinese antique art? In exchange for Queen Mary’s jewelry!”
“Our Palace of Fontainebleau is also ready and welcomes you at any time, Steven!”
Benoit continued, his tone full of expectation.
Ye Tian glanced at the two French colleagues, then said with a smile:
"Don't worry, gentlemen, after I finish processing these antique works of art purchased from the Saint-Ouin Flea Market, I will go to the Guimet Museum and the Palace of Fontainebleau in just a few days!"
"Okay, we're waiting for your call, and we're even more looking forward to seeing Queen Mary's jewelry!"
Martinez nodded in response, and Benoit nodded in response.
Afterwards, everyone chatted for a while, and then the French guys said goodbye and went back to their homes.
When they left the hotel, each of them was still very excited and filled with emotion all the way!
After seeing off these old French friends, Ye Tian and Betty started to wash up and prepare to rest!
At the same time, the floor they were on also entered the highest alert state!
Mattis and the others are fully armed and ready to respond to emergencies.
The same goes for Ye Tian himself. He stood the G36C short assault rifle on the ground next to the bedside so that he could reach it with his hand. His and Betty's Kevlar body armors were also within reach!
Everything was ready, and he and Betty went to bed to rest, ready to end this perfect day!
The night sky in Paris outside the window is filled with stars and is extremely beautiful!
But under this beautiful night sky, some families are happy and some are sad. Some are enjoying the joy of success, while some are sleepless all night and suffering in pain!