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Permanent establishment

A fixed place or dependent agent that can create corporate tax presence in a country — relevant for crypto businesses and some remote setups.

Permanent establishment — crypto tax glossary (EN)

Permanent establishment (PE) is a tax-treaty concept: enough presence in a country (office, server debates, dependent agents) can make a business taxable there.

Most retail investors ignore PE; founders, DAOs with real-world ops, and companies with local staff should not.

Educational definition — not tax advice. Treaty analysis required.

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