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Old 20 May 2008, 12:37 AM   #5
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No, that is not exactly true.

Rolex is a Foundation Trust. As such the exact details are private and need not be disclosed (and they are not) whereas a Charity does disclose because of their non-tax status.

Foundations are set up with certain provisions that must be met to maintain their status with tax deferments, or tax write-offs (different countries have different requirements). Some of those things in the Foundation requirements are thought to be...
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