Remittances

/rəˈmɪt.ənsɪz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Funds sent, typically by a foreign worker to an individual in their home country, often governed by financial and tax regulations.
    The migrant’s remittances provided vital support to their family back home.

Forms

  • remittance

Commentary

Remittances in legal contexts often involve compliance with anti-money laundering laws and taxation rules, requiring precise drafting regarding source, recipient, and purpose of funds.

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