Why Dropbox decided to build its own infrastructure and network

Re:Why Dropbox decided to build its own infrastructure and n... by qaq on Friday September 15, 2017 @10:19PM (#15262444)

and that someone can be their own subsidiary in a jurisdiction with dif. tax treatment

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Re:Why Dropbox decided to build its own infrastructure and n... by toomuchtodo on Friday September 15, 2017 @10:21PM (#15262452)

Can be within the same taxing authority. I've facilitated facility transfers and leaseback agreements in the US.

Edit: Yes, you can't seize what isn't owned.

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Re:Why Dropbox decided to build its own infrastructure and n... by tw04 on Saturday September 16, 2017 @03:38AM (#15263445)

You also can't silently seize what is owned. Which is, generally speaking, the bigger issue.

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Re:Why Dropbox decided to build its own infrastructure and n... by qaq on Friday September 15, 2017 @11:08PM (#15262624)

I would also guess you could also shield assets this way from lawsuits etc

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