TIEA between Argentina and Andorra entered into force

June 29, 2012

According to media reports, the TIEA signed between Argentina and Andorra entered into force on June 15,

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Portugal-Luxembourg DTA entered into force

June 28, 2012

According to notice no. 65/2012, published by the Portuguese government on June 20, 2012, two protocols amending the Portugal-Luxembourg double taxation agreement (DTA) entered into force on May 18,

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Switzerland and Portugal Sign DTA Protocol

June 27, 2012

It was reported on 27 June 2012 that Switzerland and Portugal have recently signed in Lisbon a protocol to amend the bilateral double taxation agreement (DTA) between the two countries in the area of taxes on income and capital. According to the

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Protocol between the Czech Republic and Uzbekistan enters into force

June 27, 2012

The Embassy of the Czech Republic reported that a protocol to the double taxation agreement (DTA) signed between the Czech Republic and Uzbekistan entered into force on June 15,

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Austria’s financial police enforce tax compliance

June 26, 2012

Austria’s Finance Minister Maria Fekter has recently underlined the key role of the country’s financial police in enforcing payment of due taxes and thereby ensuring tax justice in Austria. Alluding to the fact that the financial police now play

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TIEA between Argentina and San Marino enters into force

June 25, 2012

According to media reports, the tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) signed between Argentina and San Marino entered into force on June 16,

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Brazil Eases IOF Tax

June 22, 2012

It has been published on 22 June 2012 that the Brazilian government has reduced the scope of the financial transactions tax on foreign loans after concerns about the strength of the domestic currency eased. The government had previously announced

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New DTA signed between New Zealand and Canada

June 21, 2012

The double taxation agreement (DTA) signed between New Zealand and Canada on March 3, 2012, which replaces the existing DTA signed between the two countries, was forwarded to New Zealand's parliament on June 18, 2012, as part of the nation's

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Japan’s Government and Opposition Agree Tax Deal

June 19, 2012

It was reported on 19 June 2012 that the Japanese Prime Minister has been successful in reaching a deal with opposition parties, and, in particular, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), on his plan for future hikes to the country’s consumption tax

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Italy introduces tax measures for growth

June 19, 2012

The Italian government has issued its long-awaited decree aimed at boosting growth in the economy, particularly through tax incentives for construction companies, infrastructure projects and energy efficiency. Corrado Passera, the Economic

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Estonia’s parliament approved a draft DTA with Cyprus

June 14, 2012

According to media reports, Estonia's parliament on June 7, 2012, approved a draft double taxation agreement (DTA), and an accompanying Protocol, signed between Estonia and

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Estonia’s parliament approved a draft DTA with Cyprus

June 14, 2012

According to media reports, Estonia's parliament on June 7, 2012, approved a draft double taxation agreement (DTA), and an accompanying Protocol, signed between Estonia and

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Argentina: TIEAs signed with Andorra, the Bahamas, Costa Rica and San Marino

June 13, 2012

On June 12, 2012, according to media reports, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, the Argentinian President, ratified the tax information exchange agreements (TIEAs) that Argentina has signed with Andorra, the Bahamas, Costa Rica and San

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Finland: Deductibility of interest limitations

June 13, 2012

On 13 June 2012 it was published that the Finnish Government has released a draft regarding a bill to limit the deductibility of interest expenses in business taxation. The goal of this proposed regulation is to secure Finland’s tax base and to

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DTA between Portugal and Norway will enter into force

June 12, 2012

According to the Norwegian government, the double taxation agreement (DTA) between Portugal and Norway, signed on March 10, 2011, will enter into force on June 15,

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DTA between Lithuania and Morocco under negotiations

June 11, 2012

According to media reports, Lithuania and Morocco held a second round of double taxation agreement (DTA) negotiations from October 29-November 2,

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Double Taxation Convention between UK and Liechtenstein

June 11, 2012

A first-time comprehensive Double Taxation Convention between the UK and the Principality of Liechtenstein was signed in London on 11 June 2012 by the Exchequer Secretary to the UK Treasury and the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein. Together with the

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Luxembourg and Lebanon Near DTA Conclusion

June 11, 2012

It was reported on 11 June 2012 that Luxembourg’s Economy Minister has recently conducted a working visit to Lebanon to promote economic relations between the two countries. During the course of his visit, the Luxembourg minister held talks with

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