TIEA between Argentina and Andorra entered into force
According to media reports, the TIEA signed between Argentina and Andorra entered into force on June 15,
See MorePortugal-Luxembourg DTA entered into force
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,
See MoreSwitzerland and Portugal Sign DTA Protocol
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
See MoreProtocol between the Czech Republic and Uzbekistan enters into force
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,
See MoreAustria’s financial police enforce tax compliance
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
See MoreTIEA between Argentina and San Marino enters into force
According to media reports, the tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) signed between Argentina and San Marino entered into force on June 16,
See MoreBrazil Eases IOF Tax
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
See MoreNew DTA signed between New Zealand and Canada
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
See MoreJapan’s Government and Opposition Agree Tax Deal
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
See MoreItaly introduces tax measures for growth
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
See MoreEstonia’s parliament approved a draft DTA with Cyprus
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
See MoreEstonia’s parliament approved a draft DTA with Cyprus
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
See MoreArgentina: TIEAs signed with Andorra, the Bahamas, Costa Rica and San Marino
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
See MoreFinland: Deductibility of interest limitations
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
See MoreDTA between Portugal and Norway will enter into force
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,
See MoreDTA between Lithuania and Morocco under negotiations
According to media reports, Lithuania and Morocco held a second round of double taxation agreement (DTA) negotiations from October 29-November 2,
See MoreDouble Taxation Convention between UK and Liechtenstein
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
See MoreLuxembourg and Lebanon Near DTA Conclusion
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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