The double taxation avoidance agreement between New Zealand and Papua New Guinea entered into force on January 21, 2014. For withholding taxes the agreement takes on effect from March 1, 2014. As far as other provisions of the agreement, in New Zealand they will apply for income years starting from April 1, 2014 and for Papua New Guinea starting from January 1, 2015.
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