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Ireland: New DTAs with Thailand and Ukraine

November 8, 2012

The Irish tax authority has confirmed in a recent update that the nation has concluded negotiations towards new double taxation...

Singapore and Poland Sign Enhanced DTA

November 8, 2012

On November 4, 2012, Singapore and Poland signed an enhanced double taxation agreement (DTA), which also incorporates the internationally-agreed standard...

DTA between Ukraine and Cyprus

November 8, 2012

On November 5, 2012, Ukraine’s Cabinet approved the signature of a draft double taxation agreement (DTA) with Cyprus.

New Zealand and Malaysia sign a Protocol to add tax information exchange

November 7, 2012

On November 6, 2012, New Zealand and Malaysia signed a Protocol to add tax information exchange provisions to their existing...

New DTA between Czech Republic and Gabon

November 7, 2012

According to media reports, the Czech Republic and Gabon are to commence three-day negotiations towards a double taxation agreement (DTA)...

Germany and Ecuador complete negotiations to amend their DTA

November 5, 2012

On October 23, 2012, the Ecuadorian embassy in Germany confirmed that Germany and Ecuador had completed negotiations towards a Protocol...

Sweden ratifies a DTA with Mauritius

October 30, 2012

According to media reports, Sweden ratified a double taxation agreement (DTA) with Mauritius and a Protocol with Barbados on October...

Malta to Amend SICAV Reporting Rules

October 30, 2012

On 30 October 2012 it has been published that the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has announced a number of...

New Zealand and Samoa agreed to open negotiations towards a DTA

October 29, 2012

Representatives from New Zealand and Samoa agreed to open negotiations towards the conclusion of a double taxation agreement (DTA) in...

Poland’s lower house of parliament approves law to ratify DTA with Canada

October 25, 2012

On October 10, 2012, Poland’s lower house of parliament approved a law that would ratify the pending double taxation agreement...

Czech Republic and Pakistan initial a DTA

October 24, 2012

On October 19, 2012, according to media reports, the Czech Republic and Pakistan initialled a double taxation agreement (DTA).

Estonia and Mexico Sign DTA

October 24, 2012

On October 19, in Mexico City, the Estonian Foreign Minister and Mexico’s Minister of Finance signed a double taxation agreement...

Latvia’s parliament approves a law to ratify a DTA and an amending Protocol signed with Mexico

October 22, 2012

According to media reports, Latvia’s parliament has approved a law that would ratify a double taxation agreement (DTA) and an...

Singapore and Jersey Sign DTA

October 19, 2012

On October 17, 2012, Singapore and Jersey signed a double taxation agreement (DTA), which also incorporates the internationally-agreed standard for...

Germany and Singapore have agreed to sign a Protocol to amend their existing DTA

October 16, 2012

Germany and Singapore have agreed to sign a Protocol to amend their existing double taxation agreement (DTA) to incorporate tax...

TIEA signed between Iceland and San Marino to enter into force

October 11, 2012

According to media reports, the tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) signed between Iceland and San Marino in 2010 will enter...

Norway Unveils ‘Neutral’ 2013 Budget

October 11, 2012

It was reported on 11 October 2012 that Norway has unveiled its 2013 budget ahead of next year’s elections, including...

Kenya Increasing Taxes to Cover Budget Shortfall

October 10, 2012

On 10 October 2012 it was reported that, according to Kenya’s Finance Minister, the government needs to find KES40bn of...