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Ecuador completes the ratification of the Ecuador-Uruguay DTA

October 10, 2012

Ecuador completed the ratification of the Ecuador-Uruguay double taxation agreement (DTA), publishing a notification in its Official Gazette on September...

DTA between Spain and Germany will enter into force

October 10, 2012

A new double taxation agreement (DTA) signed between Spain and Germany in 2011 will enter into force on October 18,...

DTA between Singapore and Germany under Renegotiation

October 9, 2012

Germany’s Finance Minister, Wolfgang Schauble has announced that the renegotiation of the Singapore-Germany double taxation agreement (DTA) will be pursued...

Austria and Romania signed a DTA Protocol

October 4, 2012

On October 1, 2012, Austria and Romania signed a Protocol to the double taxation agreement (DTA) between the two countries...

South Africa’s New Tax Administration Act Is In Force

October 4, 2012

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that the Tax Administration Act (TAA), which is intended to simplify and...

Austria and Montenegro initialled a DTA

October 2, 2012

According to media reports, on September 19, 2012, Austria and Montenegro initialled a double taxation agreement (DTA).

India: Reduces tax rate on foreign borrowings

September 27, 2012

The Indian government has lowered the taxes charged on money borrowed by Indian companies in foreign currency. The changes are...

DTA between Portugal and Uruguay enters into force

September 27, 2012

According to media reports, the double taxation agreement (DTA) signed between Portugal and Uruguay on November 30, 2009, entered into...

DTA between Czech Republic and Luxembourg under negotiations

September 26, 2012

The Czech Republic and Luxembourg are to hold a second round of negotiations towards a double taxation agreement (DTA) over...

Isle of Man and Singapore Sign DTA

September 26, 2012

On September 21, 2012, Singapore and the Isle of Man signed a double taxation agreement which also incorporates the internationally-agreed...

India: Approves investor tax relief scheme

September 26, 2012

India’s Finance Minister Shri. P. Chidambaram has approved a new tax relief scheme targeted at first time retail investors in...

DTA between Lithuania and Qatar

September 24, 2012

According to media reports, Lithuania’s President on September 7, 2012, authorized the signing of a double taxation agreement (DTA) between...

France Clarifies New Corporate E Filing Rules

September 21, 2012

On 21 September 2012, the French finance ministry has published details of the new Internet reporting procedures and obligations for...

Finland: Outlines Tax Changes

September 20, 2012

On 20 September 2012 it was reported that the Finnish finance ministry has recently published the country’s 2013 budget review,...

Brazil: Plans Tax Cuts For 2013

September 19, 2012

It was reported on 19 September 2012 that the Brazilian government has confirmed two tax measures for next year designed...

Ecuador: National Assembly approves the pending DTA with Uruguay

September 17, 2012

According to media reports, the National Assembly of Ecuador approved the pending Ecuador-Uruguay double taxation agreement (DTA) and an accompanying...

France May Ease Proposed 75% Income Tax

September 11, 2012

It was reported on 11 September 2012 that, determined to ensure that the measure does not lead to a massive...

South Africa Closes Loopholes in New Dividend Tax

September 6, 2012

On 6 September 2012 it has been published that South Africa’s Minister of Finance has announced the closing of tax...