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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Italy- Recent developments on MAPs

June 10, 2012

The ITA released on 5 June 2012 Circular 21/E/2012, to provide guidance to local tax offices on the application of Mutual...

Danish parliament approves the DTA signed between Denmark and Hungary

June 8, 2012

According to media reports on May 24, 2012 the Danish parliament has approved the double taxation agreement (DTA) that was...