Czech Republic: Senate approves income tax treaty with Malta
The Czech Republic Senate has approved the new income tax treaty with Malta on 29 July 2026. The new agreement will replace the existing 1996 Czech Republic – Malta income and capital tax treaty that has been in force since 1997. The treaty
See MoreLithuania invites Thailand to resume double tax treaty negotiations
Lithuania has invited Thailand to resume negotiations on a Lithuania, Thailand double taxation avoidance agreement, with plans to update a draft prepared in 2008 in line with current international tax standards. The proposal was made by
See MoreEthiopia, Kenya aim to finalise income tax treaty
Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed to speed up negotiations on a bilateral income tax treaty following a meeting between officials in Nairobi on 23 July 2026. According to an update published the same day by the Kenyan Principal Secretary of the
See MoreBahrain, India negotiates for income tax treaty
Bahrain and India have held the first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty, marking the start of discussions on what would be the first such agreement between the two countries. According to a recent statement by the Indian ambassador
See MoreIreland: Lower House approves amending protocol to tax treaty with Sweden
Ireland's Lower House of Parliament approved the second protocol amending the 1986 income tax treaty with Sweden on 15 July 2026. Signed on 3 June 2026, the protocol introduces several updates to the treaty. It replaces the preamble to
See MoreNigeria, Portugal negotiating income tax treaty
Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation announced on 17 July 2026 that officials from Nigeria and Portugal discussed bilateral relations, including progress toward concluding an income tax treaty, during the EurAfrican
See MoreBrazil, Cambodia considers negotiating for income tax treaty
Cambodia's Ministry of Economy and Finance announced, on 16 July 2026, that officials from Brazil and Cambodia met on 15 July 2026 to discuss bilateral cooperation. The two sides agreed to explore formal investment protections, a bilateral free
See MoreHong Kong, Morocco advance of tax treaty negotiations
Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD), in an update, reported that Hong Kong and Morocco concluded the second round of negotiations for an income tax treaty on 16 July 2026. This follows IRD’s announcement that Hong Kong and Morocco would
See MoreMauritius: Cabinet approves amending protocol to tax treaty with India
Mauritius' Cabinet approved regulations to bring into force the 2024 Protocol amending the India, Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). The amending protocol updates the treaty preamble to emphasise the elimination of double
See MoreIreland: Lower house approves income tax treaty with Liechtenstein
The Irish lower house of Parliament approved the income tax treaty with Liechtenstein on 15 July 2026. Signed on 30 October 2024, the agreement regulates the elimination of double taxation in cross-border situations. It is based on the
See MoreQatar ratifies income tax treaty with the UAE
Qatar has ratified the income and capital tax treaty with the UAE through Decree No. (39) of 2026, published in the Official Gazette on 25 June 2026. The treaty covers income taxes in both Qatar and the UAE, includes a mutual agreement
See MoreArgentina ratifies second amending protocol to income tax treaty with France
Argentina has gazetted Law 27814 on 17 July 2026, which ratifies the amending protocol to its 1979 income and capital tax treaty with France. Signed on 6 December 2019, the protocol is the second to amend the treaty. It will enter into force 30
See MoreRwanda ratifies income tax treaty with Botswana
Rwanda has published Law No. 027/2026 of 14 July 2026 in the Official Gazette, ratifying the income tax treaty with Botswana. Signed on 6 May 2026, the treaty aims to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion between the two nations. The
See MoreAustria: Bundesrat approves protocol to tax treaty with Uzbekistan
Austria's Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the protocol to the 2000 income and capital tax treaty with Uzbekistan on 16 July 2026. The protocol updates the treaty preamble to align with BEPS standards, revises the dual-resident rule for
See MoreAmending protocol to 2013 India, Sri Lanka income tax treaty enters into force
India's Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) has issued Notification No. 88/2026 on 16 July 2026, confirming that the Protocol amending the 2013 income tax treaty with Sri Lanka entered into force on 19 June 2026. The amending protocol
See MoreMorocco: Chamber of Councillors approves tax treaty with Chad
Morocco's Chamber of Councillors approved Project Law No. 53.24 on 30 June 2026, completing parliamentary approval for the ratification of the income tax treaty with Chad. The agreement, signed on 14 August 2024, aims to establish a cooperative
See MoreAndorra approves ratification of income and capital tax treaty with Austria
The Andorran General Council (parliament) approved the ratification of the income and capital tax treaty with Austria on 14 July 2026. Signed on 28 May 2026, the treaty applies to Andorra's corporate income tax, personal income tax, and tax on
See MoreBhutan: National Council approves income tax treaty with Singapore
Bhutan's National Council approved the income tax treaty with Singapore on 10 June 2026. Signed on 12 May 2026, the agreement clarifies the taxing rights of both countries on income arising from cross-border business activities, and addresses the
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