Indonesia revises rules governing tax treaty application
The Indonesian Ministry of Finance issued Regulation No. 112 of 2025 (PMK-112/2025) on 30 December 2025, introducing a comprehensive update to the framework governing the application of tax treaties in line with international standards. The
See MoreFrance issues guidance on 2022 tax treaty with Moldova
The French General Directorate of Public Finance issued new guidance on 19 November 2025 regarding the application of the 2022 income tax treaty with Moldova. The guidance provides detailed explanations on several aspects of the treaty, including
See MoreUAE, China sign MoU on tax cooperation
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Taxation Administration of China (STA) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in tax-related matters on 20 November 2025. The MoU was signed by HE
See MoreNetherlands announces 2025 tax treaty plans
The Netherlands Ministry of Finance, in a release on 19 February 2025, highlighted the status of its tax treaty network. The Netherlands currently has active tax treaties in place with 98 countries. The release highlights the Netherlands' ongoing
See MoreArmenia, Japan agree to sign tax treaty
Japan and Armenia have agreed in principle on the new income tax treaty between the two countries. The announcement was made in a press release by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 16 October 2024. This follows after Japan announced that
See MoreUS, Croatia tax treaty likely by 2025, says US ambassador to Croatia
At a recent seminar on Croatian companies entering the US market, the US Ambassador to Croatia, Nathalie Rayes, announced that the anticipated tax treaty between Croatia and the US could be ratified within 2025. “More than a hundred American
See MoreArgentina, Vietnam negotiating income tax treaty
Argentina and Vietnam have initiated negotiations for an income tax treaty, according to various reports. The aim of establishing a double tax treaty is to eliminate double taxation and avoid tax evasion between the two countries. Both nations
See MoreGhana negotiates tax treaties with Hungary, Israel, UAE, Korea, Egypt
Ghana announced that it is negotiating to establish income tax treaties with Hungary, Israel, UAE, Korea, and Egypt. Daniel Nuer, Head of the Tax Policy Unit at Ghana's Ministry of Finance, revealed that the Ministry plans to implement
See MoreThailand to negotiate tax treaty with Kazakhstan
Officials from Thailand and Kazakhstan met to discuss bilateral cooperation, including the interest of Thailand's Revenue Department in reviving discussions for the negotiation of an income tax treaty, on 15 August 2024. According to the
See MoreUAE, Eswatini negotiate tax treaty
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) announced on Tuesday, 20 August 2024, that it had initiated talks with the United Arab Emirates for an income and capital tax treaty. Ministers Pholile Shakantu, Neal Rijkenberg, and Manqoba Khumalo have met with UAE
See MorePanama, Brazil negotiate income tax treaty
Panama's Ministry of Economy and Finance, in a release, stated that officials from Panama and Brazil convened, on 12 August 2024, to discuss the negotiation of an income tax treaty. Panama’s General of Revenue, Camilo Valdés Mora, and the
See MoreCosta Rica, Switzerland to restart tax treaty talks
The Swiss Federal Council, in a release on 15 July 2024, has announced that Costa Rica and Switzerland officials have restarted negotiations for an income tax treaty between the two countries. Officials from both nations discussed bilateral and
See MoreEstonia approves signing draft tax treaty with Botswana
Estonia’s government has approved signing an income tax treaty with Botswana on 4 July, 2024. The tax treaty seeks to eliminate double taxation, and prevent tax evasion. If an agreement is reached, it will be a first between the two
See MoreCyprus, Vietnam to resume tax treaty talks
According to Vietnam’s government press release on 21 June 2024, Cyprus and Vietnam officials convened and expressed their interest in continuing negotiations for an income tax treaty. Both countries agree that avoiding double taxation will
See MoreCzech Republic, Argentina to sign tax treaty
The Czech Republic announced, in a release on 24 June 2024, that it had started negotiations to sign an income tax treaty with Argentina. Argentina is a traditional economic partner of the Czech Republic in Latin America. Last year, it was the
See MoreArmenia, Hong Kong to sign tax treaty
On 14 June 2024, Armenia’s government announced it approved plans to sign an income tax treaty with Hong Kong. If signed, this tax treaty will be the first between the two nations. The treaty aims to eliminate double taxation of income and prevent
See MoreArgentina, Tunisia end tax treaty negotiations
According to a release from Argentina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, and Worship, officials from Argentina and Tunisia convened on 11 June 2024 to discuss an income tax treaty. Foreign Minister Diana Mondino and the
See MoreSri Lanka, Maldives to sign tax treaty
Officials from Sri Lanka and the Maldives met to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, including the signing of an income tax treaty, on 6 June 2024. This follows after the Maldives ' Minister of Foreign Affairs, Moosa
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