UK: Double Tax Agreement with Guernsey in force

January 23, 2019

The comprehensive Double Taxation Agreement and Protocol between the UK and Guernsey was signed on 2 July 2018 entered into force on 7 January 2019. When the agreement is in effect in relation the 1955 Arrangement between Guernsey and the UK for the

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UK: Double tax treaty with Isle of Man enters into force

December 27, 2018

The double tax treaty between the UK and the Isle of Man entered into force on 19 December 2018. The treaty replaces the 1955 Arrangement between the UK and the Isle of Man for the avoidance of double taxation which ceases to have effect from the

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UK: Double tax treaty with Jersey enters into force

December 26, 2018

The double tax treaty between the UK and Jersey entered into force on 19 December 2018. The treaty replaces the 1955 Arrangement between the UK and Jersey for the avoidance of double taxation which ceases to have effect from the dates on which the

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DTA between India and Hong Kong enters into force

December 17, 2018

On 30 November 2018, the tax treaty between India and Hong Kong entered into force and the treaty will be effective from 1 April 2019. The tax treaty provides for a low withholding tax rate of 5% for dividend payments. Interest, royalties, and fees

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UK: Provisions of updated tax treaty with Cyprus

June 28, 2018

The updated UK-Cyprus Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) signed on March 22 2018 aligns the provisions more closely with the OECD Model. Withholding tax The new treaty when in effect will provide for zero withholding tax on dividends unless they are

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OECD announces date of entry into force of multilateral instrument

March 23, 2018

On 22 March 2018 the OECD announced that the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting is to enter into force on 1 July 2018.  The Convention allows the signatories to quickly and

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Israel: DTA with Austria will enter into force on March 1, 2018

January 31, 2018

On March 1, 2018, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Austria and Israel will enter into force .This will be applicable from January 1, 2019. From this date, the new DTA replaces the existing DTA of

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DTA between Armenia and Germany entered into force

January 29, 2018

On 23 November 2017, the income and capital tax treaty between Armenia and German entered into force after the completion of ratification procedures on both sides. The agreement was signed on 29 June 2016. The treaty provides for withholding tax on

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Qatar: DTA with Spain will enter into force on February 6, 2018

December 28, 2017

The Double Taxation Agreement will be entered into force on February 6, 2018, between Qatar and Spain for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. It will be applicable from January 1,

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Double tax treaty between Hong Kong and Pakistan enters in to force

November 29, 2017

On 24 November 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Hong Kong and Pakistan was entered into force after the completion of ratification procedures on both sides. The agreement was signed on 17 February 2017 with providing the

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Double tax treaty between Hong Kong and Latvia enters in to force

November 29, 2017

On 24 November 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Hong Kong and Latvia was entered into force after the completion of ratification procedures on both sides. The agreement was signed on 13 April 2016. The treaty provides for reduced

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Belgium, Macedonia DTA enters into force

October 30, 2017

On 17 July 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Belgium and Macedonia was entered into force and it will apply from 1 January 2018. From this date, the new treaty will replace the existing DTA of

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DTA between Jersey and UAE came into force

October 30, 2017

On 15 February 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Jersey and United Arab Emirates was entered into force and it will apply from 1 January 2018. The agreement contains Dividends rate 0%, Interest rate 0%, Royalties rate

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Double tax treaty between Cyprus and Ethiopia enters in to force

October 25, 2017

On 19 October 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Cyprus and Ethiopia was entered into force and it will apply from 1 January 2018 in Cyprus and from 8 July 2018 in

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Finland: DTA with Germany will enter into force on 16 November 2017

October 25, 2017

On 16 November 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Finland and Germany will enter into force and it will apply from 1 January 2018. From this date, the new treaty will replace the existing DTA of

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Double tax treaty between Malta and Ukraine enters in to force

October 09, 2017

On 28 August 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Malta and Ukraine was entered into force and it will apply from 1 January 2018. The agreement contains Dividends rate 5% for at least 20% holding; otherwise 15%, Interest rate 10% and

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DTA between Andorra and Malta enters into force

September 28, 2017

On 27 September 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Andorra and Malta was entered into force and it will apply from 1 January 2018. The agreement contains Dividends rate 0%, Interest rate 0% and Royalties rate

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DTA between Belarus and Ecuador enters into force

September 27, 2017

On 16 August 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Belarus and Ecuador was entered into force and it will apply from 1 January 2018. On 25 September 2017, Ministry of Taxes and Levies of Belarus announced it in their website. The

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