Ukraine-Ireland income tax treaty enters into force

27 August, 2015

The income tax treaty between Ukraine and Ireland entered into force on 17 August 2015. The treaty was signed on 19th April 2013. The treaty generally applies from 1 January

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Hong Kong-Italy income tax treaty enters into force

16 August, 2015

The income tax treaty between Hong Kong SAR and Italy entered into force on 10 August 2015. The treaty was signed on 14 January 2013. The agreement generally applies from 1 January 2016 for Italy and from 1 April 2016 for Hong

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Italy and Turkey: Social Security Agreement comes into effect

31 July, 2015

The Social Security Agreement between Italy and Turkey will come into force on 1st August 2015. The agreement was signed in 2012. According to new provisions in the agreement, employees allotted between Italy and Turkey may stay in their home

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DTA between Mexico and Turkey enters into force

22 July, 2015

The Double Tax Agreement (DTA) between Turkey and Mexico signed in 2013 will enter into force on 23rd July 2015. Mexico published the text of the agreement on 17th July 20a. The agreement aims to avoid double taxation between the two countries

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Canada: Tax treaty, TIEA updates

15 July, 2015

The Finance Ministry has announced that the Double Tax Treaty (DTA) between Canada and New Zealand entered into force on 26th June 2015, and that agents of the governments of Canada and the Cook Islands signed a tax information exchange agreement

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Finland: Exchange of information agreement with Botswana enters into force

13 June, 2015

The exchange of information agreement between Botswana and Finland entered into force on 16 May 2015. The agreement was signed on 20 February 2013 and generally applies from 16 May 2015 for criminal tax matters and from 1 January 2016 for other tax

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Finland: Exchange of information agreement with Brunei enters into force

13 June, 2015

The exchange of information agreement between Brunei and Finland entered into force on 1 May 2015. The agreement was signed on 27 June 2012 and generally applies from 1 May 2015 for criminal tax matters and from 1 January 2016 for other tax

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US Double Taxation Agreement Protocol with Mexico Entered into Force

27 April, 2015

The Protocol amending Mexico's DTA with the United States has entered into force on April 16,

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DTA between Nigeria and Spain enters into force

13 April, 2015

The Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Nigeria and Spain will enter into force on 5th June

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DTA between Nigeria and Korea (Rep.) entered into force

31 March, 2015

The Income Tax Treaty between Nigeria and Korea Republic has entered into force on 21st March 2015 and it will be applicable from 1st January

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Japan- Qatar: Income Tax Treaty Signed

24 February, 2015

The Japan - Qatar Income Tax Treaty (2015) was signed on 20 February 2015 in Tokyo. Once in force and effective, the treaty will replace the Japan - Qatar Transport Tax Treaty (2009). Further details of the treaty will be reported

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Kuwait and Lithuania: Income Tax Treaty Approved

22 February, 2015

A pending income tax treaty with Lithuania was approved by Kuwait’s National Assembly on January 27, 2015. Both countries apply the credit method to eliminate double taxation. Under the treaty, dividends are taxable at a maximum rate of 5% if the

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Cyprus-Lithuania Double Tax Treaty Enters Into Force

15 February, 2015

The double tax treaty between Cyprus and Lithuania entered into force on 1 January 2015, which was signed on June 2013. Under the treaty the following withholding taxes will apply: Dividend: 0% if the recipient is the beneficial owner of at least

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DTA between Belgium and the Czech Republic enters into force

30 January, 2015

The protocol amending the DTA between Belgium and Czech Republic for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income entered into force on January 13, 2015 and will be effective from first

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Cyprus: Double Tax Agreement With Iceland Come Into Force

15 January, 2015

The Income Tax Treaty between Cyprus and Iceland entered into force on 23 December 2014 and its provisions apply from 1 January 2015. The treaty was signed on 13 November 2014. Under the treaty, withholding tax on dividend will be 5 % if the

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France-China Income Tax Treaty Enters Into Force

13 January, 2015

The income tax treaty between France and China became effective from January 1, 2015. The treaty was signed on November 26, 2013 and the necessary ratification procedures have now been completed. Under the treaty, the following withholding taxes

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Taiwan: Income tax treaty with Austria enters into force

06 January, 2015

The Double Tax Agreement (DTA) between Taiwan and Austria entered into force on 20 December 2014. Most of the treaty articles are applied from 1 January 2015.  The agreement was signed on 12 July 2014. Under the provisions of the treaty the

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Cyprus: Double Tax Agreements With Spain And Norway Come Into Effect

05 January, 2015

Cyprus's double tax treaties with Spain and Norway come into effect as of January 1, 2015.  All of the new treaties concluded by Cyprus are generally based on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Model Tax Convention

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