Andorra, Panama to commence tax treaty talks
Andorraβs government announced on 6 March 2026 that representatives from Andorra and Panama met in March 2026 to discuss international legal cooperation and security initiatives, including plans to negotiate an income tax treaty. At the XXIV
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Australia, Canada tax treaty negotiations set to begin
Canadaβs Department of Finance announced on 12 May 2026 that discussions will begin next month to modernise the income tax agreement between Canada and Australia. The current treaty, originally established in 1980, has been modified twice through
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Peru, Singapore to resume tax treaty negotiations
Peruβs Official Gazette published a Ministerial Resolution on 4 May 2026 confirming that officials from Peru and Singapore will hold the fourth round of negotiations for an income tax treaty from 16 to 19 June 2026. Negotiations for the income
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Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam conclude negotiations on income tax treaty
Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam successfully completed negotiations on a draft agreement on the elimination of double taxation, in Hanoi from 21 to 23 April 2026. The Economy Ministry of Kyrgyzstan stated that the agreement will enable entrepreneurs to
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Netherlands: MoF announces 2026 tax treaty agenda, possible review of Panama agreement
The Netherlands Ministry of Finance has issued a letter to the House of Representatives outlining planned and ongoing negotiations on tax treaties in 2026 on 23 April 2026. A separate government release indicates that the Netherlands is currently
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Brazil, Germany advance talks on new income tax treaty negotiations
Brazil and Germany announced plans to intensify negotiations on a new income tax treaty during their Joint Declaration on the 3rd German-Brazilian Intergovernmental Consultations in Hanover on 20 April 2026. The proposed agreement aims to boost
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Slovak Republic consults on new income tax treaty with Egypt
The Slovak Republic has launched a public consultation on a new income tax treaty with Egypt, open until 5 May 2026. It aims to eliminate double taxation, strengthen economic cooperation, and prevent tax evasion and avoidance, including
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Morocco, Kenya to expedite tax treaty negotiations
Morocco's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the first session of the Joint Cooperation Commission between Morocco and Kenya took place on 9 April 2026, where officials agreed to expedite negotiations for an income tax treaty. If an
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Croatia, US conclude negotiations on amending protocol to tax treaty
Following its meeting on 9 April 2026, the Croatian government issued a report announcing the conclusion of negotiations for amending protocol to the income tax treaty with the US. It must now go through a process of formal signing and
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Slovak Republic, Andorra negotiate first income tax treaty
The Slovak Republic and Andorra are working toward their first bilateral income tax agreement, according to a statement from the Slovak Republic's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs released on 31 March 2026. State Secretary Marek EΕ‘tok
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UN Tax Committee Discusses Manual on the Negotiation of Bilateral Tax Treaties
On 24 March 2026 the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters discussed the workplan for updating the Manual on the Negotiation of Bilateral Tax Treaties. The relevant subcommittee presented its planned workstreams for
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Vietnam, Rwanda begin income tax treaty negotiations
Vietnam and Rwanda initiated their first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty on 16 March 2026. Deputy Director Dang Ngoc Minh, leading the Vietnamese delegation, welcomed the Rwandan team and highlighted the strong diplomatic ties
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The Slovak Republic has initiated public consultation for a proposed income tax treaty with Sri Lanka, with the deadline for feedback set at 31 March 2026. Once signed and ratified, this new agreement will replace the 1978 tax treaty between Sri
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Japan, Czech Republic agree on new income tax treaty
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 13 March 2026 that officials from Japan and the Czech Republic have successfully concluded negotiations and agreed in principle on a new income tax treaty. The agreement was initialled by both parties
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Hong Kong, Laos to negotiate income tax treaty
Hong Kong's Financial Services Secretary Christopher Hui met with Laos Finance Minister Santiphab Phomvihane on 11 March 2026 to finalise a double taxation treaty, according to a press release. The first round of discussions will commence on 23
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Belarus, Ghana discuss steps to conclude tax treaty
Belarusβs Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that on 4 March 2026, officials from Belarus and Ghana met to strengthen bilateral cooperation, including negotiations on a tax treaty aimed at preventing double taxation and fiscal evasion. The
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Bhutan, Singapore conclude second round of tax treaty negotiations
Bhutan's Department of Revenue and Customs reported that officials from Bhutan and Singapore completed the second and final round of negotiations for an income tax treaty on 6 March 2026. Officials resolved outstanding issues in the negotiations,
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Canada, Kosovo begin income tax treaty talks
According to a statement from Kosovoβs Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship, and Trade, representatives from Kosovo met with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce on 5 March 2026 to discuss investment opportunities and strengthening economic
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