Iraq: Council of Ministers terminate tax treaty negotiations with Croatia
Iraq’s Council of Ministers revoked its authorisation for tax treaty negotiations with Croatia on 1 October 2024. This decision nullifies earlier approvals granted under Decision No. 103 of 2023 and No. 23396 of 2023, which allowed the drafting
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Iraq to negotiate income and capital tax treaty with Bulgaria
The Iraqi Council of Ministers approved the negotiation and signing of an income and capital tax treaty with Bulgaria on 1 October 2024. The council has authorised the Director General of the General Commission for Taxes to initiate discussions
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Japan, Armenia to negotiate new tax treaty
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday that tax treaty negotiations between Japan and Armenia are set to begin on 9 October 2024. The two nations will initiate negotiations for the new convention replacing the current tax
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Kenya consults proposed tax treaty with Switzerland
Kenya's National Treasury has initiated a public consultation regarding the proposed income tax treaty with Switzerland, a public notice inviting comments was published on 11 September 2024. The tax treaty is aimed to prevent double taxation with
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Andorra, Slovenia negotiates tax treaty
Representatives from Andorra and Slovenia convened to outline a roadmap for bilateral cooperation, which includes negotiating an income tax treaty. The announcement was made by Andorran government officials on 9 September 2024. A tax treaty is a
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US, 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
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Latvia considering signing tax treaty with Indonesia
Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a release expressing its interest in signing an income tax treaty with Indonesia. Officials from Latvia and Indonesia met on 5 September 2024, during which both parties discussed bilateral
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Austria approves negotiation of income tax treaty with Libya
The Austrian Council of Ministers has approved the negotiation of an income tax treaty with Libya on 4 September 2024. A tax treaty is a bilateral agreement between two countries designed to address double taxation on both passive and active
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Turkey, Zimbabwe conclude second round tax treaty negotiations
Turkey and Zimbabwe concluded a second round of negotiations for a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement at Ankara from 19 to 22 August 2024. The announcement was made by Turkey's Revenue Administration on 22 August 2024. The negotiations were
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Ukraine, Mauritius to negotiate first income tax treaty
Officials from Ukraine and Mauritius met to discuss strengthening cooperation and agreed to start negotiations for an income tax treaty, according to a release published by the Ukrainian government. “Today in Port-Luis, I was honoured to be
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Iran, Saudi Arabia finalise income tax treaty negotiations
Iran and Saudi Arabia have successfully concluded their fourth round of negotiations for an income tax treaty, which took place from 12 to 14 July, 2024. This agreement aims to eliminate double taxation and enhance economic cooperation, providing
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Tax treaty negotiations underway between Turkey and Zimbabwe
The first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty between Turkey and Zimbabwe took place from 14 – 17 May, 2024. The negotiations were chaired by Ahmet Yildirim, Head of Revenue Administration, on behalf of Turkey, and Misheck Govha,
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UK and Peru successfully conclude tax treaty negotiations
The UK’s His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued a joint declaration on 17 May, 2024, announcing the successful conclusion of negotiations for an income tax treaty with Peru. Discussions were held over the course of several years
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Hong Kong and Venezuela conclude initial round of tax treaty talks
According to an update from the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department, representatives from Hong Kong and Venezuela have concluded the initial rounds of talks for an income tax treaty on 10 May, 2024. This treaty, if finalised, signed, and
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UN: Tax Committee Discusses a New Combined Treaty Article on Services
The 28th session of the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters is being held from 19 to 22 March 2024. The digital economy subcommittee in its workstream B has been considering the function and relevance of physical
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Brazil and the UK Begin Negotiations for a Double Tax Agreement
Following the completion of exploratory talks, the UK and Brazil are to hold a first round of negotiations on a double taxation agreement from 12 to 16 September 2022. Brazil began accession discussions with the OECD on 25 January 2022 and has
See MoreUK: Tax treaty negotiating priorities for 2019
On 4 March 2019 the UK government set out its tax treaty negotiating priorities for 2019, following discussions with representatives of business, government departments and other interested organisations and individuals. The work program has been
See MoreCyprus and Jordan agree to negotiate DTA
On 10 October 2017, during a meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Jordan and Cyprus, Ayman Safadi and Ioannis Kasoulides, emphasized the importance of concluding an agreement to avoid double taxation and an aviation agreement between the two
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