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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India, France sign amending protocol to tax treaty
India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes issued a press release on 23 February 2026, announcing that an amending protocol to the 1992 France–India income and capital tax treaty was signed on 17 February 2026. The protocol introduces significant
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Slovak Republic consults new tax treaty with Sri Lanka
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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Luxembourg ratifies amending protocol to tax treaty with San Marino
Luxembourg has ratified an amendment to the Convention with San Marino for the avoidance of double taxation on income and capital on 10 March 2026, updating the original agreement signed on 27 March 2006 and previously amended by the 2009 Rome
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Finland: President approves suspension of tax treaty with Russia
Finland’s Ministry of Finance announced that the President has approved the suspension of the 1996 income tax treaty with Russia, effective 1 July 2026, after a formal proposal was made to the President for approval. This follows after
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Qatar introduces framework for direct application of tax treaty benefits
Qatar has issued Cabinet Resolution No. (4) of 2026, effective 16 March 2026, permitting the direct application of tax treaty benefits, including reduced withholding tax rates or exemptions, at the time of payment. This marks a shift from the
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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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Jersey: States Assembly ratifies income tax treaty with Bahrain
The Jersey States Assembly approved the income tax treaty with Bahrain on 12 March 2026. The Government of Jersey signed an income tax treaty with Bahrain on 16 September 2025. The treaty covers the taxation of corporate income in Bahrain and
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Montenegro ratifies tax treaty with Liechtenstein
Montenegro has issued the law ratifying the income and capital tax treaty with Liechtenstein, publishing it in the Official Gazette on 9 March 2026. Liechtenstein and Montenegro signed an income and capital tax treaty on the sidelines of the 80th
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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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The Finnish government had decided to suspend its income tax treaty with Russia, effective 1 July 2026, following Russia's partial withdrawal from the agreement in August 2023. The announcement was made in a press release issued on 12 March
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Spain: Council of Ministers approves signing of new income tax treaty with Netherlands
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved the signing of a new income tax treaty with the Netherlands on 10 March 2026. The agreement seeks to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion. It must go through a process of formal signing, and
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Switzerland: Council of States approves amending protocol to tax treaty with Croatia
The Swiss Council of States approved the ratification of the amending protocol to the 1999 income and capital tax treaty with Croatia on 9 March 2026. Signed on 18 July 2025, the protocol makes updates to the OECD Model Double Taxation Agreement
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Switzerland: Council of States approves tax treaty protocol with Belgium
The Swiss Council of States approved ratification of the protocol to the 1978 income and capital tax treaty with Belgium on 9 March 2026. Signed on 16 July 2025, the protocol introduces minimum standards for the treaty, including an anti-abuse
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Spain: Council of Ministers approves signing of new income tax treaty with Montenegro
The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved the signing of a new income tax treaty with Montenegro on 10 March 2026. The treaty seeks to eliminate double taxation and prevent tax evasion. The updated treaty aligns with current international
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Belarus, Ghana discuss steps to conclude tax treaty
Belarus’s 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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North Macedonia, Vietnam income tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between North Macedonia and Vietnam entered into force on 29 August 2025. Signed on 15 October 2014, the treaty is the initial income tax agreement between North Macedonia and Vietnam. The treaty applies to Macedonian
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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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