Australia, Canada tax treaty negotiations set to begin
Canadaโs 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
See MoreBurundi: National Assembly approves income tax treaty with UAE
Burundi's National Assembly issued a post confirming the approval of the income tax treaty with the UAE on 12 May 2026. The treaty was signed 16 February 2017. The primary goal of this treaty is to create a transparent tax environment and
See MoreBelarus: Council of the Republic approves tax treaty with Jordan
The Belarus Council of the Republic (upper house of the National Assembly) has approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Jordan on 11 May 2026. Signed on 16 December 2025, this treaty is aimed at preventing double taxation and
See MoreLiechtenstein, Montenegro income and capital tax treaty enters into force
The income and capital tax treaty between Liechtenstein and Montenegro entered into force today, 13 May 2026. The agreement applies to Montenegrin personal income tax, corporate profit tax, and immovable property tax. It also applies to
See MoreSingapore, Bhutan sign income tax treaty
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) announced that it signed an income tax treaty with Bhutan on 12 May 2026. The agreement was signed in Singapore by Jeffrey Siow, Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for
See MoreTurkey signs income tax treaty with Zambia, raising total tax treaties to 107
Turkeyโs Revenue Administration announced on 11 May 2026 that an income tax treaty has been signed with Zambia, bringing the total number of tax treaties concluded by Turkey to 107. The agreement was signed on 21 April 2026 during the Joint
See MoreBahrain approves income tax treaty ratification with Saudi Arabia
Bahrainโs Council of Representatives has confirmed its approval of the law ratifying the income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia at its first extraordinary session held on 7 May 2026. Bahrain and Saudi Arabia signed a tax treaty on 3 December 2025.
See MoreAustria, Uzbekistan sign amending protocol to tax treaty
Austriaโs Federal Ministry of European and International Affairs announced that Austria and Uzbekistan signed an amending protocol to the 2000 income and capital tax treaty on 7 May 2026. The protocol was signed by officials from both countries
See MoreBrazil, Spain confirm net equity interest treatment under tax treaty
Spain's Ministry of Finance has announced that Brazilian interest on net equity, known as juros sobre o capital prรณprio (JCP), will be treated as interest under the 1974 tax treaty between Spain and Brazil. This clarification follows an exchange of
See MoreCyprus, Vietnam first income tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between Cyprus and Vietnam will enter into force on 1 June 2026. Signed on 15 December 2025, it is the first such treaty between the two countries. The Agreement is intended to enhance and expand trade and economic
See MorePeru, Singapore to resume tax treaty negotiations
Peruโs 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
See MoreBotswana, Rwanda sign income tax treaty
Botswanaโs Ministry of Finance has stated that officials from Botswana and Rwanda signed an income tax treaty on 6 May 2026. At a joint RwandaโBotswana presidential press briefing held, several agreements were concluded. Among them,
See MoreCzech Republic: Senate approves tax treaty with Kenya
The Czech Republic's Senate (upper house of parliament) has approved the ratification of the pending income tax treaty with Kenya on 6 May 2026. Signed on 23 September 2025, it is the first tax treaty between the Czech Republic and Kenya. The
See MoreGabon: Council of Ministers approves income tax treaty with Turkey
Gabon's Council of Ministers approved the income tax treaty with Turkey on 30 April 2026. Signed on 3 March 2024, the agreement applies to various Gabonese taxes, including individual income tax, corporate tax, minimum flat-rate tax,
See MoreBelgium, Liechtenstein sign income tax treaty
Liechtenstein has announced the signing of its first income and capital tax treaty with Belgium on 4 May 2026 on the occasion of the 8th European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Yerevan. This follows after Belgium and Liechtenstein officials
See MoreQatar, Austria sign amendment to certain provisions of double taxation treaty
Qatarโs General Tax Authority (GTA) announced on 3 May 2026 that Qatar and Austria signed an amendment to certain provisions of the agreement on the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income
See MoreQatar signs amending protocol to income, capital tax treaty with Austria
The Qatar General Tax Authority has announced the signing of an amending protocol to the 2010 income and capital tax treaty with Austria on 3 May 2026. Key revisions include the redrafting of Article 8 on international maritime and air transport,
See MoreSan Marino ratifies amending protocol to tax treaty with Georgia
San Marino has ratified an amending protocol that updates its income and capital tax treaty with Georgia, according to Council Decree No. 63 published on 30 April 2026. The protocol, which was signed on 17 October 2025, introduces a significant
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