Treaty between Luxembourg and Singapore signed

04 November, 2013

The Luxembourg – Singapore Income and Capital Tax Treaty (2013) was signed on 9 October 2013 in Washington DC. The treaty is based on the OECD Model Tax Convention. When it will force and in effect, the new treaty will switch the

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In the Case of ADIT vs. Clifford Chance, the Tribunal ruled that professional services fees would be taxable in India

04 November, 2013

On 13 May 2013, the Special Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal issued its judgment in the case of ADIT vs. Clifford Chance. The Tribunal ruled that professional services fees would be taxable to the extent of the services actually

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Treaty between Germany and Luxembourg enters into force

04 November, 2013

The Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Germany and Luxembourg entered into force on 30 September 2013. The treaty generally applies from 1 January 2014. From this date, the new treaty generally replaces the Income and Capital Tax Treaty

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China-Switzerland: Initialed tax treaty agreements

04 November, 2013

A new agreement had been signed between China and Switzerland for the avoidance of double taxation on 25 September 2013. The new treaty will replace the current agreement that was signed in 1990. The dividend withholding tax rate is reduced to 5%

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Guernsey and Poland: Signed a tax agreement

04 November, 2013

The Guernsey - Poland Individual Income Tax Agreement (2013) was signed, in London, on 8 October 2013. This agreement relates to certain income of individuals under the income tax of Guernsey and the personal income tax of Poland. The agreement

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DTT between Hungary and Kosovo

31 October, 2013

The government of Hungary and Kosovo signed an agreement on 3 October 2013 for the avoidance of double taxation and fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and capital. The agreement follows a previous agreement on customs cooperation and an

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Cyprus and Ukraine finalize the procedures to bring new treaty into force

31 October, 2013

The Inland Revenue Department of the Ministry of Finance of Cyprus issued Circular No. 2013/16 on 23 September 2013, expressing that Cyprus and Ukraine have both completed all the procedures required to bring into force the new Double Tax Treaty

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Canada: Quarterly formal interest rate due to include deemed interest income

30 October, 2013

The Revenue Agency (CRA) of Canada ensured that the quarterly prescribed interest rate used to determine the deemed interest income inclusion from a "pertinent loan or indebtedness" will be 5.02% for the fourth quarter of 2013 - i.e. October 1, 2013

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Treaty between Senegal and South Africa signed

22 October, 2013

Senegal and South Africa signed a tax treaty, in Senegal. No further details of the treaty are currently available. South Africa has signed two other agreements with Senegal – a memorandum of understanding on agriculture, and a co-operation

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Treaty between Estonia and Morocco signed

22 October, 2013

Estonia and Morocco signed a tax treaty on 25 September 2013 in New York. It was signed during a visit by the ministers of Foreign Affairs to the 68th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.  No further details are currently

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Kazakhstan-Luxembourg DTT approved by Kazakhstan

22 October, 2013

Kazakhstan’s Lower House of Parliament has approved the Kazakhstan – Luxembourg Income and Capital Tax Treaty (2008) on September 25, 2013 which was signed on June 26, 2008, and the amended protocol was signed on May 3, 2012. The treaty and

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Liechtenstein and Malta sign DTA

22 October, 2013

A bilateral double taxation agreement (DTA) between Liechtenstein and Malta in respect of taxes on income and on wealth is signed on 27 September 2013. On the basis of OECD this treaty is made policies of both treaty partner states are

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Turkey-Cameroon DTA negotiations conclude

22 October, 2013

The tax authority of Turkey has announced that the government has concluded the first-round of negotiations with Cameroon for the conclusion of a double taxation agreement on October 2, 2013. The negotiations were held between 23rd and 27th

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Canada-Malaysia Tax Treaty Signed

22 October, 2013

Canada and Malaysia has signed a declaration of intent on October 7, 2013 to conclude a new tax agreement that will deduct tax obstacles and inspire to increase trade and investment. The new agreement will include provisions consistent with the

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Ukraine: Cabinet Authorizes Signing of Double Tax Agreement with Sri Lanka

07 October, 2013

Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers approved on 18 September 2013 the signing of a draft agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and capital with Sri Lanka. They have authorized

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Spanish Government Approves DTA with United Kingdom

07 October, 2013

On 20 September 2013, the Ministry of Finance of Spain announced that the Council of Ministers has approved the agreement with the UK for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to income and equity. The new

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DTA between New Zealand and Japan Boosts Trade

07 October, 2013

The New Zealand Revenue Minister has exchanged diplomatic notes for tax treaty with Japan for reduces taxobstruction to the cross-border trade and investment. This reconsidered agreement will help the tax authorities recognize and prevent tax

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Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Luxembourg and Tajikistan entered into force

19 September, 2013

The Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Luxembourg and Tajikistan entered into force on 27 July 2013. The treaty will applicable from 1 January

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